Preparing to say goodbye to Marshall

@KristenH (33591)
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
August 9, 2016 10:54am CST
Here's an update on Marshall. Last night, he couldn't walk on his four legs. He tried 4 times (the litter box, my door, twice to the bathroom). But he still can't walk. I called the vet and told him his symptoms--they had no openings. But they said $160 would be for euthanasia. They told me that he should've been seen sooner than later. They told me to call Metro Vet Care. I did. They said he should be brought in to emergency, which would cost $100. But for MRIs and X-rays, that's out of my range. I told my brother about it and discussed our options. Looks like I might have to say goodbye to him today. He did call his vet and got a 4 PM appointment. He would be down here at 3:30 PM. I would have to use my savings card. He would take him for me and let me know either way. I believe we're all out of miracles, since I've had one more month of him. EVEN Wylie's been good and hiding behind the couch. He knows his brother is dying and something's wrong with him. So I'll be offline most of the day and will update as soon as I know later this afternoon like 4:30-5 PM. Please send prayers and virtual hugs over my way.
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• United States
9 Aug 16
Don't let him suffer, do the right thing even though it's hard on you.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
9 Aug 16
I'm trying to.
@melissa1024 (2456)
• Beckley, West Virginia
9 Aug 16
I am so sorry. I know what you are going through as a couple months ago my dog passed away. I had had her for 14 years. She had a tumor on her neck and those last few days were horrible. I will be keeping both of you in my thoughts.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
9 Aug 16
Thank you Melissa. He's been meowing a lot.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
10 Aug 16
@melissa1024 He was. It broke my heart in a million pieces.
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• Beckley, West Virginia
9 Aug 16
@KristenH Your welcome. Poor baby, it sounds like he is in so much pain.
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@divalounger (6182)
• United States
9 Aug 16
I am so very sorry --it is always a hard loss--hugs!
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
10 Aug 16
Thank you for the hugs.
• United States
9 Aug 16
jest saddens my heart, hon. i know how diff'cult 'tis to lose one'f our furbabies, despite our best efforts. may ya find comfort knowin' that he'll no longer be'n pain.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
10 Aug 16
I know. I wish I could've spotted it earlier for treatment.
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@Dena91 (17029)
• United States
9 Aug 16
I'm so very sorry to hear this. Prayers for a peaceful crossing over the rainbow bridge for Marshall and comfort for your heart in the days ahead.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
10 Aug 16
Thanks Dena. It's been a rough four days for me.
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@Dena91 (17029)
• United States
10 Aug 16
@KristenH I can't even begin to imagine.
@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
19 Aug 16
Sorry to hear about that. Sending my hugs to you.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
19 Aug 16
Thanks Thelma. It was a rough week last week. I still miss him.
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@Lolaze (5092)
• St. Louis, Missouri
10 Aug 16
I'm so sorry
@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
9 Aug 16
Oh no, that is so tough. You have my prayers and hugs for sure. I'm so sorry you are losing your friend.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
9 Aug 16
Thanks Sue!
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
9 Aug 16
been there recently -hugs-
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
10 Aug 16
Thanks Jessa!
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@Ceerios (4698)
• Goodfellow, Texas
9 Aug 16
@KristenH - Ms Kristen - Just thinking about how difficult it is for me to walk around on my TWO legs, it must have been something really tough for Marshall on his FOUR.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
9 Aug 16
Yeah real hard. He's been crying a lot.
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@sallypup (69160)
• Centralia, Washington
9 Aug 16
I'm so sorry. Both for you and for dear Marshall. Vet care is so expensive. Hugs for the both of you. Rest easy, little guy.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
9 Aug 16
Thanks Lenore.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
9 Aug 16
I am so sorry.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
9 Aug 16
Thanks so much Cynthia!
@NJChicaa (127119)
• United States
9 Aug 16
I'm so sorry for both you and Marshall. Poor little guy.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
9 Aug 16
Thank you. I feel so sick to my stomach right now.
• New Delhi, India
9 Aug 16
Prayers and hugs to Marshall. Lol on me
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