Selkie: sad news

[firecat]

The ultrasound they did on Selkie today showed cancer in the pancreas
and lymph nodes. There is no treatment for this, and it progresses
quickly.

For the next couple of days she will be home and on steroid medicine to help
her feel more comfortable.

The vet will be making a house call on Wednesday to put her to sleep.



Thanks for your good wishes for her and us.

Comments

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry!!! *Big Hugs*

[datagoddess.livejournal.com]

Stef, I am so sorry. I have no words.

I am keeping you, your OH, and Selkie in my thoughts. I hope the next few days with her are good for you.

Inbox is open if you need distraction, vent space, or whatever.

[geekchick]

I'm very sorry. =(

[jinian.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Stef. I've been hoping she would pull through. It's good that she is so loved.

[griffen.livejournal.com]

*many hugs* I'm so sorry, Stef.

[annaoj.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry. *hugs to you and your OH*

[queensheba.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry to hear about this. You are such a good pet-parent and have done so much for her. I hope her last couple of days are peaceful for all of you.

[patgreene.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Stef. *hugs*

[leduck.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about Selkie. I hope that you and she spend some good, loving time together in the next couple days.

*Hugs*

[mama-hogswatch.livejournal.com]

We just had to do the same thing and it stinks to have to do it. My thoughts will be with you, as I know exactly how it hurts.

However, I applaud the house call. You have a caring vet.

[gconnor.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss. Hang in there.

Oh, no.

[gloriajn.livejournal.com]

I have absolutely no idea what to say, except that this makes me so incredibly sad.

I'm sorry, I really am.

[daltong.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Hugs to you and Selkie.

[nolly.livejournal.com]

Oh no.
*hugs*

[needlegrrl]

i'm so sorry. (hugs)

[whereisbeck.livejournal.com]

I'm so so sorry ;(

**vibes**
and
**hugs** for you and yours...

xoxo Beck

[bcholmes.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm glad you'll have a day or two to say your goodbyes properly, and to remind her how much she is loved, but still I'm sure it's hard. <hugs> offered.

[cassidyrose.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry Stef.

[mittelbar.livejournal.com]

o, o, o.

[krasota.livejournal.com]

*hugs* if you want them.

i'm sorry selkie is so sick. *vibes* for you and her and everyone else who loves you two.

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[eeyorerin]

Sympathy and good thoughts are offered.

[hobbitbabe.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry. Peace be with you, peace go with her.

[medhba.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear that.
so sorry

[dawnd.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry for both of you. It's so hard to lose a beloved companion like this. I'm glad she can be home with you for the next couple of days, anyway. Best wishes to you both.

[jenett]

Oh, I'm so sorry.

It is lovely your vet will make a housecall, though, so Selkie can be as comfortable as possible. I'll be thinking of you and all involved on Wednesday.

[saoba.livejournal.com]

I don't have any wise words. It's sad and it's hard and you are making a choice that hurts because it's the right thing to do.

I'm sorry for Selkie, and hope her last days with you are as comfortable as possible. I'm sorry for *you* and will be vibing like a mad thing for the next several days.

Barbara

[lcohen]

we're so sorry to hear this, stef. ayana and i are holding all three of you in our hearts.

[kalmn.livejournal.com]

oh, sweetie. i'm so sorry.

she couldn't have asked for better people, though.

[hugs for you and the oh]

[faeryguinevere.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I've been through it, and I wish that there was something I could do. Glad that you have a little time to be with her :( *hugs*

[femmediva.livejournal.com]

Oh no... I'm so sorry. It is a good thing she can be put to sleep at home, surrounded by people who love her. And that you can spend some time with her. I had been hoping the results would bring better news. My deepest sympathy....*sending comforting vibes in your direction*

[elynne.livejournal.com]

Oh, hon. *hugs for you and OH* There aren't words. I'm so sorry.

She has been wonderfully loved, and will continue to be loved.

[moonvine.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry:(

[the-ogre.livejournal.com]

Damn.

*Hugs* to you & your OH, Stef.

[kightp.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry.

[lysana.livejournal.com]

Ouch. Just ouch.

***hugs*** to you and the OH and a hug and skritch for Selkie.

[mamatiger.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm sorry. *offers many tissues and hugs*

[djm4]

I'm really sorry to hear this. Good thoughts to all your household.

[bobbylevi.livejournal.com]

So sad for you... please give her a hug for me... and hang on to the good memories. I'll be thinking of you . :-(

[chorus-of-chaos.livejournal.com]

oh stef...I'll ad my regrets to the others here, I was really hoping for better news. It's a hard hard decision to make. We lost Silver a couple years ago very suddenly, and I'd had him for 14 years, I was nearly paralyzed for days with the grief. I'm glad you at least have a couple of days to say your goodbyes and cherish Selkie's company for a bit longer.

I held a memorial for Silver when he passed, made some little paper boats and waxed them and put tealights in them and floated them on a nearby river...people thought it was nuts when they inquired but who gives a damn what they think, it helped me find a little peace.

Give Selkie a pat for me and tell her I wish I could have met her, she must be a special lady to be so loved by you. I hope she has a peaceful journey into the next world, and that she knows she is cherished in this one.

[quietshell.livejournal.com]

Awwww Stef. I'm so sorry :(

Many hugs for you and your family if you'd like.

[pyrzqxgl.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry. A friend of mine died of pancreatic cancer -- I know it is one of the worst kinds for either people or pets. I'm glad that you will be able to spend some time together at home, and that the vet can come to your house, but how very sad and awful ...

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

*gentle hug* I am sorry to hear this.

Rest easy, Selkie.

A.

[pir-anha.livejournal.com]

oh, damn, damn, damn. i'm so sorry. *hugs*.

[treacle-well.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. I'm sorry. Hugs and sympathy.

[cha.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry that happend - but I wish for her a peaceful journey

[diony.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I lost a cat a few years ago and it was incredibly painful. Hang in there, and take good care of yourself.

[zyxwvut.livejournal.com]

Oh. Very sorry, for both you and the OH.

Z

P.S.: ...And it may be even worse, for how far behind on LJ I am. But I
post anyway...

[firecat]

I appreciate the thoughts any time. Thanks, Z.