Sunday, March 8, 2015

Angel Watch for Beau

Our snowfall from a couple of days ago is doing just what it was predicted to do, melt.  My yard is muddy, wet and the ground is saturated.  I couldn't be happier about it!

On the inside, we've begun what I call "Angel Watch" for our sweet boy Beau. You'll recall that x-rays found masses in his chest just prior to my going to Kentucky. Thankfully he was "okay" while I was gone.  But in the past week Beau has begun slowing down and not eating much. I spoke to his vet because we'd decreased the amount of the steroid prednisone that he's been taking. Dr. D agreed that it would be okay to go back to the original, full daily dose to see if that would make a difference.  It has somewhat, but I don't think it's helping enough.
Given that, we'll do what has been done before and let Beau set the pace in this, the final chapter of his life. And when it's time, we'll do the last kind thing that can be done for Beau, and send him to the Rainbow Bridge. Until that time comes, Beau is in no pain, there is only peace.

48 comments:

  1. Awwww, sending prayers for the sweet boy...Hugs Francine.

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  2. Sending lots of love and peaceful thoughts. Blessings to Beau and to you.

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  3. Dear Beau, what love and care he has received there at Golden Pines. Love and positive thoughts to all of you. I'm sure the angels are watching.

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  4. Beau is surrounded by all the love and care he could ever have, and he will let you know when.. until then, hugs and heaps of love.

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  5. Sending love and comfort to Beau.

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  6. Kim, God Bless you, we know how hard this road is to travel, Golden's or any other animal that is in your care, always have dignity and love on their final journey.
    We love you Beau....

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  7. Were sending love and peace to Beau,,, and all of you..
    and we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the angels,, as we watch Beau,,, His body is full of more and more love and peace,, we just know it,
    love
    tweedles

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  8. We just went through this. It seems as though all dogs get predisone at some point in their life.

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  9. Poor fella, he's in our thoughts. xoxo

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  10. It is sad, but he'll let you know...

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  11. Sending lots of love and hugs to Beau xxx

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  12. Sweet Beau, sending him and you much love.

    xxx

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  13. He sleeps so peacefully, like an Angel. Blessing for you and Beau. Hugs, Ana

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  14. i know they can't live forever. but oh.
    i rail against it. silly.
    but beau.
    sweet beau.
    love to you dear heart.
    the only consolation always is that they have had a golden chance in this world to know a wonderful home and your own love. xoxo♥

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  15. AWWW, sending my prayers and hugs to sweet Beau.

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  16. He looks so peaceful and I am sure he knows how much he is loved and cared for and that you will do the right thing by him when the time comes.
    Love to Beau and the wonderful people that care for him. Hugs

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  17. Kim, Prayers for you and your sweet family. I don't know how you do it but I'm glad you do.

    xo
    Lynn

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  18. Kim, my GSP experienced similar symptoms...may he pass with dignity...:)JP

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  19. oh dear me. He is with the right people at the right time sending prayers your way.

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  20. Sending blessings to both you and to Beau...it is so difficult to let them go. I wish our dogs had lifespans like ours. xo Jeanne and the girls

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  21. Angel watch. A special time to soak in all that is Beau. I am ever grateful that we have the power to help our critters to the Bridge when they choose to go. It is the last, greatest act of our love for them ... to put aside ourselves and to focus only on them. Hugs to you and the rest of the pack at Golden Pines. I will be thinking of you.

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  22. Enjoy these days with Beau. I can tell he's such a sweet and special Beau. And I'm so glad he got to become a member of your family.

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  23. Such a beautiful and difficult job you have done for these wonderful creatures.

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  24. Thinking of you today Kim, this is the most hardest part of loving them, I believe there must be an art to letting go, I have yet to have found it. Deb

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  25. Seeing the name 'Prednisone' on the screen brings back so many memories . At this stage the enhanced dose helps rather than hinders. As always there's a unseen army of well wishers around the globe thinking of Beau and you.

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  26. Prayers to Beau and to you Kim - hugs, too

    Nadine

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  27. Prayers for sweet Beau ....owwww my heart is crying....our iriis is also at the end of her life...15 year and 3 month's now....i hope she can stay longer with us. What a pain...love Ria...x!

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  28. Oh sweet Beau, we're thinking of you furry fella.
    Hugs and luffs to you Kim.
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  29. What a sweet, sweet boy. Please give him a big golden kiss for us. Our hearts are sad...

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  30. Prayers for Beau.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  31. Sweet Beau. His is in good hands.

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  32. What a sweetheart. I'm so glad he has you.

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  33. We're so sorry to hear about Beau. We know there will be a big welcoming party to meet him when he decided it's time to leave.

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  34. Beau....we will send you some POTP so that you have no pain.....are happy to know that you are loved and they we take good care of you!

    The Mad Scots

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  35. Oh Kim, how do you keep doing this without losing your mind? Our prayers are with Beau (and you)...

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  36. Sending prayers and cuddles to Beau !

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  37. Sending love and peaceful thoughts to sweet beautiful Beau!

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  38. Dear Kim, I was so sorry to hear about your brother. You know I was in the midst of things here, so I didn't say anything at the time. You are so amazing the way you care for these old dogs and help them at the end of their lives. It is so beautiful to see and read about.

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  39. Oh Beau, I wish it wasn't so. Thinking of you and the crew Kim.

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  40. Coming to hug you all again
    love
    tweedles

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  41. Lovely Beau. What a wonderful way to go Kim. xxx

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  42. Sprinkling peacefulness across state lines. We think you put into words this time of a dog's life so beautifully. ((((hugs))))
    oxox
    Daisy

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  43. So sorry to hear about your sweet Beau.

    Cindy

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  44. Such a beautiful lad.
    There are no words that quite fill the void we feel as our pets reach their final weeks or days.
    Like your Beau my sweet miss at 14 1/2 has found this Winter so long and hard. It is the sunshine of Spring we hope shall gather new life into their weary souls but alas it is not in our hands.
    WE are so lucky to share these precious pets and call them our friends...
    Susan

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  45. We did hospice care for a kitty and Like You we do not regret a moment, we got and gave so much love - it is a rare treasure. How lucky you are to have had Beau - what a wonderful dog. I see a huge smile on his face, don't you. He says "I am Lucky, I got a great home for seven whole months :-)" Yeah seven years would have been nicer BUT you met, YOU MET!! Isn't that awesome!!

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