Oscar 7/30/2003-8/25/2015

Oscar crossed the bridge this past Tuesday evening. I am crying even today as I write this. It was very unexpected, as other than his arthritis he was healthy and very full of life. He slipped and fell a week ago Wed. night and didn't want to get up right away. This was not unusual as he had become arthritic and sometimes needed extra time to get up and moving again. The following morning he still would not get up, so we took him to the vet. He was examined thoroughly and the vet was puzzled, as he could not find a reason why he would not put weight on his back left leg. They took x-rays and when the vet came back he said he had bad news. Oscar had osteosarcoma and a small fracture in the lesion and this is why he would not put weight on the leg.

I tried to get Oscar into a osteosarcoma study, but they would not accept him, because he had to be weight bearing on all legs and he was not. I then set up an appointment with a vet oncologist to see what we could do. That was for yesterday. On Tuesday the bone broke completely and his leg just dangled. We went back to our vet and the decision was made to help Oscar over the bridge. It was heartbreaking for both my husband and myself. Our vet was wonderful. Very compassionate and caring. Oscar is now no longer in pain and with his beloved mom (he was a real momma's boy!). We are all missing him, Dudley his litter brother, the cats and us.

Kathie
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I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how happy his mama was to see him running across the bridge. I hope that Dudley and the cats can bring you some comfort. :ghug:
So sorry for your broken hearts. Bless you for easing his pain, he knew he was loved. :ghug: :ghug:
So sorry for your loss, it was the best thing but still hurts.
So sorry. Oscars is in our hearts :hearts: :ghug: :ghug:
Awww crap Kathie.

So sorry to hear of Oscar's passing.
No matter how old they are, it's never easy.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
I'm so sorry. R.I.P. Oscar.

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Cindy
I am so sorry for your loss. We never have them long enough. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Run free with your Mamma and all the other loved and missed fur kids Oscar.
Wishing your family happy memories. : :ghug:
I am so sorry to hear about Oscar. He's been a part of this forum ever since I joined 8 yrs ago and will miss his stories. He had a long life, but they are never long enough for us. Angel kisses to the Rainbow Bridge.
Kathie I am sorry for your loss of Oscar. It is so hard to lose them so very quickly. I am glad you were able to make the difficult choice to ease his pain. :ghug:

{{{Hug}}}
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I am sorry to hear about Oscar.

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Laurie and Oscar
Kathie, I've lost several dogs to that horrible disease. I'm so very sorry for your loss.........it is nasty stuff. He gave you his life, trusting you to know when his life was too painful to continue.
So sorry to hear of Oscar's passing :( I'm sure he felt your love for him as he crossed over the Bridge. Run free Oscar.
I am so sorry for your heartbreak.
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Thank you to everyone for your kind thoughts. Every day gets a little easier, but we still miss Oscar very much. We received his ashes back yesterday and we plan to spread some of them in his favorite place in our yard and some where his mom's ashes are.

We know he is at peace, but it still hurts.

Kathie
It takes a long time to heal such a great loss of a loved one. :hearts: :ghug: :ghug: :hearts:
Kathie, I'm so sorry about Oscar. Even when it's the right thing to do, it hurts so bad. My thoughts are with you and Carlos and all your anipals during this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss Kathie. It is so very hard to let them go. Special thoughts for you all.
:cry: So sorry for your loss. :hearts:
:ghug:
Run fast and painfree, sweet Oscar..run to Rainbow Bridge where there are many sheepies to welcome you home. Kathie, I am so sorry for your loss. :ghug:
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