What do you say when you are told that your companion of nine years has lymphoma, and there is nothing that can be done? That is what the vet told Chad on Saturday about Maddux. They advised us that choosing a euthanization date within the next couple of weeks would be of best interest.
Let me fill you in on all of the details leading up to this sad, sad day. About six months ago, we noticed a tumor on Maddux's back. We didn't think anything of it until it kept growing and growing. We took her into the vet, and at the time it was removed, they notified us that it was cancerous. They reassured us that they got as much as they could, and only time would tell if they got it all. About two weeks ago, we were starting to notice several tumors growing all over her body, and they were spreading and growing rapidly. We decided to take her into the vet on Saturday, and that is when the told us the devastating news.
After talking to the vet and spending hours researching canine lymphoma, we decided that it was in Maddux's best interest to have the euthanization done as soon as possible to avoid any pain that would soon consume her.
Today was the day. Today was the day we let our "first baby" go. The past four days have been filled with sadness, confusion, feelings of guilt, sympathy, and remorse. The tears that we have shed and the hours and days that we have spent mourning over our beloved companion goes to show that she was the most selfless, forgiving, loving, compassionate, and understanding friend. Here's to you, Maddux, our "good girl," Maggots, Madface, Matface -- forever in our hearts and always in our memories. We love you and will miss you immensely.
