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Today I made the heart breaking decision to put my beloved Rogue to sleep. She was diagnosed with a high grade osteoscarcoma (bone cancer) in May of this year. We decided to go the surgery and chemotherapy route and she coped really well after and was almost back to herself (well minus a leg). Last week she started showing symptoms of pneumonia and I brought her back to the vet, after doing xrays she confirmed that the cancer was back and was attacking her lungs. The vet gave the weekend for me to decide ( I had travel arrangements that I couldn't postpone or cancel) when I got home this afternoon Rogue hadn't improved so I made the decision. My furbaby is gone. I loved her so much and I will never ever forget her.

Hi Celine
I can understand how you are feeling, having to make that heartbreaking decision twice in just over a year with my 2 dogs. Try to understand that what you did was out of love. That pure, unconditional love we have for our pets. It is the hardest thing we do for them, yet the kindest thing too. Your Rogue would have been in pain and sometimes we have to put our own feelings aside, as heartbreaking as they are, and do what's best for them. That doesn't take away our pain though.
She battled the cancer the best she could and you gave her all the treatment that was available for her. Many owners wouldn't have tried, but you did. So try to remember that you didn't give up on her, you really tried so hard to get rid of the cancer for her. Unfortunately, like humans, cancer comes back and we fight a losing battle.
Rogue is out of pain now and what you did was out of love. We never forget our furbaby's all we can do is our best. A loving home and a life they enjoyed. So many animals don't ever know love and kindness. Rogue did.
My condolences to you, and in time you will know you gave her every chance. You should be proud of yourself for trying, in the end that's all we can do.
Lots of love
Michelle xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hello Celine, How hard a decision it is to make; I feel your pain and know how sad a time it is for you. Rogue loved you for the love and care you have given her; for the chance to get rid of the cancer, which unfortunately returned. You also gave her the freedom to be at peace and out of her pain; she will be in your heart forever and the love you shared was special. Take care; always talk if you want to. Sending love and hugs xxxxx Penny xxxx

Oh, Celine. I'm so sorry! Your dear Rogue is fortunate to have someone who loved her so much. My heart goes out to you- it's like losing a part of yourself when one we love so dearly dies. At least you were able to make it a gentle passing for her.
I know there is nothing I can say that will make it any easier for you, but I'll be thinking about you over the days to come. If you need to talk, I'm here.
With sorrow,
Hannah