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Here on earth anyway. He had done so well after the radiation therapy for over 7 months--far longer than we had hoped for. He might have continued to do well, but last Friday he was slightly favoring the left back leg, the one with the bone cancer, and every day it has gotten progressively worse. Based on the way he is hobbling around now and the positioning of his leg, I feel almost certain he has a pathological fracture related to the tumor, which is something we knew might eventually happen. This won't ever heal, won't get better. It seems like he is a lot of pain when he walks, but seems comfortable at rest. I upped his pain meds to keep him more comfortable and our wonderful vet is coming out to our house tomorrow to put him to rest. With his blindness we figured it would be comforting to him to be at home (I'm not sure we could get him into the truck to go to the clinic anymore either). I am putting on a positive front for Louie because he very sensitive to our feelings but I can't wrap my mind around the fact that he won't be a part of our lives anymore. Besides being our big sweet teddy bear, part of my purpose in life for almost three years (since the diabetes diagnosis) has been caring for him and nurturing him. I am resigned to the situation (really there is nothing that can be done), but incredibly sad. But just so you all don't think that Louie has lost all his "Louie-ness", he is still all about his stomach! We are still giving him his insulin and diabetic food but spicing up his diet with bites of pizza and hamburgers and he is gobbling it up! I am glad we are sending him to the bridge with one of his greatest joys still intact.

I think I'll take a break from the boards for a while, but I'll be back eventually. Thank you for all your support and all the knowledge you've shared with me since I've been on the boards. It has meant so much. :hugs: