Debo was diagnosed with lymphoma and given only 4 weeks to live about 6 months ago now. We opted not to do chemo because of the cost as well as the quality of life that it would have given him. Instead, we did some research and have been giving him supplements and a special diet that has prolonged his time with us much longer than we originally expected. However, the last couple of weeks, he has lost lots of weight and isn't getting around quite as easily. We are taking him to the vet in the morning just to check some things, but will probably have to make the decision to put him down very soon. He seems to be telling Ryan that he is ready to go because he is following him every where and resting his head on his lap, which is very unlike Debo. I know we are both not looking forward to this decision, but we only want what is best for him and do not want him to suffer. Unfortunately, I think he is starting to. I just wish it wasn't right around Christmas when we had to deal with all of this. Regardless, here are a few of my favorite pictures of our boys together. They love eachother very much and I know Mikey will miss Debo lots when he is gone, as will we. Life will be very different for all of us.
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I am so sorry that you & Ryan are having to go through this. It's never easy loosing a member of the family. I know that Debo has brought happiness into your lives and has held in there as long as he can to be with you. When the day comes for him to go he will be truly missed but the memories that will last are priceless! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!! <3
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