So.
We found out recently that Basil has cancer.
I know. I cannot even talk about it.
Last week, I told Jason that when the time comes, I do not want Sweet Basil to leave us in the environment of a cold sterile vet office. I do not want Basil’s final moments to be filled with the anxious fear he has every time we go to the vet.
I said I would pay any amount of money to have our doc come here, to our house. To Basil’s yard. His grass. His sunshine.
This turned into something of a plan. Basil’s Best Day.
Where he eats all the foods. He squeaks all the squeaky toys. And he is home, in his grassy yard, surrounded by love and comfort. We have been talking about it ever since. The foods. The squeakies. The making our sweet pet comfortable and happy, all of the rest of his days.
Last night I saw this - A Dog’s Final Day.
Oh, wow. As if I have not been crying enough already these last couple weeks.
But it made my heart smile, too. This is exactly what I have been planning! I love that this pup got his day. Basil will have his day. I will do anything to make it happen.
We love you, Sweet Basil Bud.
Wendy says
There just aren't words to say how sorry I am. You have had such a tough patch and now this. I love your approach of having sweet Basil at home where he is happy. Know that my thoughts are with you! XO
Beth says
I'm so sorry. I grew up with dachshunds. And all of the pets my husband and I have had together have had cancer. It's so unfair!
I don't know where you live, but there are vets who do hospice and in-home euthanasia. You can look here: http://www.lapoflove.com/Find-A-Vet. The site also has some excellent resources about making the last days comfortable.
Blessings.
Jolene says
Oh friend, I am so so SO sorry. I can't watch the video either, still feels so fresh for me as well. I of course feel for you so much, having gone through this and love your approach to your sweet pup. It is one of the hardest things in life to endure, I truly believe, hard to even express, but you have such support and strength all around you. Know that. XOXOXO
Lisa says
When I saw your post on Facebook it made me cry. My heart hurts for you guys. Big hug to Basil. 🙁
Audrey says
So sorry to hear about Basil! 🙁 I love that you are going to give him a special day.
Carbzilla says
Oh honey, I'm so sorry. We went through this and also did it at home. Cady was actually having a really good day and even brought the vet a toy. It was one of the most painful days of our lives but we did it as best we could. Big hugs.
Rachel R. says
This is literally the first entry of yours I have ever read (just stumbled across your blog looking for vegan blogs to read) but had to leave a note with my sympathy. Saying goodbye to our furry best friends is so hard.
And I have to leave a vote of support for your plan to have your vet visit your house on Basil's last day. We just lost our rottie/shepherd mix, Petey, a couple of months ago, and that's exactly what we did - best decision we could have made. He was lying in his own bed, with me and my husband and our other dogs around, and he just went to sleep. Even though we love our vet (and they loved Petey), having her come to our house was so much better than a sterile doctor's office.
And I have not watched the video - too soon!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I refuse to watch that video right now. I am so sorry about Basil. Not fair at all. 🙁 Thinking you, friend.
Abby says
I've been there and I'm so, so sorry to hear this news. But as you know, Basil is a fighter (and a lover, but a fighter when it counts.) Who knows how long any of us have left? I'm sure Basil will enjoy the rest of his life knowing he is loved and cherished, a way that we all hope to feel 🙂 You know where to find me, my friend. XO
SallyBR says
I am so sorry. I also saw that link, I suppose it went viral, but I could not read it to the end, I cried so much...
I put several of my best friends to sleep, and having a 15.5 year old dog who is getting weaker and weaker as each week goes by, makes this a delicate subject
I know you will do the best for Basil, but these are painful times, very very painful