The Life of Riley

MIGeezer

I wanted to let folks know what happened to our Golden Riley. On Friday 01/05/24 she would not get up from her bed to eat or go outside. I had to carry her out and when I set her down she collapsed. I then picked her up and brought her back in and laid her on her bed. She tried to lift her head and then fell back. She had been acting a bit tired for the at times, but it was always after we had been out hiking or working in the woods, etc. When I picked her up to take her to the vet, she was 100% limp, no ability to help me. Once we got to the vet they informed me that she had Hemangiosarcoma. It is a K9 only cancer, in Riley it started in the spline. The cancer tends to grow and spread rapidly, rarely giving the owner any clue their dog is harboring a deadly disease – until it suddenly strikes. This is what happened to Riley. She walked up the stairs Thursday night as if nothing was wrong. On January 2, 2024 we were running trails in the Bronco and hiked 4 miles on the North Country Trail. So on Friday, January 5, 2024 I had to have her put to sleep. She was 11 years old. She went everywhere with us.

Here are the dogs it affects the most, (German shepherds, golden retrievers, Portuguese water dogs and Labrador retrievers). Riley was a Golden Retriever.

The picture of Riley was from 12/31/23. May God keep her and bless her.

I'm sorry if my writing is not up to par.

Dave

MIGeezer

I wanted to let folks know what happened to our Golden Riley. On Friday 01/05/24 she would not get up from her bed to eat or go outside. I had to carry her out and when I set her down she collapsed. I then picked her up and brought her back in and laid her on her bed. She tried to lift her head and then fell back. She had been acting a bit tired for the at times, but it was always after we had been out hiking or working in the woods, etc. When I picked her up to take her to the vet, she was 100% limp, no ability to help me. Once we got to the vet they informed me that she had Hemangiosarcoma. It is a K9 only cancer, in Riley it started in the spline. The cancer tends to grow and spread rapidly, rarely giving the owner any clue their dog is harboring a deadly disease – until it suddenly strikes. This is what happened to Riley. She walked up the stairs Thursday night as if nothing was wrong. On January 2, 2024 we were running trails in the Bronco and hiked 4 miles on the North Country Trail. So on Friday, January 5, 2024 I had to have her put to sleep. She was 11 years old. She went everywhere with us.

Here are the dogs it affects the most, (German shepherds, golden retrievers, Portuguese water dogs and Labrador retrievers). Riley was a Golden Retriever.

The picture of Riley was from 12/31/23. May God keep her and bless her.

I'm sorry if my writing is not up to par.

Dave

MIGeezer

I wanted to let folks know what happened to our Golden Riley. On Friday 01/05/24 she would not get up from her bed to eat or go outside. I had to carry her out and when I set her down she collapsed. I then picked her up and brought her back in and laid her on her bed. She tried to lift her head and then fell back. She had been acting a bit tired for the at times, but it was always after we had been out hiking or working in the woods, etc. When I picked her up to take her to the vet, she was 100% limp, no ability to help me. Once we got to the vet they informed me that she had Hemangiosarcoma. It is a K9 only cancer, in Riley it started in the spline. The cancer tends to grow and spread rapidly, rarely giving the owner any clue their dog is harboring a deadly disease – until it suddenly strikes. This is what happened to Riley. She walked up the stairs Thursday night as if nothing was wrong. On January 2, 2024 we were running trails in the Bronco and hiked 4 miles on the North Country Trail. So on Friday, January 5, 2024 I had to have her put to sleep. She was 11 years old. She went everywhere with us.

Here are the dogs it affects the most, (German shepherds, golden retrievers, Portuguese water dogs and Labrador retrievers). Riley was a Golden Retriever.

The picture of Riley was from 12/31/23. May God keep her and bless her.

I'm sorry if my writing is not up to par.

Dave

MIGeezer

I wanted to let folks know what happened to our Golden Riley. On Friday 01/05/24 she would not get up from her bed to eat or go outside. I had to carry her out and when I set her down she collapsed. I then picked her up and brought her back in and laid her on her bed. She tried to lift her head and then fell back. She had been acting a bit tired for the at times, but it was always after we had been out hiking or working in the woods, etc. When I picked her up to take her to the vet, she was 100% limp, no ability to help me. Once we got to the vet they informed me that she had Hemangiosarcoma. It is a K9 only cancer, in Riley it started in the spline. The cancer tends to grow and spread rapidly, rarely giving the owner any clue their dog is harboring a deadly disease – until it suddenly strikes. This is what happened to Riley. She walked up the stairs Thursday night as if nothing was wrong. On January 2, 2024 we were running trails in the Bronco and hiked 4 miles on the North Country Trail. So on Friday, January 5, 2024 I had to have her put to sleep. She was 11 years old. She went everywhere with us.

Here are the dogs it affects the most, (German shepherds, golden retrievers, Portuguese water dogs and Labrador retrievers). Riley was a Golden Retriever.

The picture of Riley was from 12/31/23. May God keep her and bless her.

I'm sorry if my writing is not up to par.

Dave

MIGeezer

I wanted to let folks know what happened to our Golden Riley. On Friday 01/05/24 she would not get up from her bed to eat or go outside. I had to carry her out and when I set her down she collapsed. I then picked her up and brought her back in and laid her on her bed. She tried to lift her head and then fell back. She had been acting a bit tired for the at times, but it was always after we had been out hiking or working in the woods, etc. When I picked her up to take her to the vet, she was 100% limp, no ability to help me. Once we got to the vet they informed me that she had Hemangiosarcoma. It is a K9 only cancer, in Riley it started in the spline. The cancer tends to grow and spread rapidly, rarely giving the owner any clue their dog is harboring a deadly disease – until it suddenly strikes. This is what happened to Riley. She walked up the stairs Thursday night as if nothing was wrong. On January 2, 2024 we were running trails in the Bronco and hiked 4 miles on the North Country Trail. So on Friday, January 5, 2024 I had to have her put to sleep. She was 11 years old. She went everywhere with us.

Here are the dogs it affects the most, (German shepherds, golden retrievers, Portuguese water dogs and Labrador retrievers). Riley was a Golden Retriever.

The picture of Riley was from 12/31/23. May God keep her and bless her.

I'm sorry if my writing is not up to par.

Dave

MESTUNTMAN

My little buddy Bailey at 11wks now she is 1yr. I have had 4 Germans in my lifetime and have found dogs to be Gods gift to man. I am sorry for your loss and just know Bailey and myself will be praying for you every day.