Spencer at the Bridge - 8/19/10

AmyB · 08-20-2010, 09:58 PM

I've not been a frequent visitor lately & I know there are lots of new "faces" here, but I thought some of the "old" timers might be interested to know that Spencer joined Sadie at the Rainbow Bridge yesterday, 8/19/10. In early July, I noticed a small bump on the top of his head. Long story short, it turned out to be cancer. By the time it was diagnosed, it had already gone through his skull bone & entered the sinus below. Even though the tumor grew rapidly, Spencer didn't seem to know it was there & continued on happily. This past Sunday he started to show the first signs of discomfort & it was obvious his vision was being affected. So, as with Sadie, the vet came to my house to send him to the Bridge. In true Spencer fashion, he was a happy boy up to his last day, even wagging his tail at the vet & technician. I kept telling Spencer he was going to see Sadie, and I like to think she welcomed her little brother. After Sadie died, I planted a flower bush in my backyard in her memory. This particular bush is a heavy bloomer in early to mid summer. For the last few weeks, it's not had more than 3 flowers on it. This morning when I looked out the window, the bush was in full bloom, which is really unusual at this time of the summer for this type of bush. It was as if Sadie was happy & telling me her brother arrived safely.

Here's a picture of my boy, just a few weeks before the tumor appeared.

Basset Momma · 08-20-2010, 10:07 PM

Amy- I'm so sorry- Both your hounds have touched my heart over the years. Spencer will be missed-

Rusty Stickers Mom · 08-20-2010, 10:07 PM

I am so sorry to read this. You know, I've always loved your Spencer. The videos of him with the tomatoes in the backyard. He always looked like he was smiling to me. I have tears in my eyes as I'm typing this. He was lucky to be so loved by you. Now he is at the bridge sniffing every blade of grass he can. RIP Spencer.

murraysmom · 08-20-2010, 11:14 PM

Oh Amy. I'm crying right now and I don't know what to say. Spencer was always one of my favorites on Cyberhound, such a sweet boy. You are in my thoughts tonight.

SophieB · 08-21-2010, 08:13 AM

Awww I didn't know Spencer as I'm fairly new here but bless his heart! xx

Scully · 08-21-2010, 12:11 PM

I am so sorry.

I always loved hearing about Spencer, and he always looked like such a happy boy.
Rest peacefully, Spencer.

Kimberly · 08-21-2010, 02:09 PM

Amy, I'm really sorry to hear this. Your Spencer was beautiful and I always loved his snowy white face. Our thoughts are with you.

Nitrosmom · 08-21-2010, 02:10 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our beagle to cancer in May. It is so incredibly heartbreaking when a member of our family dies. He will be playing in the fields and having a ball waiting for you on the other side!

Yogi's Mom · 08-21-2010, 02:39 PM

Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. Spencer was one of my favorite hounds on Cyberhound. He always looked so happy.

Lightning&Stomps · 08-21-2010, 03:38 PM

Oh, I'm heartbroken! Spencer has always been one of my favorites. Always smiling and looking so happy. I'd even hoped that since we didn't live too far from each other our boys could meet. I wish there was something I could say to make it better, but I know there isn't. This is a terrible loss. But imagining him and Sadie together is wonderful.

08-20-2010, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
AmyB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,826	Spencer at the Bridge - 8/19/10 I've not been a frequent visitor lately & I know there are lots of new "faces" here, but I thought some of the "old" timers might be interested to know that Spencer joined Sadie at the Rainbow Bridge yesterday, 8/19/10. In early July, I noticed a small bump on the top of his head. Long story short, it turned out to be cancer. By the time it was diagnosed, it had already gone through his skull bone & entered the sinus below. Even though the tumor grew rapidly, Spencer didn't seem to know it was there & continued on happily. This past Sunday he started to show the first signs of discomfort & it was obvious his vision was being affected. So, as with Sadie, the vet came to my house to send him to the Bridge. In true Spencer fashion, he was a happy boy up to his last day, even wagging his tail at the vet & technician. I kept telling Spencer he was going to see Sadie, and I like to think she welcomed her little brother. After Sadie died, I planted a flower bush in my backyard in her memory. This particular bush is a heavy bloomer in early to mid summer. For the last few weeks, it's not had more than 3 flowers on it. This morning when I looked out the window, the bush was in full bloom, which is really unusual at this time of the summer for this type of bush. It was as if Sadie was happy & telling me her brother arrived safely. Here's a picture of my boy, just a few weeks before the tumor appeared. __________________ Amy, mom to Sadie (ATB, 6/9/06) & Spencer (ATB, 8/19/10) - always in my heart and Clifford (gotcha date 7/2/11).

08-20-2010, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Basset Momma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,288	Amy- I'm so sorry- Both your hounds have touched my heart over the years. Spencer will be missed- __________________ -Wendy Mom to Samantha, Jake, Cuddy, Frodo, & Indy

08-21-2010, 12:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scully Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Coast of Canada Posts: 230	I am so sorry. I always loved hearing about Spencer, and he always looked like such a happy boy. Rest peacefully, Spencer. __________________ Mary, Mom to Larsen, Ninja, and Scully (ATB ~ forever in my heart) www.countercruiser.com

08-20-2010, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Stickers Mom Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 251	I am so sorry to read this. You know, I've always loved your Spencer. The videos of him with the tomatoes in the backyard. He always looked like he was smiling to me. I have tears in my eyes as I'm typing this. He was lucky to be so loved by you. Now he is at the bridge sniffing every blade of grass he can. RIP Spencer.

08-20-2010, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,215	Oh Amy. I'm crying right now and I don't know what to say. Spencer was always one of my favorites on Cyberhound, such a sweet boy. You are in my thoughts tonight.

08-21-2010, 08:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
SophieB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 779	Awww I didn't know Spencer as I'm fairly new here but bless his heart! xx

08-21-2010, 02:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kimberly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alaska Posts: 408	Amy, I'm really sorry to hear this. Your Spencer was beautiful and I always loved his snowy white face. Our thoughts are with you.

08-21-2010, 02:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nitrosmom Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 65	I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our beagle to cancer in May. It is so incredibly heartbreaking when a member of our family dies. He will be playing in the fields and having a ball waiting for you on the other side!

08-21-2010, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,032	Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. Spencer was one of my favorite hounds on Cyberhound. He always looked so happy.

08-21-2010, 03:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lightning&Stomps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Versailles, Ky. Posts: 1,075	Oh, I'm heartbroken! Spencer has always been one of my favorites. Always smiling and looking so happy. I'd even hoped that since we didn't live too far from each other our boys could meet. I wish there was something I could say to make it better, but I know there isn't. This is a terrible loss. But imagining him and Sadie together is wonderful.

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