December 29th 2007 6:37 pm
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This is the last entry in Toby's diary. Christmas day 2007 was the most wonderful day! The next night, on the 26th, Toby started acting like his stomach was upset, and I took him to the vet first thing on the 27th. She diagnosed him with prostrate trouble, and felt he had a cyst on his prostate, and recomended that it be removed. She was going to do the surgery that morning, but his blood work came back a little off, and she felt it would be best to wait until the next day, and give him IV anti biotics. That night, his prostate ruptured. Dr. Bailey did emergency surgery on him the morning of the 28th, and discovered that my beloved Toby had cancer in his prostate, bladder, and kidneys. It was the hardest thing I ever did having to tell her to tell him how much I loved him and to let him go... Needless to say, I will never be the same again. My life seems so empty as I'm writing this. I do thank God that my Toby did not suffer. His illness was very short and fast, and for that, I am so thankful. I am thankful for a caring and loving vet, and for a family that is there to support me. Trixie, Zoey, Hannah, Pump Jack, and Bailey are all very sad and confused. Please keep them in your thoughts. And Toby, wait for us at the Rainbow Bridge! We'll be there someday to get you, and it will be a wonderful reunion! I love you Tobus!
Mom