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Well that was just about the hardest thing I’ve ever done.  How is it that an animal buries itself so deeply into your heart and soul.  He was my best buddy in the world.  Not seeing him waiting in th

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Oliver left us last night. He waited until I got home from the field, brought him to bed, snuggled him, and tucked him in. Then he left. I could sense for the past 10 days that he was saying goodby

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Had to say goodbye to one of my best friends of the last 14 years today. Her name was Avery. At 8 weeks old she was left tied up in front of my future father in law's vet clinic. Freshly out of c

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where it says share to and there is a list of icons, choose the copy link button underneath and click it. Then paste that here. 

 

darinwoodfineart. Yeah, I don't use Tik Tok, but guess I might just due to stupid dog things. Thanks! 

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So got some bad news today.  Poor Rini, who has kicked adenocarcinoma twice, is now being dealt a hand that I do not think she is going to beat.  

We went into the vet for a quarter sized spot on her nose.  After a biopsy, it was determined it was a Stage III Mast Cell tumor, which has spread into her lymph nodes.  In addition, the adenocarcinoma is back, and is in the lymph node in her belly, which we caught because of all the imaging we had ordered to diagnose problem one.  Oh, and she has a UTI (and is on Clavamox already) just to make things extra fun.

So, we are just trying to keep her quality of life good.  It could be 1-2 months with just the Prednisone, or it could be, because we are going to give her Palladia (targeted chemo), longer.  

In any case, she has had a hell of a run and it sucks to be in this position with her.  I wish there were more I could do, but keeping her comfy and healthy is the best I can do.  I might be changing up my Paris plans as she is my priority.

In any case, Rini and I would both appreciate positive thoughts coming our way.

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6 hours ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

So got some bad news today.  Poor Rini, who has kicked adenocarcinoma twice, is now being dealt a hand that I do not think she is going to beat.  

We went into the vet for a quarter sized spot on her nose.  After a biopsy, it was determined it was a Stage III Mast Cell tumor, which has spread into her lymph nodes.  In addition, the adenocarcinoma is back, and is in the lymph node in her belly, which we caught because of all the imaging we had ordered to diagnose problem one.  Oh, and she has a UTI (and is on Clavamox already) just to make things extra fun.

So, we are just trying to keep her quality of life good.  It could be 1-2 months with just the Prednisone, or it could be, because we are going to give her Palladia (targeted chemo), longer.  

In any case, she has had a hell of a run and it sucks to be in this position with her.  I wish there were more I could do, but keeping her comfy and healthy is the best I can do.  I might be changing up my Paris plans as she is my priority.

In any case, Rini and I would both appreciate positive thoughts coming our way.

You've given her her best life. She loves you for that. Now, just do right by her and make sure she doesn't suffer and give her all your love.

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RIP Otis. He was an APA rescue 10 years ago after being brought back because he chased the neighbors cat… as soon as I learned that he was my dog immediately. 
 

he was the bargaining chip to get my girlfriend to come to Austin more than I went to Waco. He was the big dawg boy all of my roommates loved and spoiled. He dealt with moves from Austin to Lafayette, to my parents house in Jefferson, then to Houston and was a calming factor the whole time. 
 

He was my constant through college, a long distance relationship, staying with my parents for a while without me, and moving to a new city 7 years ago. He was there when we struggled to get pregnant for two years, always letting us know it was ok and he was there for us sleeping in our bed with his head nestled on my back every night. 

We’ve had new jobs, promotions,  and finally a baby to boot, and he was next to us the whole time. With all of that, the attention on him was minimized, but he took it in stride he was still one of those dogs everyone in our family and all of our friends loved as well. 
 

After having some stomach issues the past few days and talking with our vet, I let Otis out this morning. After 30 min I checked on him and he was still laying on the ground, threw up on his feet. I carried him to the car and my wife took him to the pet ER, where they said he had stomach cancer. 
 

We put my best friend, Otis, down today after 10+ years of the most unconditional loyalty and friendship a man could ever ask for. RIP Otis, I’ll love you and remember you forever. 

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On 3/9/2022 at 6:41 PM, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

So got some bad news today.  Poor Rini, who has kicked adenocarcinoma twice, is now being dealt a hand that I do not think she is going to beat.  

We went into the vet for a quarter sized spot on her nose.  After a biopsy, it was determined it was a Stage III Mast Cell tumor, which has spread into her lymph nodes.  In addition, the adenocarcinoma is back, and is in the lymph node in her belly, which we caught because of all the imaging we had ordered to diagnose problem one.  Oh, and she has a UTI (and is on Clavamox already) just to make things extra fun.

So, we are just trying to keep her quality of life good.  It could be 1-2 months with just the Prednisone, or it could be, because we are going to give her Palladia (targeted chemo), longer.  

In any case, she has had a hell of a run and it sucks to be in this position with her.  I wish there were more I could do, but keeping her comfy and healthy is the best I can do.  I might be changing up my Paris plans as she is my priority.

In any case, Rini and I would both appreciate positive thoughts coming our way.

That really sucks, sorry to hear that. I’ve never dealt with a dog on chemo but know a few that have, including my FIL. He regretted it because although it extended the life of his dog a few months, the quality of that life was not improved on chemo. Not saying what you are doing is wrong, just something to be aware of. Only you know what will work best for Rini.

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About 15 years ago, my oldest daughter was in college and she found a dog she called Jake.  Ridgeback, Chow, Lab mix.  I call him Cousin Jake.   Now, my daughter and her husband and two kids live outside of a small South Georgia farming town and Cousin Jake is known throughout the county.  He will occasionally run away after a storm and be gone for 2 days to 3 weeks.  We will come back, beat to shit, but happy as can be.   

Jake Loves Kids.  My favorite story is my daughter got a call from her neighbor about 1/4 mile away.  "Jake is over here when you want to come get him."  She is thinking he killed a chicken or tore up their garden, but when she gets there, the whole family is out in the yard rubbing Jake's belly.  Apparently, the little girl was at the end of the country road on her bike and a stray dog started chasing the little girl on the bike.  Cousin Jake appeared out of the woods, whipped the stray and trotted next to the girl, back to her house. 

If I could clone a dog, it would be Cousin Jake.   Today, is Cousin Jake's last day on earth.  
 

 

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On 3/9/2022 at 2:02 PM, hookemATL said:

So sorry ❤️ Hugs and kisses to Rini. Hang in there Penelope. We’re here for you. 

Thanks. So far, she is doing ok.  The peeing every 3-4 hours sucks, and I hope that the antibiotic she is on will help with that, but there is probably other stuff going on.  So far, that is really the only thing.  She still tries to chase rats when we go outside (thanks, COVID) and still wags her tail.  

On 3/9/2022 at 8:11 PM, Deej said:

You've given her her best life. She loves you for that. Now, just do right by her and make sure she doesn't suffer and give her all your love.

That is what I am aiming for.  I talked with my vet yesterday evening, and she said that when I make the decision, she will support it 100%.  She is amazed that Rini has beaten the odds mutiple times, and she knows I do not want to see her suffer.

On 3/9/2022 at 8:43 PM, ChickenSandwich said:

Where do I donate for Rini’s unlimited cheese burger fund!  Sorry to hear it. Spoil her rotten. 

She has had McDonald's cheeseburgers (no pickles, no onions, and no salt) the last two days.  They are so bland that they are the only thing I can keep down as well since I am battling a lovely stomach bug.  We make a pair.

8 hours ago, Doug E. Fresh said:

That really sucks, sorry to hear that. I’ve never dealt with a dog on chemo but know a few that have, including my FIL. He regretted it because although it extended the life of his dog a few months, the quality of that life was not improved on chemo. Not saying what you are doing is wrong, just something to be aware of. Only you know what will work best for Rini.

Yeah, I debated on it.  I got the targeted Chemo (Palladia), that is done for mast cell tumors (based on the rec from her oncologist).  We only got a 5 week supply, so I figured, I would give it a shot.  We will go back at the end of that.  After a consult with her regular vet, I think I am coming to the mind that we will plan for a Mid-May end date unless there is a miracle.  I do not want to see her quality of life degrade.  She has been too good of a dog to put through that.  I let Abby go two weeks too long and I regret it.

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Dogs do be crazy like that, though. Otis has a weird one-off puke every once in a while over the past year. We attributed it to us going back to working in our offices and him being anxious, him being older and already being on specialty food, etc. the fact that he took such a steep dive yesterday was honestly a godsend, because he never met us know he was uncomfortable. I feel like I did right by him and that all that really matters. 

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Fuuuuuuuuu...... Winston had a cough that turned into a serious honking. Took him to the vet Thursday and they heard a little fluid in his lungs but nothing unusual heart-related. So was sent home with anti-inflammatory and antibiotics.

Today (Saturday) went downhill to the point where he was struggling. We took him to the emergency animal hospital. They're keeping him overnight on oxygen and pushing some stronger meds... checking blood and trying to rule out anything other than a potentially aggressive aspirational pneumonia.

We'll know more tomorrow.

I need him back on guard duty.

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Update on Miss Rini.  She responded to the Antibiotics so the UTI/Bladder Infection is toast.  She is peeing regularly now (i.e. not inside or at night) and is even jumping back on the bed again at night (my back is happy about that).  

On the other fronts.  The steroids helped the swelling in her face and lymph nodes, so she looks normal again.  She has not had any real side effects to the Palladia, so we will see how that is working.  

So far, quality of life is good.  I am really monitoring her, but I had in my mind given a date of May 11, and unless there is a miracle, that is still the plan.  I do not want her to suffer at all, and I want to give her her best life for the next 6-8 weeks.

 

 

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19 hours ago, RamjetFDO said:

Just got that horrible call. Winston passed suddenly from a pulmonary embolism.

RIP buddy. You were a good boy.

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RIP Winston

 

 

9 hours ago, MissingInAction said:

Luna never gets on the furniture at our place unless it's storming. 

She has no problem getting on couches in other homes.

 

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That look on her face. It says "Hey Dad. Check this out. I'm on this fucker's couch" 

 

1 hour ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

Update on Miss Rini.  She responded to the Antibiotics so the UTI/Bladder Infection is toast.  She is peeing regularly now (i.e. not inside or at night) and is even jumping back on the bed again at night (my back is happy about that).  

On the other fronts.  The steroids helped the swelling in her face and lymph nodes, so she looks normal again.  She has not had any real side effects to the Palladia, so we will see how that is working.  

So far, quality of life is good.  I am really monitoring her, but I had in my mind given a date of May 11, and unless there is a miracle, that is still the plan.  I do not want her to suffer at all, and I want to give her her best life for the next 6-8 weeks.

 

 

Glad you're keeping her happy. 

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