queenwinniesmom Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 I'm so very sorry you are going through this. It's an agonizing time, when all you can think about is what you're going to do. And her being so young....Please know that you are in the hearts of so many as you struggle through this most difficult time, now and whatever you decide. It's pretty raw with me right now, but I sure hate that @%^*# monster disease in whatever form it takes. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 2 hours ago, queenwinniesmom said: I'm so very sorry you are going through this. It's an agonizing time, when all you can think about is what you're going to do. And her being so young....Please know that you are in the hearts of so many as you struggle through this most difficult time, now and whatever you decide. It's pretty raw with me right now, but I sure hate that @%^*# monster disease in whatever form it takes. I know you're still very much in the midst of your own deep grief and I so appreciate your kind words. Thank you. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 My heart is breaking for you. Sending love and positive energy-and hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Oh no, I'm so sorry Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I am gutted for you. I also understand only too well how capricious the Universe has been lately. Sending you all the good vibes I have. Cindy Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 28 minutes ago, dante2zoe said: I am gutted for you. I also understand only too well how capricious the Universe has been lately. Sending you all the good vibes I have. Cindy Thank you, Cindy. I know you've been through the wringer this year. I'm so, so sorry for all the loss and difficulty you've faced. You've been in my thoughts. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greysfriend Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Just wanted to say how sorry I am. Got my boy only 7 months ago and he is almost 5, wouldn't imagine going through that now... No words just sending hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I have been so shocked and saddened for you and John and the sibs and really haven't been able to articulate much, but you know that my heart and prayers and every possible positive vibe are with you. Willa Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) Thanks again, everyone. We see the oncologist next Tuesday. The tech who called to schedule us was one of Sweep's regulars and was so nice and sympathetic; she said her heart sank when she saw our name. Richard has a surgery consult (second opinion on operability) tomorrow at the same clinic. Alas, no frequent flyer discounts, but thankfully we have insurance for Willa. I'll update when I know more. Edited July 18, 2023 by ramonaghan Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Just wanted to send some more hugs. Good luck on Tuesday. So glad you have insurance for Willa. Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Milo and Gelsey have told me they'll need extra rations to give them strength for moral support backandforthing. They plan to start first thing tomorrow morning (Monday). Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Thinking of you today. I hope the appointment goes well and you get all the answers you need to make an informed decision for Willa. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Baknforfing Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 More backandforth and backandforth. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Yup. Bakandforth Bakandforth.... Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) Thank you for baknforfing! We had our onco consult this morning but I didn't update here yet because I'm still waiting for the surgeon to call. (They went ahead with a surgical consult, but he had to squeeze her in so we didn't get to speak face-to-face.) Great news: her bloodwork was perfect. Weird news: her lungs look like an older dog's—no mets, but they have a "diffuse bronchial pattern." This is not a dealbreaker for amp especially in the absence of any symptoms, and it could be something as simple as allergies or just how she is, but it's unusual so they will be watching it. I emailed Dr. C to ask about it. Other great news: we are on the waitlist for the Yale vaccine clinical trial in Cincinnati (4 hours away), so we will do that as soon as they have an opening. Fortunately, there are only about 10 people ahead of us. Sticky news: she gave the tech kisses. Assuming the surgeon gives the all-clear, looks like we'll have another tripod in the house soon. Which is stressful and overwhelming but feels right. This was this morning (please forgive John's giant sigh , can you blame him?): Richard update: Our primary vet and the board-certified surgeon who also saw Willa agree that his tumor is in too tough a spot to hope for clean margins, and even if we amputated his leg the tumor would come right back. So we are watching and waiting with him, but he is doing remarkably well despite a very pronounced limp. Eating, snuggling, playing, harassing Tootie. He has always been full of beans. The second he's not himself, we'll let him go. Edited July 25, 2023 by ramonaghan Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 How awesome for Willa! We are looking forward to years of her antics here. I'm sorry about Richard's news, but it sounds like he is a spunky boy still living a quality life, and sometimes that's all we can ask for. We will be thinking about you guys and following along on this journey. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Go, Team Willa! Richard Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Willa Waggles Richard, doin it rite, good boy. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I’m so sorry you received this terrible news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) Fingers crossed for Willa. Richard too. Their paths may be different but I hope they both have as much good time left as possible. ETA: Watched the video after my comment. I love the whippy tail while the toy grunts. Edited July 26, 2023 by GreyPoopon Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I was backnforfing yesterday but was crazy busy and didn't get home until 10PM. So glad to read that things look good for surgery. Fingers crossed. Thinking of Richard and hoping he continues to do well and be himself for as long as possible. Willa's waggy tail! Sending love and strength for the days ahead. Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 Amp next Tuesday. Three weeks shy of her auntie's two-year ampuversary. And Dr. C said her lungs don't look any different than any other dog's her age. We'll take it. <Exhales> Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 You've got this!! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Oh, the sweet girl. Yep, she's got this, she's telling you so. You've got this too. We'll be sending good thoughts and white light and will be backanforfing for Willa and Richard. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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