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3 June 2015 - 3:07 pm
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Ellen is asking for prayers for Charley.   This is what she said Please pray for Charley.  We're on our way to the ER where Charley's oncologist is.  He's panting, his legs are shaking, he won't eat, and his gums and tongue are pale.

update # 1

Charley is critical but stable, although not as stable as they would like.  His peripheral blood count, body temp and heart rate are fine.  Giving him shock fluids because can't get a blood pressure..then abdominal US to look for an acute bleed from a hemangioscaroma or other metastasis from the bone cancer.   Dr  Buss, his oncologist is here too.

update # 2 

It's not good... Charley has hemgioscaroma cancer in his spleen and behind his left kidney.  He may not make it home again.  My heart is broken and I'm numb

update # 3

I can't believe I'm writing this, but Charley's getting ready to earn his well deserved angel wings.  <3 My hero, my love, my heart dog, my son, my cancer warrior....

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Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013

05/04/2006 -  Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19  fought cancer for 4 months.

"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."

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3 June 2015 - 3:48 pm
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:- ( I saw on Kitty Jill's FB page ... Charley has hemangiosarcoma ... devastating... You know how much I detest that cancer (as does Bonnie and I am sure Katie and Angel Jackson too)... HATE, hate, hate!!!

I know no good can come from hate so I'll send prayers and love ...

PS - not sure why you can't see your post Michelle but I saw it on FB so I presume this was / is what the call for prayers is.

Hugs and love,

alison with spirit shelby and little jasper lily 

Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.

October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014

Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife

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3 June 2015 - 5:26 pm
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I believe I read that Charley is earning his wings tonight.... please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

I know ALL dog cancers are evil but this is TWICE now ... TWICE we've had a warrior (Jackson and Charley) beat the odds of OSA only to get this evil cancer ... 

SO angry... so sad for them but just so angry... 

Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.

October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014

Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife

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3 June 2015 - 5:38 pm
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I just saw the post on facebook.....I CANNOT believe this sucka$$ cancer is happening to another brave, cancer-kicking pup!! You are so right Alison, I DETEST, to the deepest depths of my soul, this horrible cancer. I just broke down in tears when I saw the post about Charley..... And Alison, you are also right about nothing good coming from hate, but I do hate, hate, hate this cancer, and I feel like so many pups here have kicked their initial bout of cancer, just to have this ugly hemangiosarcoma come and steal them away. It happened with my Polly, with Elizabeth's Blue-eyed Jake, Katy's Jackson, and too many others.

Sorry, I will eventually get a grip here, but I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo freaking angry right now........

Ellen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Charley, and I DO pray Charley can get through this and you can have some good, quality time to spend with him. He is truly a remarkable pup, and he will always be an amazing, cancer-kicking Superdog, no evil cancer will EVER change that.

Love and {{{hugs}}},

Bonnie, Angel Polly and girls

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3 June 2015 - 5:39 pm
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Gosh....is this our Super hero Charley??????? The blog Charley??? Ellen's Charley?? He was doing sooooo well!

Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!

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3 June 2015 - 5:44 pm
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I just read your post Bonnie....it is Ellen's Charley!! As far as I'm concerned, that piece of s**t vot the hell beat out of it by Charley!!! It tried to come back and he beat it again!!!!

I agreeee...HATE.....HATE.....HATE....this ........

Holding Ellen and her husband and dear sweet Charley tightly in my heart...all our hearts. We love you Charley! The Bridge Pack is waiting for you to celebrate your arrival!!

Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!

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3 June 2015 - 5:46 pm
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Charley is gone........... Ellen, my heart is shattered for you.......

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3 June 2015 - 5:56 pm
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I refuse to accept this.

 

-Jill.

Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo

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3 June 2015 - 7:57 pm
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For Sally ... since you're not on FB but I am sure Ellen will update her blog - utterly heartbreaking... 

 

Charley earned his well deserved angel wings at 5:13pm. He beat bone cancer 2x...for 4 Years, 7 months and 6 days. He survived bone cancer and he beat the odds, but he couldn't beat another evil cancer called Hemangiosarcoma.

Charley was totally fine and acting like his happy Labby self even last night. This morning he seemed tired and he refused a treat which never happens and my gut told me something was wrong. I called my parents and they checked on Charley this morning about 10:30 and he was more of his perky self, he greeted them at the door, brought them a baby and scarfed down his food. Joe came home around 11:30 and checked on him and he went potty but didn't want to go on a walk. I got home about 12:30 and he didn't want to eat, he was panting, he jumped up on the couch by me and his back legs were shaking. When he looked at me his eyes told me he was scared and he was asking for help. When I looked at his gums and lips they were way too pale.

I called my parents since Joe was in court downtown and they came over and we took Charley in to the ER, which is also where his oncologist is. The ER is about 30 minutes away and I really didn't think Charley would make it. He was breathing really slow and not responding when I was talking to him. By the time I got him to the ER he was in shock. His pulse was thready and his blood pressure was low. Hematocrit was fine. His lungs were fine. Dr. Buss, his oncologist, did an abdominal US and it showed a tumor in his spleen and behind his left kidney. FNA confirmed Hemangiosarcoma. One of the tumors must have ruptured and he bled internally, although no fluid was seen in his abdomen, around his lungs or around his heart. They gave Charley 3 shock boluses of fluid and his blood pressure wouldn't come up. He was fading.

Dr. Buss, his oncologist, was there with us and he was the one to give him the injection. I will never forget what Dr. Buss said with tears in his eyes, "I will never forget Charley. He touched so many lives. He was an inspiration and he gave so many people hope. I've never had a patient survive bone cancer twice and beat bone cancer. I'm not going to say goodbye, but rather see you later. You're a good boy Charley. You are so loved." He also said that the internet is going to go viral tonight with the news of Charley.

I am thankful that Charley held on long enough that we were all able to say goodbye and he was surrounded by everyone who loved him. All of the vet techs and the receptionists that knew him came in to give him a pet and a kiss...and he knew a lot of people over his 5 years going there!

I am thankful and blessed that we got an additional 4 Years, 7 Months and 6 Days (1,680 days) with Charley after his bone cancer diagnosis. We were able to see a young pup of 2-1/2 grow into a wonderful adult. We were able to keep our promise and take him to the beach so he could swim in the ocean. We got to celebrate his 7th Birthday on 3/29/15. We will get to bring him home on Friday or Monday.

My heart is shattered and I'm broken. I'm not sure how I am going to make it without him. If I had only known last night was the last time he would sleep with me, I would have stayed up all night.

Godspeed Charley. Run free, sweet boy, run with all of the hero angels that have gone before you. You are my love, my heart, my son, my hero....

Charley, I carry your heart with me. March 29, 2008 - June 3, 2015

I can't stop crying...I can't even think or talk now, so I'm not sure when I'll be able to respond to messages.

Hugs and chocolate Labby kisses,
Ellen and my forever Warrior Charley xoxo

Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.

October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014

Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife

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3 June 2015 - 7:57 pm
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We love you Charley, Bravest Boy.  Our thoughts are with your brave family.

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3 June 2015 - 8:05 pm
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I think my heart is broken. 

Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo

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3 June 2015 - 8:21 pm
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Alison, thank you, thank you. And Michelle,thank you.

Crying so hard...such a hero...such a legend...so victorious...we all love you so much Charley

Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!

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3 June 2015 - 8:47 pm
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Amid all our devastation, (and please don't think I am crazy) I have to say that I believe Polly sent me signs that she greeted Charley at the Bridge, and he is happy and free.....It is really hard to see through my tears but EVERY time I have clicked into this forum after Charley got his wings,  Polly's banner has come up, and that is 5 TIMES over a period of around 3 hours......sometimes I don't see her banner for many days, and am lucky if I see it once in a day or two......I am crying awful tears for Charley and Ellen, but happy tears that this is a big sign from my Polly.....We love you Charley!!!!

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3 June 2015 - 8:50 pm
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Amid all our devastation, (and please don't think I am crazy) I have to say that I believe Polly sent me signs that she greeted Charley at the Bridge, and he is happy and free.....It is really hard to see through my tears but EVERY time I have clicked into this forum after Charley got his wings,  Polly's banner has come up, and that is 5 TIMES over a period of around 3 hours......sometimes I don't see her banner for many days, and am lucky if I see it once in a day or two......I am crying awful tears for Charley and Ellen, but happy tears that this is a big sign from my Polly.....We love you Charley!!!!

Bonnie!!! So odd that you mentioned that as I keep seeing Shelby's banner all day and I thought it was for me since I was missing her but I think that it was that she was letting me know she greeted Charley at the bridge (she did love those big boys!!!) .... the hemangio club is definitely doing double-duty tonight. 

My heart is broken. I really cannot believe this... too many heros fighting and winning OSA to get this damn cancer. I am just in shock ... horrible. I don't get why we can't figure out the why. But we'll fight on! 

Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.

October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014

Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife

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3 June 2015 - 9:01 pm
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Alison, I am absolutely, without a doubt sure about these signs now......not just me, but you too.....I have NEVER felt more sure than I am now. Weren't we all just talking about this "signs" thing a few days ago ?? Yep, the hemangio-club is unfortunately a big one, but they were all there, plus all the other hero Tripawds pups and kitties to welcome one of the biggest Tripawd heroes ever.....

And I am also in agreement; one day they will figure out how to deal with this devastating, and awful killer, hemangiosarcoma.....Fight on for sure !!!!

WE LOVE YOU CHARLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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