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Good news about Levi! Wrigley and I will cross our paws. Who knew we could enjoy being whapped so much?
Also, thanks for the info on Shutterfly. After I do all that how do I add the link? Do I use the Insert/Edit Embedded Media link?
Beth
Smilin' Sammy, March 16, 2004 – Dec. 5, 2011
Golden retriever, diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September 2010 — right front leg amputated November 2010. He fought valiantly to stay with us; but a second diagnosis of osteosarcoma, this time in his left front leg, was more than our golden warrior could overcome. He loved his pack — and everyone else he met.
We loved him even more.
Thanks for the pennies, Sammy. They helped.
Theres probably an easier way... But I hit share, and then email it to myself. Once the email sends a screen pops up with the link and i copy/paste it. Theres probably a better way to do it but I havent figured it out!
Levi was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma 7-7-11
Ampuversary 10-14-11
Lung Mets Discovered 1-4-12. Chemo seemed to not be working so we switched to Artemisinin and other supplements. In May, Levi developed a sinus infection and started having seizures. The cancer had moved to his brain. We let him go 6-26-12.
Thanks!
Smilin' Sammy, March 16, 2004 – Dec. 5, 2011
Golden retriever, diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September 2010 — right front leg amputated November 2010. He fought valiantly to stay with us; but a second diagnosis of osteosarcoma, this time in his left front leg, was more than our golden warrior could overcome. He loved his pack — and everyone else he met.
We loved him even more.
Thanks for the pennies, Sammy. They helped.
Jerry-read your story. Holy tear jerker...but helps a lot. Thanks.
Levi is about the same today...not great but not bad...
Levi was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma 7-7-11
Ampuversary 10-14-11
Lung Mets Discovered 1-4-12. Chemo seemed to not be working so we switched to Artemisinin and other supplements. In May, Levi developed a sinus infection and started having seizures. The cancer had moved to his brain. We let him go 6-26-12.
I'm sorry that he has been having a tough time; but I'm so glad to hear that it seems like he is bouncing back.
With Spencer - he wouldn't even wag his tail that last morning. There was just no question. With my doberman before Spencer (Baron, he had lung cancer), he went down hill much slower than Spencer; but it was still that last day we knew. He couldn't make it up the stairs that day. Even being quite pregnant with twins, I slept on the couch that night and my husband slept on the floor and in the morning we called the bet to take him in.
I have now had to make the decision to put 4 pets to sleep - 2 cats and 2 dogs. With each I *knew* when the time came. You'll know when Levi is ready to stop fighting.
((hugs))
(and looking at those pictures made me miss having a doberman around. I had all but decided that we were going to do a small dog this time; but now I'm not so sure!)
Jac and Angel Spencer. Spencer was 5.25 years old. He fought a grade 3 fibrosarcoma, started on his shoulder. Left front leg amputated in August 2011. 15 weeks of chemo finished 12/22/11 (mytox and adria). Lung mets found on x-rays 12/28/11. Started carboplatin 1/6/12. Went to Heaven on 2/27/12. I miss him like crazy every day. See his blog here: http://spencer.tripawds.com/
Sorry to hear about what you are going through. Your dogs are GORGEOUS!! And could those pictures be any prettier? I'm going through the "is today the day" phase also, but my big beautiful grey still has spirit and will - it's just he can't see the path in front of him and that's where Mom has to step in and think with her head and heart. Although his eyes are a bit vacant right at the moment, I think that is the meds. I know for me when he spent last Sunday night in the ER hospital I felt some relief because I knew that was where he needed to be. Hopefully you may feel some of that during your trip. Good thoughts your way....
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