Fears realized today. The results of the meatball came back: cancer. Between that and the horrific diarrhea Hope has been having since yesterday morning it's literally been a sh**ty day.
The thing I love most about dogs is that they don't know they have cancer, so they just go on with their lives. I still feel terrible about it, having just started to tear up here, but knowing that the pups just go with the flow really helps me to see things a little differently. And being able to care for an animal, compassionately and kindly, just feels like a gift in itself.
I like the sounds of the holistic approach to treatment...
Thanks for the kind words. I was pretty sour last night on life but today I am a little more optimistic. I think it had to do with how crappy Hope was feeling - and I was feeling defeated as well.
We're going to take it one day at a time and enjoy what we've got.
This news is so upsetting and I wish it were different, but it is what it is - as Allison said, she doesn't know and will live day to day with you by her side.
We are all here for you, Chris, your furry family and of course little Hope. <3
I'm so sorry, e.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Erica. I know that Hope will get the best possible care with you, for as long as she has.
ReplyDeleteWhat happens now? :-(
ReplyDeleteThe thing I love most about dogs is that they don't know they have cancer, so they just go on with their lives. I still feel terrible about it, having just started to tear up here, but knowing that the pups just go with the flow really helps me to see things a little differently. And being able to care for an animal, compassionately and kindly, just feels like a gift in itself.
ReplyDeleteI like the sounds of the holistic approach to treatment...
i'm sorry erica :(
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words. I was pretty sour last night on life but today I am a little more optimistic. I think it had to do with how crappy Hope was feeling - and I was feeling defeated as well.
ReplyDeleteWe're going to take it one day at a time and enjoy what we've got.
is Hope feeling better today?
ReplyDeleteThis news is so upsetting and I wish it were different, but it is what it is - as Allison said, she doesn't know and will live day to day with you by her side.
ReplyDeleteWe are all here for you, Chris, your furry family and of course little Hope. <3
I'm so sorry Erica. Cancer or not, that pup has got to be feeling a whole lot better sans meatball!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Erica. Hope is in the best possible place with you.
ReplyDeleteMy love to all y'all. I only wish there were more I could offer than that.
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