Shortly after my last blog about Hope, we had to make the difficult decision to let him go. It has taken me three months to write about it. He had gotten progressively weaker and on his last day he tried so hard to follow me around the house and I could see how it exhausted… Read more »
Category: Canine Lymphoma
Hope’s Journey #2 1/10/16
Hope enjoyed a summer of feeling well, working as a Therapy Dog, helping our other dogs chase squirrels and following me around the house. Unfortunately, when we took him back for a follow-up in September concerning his lymphoma, we were told that the lymphoma was back. That was something I wasn’t prepared to hear so… Read more »
Hope’s Journey Update #1
Well, it’s been a little over a month since Hope’s last chemotherapy for lymphoma. The oncologist gave him a clean bill of health and wants to see him in April for a follow up. I think he’s gained a little weight. His ribs don’t feel so sharp anymore and his appetite has definitely improved. He… Read more »
Hope’s Journey – Weeks 17 through 25
It’s been awhile since I’ve updated Hope’s Journey. There wasn’t anything new to add and I felt I was repeating myself too much. Hope is doing very well. There has been no more weight loss. In fact, he has a hearty appetite lately and we often give him more food after he has finished his… Read more »