Confused and Overwhelmed-Diagnosed Anal Sac Carcinoma (Woody has passed)

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Originally Posted by goldengirl88

It would seem you got a good one with Jo Morris looking at the tons of experience. You and Woody are in my prayers and please trust that things will turn out for the better. It does my heart good to know Woody is enjoying himself and playing. We are all pulling for you both. I said a prayer for your Woody in the hospital chapel today. I went down all the cush babies and included them. I did a special one for my Tipper. I pray God is listening, as there is a huge brass bell outside the chapel in the hallway and you ring it for prayers. Let me tell you they probably heard it all over the hospital when I was done. Blessings
Patti

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Thanks Patti that was so sweet of you to include woody in your prayers.

We,ve had another good day, although woody has been a bit more tired today so maybe we just over did it a bit yesterday. He still had a couple of walks but we didn't go far.

I,m so glad you are all behind me in this, as I live in a small village in the countryside and Woody is well know in the village as he always carries a toy in his mouth when we,re out walking but today I met a few other people and told them about Terry there response was when are you putting him to sleep, sadly these are supposed to be dog lovers as well. Once I explained what I was going to do they got all "oh I couldn't put my dog through all that he would have to go" my answer to this was I,m glad I own Woody then and not you. I have beat myself up enough over this decision and I feel it is the right way to go for the moment.

Trish - again you are a star and Flynn is so much like Woody, I had thought of some of those questions but you have worded it perfectly for me so I will be taking all of them with me.

I,m really glad I found this site.

And we are really glad that you found us too.
It is never good to go through these things and feel like you are doing it on your own. Never mind just having people to bounce ideas off of when you need to.

We're here for all of that and more. You do have a support system in place, no matter what happens or what decisions you make. Remember that when it sounds like things are getting tough. You are not alone!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Nah...those people aren't dog lovers, they are lovers of being dog owners - a HUGE difference. If their dogs get sick, they will simply put them down and go buy another until that one gets sick or pees on the floor too much or barks too much or grows a funky coat or any other minor thing they don't like and don't want to deal with. :rolleyes::mad: You don't give these people a second thought - they are no where near your caliber of human and don't deserve a pup like Woody. ;) You're a great mom and everyone here knows that without question. So just keep on keeping on, knowing you have a whole host of folks standing with you every step of the way.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Try to put those ignorant people out of your head. You know Woody best and what is right for him. You are doing a wonderful job managing this. I would do the same thing if I were in your position. Like Leslie said dogs don't really have any value to people like that. Animals are disposable items to some people, they just put them down and go get new ones. I truly believe in my heart this is the best solution for Woody. You have done your research, and asked opinions for questions so we know you mean business. I am always pleased to meet another person who values the life of their dog more than anything. More animals should be so lucky to get a parent like us. I just know Woody will come thru this with flying colors. Keep your chin up, and know your family on here is right along side of you. Blessings
Patti

Evening all popping in with our daily report, Woody has been good again today so much so that I went back to work, I have to earn pennies to pay for his treatment. I do have pet insurance but I don,t think I have enough left on it to pay for it all, but I,ll find that out next week.

I only took him one longish walk today and the rest he just pottered about the garden, he even had a shouting match at a baby rabbit that had found its way into my garden so I think it may be official there is a lot of fight left in this little guy ;) he is currently tucked up in bed under his blanket as its cold tonight well it is Scotland after all:)

Hope everyone is well and all pups are on form.

Tracy x

Tracy, I have never posted to you & Woody before, but have definitely been following Woody's story. I wanted to let you know that I have plenty of experience dealing with a diagnosis of cancer in a pup. My first cushpup, Barkley, developed lymphoma at the age of 13. After all of the testing, biopsies, consults, I chose to put him through chemotherapy when the oncologist told me that without treatment, B would be gone in 6-8 weeks. We had already wasted 2 weeks trying to pin down a diagnosis. You should have heard the grief I got from my family. All of usual, "it's just a dog" kind of comments. It was literally heartbreaking to hear this kind of thing. My family didn't understand that Barkley had been a life line for me when my dearest Mother was battling Alzheimer's. The funny thing is that my cousin goes to the same hairdresser that I do. My hairdresser tells me much later, that my cousin was in for an appointment & was just raving about me wasting all that money on that dog's chemo & related medical care. Our hairdresser told her to leave it alone, it's her decision, that she only lost her mother about 18 months ago, & she's not ready to lose that dog. GOD BLESS, my hairdresser!

Now, when it comes to your oncology consult, Trish has given you a great list of questions to ask. I need to tell you that any survival rates or statistics about the success of treatment are just the numbers they have seen in their practice. B's oncologist quoted me 6-8 months survival with the treatment that I had chosen for him. Let me tell you, Barkley blew those statistics to the moon & back. The chemo gave him 20 months with an excellent quality of life. If I had it to do over, again, I would. I will be watching for your updates, especially with the oncologist consult.

Best of luck to both you & Woody,
Debbie

Yay Woody !!! Tell that rabbit of and I've got one here you can come and do the same with.

Glad to hear Woody is good still.... you go Woody !!

Tracy:
I would love to see your country some day. I bet where you live in the village is beautiful. I am glad Woody continues to enjoy the outdoors. Just remember one thing that will help carry you through all this. Several vets told me Jack Russell's are the most resilient of all the breeds, so don't ever count Woody out. I told Tipper about Woody, and when we pray at nite we pray for him. Blessings
Patti

Afternoon

StarDeb55 - this is pretty much what I,ve been experiencing but my family know how much Woody means to me so they have been behind me which is good. Anyone else with that kind of opinion can go jump :)

Spdd - I,m surprised you didn't hear woody tell off this rabbit as he was pretty loud and how dare anyone or anything be in HIS garden :)

I have been to work today and left Woody in the capable care of my Niece who he adores. I only work part time so came home after 2.5 hours to find them both snuggled up on the sofa sound asleep, my niece told me he had been fine and to be honest he look really comfy lying on the sofa.

If this diagnosis has taught me anything it is to stop and smell the roses, Woody has always played, and enjoyed his walks but after time I stopped actually noticing it, life gets in the way sometimes and I don't think I really appreciated how much Woody meant to me, course I,ve always loved him, he,s my boy but this week I,ve really took time with him, playing, walking, shouting at rabbits its like I,m seeing it all again through new eyes, the housework and everything else can wait for now its Woody time :)

Tracy:
What a beautiful picture you painted with that story of Woody and your niece. It is sadly true that sometimes we forget to be grateful for things in this busy world we live in. I have also learned to appreciate and treasure every second with my Tipper. God Bless you and Woody.
Patti