Bad news about our black lab Miss Jolie

[chris dawe]

Sorry to hear Gary, my Benny is 11 now ,got the summer after dad passed and we all swear it's his reincarnation...but this year he's gotten fat and narrow in the face ,he's old - my hunting partner and myself have wondered what the hell were going to do without him ,a machine in the country if he cant find a grouse close he'll find him 600 yrds out, just has no quit and hold tight until i get there...and in the same breath a lap dog in the house...but hes on the obvious downward slope now ,I'll retire him from the big days this fall i think ,the young dogs will have to sort it out ,we'll see how it goes ,I've owned enough to know it'll work out,I won't like it one bit ,no sir not one bit - but we were designed to live longer , the bittersweet fact of dogs and men .
You guys might remember the day I brought him home ,there's pics here somewhere .
Best of luck with your pup Gary

[William Woods]

Gary, I have lost many of my four-legged companions over the years and it never gets any easier. I have been told by many, and I know they are correct, that you do what is best for your dog. Common sense combats emotions. Best wishes.

[Hammer Gun]

Bill, heart felt sympathy to you and your wife, It never gets any easier, At 8:00 AM today we were at the Virginia Tech canine cancer center for Jolies first appointment after evaluation she will get her first Chemo shot, we were told either way she had around 10 months left, If she handles it well, fine if not I do not want the cure to be worse than the cancer, we will have to make that call sometime in the future, The Doc did say that they usually go into remission after the first dose, but only for a short time. So we will give our girl much love and attention while we can. will keep you all advised as it plays out, Gary

[Bill Jolliff]

Originally Posted by Gary Carmichael Sr

Bill, heart felt sympathy to you and your wife, It never gets any easier, At 8:00 AM today we were at the Virginia Tech canine cancer center for Jolies first appointment after evaluation she will get her first Chemo shot, we were told either way she had around 10 months left, If she handles it well, fine if not I do not want the cure to be worse than the cancer, we will have to make that call sometime in the future, The Doc did say that they usually go into remission after the first dose, but only for a short time. So we will give our girl much love and attention while we can. will keep you all advised as it plays out, Gary

It isn't easy, is it?

And indeed, give your girl much love and attention and a prayer or two also.

Thanks, and keep us posted.

Bill

[Hammer Gun]

Will do! Gary

[Jeff Christie]

Prayers continue. Jeff

[BRDHNTR]

All the best Gary. Prayers are with you

[Mike McKinney]

Gary and Megan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and Jolie! I know Jolie won the lottery when she got in your family and that will continue.

[Hammer Gun]

Just a update she had the first shot, Tuesday she was in from 8 till 6PM, she was very tired, Tuesday night she perked up and Wednesday seemed a lot better, even walked a bit with me, next wednesday back for the second round, as said before if the treatment is too hard on her I will make the decision, she even growled and barked at the bears in the woods in front of the house! gary

[mobirdhunter]

Every day is a gift. I’m glad you’re getting more time with her.