Bad news about our black lab Miss Jolie

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Vet called yesterday and confirmed She has Lymphoma, We will have her at the oncologist Tuesday at 8:15 Am, She will do a whole body scan, to see how far along the Cancer is, and possible treatment, Treatment would be a VT vet school, We are hoping she can be treated, She just turned 10 yrs old, she seems outwardly to be fine, but she has slowed down, we pray she will be OK, but her quality of life is the main thing. She knows I believe, you can see it in those big brown eyes! Sometimes I believe she can read my mind! Gary

[Garry L Gordon]

Gary, I'm so sorry to read this. We just lost our Alder to the same cancer. I hope the best for your pup, and that you get many more days with your girl.

[Chris Pope]

You can bet for certain that she can read your mind. Best to you and her.

[Dean Romig]

Yes, they can certainly read our minds. Best of luck Gary!
Is she the one that ate my check to you for that sweet D Lifter or was that Maddie?





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[Craig Larter]

Hard times and a difficult situation. Good luck.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Dean, That was Jolie that ate the check you gave me, I do not want to lose her, hoping for the best! Gary

[John Dallas]

Bummer. Our 11 yr old "Daisy" is slowing down dramatically. Tough decisions in my future. As a Vet friend of mine advised "Make sure the dog is still having fun being a dog." Good luck

[Bill Jolliff]

So sorry to hear Gary.

We are in a similar situation with our 13 year old springer, Jasper.

I fear that difficult decision will have to be made soon.

Bill

[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.

[Bill Jolliff]

So sorry to hear Gary.

We are in a similar situation with our 13 year old springer, Jasper.

I fear that difficult decision will have to be made soon.

Bill

Gary,

As I mentioned above, that time has come for my wife and me and we let Jasper go today. We're both shook but we'll manage with time.

It won't be easy as you already know. And many more of us know that too.

All the best to Miss Jolie, and you and your family.

May our 4 legged friends Rest In Peace.

Bill

[CraigThompson]

Gary,

As I mentioned above, that time has come for my wife and me and we let Jasper go today. We're both shook but we'll manage with time.

It won't be easy as you already know. And many more of us know that too.

All the best to Miss Jolie, and you and your family.

May our 4 legged friends Rest In Peace.

Bill

Bill sorry for your loss .

[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

[Bill Jolliff]

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

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Will do! Gary

[Jeff Christie]

Prayers continue. Jeff

[allen newell]

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.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

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

[Garry L Gordon]

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

[Daryl Corona]

Gary,
Prayers for you and Jolie. We all do what we can do for our pups in hopes that it will make their lives better. Right now I'm dealing with my 13+ year old lab Parker who is struggling with age related loss of his hind end. I know my decision is coming in the near future. They are truly the most wonderful creatures God has put on this earth for us humans.

Bill,
My condolences to you and yours.

Everyone who has a pet now....take a moment to scratch them behind the ears and look them in the eyes. They'll know what you mean.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Just a quick update Jolie had her 3rd round of Chemo yesterday, was the worst on her so far, Dr says she is doing great, has next week off, just have to have her blood work checked at local vet, She is back to her old self today, Gary

[Dean Romig]

Something about Labs, as was said here they seem to know what we’re thinking… and I believe they truly have that sense.
This is Tobie, our chocolate lab who lived to 14 years plus. This pic was taken about a year before we (Kathy and me) had to make that awful decision to put her down… congestive heart failure.
She would often do things we were about to ask of her, but she beat us to it… she just somehow knew.
She was Kathy’s dog right from the start - she knew it, Kathy knew it and I knew it.

Heartbreaking to let them go… we’re so damn lucky to have had them in our lives.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Another update on Jolie She has next week off and only one more round of Chemo, Doctor says he thinks she might make a full recovery, I hope and pray she does, she is walking with me again, and chasing things she hears in the night and then comes back to the porch to rest and observe thanks guys for all your prayers, keeping our fingers crossed, Gary

[Daryl Corona]

Fingers crossed and prayers sent Gary.

[Garry L Gordon]

Another update on Jolie She has next week off and only one more round of Chemo, Doctor says he thinks she might make a full recovery, I hope and pray she does, she is walking with me again, and chasing things she hears in the night and then comes back to the porch to rest and observe thanks guys for all your prayers, keeping our fingers crossed, Gary

Gary, I hope the news about your Jolie continues to be good.

[William Woods]

Treasure the time.

[Timothy Cicora]

We also went though this with our Welch springer. Radiation and Chemo. 2yrs in remission , Good luck . We will pray for your family member because thats what they become. Family.