Today Dr. Amy came by with Goldie and Harvey’s test results from her last visit. As we expected, Harvey still has liver cancer. He’s doing okay on his medicine.
We were saddened to learn that, as we suspected, the bumps on Goldie’s shoulder are more osteosarcoma. But it’s not all bad. The first thing Amy said after telling us the news was, “Look how happy she is.” Goldie was bounding around, thrilled to have a visit with her medical team and get those stitches out.
Yeah. She’s still happy, bouncy, and barky. She gets to live as long as she feels okay. We know what signs to look for. Until then, our dear girl gets to be loved on and treasured.
In other and happier news, Apache and I did well again today. I got him cantering around and Sara took a video. We look competent.
Even when Apache gets annoyed, we still work together. That’s what’s so rewarding. We are learning hard new stuff, and even though it’s a challenge, we’re in it together. I can’t believe he can canter under saddle, too! In the rain!
I also had a good conversation with Sara, since we did our lessons together. I appreciate her loyalty and understanding. I’m not easy to be friends with, and past me was worse! Growing and learning, we are!
It was a very long day, mentally and physically and spiritually. I think the hard things make the beautiful things more treasured.
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Your dogs are so lucky to have you.
Looking good cantering! Awesome.
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Thank you! It’s fun making progress.
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Yes, your pups are happy and feel loved. We were already caring
for a critically impaired older pet, when this week a younger pup
went into heart failure and stayed at A&M overnight in Cardiac
care. They are both home. Happy and loved too. That is what counts each day.
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I’m glad your dogs are hanging in there!
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