We found out today that the eldest of our pack, Odin, has osteosarcoma, or bone cancer. We don’t know much yet – we have a consultation with a vet oncologist tomorrow, but we are aware that this is an aggressive and very painful form of cancer, and that Odin is on the older side. Although devastated, mdw is grateful to have a chance to enjoy every moment with him over the next days, weeks, months, years (who knows, right?) and will have a different perspective when he’s up to his crazy antics (i.e., sock-finger puppet-toy octopus-trash eating). He has always been and continues to be a sweet boy and will forever be a huge source of joy.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Very sad news
We found out today that the eldest of our pack, Odin, has osteosarcoma, or bone cancer. We don’t know much yet – we have a consultation with a vet oncologist tomorrow, but we are aware that this is an aggressive and very painful form of cancer, and that Odin is on the older side. Although devastated, mdw is grateful to have a chance to enjoy every moment with him over the next days, weeks, months, years (who knows, right?) and will have a different perspective when he’s up to his crazy antics (i.e., sock-finger puppet-toy octopus-trash eating). He has always been and continues to be a sweet boy and will forever be a huge source of joy.
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Sorry to hear the sad news. As pet-parents to an aging dog and three cats, we are lucky that they continue in good health. As much as Winston grosses me out with his tendency to snack from the litter box, I will certainly miss him when he is no longer around.
Oh, I'm so sorry. Poor Odin. Please give him a big hug and grrr from me. He's a great dog.
I have known Odin most of his life and have enjoyed his visits to Utah as well as walks I have had with him in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Utah.
He is a very special Grand-dog!
Love,
GHD2
So sorry to hear about Odin. I found a great blog recently about a woman who helped heal her dog's cancer that you might like: http://petparenthood.blogspot.com
Thoughts are with you all!
Not my big lover Odin. so sorry to hear the difficult news. Sending you warm wishes from the East coast.
BFB
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