14th Birthday & Christmas Celebrated!

Its been a few months since we have been able to log in with lots happening but we are back & have CELEBRATIONS….Sandy has celebrated her 14th birthday this September & enjoyed a holiday in Devon to explore, smell the fresh sea air & paddled in the shores, whilst hopping over waves on the beach! What a delightful time we shared exploring so many different beaches with family & enjoying so many adventures! We were exhausted come the end of the holiday but it was well worth every extra snooze. Memories that will always be cherished.

Now we have come to Christmas & we have been blessed to be able to share another together. Christmas Eve Eve we had a slight wobble on the paws and lack of strength, but we have bounced back & enjoyed Christmas Turkey Dinner with all the yummy trimmings! WOW did Santa spoil Sandy…he knew she’d be extra good.

Well, the latest update is that the Oncologist & I have decided to keep Sandy on Chemo tablets which we give at home, and blow me down…with these there are no fights in getting her to eat them! I was dreading the idea of a fight each time but somehow Sandy has never argued in taking these!! Such a relief…I am sure she knows that these are to help her. She’s been soooooo good!

Sandy & I would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas & here’s to 2017 of many more successes & developments in Canine Cancer fights! We WILL kick into touch.

Author: Dawnie

Sandy was diagnosed with arthritis & medicated, however none worked & I pushed for a specialists opinion to be told that she had a fracture caused by bone cancer. We had to make a HUGE decision immediately to amputate or say farewell. Having fought off a number of prior cancers we were keen to fight this one as Sandy was fit & healthy in all other aspects & her tail & eyes told me not to give up. This was a HUGE decision leaving me feeling guilty & in turmoil over the decision, but Sandy is thriving. Awaiting results was nerving & we were praying they that they were the less aggressive type however inconclusive results meant a Chemo route. Sandy has managed this very well & continuing to thrive making us so proud every day at just how resilient & strong she is.

4 thoughts on “14th Birthday & Christmas Celebrated!”

  1. OOOOOMMMMDDDDDD!!!!! SANDY IS A MIRACLE WARRIOR DOG!!!!! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

    HAPPY, HAPPY FOURTEENTH. BIRTHDAY SANDY!!! And a very, very, very, very MERRY CHRISTMAS SANDY!!!

    Soooo glad you posted this so we could celebrate sooooo many MIRACULOUS MILESTONES!! πŸ™‚

    It also gave me a chance to catch up on a couple of blogs I missed AND a few of her deeeelightful photos I missed!!! Grrr…..don’t ever want to miss any photos of this cutie pie!!!

    Dawnie, you are such a good soul mate for Sandy…..and she for you!!! An unbreakable bond furever! The love you two share is beautiful!

    You and Sandy are such a story of hope and inspawration!!!!! πŸ™‚

    The very best wishes for the coming year!!! And….HINT……pictures please!!! We need our Sandy picture fix!!!

    Lots of love to you two!! πŸ™‚

    Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!

    1. Aaaawww thank you! Sandy is my rock & giving her everything I possible can is my thank you to her for being such a strong fighter!
      I will upload some more pics asap! xxxx

  2. Sandy, you are the miracle girl of the year! FOURTEEN? Oh my dog, you don’t look that mature at all!

    I’m so hoppy to know that life is good and you’re just out living it to the fullest, having a ball. May the coming year bring you lots more good times, treats and belly scratches galore! Hoppy Howlibirthday Darlin!

    1. Thank you! When they said two years ago that the amputation would provide months to 18months of life, we counted the months that passed & lived them to the fullest – we have now stormed past that…& continue to celebrate!
      I am sooooo blessed to have her in my life.
      The day I adopted her, I thought I had saved her, whereas in fact, she saved me! πŸ™‚

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