One of our German Shepherds was diagnosed with bone cancer. She was a rescue from Animal Control about 11 years ago. At the time we had another one named "Casey" and wanted to have playmates.
Well, the new dog followed Casey everywhere, so we called her "Shadow". We lost Casey to liver cancer about 4 years ago. Within a week I rescued another GSD that was already named Katey.
Shadow, now about 12 years old has been a medical nemesis. She has had a tumor removed from her right front ankle three different times @ about $600 each time.
She had TPLO surgery (Tibial Leveling Plateau Osteotomy) on a rear leg @ $3200. She has torn the other front ankle ligament. So, she has only one good leg, manages to get around, and has high spirits. The medication for her cancer symptoms costs $56 for 10 days. We were told she has about 4 months or less to live. We keep her as comfortable as possible.
What was a coincidence was our getting a new puppy a week or so ago that we named "Heidi". I can't say that Shadow sees Heidi as her replacement, but the new dog gives new life to the other two. Heidi will be a distraction for Katey when Shadow is no longer with us. They were very close. We will miss her.
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Well, the new dog followed Casey everywhere, so we called her "Shadow". We lost Casey to liver cancer about 4 years ago. Within a week I rescued another GSD that was already named Katey.
Shadow, now about 12 years old has been a medical nemesis. She has had a tumor removed from her right front ankle three different times @ about $600 each time.
She had TPLO surgery (Tibial Leveling Plateau Osteotomy) on a rear leg @ $3200. She has torn the other front ankle ligament. So, she has only one good leg, manages to get around, and has high spirits. The medication for her cancer symptoms costs $56 for 10 days. We were told she has about 4 months or less to live. We keep her as comfortable as possible.
What was a coincidence was our getting a new puppy a week or so ago that we named "Heidi". I can't say that Shadow sees Heidi as her replacement, but the new dog gives new life to the other two. Heidi will be a distraction for Katey when Shadow is no longer with us. They were very close. We will miss her.
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