Groucho Too - our sick dog

[Lynda Kamrath]

I guess this is the best place to make this announcement, but Groucho Too has cancer.  He has been kind of going downhill the last month and we thought it was from eating poop on a trail out in San Benito County.  We got some meds and antibiotics for that and he rather perked up for a while.  The last week he has not been wanting to jump in or out of the vehicles and yesterday he did not want to do his usual "pancake hunt".  He had problems doing a roll over and would not stand up on the banister or tree to get his pancake.  We took him to the vet and she thought at first he had been poisoned, but when the x-rays and blood work came back that did not seem indicated.  The x-rays showed fluids in his abdomen and when they were extracted with a needle, there was blood in the fluids.  They wanted us to take him to the emergency vet last night, but we brought him home and took him back this morning for surgery.  When they opened him up, he had a large cancerous tumor that had ruptured on his spleen and more nodes of cancer on his liver.  They gave him about two months.  So, we will enjoy the little time we have left with Groucho Too.  Thanks for your concern and just give your dogs some extra love for all of us.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Oh Lynda this is such sad news.....I am really sorry.  I can only imagine how devastated you must be...please know you have lots of friends thinking of you and praying for Groucho Too and your family.

[Jill, Woody & Maxi]

Lynda, I am very sorry to hear this news. Cherish the memories that you have made, and will make...

[Camilla and Darwin]

Lynda, I am so very sorry to hear this. I'm thinking of all of you.

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

So sorry, Lynda. Sending hugs and positive thoughts your way.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Lynda, I am so sorry for all of you!! This is so sad and I am sure you are heartbroken. I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news Lynda.

[Julie, Boomer, Milo & Casey]

I'm sorry to hear this. Hugs!

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

I hate to hear your beloved pet is sick. My heart goes out to you.

[cheryl & oliver]

Lynda, so sorry to hear this teriible sad news about Groucho Too. My heart aches for you. Hugs from your friends here in florida..Just enjoy all the days you can with him....

[Laurie, Wally & Charlotte]

Oh, no.  What horrible news, Lynda.  I can't imagine what you and your family are going through, especially at this time of year when you should be celebrating.  To be losing Groucho Too at close to the same age that his father was when he passed away is so unfair.  No matter how long our pets are with us, it's never long enough.  I'm so sorry.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Oh Lynda, I am so very sorry to hear this. Having lost one of our beloved dogs to a 'surprise' cancer lets me know exactly how you feel. Sending hugs and hopes that Groucho Too has good quality days in the time he has left.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Lynda ~ Such heartbreaking news - and just so darn difficult to go through.   I am so sorry.