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.

[Judy, Meg & Polly Wolly Doodle]

Prayers are with you. So sorry to hear this.

[Sharon & Monty]

That is just too sad.  So very sorry to hear this news.  I hope Groucho isnt in pain and you can enjoy this time together.  Hugs.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Lynda, I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. 

[Tammy and Violet]

Oh Lynda,I am so so sorry to hear this....hugs and love to you and Groucho...

[Sue & Lily Grace]

Lynda, my heart breaks for you and your family. Give him lots of love and gentle hugs. Lily Grace and I send our love to you and your family will be in my prayers. Hugs

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

I've waited a day to answer this news thinking I could find some words that were better than what I was thinking. It's no better trying to respond today than it was yesterday. This sucks. This just is the worst possible news. I'm so angry and sad for you at the same time. It's not fair. I'm just so sorry. Hugs and Tears

[Lynda Kamrath]

Things are fine, Joanne.  It is good knowing exactly what was the cause of his going downhill so quickly.  Now we know.  Life is like that, not always fair, but we will do the best with what we have.  Hugs to you and Spud.

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

I hope you can give him comfort and try to enjoy this time.  I am so sad for you.  

[Leslie and Halas]

Oh, I'm so sorry.  Enjoy every minute together.  Hugs and prayers to you!

[Margaret & Pebbles]

I haven't been on DK in quite a while.  Was hoping to read some funny stories, and I seen this.  So sorry.

[Chelsie]

Oh Lynda I am so sorry to hear this. I will be keeping you guys and Groucho in my prayers.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Oh my goodness.  I am so very sorry Lynda.  Many hugs and prayers that the last days are filled with happiness and especially that GToo doesn't suffer.  Again, so sorry.