Very sad yesterday

It started as a uveal cyst in Loo's left eye. We took her to the Ophthalmologist to get it checked out. The cyst is fine and will take care of itself. But...

other issues in her eyes, the beginning of cataracts and a hemorrhage in her right eye, got the ball rolling on pinpointing her age. When we adopted her in 2010, we were told by the rescue she was 5. Test results from her eye and stomach are reflecting she is 10+!

At her initial vet appointment about her uveal cyst, we discovered tumors in her mammary glands. We waited to hear back about the test from her eyes before we moved forward with the stomach surgery to remove the tumors. They turned out to be not one but TWO types of cancer, which they say is common among older dogs.

Please let me point out that we are not at all angry with the rescue. She was turned over to the rescue from an animal hospital. I know the risks involved with adopting an 'unknown'.

We are very very sad that our time with her will be shorter than what we expected. As my husband put it, to us, she's only two because she's been with us for going on two years. She's still so new to us. We love her to death. Last night was a very emotional night for both of us.

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Comment by Stephanie Starkey on June 5, 2012 at 8:47am: We got some good news yesterday. The cancer has not spread to her lungs. They were crystal clear! More months to come of proactive x-rays and dog boob exams!

Comment by Stephanie Starkey on June 4, 2012 at 9:22am: Thanks for all the kind words. She's at the vet currently getting the chest x-rays that will tell us if it's spread. I'm really praying for good news (for once!)

Comment by Brianne Mumy on June 1, 2012 at 6:55pm: Oh my gosh. I am so sorry to hear that. Just give her lots of love and prayers. I'll send some your way too! Enjoy the time you have! <3

Comment by Ellen Andersen on June 1, 2012 at 6:35pm: Oh cripes, Stephanie...I'm so sorry! That was alot all at once! Healing wishes from my family to yours. Give Loo lots of belly rubs from us.

Comment by Teresa Gilpin on June 1, 2012 at 5:04pm: I am so sorry for all of you! That is such tough news to get! But, you gave her a loving home and made the last couple of years great for her. Give her lots of treats, hugs and lots of love!

Comment by Bev Levy on June 1, 2012 at 3:46pm: Unfortunately we never know how much time we have. I had one precious corgi die at 6 and am now looking at losing Sparty at 13 or 14. It is never enough time but that is because the time we have is so great! You have the added bonus of knowing that when her time comes she knew love and caring... Sorry for your bad news. Enjoy every minute you have.

Comment by John Wolff on June 1, 2012 at 3:31pm: Hey, when little boys dream of being heroes, we always imagine ourselves rescuing a beautiful young princess. If, somehow, Fate arranges in real life for us to rescue some aged, decrepit, unfortunate bag lady, we are every bit as much a hero. Still a damsel in distress.

I hear the sadness. You've just found out that you probably don't have as much time with Loo as you'd hoped.

But this has not changed: you've given her a loving home in a difficult and often cruel world.

Comment by Chris, Kadi & Brodie on June 1, 2012 at 3:09pm: You're in our thoughts and prayers!

Comment by Jennifer Markley on June 1, 2012 at 12:52pm: I'm so sorry. I've had rescue dogs for most of my life, and I know it's very hard to tell what their exact age is. I believe that God brings a special dog into your life in those circumstances, and for some reason He chose you to take care of Loo. Love her lots, as I'm sure she does you. Cherish your time together.

Comment by Sam Tsang on June 1, 2012 at 12:00pm: To answer your question, it depends on who you talk to, Scientifically, it makes sense to remove the appendix to "prevent" the possible case of appendicitis, but is it necessary? That's up to the person who makes that decision.

Please don't look at this as something could have been prevented, because it is not logical, it is just mathematic probability.