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 Laura and Tommy Jefferson on June 1, 2012 at 11:59am: I'm so sorry, Stephanie! Tommy and I send best wishes to Loo!

Comment by Sam Tsang on June 1, 2012 at 11:55am: I'm so sorry to hear that Stephanie, cherish the time you have left Loo, make them count.

Comment by Stephanie Starkey on June 1, 2012 at 11:48am: Thanks for the thoughts, everyone. Does anyone know if this kind of cancer could have been avoided by not fixing her at her age?

Comment by Janet Goodman-Clarke on June 1, 2012 at 11:32am: I'm so sorry to hear - best wishes to Loo and your family... :(

Comment by Stephanie Starkey on June 1, 2012 at 11:26am: Thanks, Tomi and Story.

Comment by Tomi and Story on June 1, 2012 at 11:22am: Oh Stephanie, I am so sorry. What a lucky dog she is to have such a special family that loves her completely. Sending positive thoughts to your Corgi family.