Well, it’s been a long time coming that I am able to post something good. It’s been a long and expensive road, but I am very happy to say after everything that my precious Zoey has gone through, she is having her last Chemo treatment of carboplatin this coming Wednesday. Oncologist says she looks great inside and out. Zoey is walking and balancing better than ever on 3 legs, although I still have to sling her to go up the stairs but she floats down the stairs with ease.
She is an amazing dog and my best friend will hopefully be with me for a while longer. Dr’s anticipate that once chemo is done (she went through 6 vs. the typical 4 or 5) she may have up to a year or more left.
Although this has been the single worst year of my life, my Zoey goes on as if she was never sick and still has 4 legs (except when she wants an extra cookie or feels like needing a drink of water and can’t get off the bed at 3am, then the puppy eyes and whining comes in). She just celebrated her 9th Birthday a couple weeks ago.
For anyone going through a similar ordeal – I pray for you that you have courage and strength for your dog. That you do what is best for your pets and know that 3 legs is a fashion statement! Who needs 4 anyway?
That is great news and Happy Birthday Zoey!! Fantastic that you’re done with your chemo too. Mackenzie had 5 carboplatin treatments and now she’s on the metronomic. We just celebrated our 1 year ampuversary too. So we hope Zoey continues to amaze you. Here’s to many many more ampuversaries and celebrations. Way to go Zoey!
It’s good to read Zoey’s story, encourages me to believe i have done the right thing for my dog Dylan, so glad that Zoey is enjoying life again! & yes money can be replaced but our beautiful dogs are only here once!
Lots of love Fern & Dylan (woof!)
‘three legs is a fashion statement’ sounds like that needs to be on a tripawds shirt for sure!!! happy birthday zoey, and congrats on finishing up your chemo next week!!! ice cream and cheese for everybody!!! you go girl!!!!
charon & gayle
Thanks for the great update! 🙂