Just wanted to update you guys and let you know that Tank is now running free with so many of his former tripawd buddies on all four legs. I know I am not fully comprehending what has happened yet, but I also know that this site saved me this summer, and I know that nobody loves our dogs more than the people on this site. Tank took three doese of Pilladia and then deteriorated rapidly. He took his last does on Sunday, and never ate another bite. We were forcing him to drink out of our hands, but only one/two sips per day. At first we were thinking it was all drug related, but as the days past our vet helped us realize that it was no longer medication, simply Tanks poor body losing its fight against this stupid cancer. He began coughing up flem everytime he stood up, his breathing was labored and what we found to be painful for him, he no longer stood up unless we forced him to, and he just had that look in his eyes that let us know he was really for us to give him a better life. I have never had to make that decision, and it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. We envisioned months… not days. But I have also never seen something happen so fast.
I couldn’t have asked for a better dog, and it will be a long time before anything seems normal again. I will continue to come here to read about all our heros on three legs… God knows he was and is still my hero. Love your fur-babies, and for those who have lost thier battle… please let them know to be on the lookout for Tank and be sure to play with him at the bridge 🙂 They will love getting to play with him!
Sadly,
Lisa, Mark and Harley