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Day 26 – Sunny Day

We had an unusually sunny morning here in WA.  It’s still chilly (about 40 degrees) but Big B didn’t mind at all. Bellona spent the morning by running around the yard, barking at the dogs next door through the fence and sun bathed.  … Continue reading

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Day 25 – Crazy Girl

Tonight Bellona has been a crazy girl. We got home from the store and Bellona was hopping around and running just like she used to. If you didn’t look at Bellona’s legs you wouldn’t know she’s missing one.  I guess … Continue reading

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Day 24 – Quiet evening

Another quiet evening for us tonight. Bellona is still doing doing great and she’s in her usual napping spot on her bed in front of the fire.

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Day 24 – On the bed

Guess who hopped up on our bed? You’re right, Bellona did! Bellona laid down right in the middle of the bed and made it impossible for us to crawl in. After begging Big B to scoot over she grumbled, stood … Continue reading

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Day 23 – Chilling with 3 legs

Bellona is still doing good.  Nothing seems to be different from yesterday and Big B is chilling by the fire right now.  She was really hyper when it was time for dinner and medicine.  The secret with the meds is peanut butter.  … Continue reading

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Day 22 – Happy and hoppy

Bellona is feeling really good tonight.  She was doing tricks, barking at me, ran to get her food and sat down obediently until it was her time to eat.  Bellona finds it fun to run (hop) outside but tonight was hopping fast … Continue reading

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Day 22 – Words of wisdom

I work for a pet supply distributor and a customer of mine shared with me her take on life.  I’m not sure if she wants me to share her name so I’ll just say it’s a customer in Colorado. “Every … Continue reading

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3 Weeks

Bellona is still doing good.  Yesterday Dr. Carlson administered Bellona’s Carbo (Carboplatin) Chemo.  Bellona hasn’t showed signs of any side effects from the Chemo and that’s great news to us.  In addition to the Chemo Big B is taking Doxycycline  and Piroxicam.  … Continue reading

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Day 20 – Final Pathology results

At Bellona’s Chemo appointment today our vet let us know she received the final pathology results from CSU.  Bellona’s Osteosarcoma is of average type.  It’s not the most aggressive growing cancer and it appears that we caught it early.  Who … Continue reading

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Day 20 – First round of Chemo

Bellona is home from her first round of Chemo.  I think Bellona was excited for the car ride but unhappy it cut into her nap time.  Big B is napping now and awaiting dinner.  We started Bellona on Fish Oil … Continue reading

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