Here is Chuck, the best dog I've ever had. Chuck is just a few weeks away from the Rainbow Bridge. He has Lymphoma and recently came out or remission.

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Originally posted by Jeff Yarchin: Chuck is just a few weeks away from the Rainbow Bridge. He has Lymphoma and recently came out or remission.

I'm sorry to hear this Jeff. Did Chuck undergo chemo and if so, how long ago?

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Originally posted by pulicords:

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Originally posted by Jeff Yarchin: Chuck is just a few weeks away from the Rainbow Bridge. He has Lymphoma and recently came out or remission.

I'm sorry to hear this Jeff. Did Chuck undergo chemo and if so, how long ago?

Thanks Pulicords, yes, Chuck had Chemo and it knocked the cancer down completely for 9 months after treatment. He had no ill effects and it was if he never had it.

Right at 9 months (a month ago) it flaired up again and he started another treatment that included oral chemo and steroids. This we were told could give him another 3 to 4 months. He is just a bag of bones now, down to 49 pounds. He is eating and acting normally at this point but he is dropping the weight. We were told he has 4 to 6 weeks left before the cancer effects his quality of life. As soon as we feel he is in any distress we'll send him over the bridge.

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Originally posted by Jeff Yarchin:
Here is Chuck, the best dog I've ever had. Chuck is just a few weeks away from the Rainbow Bridge. He has Lymphoma and recently came out or remission.

This really yanks on a guys emotions Jeff, really sorry to hear this. Kudos to you for doing the chemo treatments, many wouldn't.

Backing up in this thread, you'll see my Retriever Sydney and our little guy Rogan (King Cavalier). Sydney has brutal allergies and I mean brutal. It cost us 500.00 a month to keep her healthy and the payback for the unconditional love that she gives back, makes it worth every penny. Many ppl have stated we are crazy for doing it, but quite frankly, those people can fuck off and I hope they never own a pet. We're in it for the long haul.

Really sorry about Chuck man.

Jeff

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Originally posted by murray:

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Originally posted by macky54:
Sydney is our retriever, awesome companion. Little guy is Rogan. Best of buddies these two. This is where you will find Rogan whenever he wants to sack out. Anytime he wants a nap, he sleeps right on top of Syd. Dogs are great.

Jeff

these pics rock for sure best of buds. The last one is like ohhhhhhh I shouldnt have had that last pint

No kidding eh. That was right after we got home from our little hunting trip. What a great companion. And little Rogan on the above photo, I think he's into the whole camo thing. "Hey!! Over here. I can see you, can you see me?"

This really yanks on a guys emotions Jeff, really sorry to hear this. Kudos to you for doing the chemo treatments, many wouldn't.

Backing up in this thread, you'll see my Retriever Sydney and our little guy Rogan (King Cavalier). Sydney has brutal allergies and I mean brutal. It cost us 500.00 a month to keep her healthy and the payback for the unconditional love that she gives back, makes it worth every penny. Many ppl have stated we are crazy for doing it, but quite frankly, those people can fuck off and I hope they never own a pet. We're in it for the long haul.

Really sorry about Chuck man.

Jeff[/QUOTE]

Thanks! I really appreciate it.

We got the gift of another 10 -12 months by doing Chemo. When he got sick, without treatment he would have ben gone in a week.

It wasn't easy but I didn't se where we had a choice. We have one in college and one going next year. His treatment has been about $4,500.00. Some would think we were nuts. Hell, I think we are nuts! I gladly sold my X5 to help pay for the treatment.

When I look at him, there is no question that for us, we did the right thing.

He truly is the best dog I've ever had.

Here's Darby, our Australian shepherd, doing her thing. She'll turn 5 November 1 and we'll be at an agility trial that day. I hope she earns a "Birthday Q".



yooper35

Great picture Yooper!

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Originally posted by Jeff Yarchin:
We got the gift of another 10 -12 months by doing Chemo. When he got sick, without treatment he would have ben gone in a week.

It wasn't easy but I didn't se where we had a choice. We have one in college and one going next year. His treatment has been about $4,500.00. Some would think we were nuts. Hell, I think we are nuts! I gladly sold my X5 to help pay for the treatment.

When I look at him, there is no question that for us, we did the right thing.

He truly is the best dog I've ever had.

You certainly made the right decision about treating his cancer Jeff. While I'm sorry to hear about the return of his illness, adding just one more quality year to a dog's life is significant.

Our Puli had a fibrosarcoma in his chest. After surgery, the veterinary oncologist suggested radiation treatment and we spent about $6,000.00 even though Marley was eight years old at the time. Six weeks of treatments (five days a week) finished up six years ago this December. He's nearly 15 years old and really slowing down. The "Rainbow Bridge" would be in sight now (if he could see that well), but my wife and I will never regret the effort and cost involved in helping him when he needed it.

Take comfort in the thought that you did everything possible to help and provided him a year of love and happiness he and your family otherwise wouldn't have enjoyed. Please give Chuck a treat and a scratch behind the ear for me.

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Originally posted by tigereye313:

There's nothing like the self-satisfied waddle of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi! Big dogs in a little package. We still miss our "Chance".

Jeff, I do not know what to say. Chuck is very lucky to have you and you are blessed to have him. God Bless you.

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Originally posted by pulicords:
There's nothing like the self-satisfied waddle of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi! Big dogs in a little package. We still miss our "Chance".

She's a hoot for sure!

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Originally posted by Jeff Yarchin:
Here is Chuck, the best dog I've ever had. Chuck is just a few weeks away from the Rainbow Bridge. He has Lymphoma and recently came out or remission.

Sorry to hear about your pup Jeff. I've had to do it twice myself. It is always hard. Chuck looks like a great friend.

Kevin

Here's my buddy, Sigmund Wilhelm born Thanksgiving Day 2007. His mom is a Weimaraner, his dad a Bluetick Coonhound. Sigmund means he's a "Victorious Protector" and Wilhelm means he's a "Brave Willed Warrior". He loves my 7 year old daughter like no other and sleeps with her every night.

Oh, and the best part, we call him "Sig" for short



Here he is laying in the yard watching over Sarah and her friends playing.

Here is our 8 yr old Lab/Golden mix "Huney". She doesn't hunt, but she is our best friend!


Here's one of her favorite summertime tricks...

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Here is our 8 yr old Lab/Golden mix "Huney". She doesn't hunt, but she is our best friend!


Here's one of her favorite summertime tricks...

Hahahaha.....god they love the water.

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Here's my buddy, Sigmund Wilhelm born Thanksgiving Day 2007. His mom is a Weimaraner, his dad a Bluetick Coonhound. Sigmund means he's a "Victorious Protector" and Wilhelm means he's a "Brave Willed Warrior". He loves my 7 year old daughter like no other and sleeps with her every night.



Oh, and the best part, we call him "Sig" for short



Here he is laying in the yard watching over Sarah and her friends playing.

Handsome bugger..

Otis,our three year old Lab!

My baby. She's a thoroughbred Rhodesian Ridgeback and in this picture, really not happy about being photographed.

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