We had the perfect fall weather for this past week. Blue skies, and warm temperatures. The photo below was taken last Sunday, and by this Sunday, most of the leaves are now on the ground.
In a previous post I'd mentioned for the first time, I wasn't going to take Charlie to be groomed. He's really been showing his age the last few months, and I just thought it was too much for him. So, after talking it over with our groomer Irina, she told me to bring him when I returned to pick up Max and Todd, and she'd trim him up for me. And so I did and she quickly trimmed up Charlie as she sat in her driveway.
I appreciated Irina doing that for Charlie, and me too. You might recall that Irina was the one that originally found the lump on Charlie's bottom (anal-gland-carcinoma) more than 2 years ago. At the time it was removed, we were told it would probably return. We beat those odds, because the vets gave us a timeline of 6 months to a year before it would be back. Unfortunately, when Irina was trimming up Charlie, she found that the lump on his bottom has returned. I'd seen it, but will admit to hoping that I wasn't seeing what I thought I was. 😞
I discussed it all with our Holistic Vet, and we're not going to change anything we're doing for him. Charlie is feeling pretty well, he has a good appetite on most days, and is up and around. I feel like we're in a good place as our journey, this wonderful journey we have together, continues. 💓
Such a sweet boy.
ReplyDeleteSugar is such a sweetie and we have our paws crossed that Charlie does well going forward.
ReplyDeleteHi friends! Ojo here! Sugar you don't look a day over six, at least not by your sweet face and beautiful eyes! Charlie you are blessed to have all these people taking the very best care of you!
ReplyDeleteI agree . . . Sugar looks younger than15
ReplyDeleteAnd . . . oh my, Charlie is a charmer!
Love photo #5 . . .
Sugar, you are a real sweetie, and Charlie, so much love and care, you are right where you need to be, all the best care that you so deserve. Be happy each day.
ReplyDeletePOTP for sweet Charlie and healing purrs. We hope Sugar is able to find a home soon.
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ReplyDeleteI wish Sugar and Charlie well. It would be nice if Sugar found a home. Charlies is so sweet, they both are! Take care, enjoy your day! Wishing you a happy new week!
Sugar looks like a puppy to me! I wish that I could adopt her :)
ReplyDeleteSending all the best to sweet Charlie. You and he are a perfect pair.
'A good appetite on most days' speaks volumes as to how he's viewing life. As always family dogs have their own timetable and you'll be the first to know when Charlie wants to run ahead. Stay strong.
ReplyDeleteSugar doesn't look 15in her pictures. Hope she finds her special person. Charlie has always been a favorite of mine. I understand about the grooming. Norma Jean is 14 and looks like a shaggy mess. She can't stand long enough for a real grooming so we do little bits at a time and she's never done. Her vet has given her six months with her leukemia so there are more important things than a hairdo.
ReplyDeleteIt's always tough when our beloved doggies get old. When our cocker spaniels hit age 13, they usually get arthritis in their hips and spine, all kinds of lumps and bumps, ear and eye infections. We hate to put them through surgery at this point in their lives. We just try to keep them happy and comfortable.
ReplyDeleteWe hope Charlie does well, and Sugar finds a good home.
no words except those of love and support and heartfelt admiration. and you have tons of that from all of us!
ReplyDeleteGodspeed dear heart. xoxo
You know what is best for him. Love.
ReplyDeleteWe agree that Sugar doesn't look 15. We hope the perfect family comes along for her.
ReplyDeleteIrina is a very nice lady to help you out with Charlie. he is such a sweet boy - we wish him well.
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As long as he's happy, we're happy.
ReplyDeleteOlder dogs are sometimes a challenge...so sad when they have health issues:)
ReplyDeleteWe don't think that Sugar is 15 years old - she looks so much younger. She's such a sweet pup that we hope you find the perfect forever home for her.
ReplyDeleteCharlie is such a lucky boy to be with you, and we're glad to hear that he is doing well.
All the best to you (and Sugar and Charlie). Such cute dogs.
ReplyDeleteSugar is certainly a young looking 15. She is a beauty. I think your opinion is valid.
ReplyDeleteHoping for the best for Charlie.
Both Sugar & Charlie are beautiful! Awwww... and Charlie's lump. Pooey!! I just watched a documentary-type show last evening on YouTube and it talked about life and death issues and people who need/take chemo. If chemo can't get rid of the cancer, then it serves to extend the life of the patient. But if it makes the patient's life pure misery and so they spend their last months on earth feeling poorly... and not being able to enjoy each day... then what's the purpose of the extended time? I think you and the holistic vet have decided wisely. I'd bet my bottom dollar that Charlie will have MANY more happy days by leaving that tumor alone, rather than messing with it. Raising my coffee cup in cheers to you, Charlie and Sugar, Kim!! Here's to living life as it is, one day at a time. Love~ Andrea XOXO
ReplyDeleteOh, Charlie -- how fast our dogs get old. I sorry about the lump, but maybe something can be done...
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Here's hoping Charlie continues to beat the odds! ♥
ReplyDeleteWe know you'll do the best for Charlie
ReplyDeleteHugs and much love to you, sweet Charlie. The picture of him in the leaves is so lovely. And Sugar is a darling, too; hope her forever home is just around the corner.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet dog.All the best to you
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