After the initial shock over Mel’s test results is starting to wear off I have realized how important it is for him that I stay positive. Every time I look at his cute little face it takes all my strength to fight back the tears. He has no idea he is sick and I know dogs are very perceptive to our emotions. I just can’t wait to take him for a walk. A few more days. Stitches come out on Thursday then it is time to start the chemo treatment. I just want to see him run and I know he wants to so bad. I have started a video diary of him to capture all the little things he does and all his little expressions that are so unique to him. Everyone that has ever met him knows there is something special about this dog and he has so many people rooting for him. I am going to fight as hard as I can for him and do whatever it takes. Even though his prognosis isn’t very encouraging, I KNOW he is the strongest dog I have ever met and I KNOW he can beat the odds.
Try hard to stay strong there are some amazing stories of long term survival on this site and hopefully Mel’s will be one of them. May I make a suggestion that someone made to me and it truly did make a lot of difference. Don’t count the days on the blog try and think of different titles that way you aren’t focusing on how long just how much you are enjoying every minute.
Love from,
Tehya and her Mom (who is also staying strong one day at a time)
I am just counting the days since his amputation so I can track the progress he has made. It’s amazing the difference in his abilities from one day to the next.
It will be so cool when you can let him run a bit- stitch removal day is HUGE!!! It is an official tripawd holiday- so he gets extra treats.
Hang in there,
Karen and the pug girls
Mel…I love your funny face.
If anybody can beat this, you can. I saw that jump!
Mary and Cemil
Keep up the positive attitude! Enjoy Mel every day and spoil him rotten. We can’t change what has happened or what will happen so just enjoy life! Mel wouldn’t want you to be sad!