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Hello Ann,
We traveled in the motor home for close to 2 years. For the past 2 years
we have used the motor home for winter trips to Florida and for local
weekend trips in MI. We are planing to resume our travels in 2 years but
the economy will play a big part in when we can resume our travels.
Missy loved to travel in the motor home. She would sit or lay on the
couch and watch the scenery go by just like you or I would. When Missy
was diagnosed on June 2nd, we considered canceling our summer plans to
travel northern Mi. But than we though about how much Missy like to
travel, we decided to continue our summer plans. In the 4 weeks since
June 2nd we made 3 trips to norther Michigan and Missy just loved the
trips. We made a point to get in some swimming time for her. Our summer
camp site in on a lake and Missy would spend her time there just looking
out over the lake and taking in all the sights and sounds. We did a few
hikes into the woods and Missy acted like a 5 year old. However Saturday
afternoon when we returned from a swimming trip to Lake Michigan, Missy
had her first seizure. To say the least it scared the hell out of Pat
and I, but Missy came out of it fine. Later that evening she had another
seizure and they continued through the night about every 4 hours. We had
planned to stay until mid week but we decided we needed to get Missy
home so we could get her some help that was failure with her condition.
Early Sunday we started for home and Missy did not have a seizure for
the 6 hr trip home, however upon arriving home she again had a seizure.
She did not have any seizures during the night but was very disoriented
and unstable on her feet. About 8 am this morning the seizures started
again and she could not shake off the effects so I called the vet and
her feeling was that the cancer had spread to most likely the kidneys.
After another violent seizure we decided it was best that we put her
down. I called the vet and made arraignments.
Sunny was always with us during the illness and he seemed to communicate
with Missy in his own way. The 3 of us had 4 weeks to super spoil Missy
and tell her how much we loved her. At this time there is a calm feeling
in this home but I am sure the tears will be around for some time to
come. I could write a book on all the things our 3 goldens have taught me.
We would be delighted if you include decide to include my e-mail in your
web site. Missy's picture is the one on the bed. I check you site about
once a month to see what is happing. I have been giving some thought to
starting obedience training with Sunny and at least try for the CD title.
Thank you for caring, Pat and I have always enjoyed your company.
Dave Gardner
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