Sad News....

For several years now I have been involved in several Listservs dedicated to West Highland White Terriers which is what our two dogs - Abbey and Chloe - are. I co-moderate a list called WestiesII and one of our members is an elderly woman in California who really has no family other than her Westie, Cody. About 6 months ago, her neighbor put Decon rat poison on a fnce next door to her which blew into her yard and poor Cody got into it. Since then she has had a constant, heart wrenching battle trying to save Cody's life through the veterinarys and the university animal hospitals. The poor little guy has gained a lot of weight due to the prednizone he has been taking and his blood platelette count has been extremely low from time to time. Well, about 2 weeks ago she announce to the group that his blood platelette count had returned to normal for the first time in 6 months and the vet had started reducing his medication (cyclosporin & Pred.) so it looks as if he has turned the corner and will make it. For a poor elderly lady who has no one else, this was indeed joyous news.

Then came today. When I read my list mail today there was a brief note from her. Only enough to say that she has just been diagnosed with cancer of the esaphagus (sp?). After all she has been through with her little dog.

Today will be a sad day.... probably tomorrow as well....