Bear - Malignant Histiocytosis
Hi, Here is how our visit went to the oncologist. It was a long day, especially waiting for the last pathology report but it needed to be done - Malignant Histiocytosis. I already knew in my heart that I would hear those words. All the symptoms - so quick -so fast!!! It's just not right to lose my boy at the age of 5 who less than a week ago was running, barking and being a silly boy. Talked to my vet and the oncologist and the treatment options (lack of) and decided to have my boy put down this morning. I went by he vet last night and they gave me some medication so that he wouldn't be in pain last night. He had a good night - ate some dinner, went for a short walk, and laid in his favorite place with head on windowsill with window opened. Even barked like crazy when people walked by in front of the house. Going to have the vet draw some blood this morning and refrigerate it so that I can submit it for the Malignant Histiocytosis Research Project. Pat Long is sending me the collection kit. Hopefully this study will be able to help our fight against Malignant Histiocytosis. PLEASE, PLEASE help Joye Neff with her current raffle (AKC CHF Malignant Histicytosis Fundraiser)- - http://www.overthefence.com/raffle/histio/ I will finish this e-mail later today. Right now I have about 2 1/2 hours left with my boy and want to cherish every minute with him. What a wonderful first Berner - he sold my heart to this breed. Even though I only got to have Bear in my life for 5 short years and if I had known that when I got him as a 7 week old puppy - I would not have changed a thing. 5 years with this sweetheart is worth everything to me. My children are having a hard time with the sudden illness to having to put him down all within a 6 day period. I have a hard time understanding so I can just imagine how hard this is for them. Some kids at school yesterday just said Oh, just get another dog. My daughter was shocked - our dogs are not just dogs - they are so tightly intertwined in this family - that it is like losing part of yourself. I just told her that some people don't give and receive love from their pet like we do!! Will write more later - thanks so much for all the love and prayers that were sent our way. I will need them when I leave in a little while. Trying to be strong but oh so, so hard. Renee Jacquier Katy, TX
RIP Bear - Malignant Histiocytosis.
Hi Renee, With great sadness have lit more candles tonight at Longlease for Bear! This is the most awful of diseases but thank you for being so brave and caring and going through with the blood test at this awful time for you! When you feel ready, please let me have some pics of Bear and will make him a special Tribute Page on Histio Roll Call, sadly this Site is growing too fast! PLEASE, PLEASE help Joye Neff with her current raffle (AKC CHF Malignant Histicytosis Fundraiser)- - http://www.overthefence.com/raffle/histio/ Bless you, Renee, for caring so much about others, this is a SHOUT that needs to be heard! Bless you beloved Bear! May your passing be gentle and know you have so many friends waiting for you at the Bridge, too many friends! In memory of you all, we will work to find the answer to this awful disease! All Love, Jean, Sunny, Sim, Barney and the Gang X http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/histiorollcall.htm http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/index.htm
