The End is Near for Snuggy

As I drove to the vet today and a rainbow appeared in the sky, I knew it was a sign that it is almost time for Snuggy to cross over the rainbow bridge. I hope it was sent to let me that he will be ok when he goes.

Snuggy has put up a valient fight against his cancer. It's been 14 months since his diagnoses and up until just a week or two ago, he seemed to feel well. Unfortunately the cancer is now taking over at a rapid pace and his body is deteriorating. He's still eating sporatically (as long as it's hamburg or something really good), but he's starting to look frail , he's sleeping alot, he coughs more frequently, his breath is labored, and he seems not to be 'with it' mentally as much. A visit to the vet today and x-rays confirmed that there is a large amount of fluid in his chest which is making it harder for him to breathe. While we could probably extend his life by a few weeks, but we don't want him to suffer, so in all likelihood, we only have a couple days to say our goodbyes.

While I am grateful we had much more time than imagined when he was originally diagnosed, it is never enough. Looking in his eyes and knowing there is so little time is heart wrenching. But I have to remind myself that the 5 years he had with us were wonderful He was a dog who had been in a shelter for long time and was almost given up on. The last years were happy and he was much loved and cared for. When he crosses over, he will join our other dogs who are waiting for us to cross over as well, so I know he will not be alone, which gives me comfort.

Thanks to everyone who has followed our story and for the prayers and kind thoughts you have sent our way.

Please help Snuggy raise money to cure cancer in dogs!

Snuggy has joined the National Canine Cancer Foundation Friends. He's trying to raise money to support new research that may one day be a cure for cancer in dogs, and himself. Please help...every dollar in a step towards winning the fight.

http://www.wearethecure.org/friends/Snuggy