Leopold update

Jeri · December 08, 2005, 10:58:29 AM

Kevin and I took Poldie to the vet this morning. The swelling is definitely a cancerous tumor. However the did an ultrasound and xrays, checked his lymph nodes and so on. At this time there is no evidence that the cancer has spread to other parts of his body.

Whether the tumor is spreading or not, Poldie is in some pain and we owe it to him to relieve him of this pain. The leg will be amputated next Wednesday. Afterwards an oncologist will try to determine if the disease has spread.

Kevin, Leopold and I wish to thank you all so much for your rays and your prayers. Please keep them coming, as Poldie still has a long and difficult road ahead. Your support means so much to us.

Marcia from MI · December 08, 2005, 11:03:05 AM

Prayers to St. Francis coming your way. If anyone can pull through this it is Poldie. Hugs to all in your home.

April · December 08, 2005, 11:10:02 AM

I hope it is contained to the leg. That will make it tons easier for everyone. Poldie won't let it get him down I know. He's a fighter! Rays and prayers going out for you guys! Belly rubs to Poldie.

Barb · December 08, 2005, 11:17:56 AM

Remember that you have a lot of loving friends out here to support you. If the surgery takes the pain away - Poldie will feel so much better. He will adapt and his loving family will help him. Please give him loving smoochies from his Auntie Barb and all of us out here rooting for him. Hugs to you, Kevin and the puppers. Please keep us updated - we are here for you.

Leslie · December 08, 2005, 03:51:01 PM

Awful news, but there IS a ray of hope here. I am praying for you all. Give my love to Poldie!

Jeri · December 08, 2005, 06:39:30 PM

The doctor just called a few minutes ago (wow she worked late!) and Poldie's lab work is 100% normal. This means he should tolerate the surgery well, and it also indicates the cancer has not yet affected the major organs. It is not a guarantee that the cancer hasn't spread, but it is a very good sign.

Jeri

Clarese · December 08, 2005, 07:14:32 PM

Jeri,

I'm so sorry to hear that Poldie is not well, but it sounds like he has a great chance for a good outcome. I'm thinking of you all. Please give that handsome boy a kiss from me, DFB, Conrad, and Finnious.

Sandishooligans · December 08, 2005, 10:54:26 PM

To Jeri and Kevin,

Just popping in and was sad to read this. Well, we here on the Central Coast of CA are rooting big time for Poldie. He's a dachsie. He's TOUGH. Come on, buddy, you can beat this.

Letting you know you are in our prayers and rays are being sent from Mark and Sandi and Dolly & Madison.

Marcia from MI · December 09, 2005, 04:56:14 AM

Mega rays still coming on their way to Poldie. Will keep sending prayers and hugs to all.

Brekkesmom · December 09, 2005, 07:12:37 AM

Rays heading Poldie's way! I am sending rays and

that he will come through everything ok and that his leg is all that is affected by the cancer!

Jacqueline · December 09, 2005, 10:01:53 AM

I know how worried you must be, I had to have Gretch operated on for cancer, but she came thru it with love and good care....and I know you love Leopold so much. One of the coolest pups I ever knew was a little three legged poodle named Annie. Some fiend shot her, and she lost a leg, but it never slowed her down, and Leopold is obviously a winner. We'll keep you all in our prayers.

Kari · December 09, 2005, 11:50:05 AM

Rays are going out to you and your family

Roberta · December 09, 2005, 07:31:04 PM

Rays and prayers coming and you all will be in my thoughts on wednesday.
Roberta

DeeanDave · December 09, 2005, 07:53:03 PM

Major rays are coming Poldie's way -- along with hugs for you, Kevin, Poldie, Skeeter and Boone from the Washington boys--Sargey and Looie and the hoomans, Dee & Dave!!!!!

Krista · December 12, 2005, 07:46:59 AM

We are still thinking of you guys and will keep praying until we hear that Poldie is in the clear. RAYS headed your way!

Lori R. · December 12, 2005, 08:36:02 AM

Jeri I am so sorry to hear baout Leopold. My friend had a similar experience with her baby, and they removed the lumb and everything was fine.

I AM SENDING YOU MEGA.... MEGA RAYS!

Ruth in MT · December 12, 2005, 09:45:22 AM

from Ruth and eLlIe

oceangirls · December 12, 2005, 06:24:49 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this, but hoping it will be taken care of by the surgery. Sending lots of rays~~~~~~

Give your sweetheart a hug from me and my girls.

Merion · December 12, 2005, 11:04:00 PM

Sending HHHHHHHH's & PPPPPP's for Leopold to get well soon!!!!

Merion & Zack

Bratpak and Lauri · December 13, 2005, 05:58:51 AM

Mega rays to you and Poldie

He will pull through just fine and please keep us posted!

Julie · December 13, 2005, 12:17:51 PM

Jeri, we will be thinking of Poldie tomorrow as he goes through his surgery. Please let us know how the little guy is doing.

Julie, Eric, Sgt & Libby

Shumard4 · December 13, 2005, 03:43:25 PM

I have been out of pocket again for a while and I am just reading this. I pray all is going well. We are sending MEGA DOXIE RAYS from Missouri.

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