Mayhem... out of surgery

Almost immediately on the heels of losing Cajun to cancer just a few weeks ago... Mayhem was diagnosed with an anal sac tumor (pathology pending).

He had an ultrasound on Tuesday, surgery yesterday and I got to bring him home this afternoon. He is a bit groggy from the pain medication (that's the patch on his side in the above photo). And hes sporting a "not so cool" hair cut that hes not happy about. But all in all, he's kept his sense of humor.

He isnt eating very well just yet. Tonight I offered him chicken, beef, bison, kibble soaked in homemade broth, and that Fresh Pet stuff that smells aweful but the dogs seem to like it. I lined all the bowls out like a buffet for him... I think he was entertained :) He seemed to like the bison and chicken best but could only manage a small bite of each. Hopefully by tomorrow he will feel more like eating. He cant afford to lose any more weight. Currently he's curled up on a dog bed deep in doggie dreams.

He is so happy to be out of the hospital!

I started this blog to help me get thru Cajun's cancer relapse and subsequent death... who knew I'd be back at it so soon with another traumatic experience with my dogs! Needless to say, the camera is charged and I'll be sending lots of Mayhem (aka Hemi) photos soon.

Cajun's Rainbow

Imagine my surprise when I downloaded this photo and saw the rainbow! This was shot 1 month before Cajun went to the Rainbow Bridge. Photo by: BMW

Stardust Gold n' Spicy "Cajun" June 15, 1996 - July 10, 2008

Some photos of Cajuns last few hours with me.

His last car ride, coming home from hospital (taken with my iphone).

A perfect sunbeam for a perfect boy.

Some more kisses on the nose.

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Back at the house

Always a smile for me.

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His last trip outside. It was a beautiful day so we sat in the shade for a few minutes. Photos by: BMW

One more kiss, a huge hug and a bunch of tears before we had to say goodbye.

Until we meet again my precious baby boy. Momma loves you and misses you terribly.

Cajun - Last day of Chemo

Cajun takes time out, on the way to the car for his last chemo appointment, to trample the flowers :)

But he is very cute!

Cajun, Day Two Of Treatment

Today, the grass smells especially good. It's a good day to be a Golden!

I saw this toy sitting on top of the fence. I found it.. that means its mine! Could you put the damn camera down and get the freakin' toy for me woman?!?!

... it really is a good day to be a Golden!

Cajun, Dig-It! and Got'cha!

After a very rough night, Cajun was rushed to the vet this morning where they tapped his chest and drained off fluid that was making him uncomfortable. It was also decided that we would start him on chemo again. We were successful the first time around, some 18 months ago. Now this new tumor in his lung is making it hard for him to breath when he is lying down. Chemo seems to be our best shot at this point to shrink it.

The trouble for me is not always knowing if I'm making the right decisions for him. But after watching him attack the baby pool yesterday and splash all the water out of it in a matter of minutes... I decided he had too much life left in him for me to give up on him.

So today, after the chest tap and his first round of chemo, he is a bit tired but he took time out to watch his baby puppies "Dig-It!" and "Got'cha!" play.

Got'cha! thinks everything Cajun does is amazing.


Wild eyes and a BIG smile! - Note the similarity in size of these two dogs. Diggity is 11 months... Got'cha! is 9 weeks!

Wild eyes AND teeth... and a right hook to the head!

Perfect Angels.

This one is for Gayle :)

This one too!!!

Cajun Swims in Pittsburgh!

Photos by: BMW