Please say a little prayer for Funny for a speedy recovery. Yesterday she went in for surgery to be spayed (ovariohysterectomy) and the removal of several mammary tumors. The tumors were multiplying rapidly since we first found them before Christmas. Mos was having a conniption that her surgery could not be done sooner. If he was still doing surgery, Mos would have done it within the hour of first palpating a tumor, and the tumors increased in number and size daily. In the meantime I am kicking myself for not spaying Funny when she was 9 years old when surgery would have been easier on her, as opposed to major surgery at age 11. Also had the spay surgery been done after her last puppy J-boy aka Singer she would not have developed the mammary tumors. Funny is in great shape physically and can live a long time, but unnecessarily risking her to cancer was pure stupidity on my part. I hope they were able to get all the cancer out so this does not shorten her life. Please do not tell me to not beat myself up over this, I do not want to hear it. This is a hard lesson for me, and I knew better, apparently I really needed to be hit hard for this one to sink in. The fact is, females left in-tact and not being bred run double-digit risk of developing breast cancer.
Funny was suppose to go home today but the they are keeping her an extra day, recovery is a little slower then hoped for.
I am in tears, I am praying for Funny. Praying for your peace of mind of too, Julie. 🙁
Our prayers for Funny and for you, Julie–for healing and comfort.
She is in good hands with Dr. Miller. You are both in my prayers.
Hugs and prayers for you both. It is our nature to be tough on ourselves when we what if. what is done is done and can’t be undone. Go forth from this day and love and spoil Funny and forgive yourself. The energy you spend beating yourself up is better spent focused on her healing.
She is not done and has much more living to do.
Very well said, Irene.
Beloved Grandma, Matriarch of Alta-Tollhaus, you are in our hearts and prayers, Funny.
I’m so sorry, Julie. I am praying for Grandma Funny, and sending lots of love to you both.
Julie if everyone could go back and undo mistakes we have made in our lives their would be no mistakes made ever, the fact of the matter is, Funny has lived a very wonderful life, she has been loved by so many people all over the world and to question the choices you have made for her, the life she has lived, or the quality of her care is unnecessary, I know you feel bad, but who’s not to say something may have gone wrong 2 years ago? We just put our faith in the hands of those we trust, and pray that God can leave Funny here on earth with us for a lot longer, I will say a big prayer for her that she bounces back and graces your life for years, and I will always be grateful to her for the gift of my Gavin. 🙂
Oh Julie, this has me in tears. I’m sorry that you and Funny are going through this. Sometimes we learn best and make the best changes in ourselves when we learn the hard lessons. I pray for quick healing for Funny. I pray for you to find peace and wisdom. You are in such a safe place – surrounded by people who love you and understand how much you care and love your beloved German Shepherd Dog’s. Our dogs are loved as our children. As parents we are always thinking how we could have done better. We love you Julie and Funny and send you hugs!
You and Funny are in our prayers.
It is not without tears that I write this Julie. Funny is one strong girl both mentally and physically. She may need a little more time to recover and that is not what you wanted to hear today, but if it is necessary, then so be it. She will come home as soon as she is able, so be ready to spoil her rotten! Be as strong as Grandma Funny, Julie, she will need you when she gets home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Have you forgotten that you are from Minnesota? Minnesota people are not allowed to kick themselves or wallow around thinking about What if, I should have, Maybe if I had . . . . There are things you need to do, and Minnesota people just keep walking and get them done. How are you going to be able to devote all your time to Funny when she comes home if you have let all this other stuff pile up? So stop crying over spilled milk and get going!
Julie, you and Funny are in my thoughts. I believe in the power of positive thoughts – Funny has so many people rooting for her, it just has to help.
Julie, if you can go thru airports on Christmas eve, with a dog, & spend Christmas alone in a foreign country, & still smile at the beauty of the entire ordeal & blog about it…. there is no stronger woman than you… and we all admire you for that!
Now keep your chin up & continue to be strong for Funny. She is coming home & will need your strength & your smile to get stronger. We know you can do it… & so does Funny!
We are all praying for both of you!
Oh Julie, you and Funny are in my prayers. Much love and many many hugs to both of you. Please keep us updated.
Big hugs, kisses and prayers to you and Funny…I always have loved her whiskers 🙂
Thinking of you and Funny.
Hope she will be home soon.
Julie, Funny is very strong! She has a great will to live I believe. We all know this is a lesson you will never forget, I’m sorry this has had to come to this!! But a huge lesson learned and we all should take heed!! Knowing you, you will be a huge ambassador for this ! Please be firm to those of us who tend to resist or put off doing things. We loveove you and Funny, and your in our prayers!
Funny will be in my prayers Julie. I just recently underwent a similar worrisome situation with cancer and my 8.5 year old GSD. The waiting on the results is the worst part. Stay strong and best wishes!
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I was wondering why Singer has been howling at the moon lately. He has been sending his best to his mother over the GSD internet. Our thoughts are with you. One thing for sure is that everything will be alright.
Get better Momma,
Love, Mister Tanner
Glad Funny made it through surgery and is now home. She has always been one of my favorites for following on the blog as she reminds me of my Skyler who just turned 14 last month. :))
Yeah Skyler! Thank you all for the good wishes. My phone conversation with Judy made me feel a lot better. She told me if I had spayed her at 9 she could have still developed mammary tumors. Also leaving her intact helped keep her young and vital, comparing it to what happens to women after they stop menstruating and their skin gets drier, etc.