A tribute to Mysti --- in sickness and in health History -- Rescue Pet found chained to the Wytheville Shelter on July 4. Age around 10 years when found. Breed-- Mixed--- Beagle/Boxer/ ? Fostered and then adopted July 17, 2008. Disposition --- Calm, laid back, quiet, (no barking or jumping), a...

Mysti's last reliable sense "smell" was used with pleasure for Memorial weekend. Then it was time to search for rest.
See a tribute to Mysti at the Bridge. Mysti's Mom

Mysti has the same sweet disposition but advancing age is catching up with her and surgery is risky. Tumors are increasing in size and we are not sure what they are doing internally. She has had 2 seizure- like episodes and is taking Gabapentin and K Bro Vet(Potassium Bromide) daily. Her Joint Healt...

Hi all At last week check up, Mysti's vaginal tumors have enlarged some but don't block elimination at the present time. Her leg tumor hasn't enlarged but she has a few new external tumors. None of them seem to bother her so we remain in a "wait and see mode". Her cough is intermittent and...

Greetings Debbie My heart goes out to you and I feel the pain of your loss. I know it is hard to be thankful at this time of loss, but at least Honey is out of pain and at peace. She went to sleep quietly with no apparent discomfort and that is a blessing. In time I pray that the good memories will ...

Hi Debbie and Honey It is good that the stitch healing is complete and Honey is able to have more freedom. She must enjoy feeling more normal now. Please see the email I sent with a picture. As you think about the future and what is to come, I understand you would like some answers. Unfortunately no...

Hi Carol Thanks for the chemo info. We will see how her coughing /breathing goes before putting her through more sedation. This tumor is atypical compared to her others that have been all female oriented. 1. Large abdominal spleen tumor (2+lbs larger than a softball... but not cancer) Plus hysterect...

Hi What a great picture of Abby! What wisdom and character in that face. I have heard that fish oil is good for older dogs and I got some to try with Mysti (our mixed breed rescue age 12+. She has been ours 2 years). I have more than enough and would be happy to share them with you. I also have Myst...

Debbie and Honey- So sorry to hear your disturbing news. Please see the email I sent you including a picture of Honey. As you interact with Honey, think of the good time and try to give her as much of a normal life as you can. Her "time line" may be longer than first estimated. Every enjoy...

Hi Debbie and Honey, Glad Honey got some stitch repair and Debbie got some sleep. Hopefully with some new meds Honey's days and nights will be calmer and she will settle down into a better eating, sleeping, out door relief routine and not fight the collar so much. We pray for a more peaceful recover...

Mysti has new tumor At Vet check up 11/28/10 Mysti’s internal vaginal tumors are status quo @ the same size, but she has a new tumor on her rear left leg... no limping or favoring the leg for now. The tumor will be watched to see if its size increases. Another check up to follow in 2 months. She has...

Hi Debbie I took care of my son's dog (a while ago) who scooted both indoors and outside. A trip to the vets and an exam showed full anal glands. Vet squeezed the glands to empty them and that was the end of the scooting. Not sure that is Honey's problem but the vet could check on Wed. Mysti has als...

Hi Glad Honey is feeling a bit better. To enhance her desire to eat, you might try cooked rice and some finely chopped chicken. If she likes moist food you could add a bit of chicken soup stock. I stew down chicken bones to make stock and freeze any leftover to use later. To help with passing stools...

Hi What good news that Honey is getting the surgery that she needs. Copied below is the email from Debbie. Subject: RE: Speedy Recovery Honey Date: October 20, 2010 7:37:21 PM EDT To: Mysti's Mom --------------------- BREAK OUT THE BUBBLY !!!!! HONEY MADE IT THROUGH SURGERY, SHE'S RESTING COMFORTABL...

Debbie and Honey . You are in our thoughts and prayers. I have a 12 year old rescue pet, Mysti who was diagnosed 2 years ago with tumors... both internal and breast lumps. She was operated on for a large internal mass and hysterectomy to decrease the amount of estrogen in her body (which hopefully w...