Let's Make Magic!

Since there are NO LETTERS from our readers (hint hint), I'd like to pay special tribute to a dog who was not helped by the fund. This is a very special big girl, an Irish Wolfhound named Erin. She is the cover girl of the 2007 Brave Spirits calendar, honoring all dogs with cancer.

I was in Kentucky at the ACVIM convention in June, signing copies of my book Help Your Dog Fight Cancer and talking to the veterinarians about the book and the fund. One veterinarian asked if her dog with osteosarcoma (and three legs) could spend the days with me rather than in the hotel room, while mom was at seminars. I was thrilled.

Erin was fabulous on three legs, riding the up and down escalators happily, and disproving all who claim that large breed dogs cannot handle amputation. But escalators were nothing for Erin! With caretaker, Kimberly Berry DVM, Erin had earned a very long list of honors in competition as well: CDX, RAE, JC, AX, OAP, OAJ, OJP, VC, FFX-AG, CGC, TDI. Many of the vets were far from home and lonely for their own pups, and gravitated to us to give Erin hugs and kisses... I confess, I stole a few myself!

Sadly, osteosarcoma has now taken Erin to the Rainbow Bridge. Erin was a sweet gentle soul and I was honored to spend this time with her. Godspeed, sweet Erin.