Piper

June 9, 2007

I have been fortunate in my life to have been graced by a soul so pure that I will never know the likes of which again. It just so happens that this pure angelic soul comes in the form of a German Shepherd. Or as I call her my "Angel in a Dog Suit."

Without question Piper has exceeded any relationship I've ever known, either 2 or 4 footed. Her gift to me and to others has been devotion and unadulterated love. Because of this "aura" that even strangers observe, Piper became a certified Therapy Dog; visiting patients in hospitals, nursing homes, challenged kids schools. There she did what she does best......give from her heart, cheering up many patients.

She has single handedly (or single-pawedly) cured little boys of their "fear of dogs." She has brought smiles to patients who barely speak. She has made autistic children squell with delight at the sight of her.

And now, after her giving selflessly and so willingly for 10 years, my dear beloved Girl has developed bone cancer - osteosarcoma.

I literally and financially am turning my life inside out to cover the astronomical costs of Piper's chemotherapy.

The good people at Magic Bullet Fund have set up a way to help those of us who are prepared to fight canine cancer for our pups with everything we've got.

I am devoting all my efforts to saving this earthbound Angel. Piper has touched so many people in so many ways, and God willing she will continue giving to all!

Teeds

July 24, 2007

Everything went well today for my Girl Piper. Our next chemo date is August 13th or 14th, depending upon Dr. Farrelly's availability.

Many thanks again, to the Magic Bullet Fund and to everyone who has donated to help my girl

from TeeDee and Piper

August 6, 2007

Thanks to all the people who love Piper, the prayers have been working!

She has had no reaction to either of the chemotherapy drugs. And since her amputation, Piper is getting around just like that leg isn't missing at all. She jumps into my car, runs through my yard, throws her toys into the air and looks like her old self again. Her personality still draws people to her wherever she goes.

But please keep the prayers going especially for August 13th. That is Piper's next chemotherapy date but has a caveat to it; her Oncologist wants to take a chest film to see if the osteosarcoma has spread to her lungs. If it has....................they will cease her treatment. This is a huge barrier to get past. So the power of all of our prayers are very much needed now.

From the bottom of both our hearts, thank you!

Teedee & Piper

August 17, 2007

Dear friends and family,

This is most difficult to write.

Piper's cancer has spread to her lungs.

It is against all odds (less that 10%) that this occurs during chemotherapy treatment.

It's not enough that this dear soul who only wants to please; was hit with this disease.....

It's not enough that this dear soul has given selflessly all her life; she had to loose her leg.........

And now my dear Girl is going to be taken away long before her time.........

Now our prayers & thoughts must go towards slowing its insidious progress.

TeeDee

August 23, 2007

With Piper's recent chest film, it's a necessity that she enjoys everyday to the fullest.

To that end, I took her on a road trip which she dearly loves......anywhere; anytime.

This time to New Hampshire to amongst other things to visit Squam Lake; where on 'Golden

Pond' was filmed. It is as beautiful in person as it was in the movie.

Her smile was the only B-Day present that I wanted..........and I got it.!

TeeDee

September 7, 2007

Piper had a follow-up chest film yesterday to see if the last chemo treatment had any effect.

It did not.

Her oncologist has stopped all chemo treatments, as the insidious disease has spread.

My heart feels as if small chunks of my heart are slowly being torn and then ripped away.

I have dedicated myself to giving her some kind of road trip or some kind of treat daily.

Today was a trip to a nearby lake in CT. She had a good time sniffing all the smells and socializing with other dogs.

I will continue to give her holistic medications since Western medicine has failed her.

She deserves all the happiness I can give her..............

TeeDee & Piper

Piper's mom TeeDee has not updated the fund about Piper's condition. We hope that she is making every moment beautiful for her beautiful girl, and that Piper will have many months of quality time still ahead. Thank you all for helping us give Piper a chance to beat cancer. This is what we do for people and their beloved pups, with prior understanding that often we will not be able to beat cancer... still, we are here to try.