The day started out a perfect temperature with a beautiful blue sky.   We were all excited about relaxing for the next week with my family, learning how to use my metal detector and romps on the beach with the pups.   After breakfast I happened to notice Millie’s jaw was a bit swollen.  Off to the local vet only to find out she has an inoperable tumor under more than half her jaw and up into her cheek.  The day was spent reading up on tumors in dogs and ordering holistic meds to keep her comfortable and possibly reduce the tumor.  This will be our fourth elder dog with inoperable cancer and, sad to say, we have become experienced in keeping them comfortable for as long as possible with as little invasive or painful procedures as possible.   My anger and frustration gave way to a migraine so the rest of my day was spent in a pain pill teary eyed stupor, hugging Millie whenever I had a chance.

Millie had nearly won her battle with kidney failure by taking holistic herb drops, human vitamins and a complete change of diet, human food only.  Trying to fight off two major health issues may not be as successful.  She is such a patient loving dog…for it to happen to her is just further proof that life is in no way fair.  The herb supplement’s are promising, have been ordered and are due to arrive Friday.  We plan to make certain that Millie will enjoy every minute of what is left of her life.

Perfectly fitting, it rained the rest of the day.  Got a movie to take our mind off the sadness of the day and turned in early to the sound of rain dripping through the trees and tapping down all over the roof.