When you think I couldn’t get any cuter…

Toonie was diagnosed with cancer at age 5 and was operated on.  We had hoped we got it all, but it returned last October after his 7th birthday.  He had a total mandibulectomy and now needs to be manually fed.  However we are happy to say that he is out of pain, and has outlived his projected survival of 2 months – it is now nearly 8 months. You can imagine losing a lower jaw would be very traumatic for any dog, but Toonie has managed to come through and appears to be happy.  It is quite traumatizing for the human counterparts as well, and we are quite willing to discuss the process with anyone who might have questions or concerns. Bibs are now a necessary part of our daily routine!

What a wonderful Sheltie mom you are, Carolyn!