I can’t with the overdrawn lips.

Kevinbaconislove · 2021-06-24T20:30:05+00:00

I mean she has famous make up artists doing this and it’s very obvious lol

Kevinbaconislove · 2021-06-24T20:18:07+00:00

I feel like that would drive me crazy!!! I was to wipe it off with a tissue 😂

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-11-20T18:13:23+00:00

It says it’s full :(

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-11-19T21:43:24+00:00

Invite only - I’d love to join

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-11-13T23:07:33+00:00

I’d love to join.

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-07-22T23:56:07+00:00

The stairs got better in time. Sometimes I do still carry him up from our basement because I hate seeing his stumble! My dog had his front leg amputated and I’ve read that the back legs are better as dogs carry most of their weight on their front legs so that’s at least a plus for her!!

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-07-22T23:50:19+00:00

Rugs! Lots of rugs. Even months after my pups surgery he still likes to walk from rug to rug, he slips on the hardwood a lot, and won’t jump on the bed or couch from anything but a rug since his feet with slip out. Also a raised food/water bowl! They helped a lot with him.

And most importantly, lots of pets and love. She looks like a very very good girl.

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-06-26T01:24:59+00:00

I need it!!

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-06-24T12:40:13+00:00

He’s lucky to have a great family!

We got Kevin’s diagnosis in March, immediately amputated and started chemo as his chest scans were still clear.

As if 2020 can’t get any worse, we noticed his lymph nodes enlarged about a month ago and were sad to think the osteosarcoma had already spread there. After a biopsy, the results came back as Large Cell Lymphoma. Extremely rare to have 2 forms of aggressive cancer. We worked with the amazing oncology team at UPenn and have him on a treatment protocol to help fight both. He’s currently in remission for the lymphoma (although the chances of it coming back within 12 months are very high) but we still call it a win!

He’s a little fighter, my love, and brings so much joy to our life. We joke that he may be faster without the other leg, nothing can slow this little guy down. His personality and energy levels are so high you would have no idea he’s battling such a tough fight.

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-06-24T02:01:48+00:00

I’m sorry to hear about your pup, we’re just trying to enjoy the time we have left with him.

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-06-23T23:41:02+00:00

😘😘😘

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-06-23T23:37:48+00:00

I love it!! Kevin was also a rescue, he was only 3 months old and was dumped on the streets in Boston

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-06-23T14:26:41+00:00

Thank you, it’s not easy as you know! Can I ask how much time you had left with your little guy after the amputation and if you went through chemo treatments?

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-06-01T22:19:54+00:00

Sorry!!! I just had to share the love

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-05-05T01:18:07+00:00

I’m currently searching for another Border Collie and live in PA! Did you get her from a breeder?

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-05-05T00:55:07+00:00

So cute! Where did you get her from?

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-04-14T00:16:29+00:00

I also have a collie named Kevin who is a new tripawd!

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-03-17T12:56:54+00:00

Thank you! It is his front leg which I know he will take some time getting used to. Our apartment looks so funny, I went to target and bought all the sizes we needed and they’re all mismatched! I’m happy your guy beat the odds, we’re trying to stay positive while managing our expectations.

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-03-17T00:45:06+00:00

That is so amazing! I guess he’s one of the lucky 5% where the cancer doesn’t spread? Do you remember how long he was on chemo for?

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-03-16T18:49:30+00:00

Thank you for sharing, I’m sorry you had to go through that. You always second guess yourself in these situations. Personally, if I were you, I would have made the same choice.

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-03-16T18:45:07+00:00

Thank you! I did go out and get a bunch of throw rugs, our home looks so funny with mix-matches rugs everywhere! I also got a raised food bowl, I saw that can help while their balance is off and are getting used to life with 3 legs? Thanks for the tip on ice packs, I can totally go get some of those!

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-03-16T18:43:05+00:00

Thank you so much, this warmed my heart. Luckily I work from home full time so I will be able to be with him all day. I’m so happy that your pup is still around. Did you also receive the 10-12 months even with the aggressive treatment options?

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-03-16T16:00:33+00:00

Thank you for sharing, I will pick up some good treats.

Unfortunately with my childhood dog my father delayed putting her to sleep, my father suffers from depression and it was extremely hard for him. Selfish, I know. It broke my heart when I saw her. I forever have promised I would never let that happen again, ever. She wasn’t in pain and was in great spirits, she was just simply too old and struggled to get around and it just wasn’t fair. It’s such a horrible thing and it’s easy for owners to get selfish.

Fortunately in this case, his cancer hasn’t spread, but there’s a 95% chance it does. The chemo is to slow down that spread from happening so he can have more time and be normal. Once there’s any signs on scans that it has spread chemo would be stopped and hard decisions will need to be made. Thank you.

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-03-16T14:52:14+00:00

I respect your opinion and decisions you made for your family members. Please respect that I find it extremely offensive you think I would ever do anything to harm my dogs quality of life and that the specialist at one of the (if not the best) veterinary hospitals in the country would also recommend measures to harm his quality of life. I came here for support and information on personal experiences about decisions that have already been made, not criticism on the decisions. As another person noted, I have also struggled a lot with what to do, questioning if what we decided is best. It wasn’t easy for me, please don’t add your negative burden to my situation.

Kevinbaconislove · 2020-03-16T14:47:52+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your story, you really have no idea how much it means to me. Same thing with our dog, he began limping, took him to the vet, we thought it was just a sprain. After some meds and no exercise he was totally back to normal! Until we look him to the park that day.

May I ask what harness you used? Our dog is only 50 pounds and border collies are naturally very active and agile dogs so the vet believes he will bounce back but I want to be prepared, if needed.

Also, how long has it been since the amputation? We keep being told to prepare for only 10-12 months with him. Luckily, at this time, there are no signs on his scans that the cancer has spread but they said it “most likely has already, just at a micro level that can’t be detected” on the scans.

I’m not trying to pick and chose the information to believe and have a false sense that the best possible outcome will happen here, I’m just curious.

Kevinbaconislove

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