Now the weather has improved, I have made a start on planting out the fruit trees in what is going to be a mini orchard
There will be a mix of apple pear plums and cherry trees in this area with the bee hives
little seedlings are making an appearance in the green house
Swiss Chard and the free Dianthus seeds that came with my magazine the other week
Another couple of weeks and I will be taking down the insulation in the greenhouse to increase light levels and just put seedlings under fleece if needed at night.
Kara Update
She has been having her dressings changed every 2 days and her foot is healing well, she is still on pain relief and antibiotics, today at our visit to the vet they told me all the results were in and unfortunately its bad news, Kara has grade 2 metastasis cancer and they think it has invaded her lungs, as she has a bit of cough and seems to gag, also her activity levels have reduced a fair bit, we were offered a referral to a vet were they can give her chemo and radiotherapy, I declined the referral, her prognosis is not good and it would only extend her life by a few months they cant cure the condition, we took her on to enjoy her retirement,
Here she is today resting her foot in the spring sunshine, as long as she is comfortable that all that matters I don't want to end her days to-ing and fro-ing to vets for treatment.
She may be with us another year or just a few months we don't yet know.
They are going to be keeping a close eye on her.
Sorry to hear your bad new, at least she's had a wonderful life with you, I had a dog until 2 years ago, he was only 3 and died very tragically, I still think about him x
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. This is the worst sort of news isn't it ?
ReplyDeleteMy cats have to have regular monthly injections to keep them healthy, but they are still enjoying quality of life. I know I have some sad times ahead.
Sending you and Kara hugs
xxx
Poor Kara - seems so unfair doesn't it? She's been a working dog and fully deserves a long and healthy retirement and now this - poor girl - I do think that you've made the right decision and you'll know when it's the right time to say, that's enough - thank goodness that she has you to look after her xxx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this. Her retirement hasn't worked out for her (nor for two friends of mine). As Trudie said, life seems so unfair. At least she has been so happy with you and will enjoy the time she has left.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so sorry Dawn that's terrible news. xx
ReplyDeleteI think it takes a special person to take a retired working dog into their lives you simply don't know how long you will have them and very few people are willing to take on such a task as you know dawn if I would have retired Tara to anyone it would have been you and only you that I would have even considered as it was we wanted to keep her and pay her back for what she gave me. Keep your chin up dawn sending my love to you all
ReplyDeleteI do believe you have made the right decision for Kara's future care and am sure that your vet will provide any painkillers to make her comfortable in the future. Sometimes things don't seem fair do they?
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to hear that Kara has cancer. I think you have made the right decision re chemo. I know you will make the most of the time you have left with her by making her life as comfortable and happy as you can . Very sad news indeed.
ReplyDeleteOh Dawn, I am so sorry to hear about Kara. I do hope that whatever the future brings it can be handled as well as possible for you all. I know that Kara has had a wonderful retirement with you and that you will continue to care for her in the very best way possible. Hugs and all best thoughts to you both. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news. We have been through similar situations with 3 dogs and have decided we just can't go through that heartbreak again. I know you'll give her all the love she deserves in the remaining time you have together. Sending lots of hugs your way.
ReplyDeleteI am broken-hearted for you all. I have been reading about Kara since you found each other and have loved seeing her settle in and enjoy her retirement. Life's a bitch sometimes. 😥
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news regarding Kara, but she is in a perfect place to have a good life, you give her a wonderful quality of life. I would not have given her the treatment, we had a cat, Thomas who could have had treatment, but you can't explain to them, and they do suffer with treatments. The choice is hard, but loved to see you put Kara first.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Kara, I'm glad she found some Spring sunshine to bask in, it must have made feel a bit better for a while.
ReplyDeleteWe are planting nut trees this year, we got our fruit trees in last year. It makes such a difference to the place doesn't it.
Lots of love to Kara from my unruly mob. xx
So sorry Kara's results were not good, she has been in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that the news about Kara isn't good. Kara has been enjoying her retirement with you and will do until it is time for her to leave you. Let us hope and pray that it is a long way off and you all can enjoy the summer together. Keep providing her with lots of TLC - cuddles and licks to Kara. xx CMW
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your comments of support they are appreciated :-)
ReplyDeleteReally sad for you. She couldn't have wished for a more loving home for her final days.
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Oh no, but Lucky Kara that she will be loved and happy until the very end. Big hugs to you all. x
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