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Sadly, Miles had to go to the Rainbow Bridge on April 19. His tumor had grown very large and he was in a good deal of pain. He also started having seizures, so we knew it was time to let him go. Thanks to all who helped Miles by donating toward his medical care. And very special thanks to foster mom Sandy S., who treated him like the precious treasure he was during the short time she had with him. Sandy and her crew gave him lots of love and made sure he was happy and comfortable right up to the end. He never wanted for a thing, and his tail never stopped wagging. What a special boy Miles was, and we are thankful that we had this time to share with him. Rest in peace, sweet Miles. And wait for us at the Bridge
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This sweet and loving 9 year old came to us not as a stray but as an owner turn in. The people said he had something wrong with his leg and could not or would not be able to get it looked at.
Miles is a big guy (over 100 pounds) so not having the use of one of his hind legs is serious. We took him to our vet, Dr. Wisemen. He looked at Miles and did an X-ray of the back leg. Not good news. He has bone cancer in his hind leg. He was not on any pain medication and was in excruciating pain. Based on his symptoms, Dr. W did not give him more than a week to live.
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As is the case with many of these dogs, Miles did not get the memo. He went to Camp Sumner, where many of the older and sick dogs go to spend their remaining days. So far he is in his fifth week and doing very well. He does limp at times but he is on a regimen of holistic herbs and medications to ease his pain for the time he has left. We have no idea how long that will be but he will be loved and cared for until he is ready to go to Rainbow Bridge. He loves to play with the younger dogs and will often lope after a tennis ball in the back yard. He enjoys his peeps and his pack. He loves to be petted and told what a good boy he is.
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Miles loves hanging with his new buddies
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Dogs like Miles need our help for the time that they have left. They are not adoptable in the pure sense of the word but they are entitled to live out the rest of their lives in dignity and with all of the comfort that can be given to them.
Please help us help Miles and many more like him. Donate today!
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Miles doesn't seem to know he's sick
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