Re: [PyrNet-L] HEALTH, CHAT: Clondike, Therapy Angel

[Joy Mccarron <joym@monmouth.com>]

WOW!!!   Clondike do you ever look GREAT!!!  We are all so proud of you!!!!
Love the halo effect!!
Maggie McCarron & Mom


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From: David P Kintsfather Jr <kintsfat@kutztown.edu>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 3:59 AM
Subject: [PyrNet-L] HEALTH, CHAT: Clondike, Therapy Angel


> Clondike is a Great Pyrenees bitch who will be 12 years-old on Friday.
> She was diagnosed with canine lymphoma in May, 1998 and has undergone
> various chemotherapy protocols, currently being 22 weeks into remission
> #3.
>
> Her pet therapy team decided to make a Halloween visit to our local
> nursing home.  She couldn't decide whether to go as an angel or a clown,
> so she wore a halo and a clown bow tie.  Needless to say, she was a big
> hit, as were her team mates.  She actually tolerated the halo and tie for
> an hour and 45 minutes--a much longer visit than she has done in
> many months, with or without costume.
>
> Photos of this event can be found at:
>
> http://www.pyrbred.org/ween99
>
> The first photo in the sequence is one of the best we have ever taken of
> her--showing the spirit under the fluffy coat.  If you compare it with
> the photo I used to illustrate the article on her lymphoma treatment (see
> http://www.pyrbred.org/lymphoma), it is hard to believe it is now 7 months
> later--she still looks great.
>
> Thanks to all the supportive people on the various lists who have kept
> Clondike, Nancy and I in their thoughts and prayers.  It really helps!
>
> David, Nancy and Clondike
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