Dogs generally handle chemo better than humans they can bounce back a couple days after each treatment.
There really was no hope to cure him, but with good results, we could extend his life meaningfully. We learned of treatment options, including chemotherapy. (Photo via Jim O'Brien)Īnd at 8 years old, in March, after not seeming himself, he was diagnosed with lymphoma. With our two sons out of the house, Odin became the center of our world. Running with him was majestic, almost spiritual.
He could open every door in the house and knew well over 100 words – some in German and Japanese.įor eight years, every day started with a long walk or run with Odin before sunrise. He brought an intelligence that seemed almost human. A German shepherd, Odin was our first big dog (although Shamrock probably would’ve disagreed). We lost Shamrock at the 12-year point just as we were bringing Odin into our home. He was a study in loyalty and devotion – as I recovered from an unexpected surgery, heavily sedated in bed, Shamrock never left my side. We had 12 great years with Bonsai, a Shih Tzu, who was once named the ugliest dog at Incirlik AB, Turkey.īonsai gave way to Shamrock, a Boston terrier with a big-dog personality. Our first dog came soon after our wedding, before our two sons. I’ve always jokingly said to her that as a married couple, it’s a “four-dog life.” I hope I’ve underestimated that number. Most of what follows will seem illogical, if not irrational. If you’re not a dog lover, you’ll probably want to stop reading here.
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