For those friends not on Facebook, just a sad note to advise of Tillie's passing. We released her on 7/24 from her cancer pain. She was with us but two short years, and would have been 13 years old in August. Those past two years were wonderful for both Tillie and all of us. We wouldn't have traded it for anything.
She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in May, and we vowed not to put her through any excessive treatments. We kept her happy and managed the pain until she no longer was our happy girl. Sometimes it is best to let go. We have so much technology at our disposal, but there are times it is more appropriate not to use it.
We adopted her when she was nearly 11 years old. She had been found in the desert, wandering around. Animal control picked her up, and our adoption group (GPA-AZ) took her in. She had heartworm, and needed to be treated for that, also several teeth needed to come out. She was in pretty rough shape, but her foster parents, Jan & Bud, took care of her and got her to a better condition. If she hadn't chased their cat, she would have stayed with them. Instead, she came to us in May of 2007. Seniors are great, we would adopt one again. Don't overlook the old kids...
