Rupert
Male
Rat Terrier
18 lbs.
Kewanee, IL
Lymphoma
April 24, 2006
4 years 3 months
4 years 5 months
3-6 months
62 days
July 25, 2010
Rupert's story

I adopted my beautiful little boy on December 29, 2009 and found out six months later that he was stage 5 lymphoma. We are getting treatments at the University of Illinois Small Animal Oncology Department. They are wonderful, but my little man has yet to go into remission. I need prayers.

Cancer fighting tip from Rupert's owner Gayle G.

Be positive and seek out the best hospital you can afford.

Rupert's treatment
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  • Rupert_small
    Rupert's owner Rupert is sleeping next to me. He had a rough day yesterday, but seems better today. His treatment on Friday was intended to push his bone marrow into developing more white blood cells. His count is low.
    about 1 month ago on Rupert's wall
    • Rupert_thumbnail
      Rupert's owner Why does my dear little man have to be sick? What is responsible for his cancer? He's so young!!
      about 1 month ago
    • Cody_the_miracle_dog_thumbnail
      Cody's owner How is Rupert doing? Did is counts come back up?
      about 1 month ago
    • Rupert_thumbnail
      Rupert's owner Thank you for asking. Rupert's numbers improved and he has had chemo two Fridays in a row. He was given Doxorubicin on August 6. He's playing, demanding long walks and acting like himself again. We're hoping for full remission by his next U of I visit on Aug. 20th.
      28 days ago
    • Cody_the_miracle_dog_thumbnail
      Cody's owner Oh so glad to hear it. My thoughts are with you and Rupert for a speedy recovery.
      28 days ago
    • Rupert_thumbnail
      Rupert's owner Rupert is officially in remission. His lymph glands look very normal. He will continue five more months of protocol, but he is happy, energetic, and adorable. Every day we have is a blessing.
      18 days ago
    • Cody_the_miracle_dog_thumbnail
      Cody's owner This is great news! Go Rupert go!
      18 days ago