Callie
Male
Labrador Retriever /Rhodesian Ridgeback
60 lbs.
Mt Pleasant, SC
Hemangiosarcoma
July 1, 2000
10 years
November 30, 2010
10 years
Yes
1-3 months
80 days
November 27, 2010
Callie's public profile :
http://www.fightdogcancer.com/dogs/147-callie-labrador-retriever-rhodesian-ridgeback-Hemangiosarcoma
Callie's story

Hi,

I found my sweet baby boy at about 5 weeks old near the marsh here in SC under a construction workers trailer. When I found him I had a my sweet Molly Golden Retriever baby who was 13 at the time.
My golden was very sick at the time and dying.
Finding this little puppy was amazing. Three months later after I found my Callie Boy Molly passed away.
Callie helped me so much to heal my heart over loosing my sweet Golden Girl.
Callie Is a beautiful mostly yellow looking lab boy with a crown on his head that is so unique and has markings of a rodegion ridgeback and ear's like one too.
Most at first gland think he is yellow lab.
He was very shy when I found him and for the first years of his life he would not come to men and run in the corner before warming up. I have never had a dog so attached to me before as I was too him.
He would howl when I would go to work my neighbor's would say. He loved his walks and chasing flies. He would go for hours until he killed them and would bark at them. He would not do the lab thing and go for balls which I thought was funny. He has the biggest heart I have ever known and wants to love everyone. He went to the beach, parks, we did a lot. He always loved to cuddle and give morning kisses to get me up. He would never leave my side no matter what room I was in for 10 years. My boy has HSA now:( He had emergency spleen removal and they saw it in his liver. They gave him days or months to live. We made it 11 weeks with chemo and holistic meds he has had a good quality of life and still did the things we love to do together. Thanksgiving 2010 is the day he started acting like the day of his major bleed before the emergency surgery. He is now getting a blood transfusion but I am afraid i will have to put him down tonight or in the next days. My heart is breaking and I have to tell people about my amazing sweet boy. I am so sorry for all of us who go through this. I can not stand this pain but the 10 years of pure joy with him is worth this, yes, it is.
Peace for all dogs everywhere and the ones who love them. Callie passed away for his blood transfusion only stopped the bleeding for a day.
He was so weak he could not walk and was throwing up. I took him to the vet and found a nice spot outside by the beautiful marsh for him to be set free of his cancer ridden body. Not a day goes by that I do not think he will be coming home. I miss my baby so much it hurts beyond anything I have felt and the empty feeling and loneliness is horrid. I feel as if we were robbed of time from each other. We still had so much love to give each other. There will never be a sweeter boy than my Callie.
Mama missed you so much and I love you forever.
Thank you for loving me my Callie.

Cancer fighting tip from Callie's owner Lane G.

Doxirubicin- chemo
Holistic Meds
Yunnan Biyao- stops bleeding chinnese herb
A better diet than we americans typically feed.

Callie's treatment
Filtered
Yes
Yes
N/A

Natural > Diet >

Home prepared (cooked)

Natural > Vitamins/Supplements/Minerals/Herbs (Chinese and Western) >

Probiotics
Essiac tea
Fish oil
Milk thistle
Mushrooms
Turmeric
Yunnan Paiyao

Conventional >

Chemotherapy
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  • Keegan_005156_small
    Bailey's owner So sorry to hear about your loss!! He sounds like he was such a sweet boy! We just started our battle with HSA in December (found out on my birthday-worst birthday ever) and are hoping that we are able to tamper it down and let Bailey have as normal of a life as possible and lengthen the time between tumors. Thank you for sharing his story! Warm fuzzies!
    3 months ago on Callie's wall
  • Hailey_dec_2010_013_small
    Hailey's owner So sorry for your loss. I can totally relate & feel your pain. They are individuals & can't be replaced, but I hope you find peace that you gave him so much love & a good life & he, in turn, to you.
    about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
  • P8143351_small
    Summer's owner I hope you are feeling may be just a little better. I feel just a little better. Don't get me wrong, I still cry every day, just not quite so much.
    about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
  • P8143351_small
    Summer's owner the space between summer & luvin is the under score _
    about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
  • P8143351_small
    Summer's owner my email is summer_luvin@hotmail.com I still cry every day & night. I can't go to bed without crying for at least an hour & I have to get up & blow my nose. I can't sleep. send me some pics.
    about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
  • Img_1718_small
    Callie's owner I miss my boy! It will be 3 weeks today we lost our battle. Going through a guilt trip this week. Ughh Mama loves you sweet cowboy forever.
    about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
    • Cody_the_miracle_dog_thumbnail
      Cody's owner Oh, no guilt trips. You did your best and Callie knows it. The holidays are always tough. I lost Cody over 2 years ago, and I still miss that little guy. They are forever in your heart.
      about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
  • P8143351_small
    Summer's owner summer_luvin@hotmail.com
    about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
  • P8143351_small
    Summer's owner I'm sorry for the pain you feel, as I feel it too. I have had many pets, even another beloved dog of 17 years. I have never felt the pain of loss like I have this time. Was Callie your best friend? Do you feel alone now? My Summer was lost to hemagiosarcoma as well. It is a nasty thing. I watched over her so carefully and it still snuck up on me/us. I have found ways to memorialize her, but I am so depressed, I can't get things done. Our home was so empty (we have another dog that can't fill her shoes), we got a cat a week after her passing. The cat's crap. It bites. I mean it really bites and I need snuggles. If you need someone to write to or chat let me know. I could use someone myself.
    about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
    • Img_1718_thumbnail
      Callie's owner Through my pain you made me laugh with that cat comment. I would love to write. I think only people who have been through the HSA hell get it. Callie was my best friend and my baby boy. I am 41 and have no kids, single. I mean he went through men, etc with me. We were attached at the hip and no dog will replace him. A part of my has died and yes alone is not even the word. I think I am going to talk to one of those pet communicator's, why not, right. I miss snuggles..ughhh Your dog kinda looks like mine. Beautiful sweet dog you had. Sorry we are dealing with this. Peace
      about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
    • Img_1718_thumbnail
      Callie's owner Callie was 10.5 months, the added pain of a life robbed by HSA:( I expected 13 atleast like my old golden before him. I loved my golden as well who died in 2000. I want them both back.
      about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
    • P8143351_thumbnail
      Summer's owner I am married. He is my third husband. I went through 4 men with Summer. She is the only one I truely trusted. I always said, my husband would leave me, before my dog would bite me. Send me an email.
      about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
    • Img_1718_thumbnail
      Callie's owner What is your e-mail? I am going through some guilt trip stuff this week, horrid. I need to stop beating myself up. Part of the trip of pain I know.
      about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
  • More_little_loves_066_small
    Oreo's owner Will be keeping you and Callie in my thoughts. I know this is such a difficult time. Please keep us posted. I hope that Callie does find strength as Ginger's owner suggested. You have given Callie such a wonderful home and a great life. When he does finally pass, I hope there will be another who will help you through his passing just as he did with Molly's.
    about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
    • Img_1718_thumbnail
      Callie's owner Thanks you Oreo's mom. He is still here today but I am scared cause it seems like he could leave me at anytime. I don't want him to feel bad anymore though. Thank you
      about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
  • Sunriver8-30-02_014_small
    Ginger's owner Callie will get strength from the transfusion and may surprise you! Our Ginger outlived her expiration date too and we enjoyed her for a long time. Maybe Callie can too. Sending love and blessings. Read Ginger's story for hope. http://rosemaryssolutions.com/gingersstory.html Rosemary
    about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
    • Img_1718_thumbnail
      Callie's owner Thank you, what a sweet girl, a great story. You were one of the lucky ones for sure. What a great Mommy.
      about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
    • Sunriver8-30-02_014_thumbnail
      Ginger's owner How is Callie feeling today? Keep us posted. It was more than luck that kept Ginger around. I'm happy to share as much as I can. Just let me know if you'd like help. Rosemary
      about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
    • Img_1718_thumbnail
      Callie's owner I might have to put him down tonight:( He has been crashed out with a bleed I guess since the morning. The vet has offered to come over. I think I will be chicken and wait till the morning to see how he is. He is not doing well, What a horrible decision time I am in.
      about 1 year ago on Callie's wall
    • Sunriver8-30-02_014_thumbnail
      Ginger's owner I'm so sorry. Callie knows you love him. Please keep in touch. I'll send Reiki.
      about 1 year ago on Callie's wall