Pumpkin

This little dog was rescued in a shelter

Went to college for four years

Lived in a dorm

Went to graduate school for two

Lived in an apartment

Has ridden in an airplane more times than I can count

Has also ridden Stanley, a white horse that has made all these treks with my niece, too

Through thick and thin, and a slew of life changes

These three amigos have thrived and overcome challenges

Stanley lived through massive twisted intestine surgery requiring daily gut harness dressings (for months)

My niece is a Physician Assistant, working in a vascular surgery practice. Her specialty is installing ports for chemotherapy to help keep her patients alive.

Pumpkin is living with recurrent cancer and had a couple surgeries herself. If only Chloe could save her best friend. But at thirteen, we said goodbye to the visiting Pumpkin, knowing it would be our last.

Hats off to an amazing pet owner and woman who has persevered in her own life and on behalf of the lives of her beloved pets.

Love and hugs, forever.

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