Tag: Patient Stories

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FACC Patient Stories

Happy Labrador finds new best friend during treatment for canine cancer

Lauren Mingus  |  March 11, 2022

Sig O’Rourke, a spunky black Labrador retriever, also known as Mr. Personality, joined Kathy and Pat O’Rourkes’ home when he was five months old. The couple has had many dogs over the years, but never a male, and they weren’t quite sure what to expect. “He’s the sweetest, best dog we’ve ever had,” said Kathy. […]

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FACC Patient Stories

Ginny’s Story

Jared Krysl  |  August 11, 2021

I am writing this letter to introduce someone special and tell her story. Her name was Ginny.  She was a female Goldendoodle who touched mine and countless people’s lives. Her story is a glorious yet sad celebration of life and just how precious it can be. Ginny entered this world on December 4, 2018. She […]

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Pet Cancer Treatment

Elbee celebrates five years cancer-free with the help of a novel treatment.

Lauren Mingus  |  September 17, 2020

Five years cancer-free. It’s a milestone for all cancer patients, but especially for our canine friends. While survival rates vary based on many factors, including the type of cancer and treatment, considering a dog’s lifespan, five years is cause for celebration. Last month, Flint Animal Cancer Center patient, Elbee, a sweet, shy border collie, celebrated […]

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Pet Cancer Treatment

One Dog’s Journey with Osteosarcoma

Carol Kaune  |  October 4, 2018

It got too hard. We were supposed to travel to Maine on August 21 for a week with the family on Damariscotta Lake but the days without eating started getting longer and the good days were dwindling in numbers, so we cancelled our trip and headed to the mountains. Otis had a great week up […]