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<title>Quincy's Doodles</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Quincy </description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 18:57:34 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>My Birthday</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:27:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today I celebrated my 8th birthday in heaven with all my angel pals.  With all the noise going on, M ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today I celebrated my 8th birthday in heaven with all my angel pals.  With all the noise going on, Mom made sure she read your messages to me loud enough so I could hear!

I want to thank Angel BooBoo, Zaidie, Chewy & Leia, Roscoe & family, Sadie Boo, the Morris Pack, Sophie Claire & Harley Davidson, Riley, Abbie & family, Rocky, KJ & family, Eddie & Sonny, and Jakie for your fun, sweet, thoughtful, and loving gifts to honor the wonderful day I was born.  It really feels good to be remembered.

Mom told Huey it was my birthday today and dedicated their walk tonight in my honor.  Dad says that Huey is a mama's boy but that's because he's working nights.  I know Huey also loves Dad, and he's been doing a good job of bringing laughter back into their lives when it felt like they had forgotten how to laugh. 

Come to think of it, this is the first time my parents have raised a puppy together as an "only dog".  When they got married, Dad had a two-year old Golden Retriever named Duster (after the car), then came Butch, Cosmo and me.  

We'll just have to see down the road if Huey stays an only dog, but we sure know they have enough cats.

Thanks again for stopping by!  Friends forever! 

Love, Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Rainbow Bridge Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/754699</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:24:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>One year ago today I made my journey to the Bridge.  The sun is shining brightly for my family today ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ One year ago today I made my journey to the Bridge.  The sun is shining brightly for my family today after a couple of days of rain.

Mom and Dad miss me so much, and that will never change.  The hole in their hearts will never be completely filled, but they are learning to live with it.  What great memories there are of all of their angels.

Mom has told Huey all about me, and he's growing up to be a really sweet and good boy.  He loves to attach himself to Mom especially, plopping up against her whenever he can and following her from room to room.  He's got Dad back on a daily schedule of walking in the afternoons before he leaves for work, just like he did with us.

Today, when Dad took Huey out for a walk, they ran into my best friend Casey.  Both of them were whining and whining to get to each other, so their leashes were taken off and they ran to each other and played bitey-bitey games just like I used to do with Casey.  Casey's parents always say that he plays with few dogs, but he loves Huey just like he loved me! 

Dad took a picture of the two of them playing, so Huey will be adding it to his page.  I hope they thought of me today, too.

Please keep my pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=814057&j=t"><b> DOZER</b></a> and his family in your thoughts, as he made his journey to the Bridge this past Monday.  We know how hard it is to be away from our families, but today we're playing with peanut-butter flavored tennis balls!

Thank you for thinking of me and for your friendship.

Love, Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dreams</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/725755</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:14:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom feels lucky that she had a nice dream about my angel kitty sister Mercy a few months ago, and th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom feels lucky that she had a nice dream about my angel kitty sister Mercy a few months ago, and then she had a dream about me and Cosmo last week.

All she can remember is that we were inside a building and she was sitting on top of a wide playground slide, and Cosmo and I were having a blast running up and down it!

My parents sure miss us, even though Huey is bringing them joy while occupying the same spots we used to.  But if they listen and watch closely, they'll still be able to hear our barks, see us walking around the neighorhood, playing at the park, and hanging around the house.

Wishing Mom many more happy dreams about her angels.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Almost like me</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/718262</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:29:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When Mom doesn't go with Dad to walk Huey, the first thing Huey does when they get home is run to lo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mom doesn't go with Dad to walk Huey, the first thing Huey does when they get home is run to look for Mom to let her know he's home.  That's exactly what I used to do.  The difference is, Huey doesn't bring home tennis balls, he brings home twigs!  I hope Huey knows they'll never go in the toy box.

It wasn't until today that we discovered that new feature in our Photo Manager where you can edit and decorate your photos.  If my pup pals already knew about it, they've been keeping a good secret!  We've played around with it a little but haven't saved anything.

I know Mom and Dad still miss me, and they never expected that to change after they got Huey.  I hear he'll be starting puppy classes at the same place I did and for graduation day, Dad says that Mom should teach him to perform the same "play piano" trick that she taught me.  I got a standing ovation for that one!  We shall see.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Quincy to the rescue!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/715185</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:56:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and Huey were out in the backyard a couple of nights ago while Dad was still at work.  Huey was  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and Huey were out in the backyard a couple of nights ago while Dad was still at work.  Huey was being very rowdy inside the house and outside in the yard.  Mom looked up at the night sky and said, "Quincy, puleeze help me!"

I helped!  Huey was a completely different pup last night.

I'm glad to see Huey has been enjoying some of my toys, especially the octopus.  But I think he realized that it was time to send it back to me so he did, with threads hanging off of it and some of the stuffing missing.

What a dood.  If I were there I'd be pinning him down all the time!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Huey's Home!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/712263</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:27:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It only took Mom and Dad 90 minutes to get to Huey today, so they were early and got home around 11: ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It only took Mom and Dad 90 minutes to get to Huey today, so they were early and got home around 11:30am Pacific Time.

Huey's page is up now but Mom is going to take a break and then he'll start his diary later and try to send some friend requests!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>About that puppy.....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/712181</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:56:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Tomorrow is the big day, and I'm going to tell you what kind of puppy my parents will be bringing ho ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tomorrow is the big day, and I'm going to tell you what kind of puppy my parents will be bringing home <i>and</i> his name!

The puppy is a first generation Standard Goldendoodle.  His father is an English Cream Golden Retriever and his mother is a white Standard Poodle.  We expect his coat to be more wavy than curly.  So you see, you would have had a hard time guessing correctly since he's a mixed breed.

I had written that he doesnâ€™t look like any kind of dog my parents have had before, and that's true.  I also commented that he was closest in color to my Westie pals but I didn't say he was white!  That's because the puppies are very light cream in color with black noses and my parents won't know which one they'll pick until tomorrow.  They do have pictures of the puppies at two weeks, four weeks, and six weeks.  They're almost eight weeks old now.

The hints as to what kind of puppy have been on my page all along.  Don't ask me why, but my parents called me Doodle or Doodie alot and those nicknames have been on my page.  And, have you noticed the title of my diary?  They didn't even think about that until after they made a decision on what kind of puppy.

Now to his name.  It took my parents awhile to agree on a name until finally one night, out of nowhere, Mom blurted out...

<b>Huey!</b>

Yes, as in Baby Huey or Huey Lewis and the News!  Dad liked it right away.  There's more to the story about his name but I'm going to let Huey tell you the rest of it.  I'm sure he'll want to tell you all about his first day home too!

I decided to reveal all of this to you today because my parents are #3 on the list to pick a male puppy tomorrow, which they are happy about as that got them an early appointment at 10:00am Pacific Time, but they have to drive about two hours one-way.  They think they'll be back home between 1:00-2:00pm Pacific Time, and after getting Huey settled, Mom wants to take pictures of him so she can add his page tomorrow....promise!

Huey's pen got set up today and my parents are packed for the road trip.  They're bringing my giraffe toy for him to play with in the car, too.

I would have had a great time playing with Huey, but I guess we'll just have to hang out with each other here.

Kitty Mercy's friends have also been trying to guess what kind of dog will be joining the family, so she also has to write a diary entry.

Wish my parents, Huey, and the cats luck!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Almost time!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/711063</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:56:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is the first Rainbow Bridge anniversary of my angel pal  ZEUS.  We know his family is missing  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is the first Rainbow Bridge anniversary of my angel pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=1055610&j=t"><b> ZEUS</b></a>.  We know his family is missing him and always will, just as my family will always miss their angels.  I don't have to worry about missing him since I see him every single day!

February 20th, the day my parents pick up their new puppy, is just around the corner!  I'll make an announcement as soon as he arrives home, has pictures taken, and gets his page set up.  The puppies weigh between 7-9lbs now and they are cute, cute!

He's got some new toys and stuff waiting for him, but he gets to play with some of my toys and sleep in my big bed when he's not in the playpen that's being set up for him.  Mom bought him a hat and when Dad saw it he said, "He doesn't know what he's getting himself into".

It will be interesting to see how the cats react, but my parents don't seem to be worried about it.  Other than Melody, who always liked to play-smack me and let me nibble on her, they can't remember a time when the cats even hissed or tried to scratch our eyeballs out, and only saw playful hugging and licks. The cats have everything they need on the second story, so they could always keep the puppy from going up there.

Puppy breath is on it's way and I know that's gonna smell so good!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Seven in Heaven!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/708832</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:14:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today would have been my 7th Birthday on earth, but I'm celebrating with both my earth pals and ange ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today would have been my 7th Birthday on earth, but I'm celebrating with both my earth pals and angel pals!

When Mom left for work today, she saw my best pal Casey and his parents walking down the street so she pulled over and rolled down the window.

My parents have been really good about not telling anyone in the neighborhood about the puppy, but today Mom spilled the beans and told Casey and his parents.  They got so excited they shook her hands and Casey jumped up to the window with his front paws!  I know Casey will never forget me, but I'm going to depend on him to be a good pal to the puppy.

I gotta go now because my angel pals are waiting for me to continue the celebration.  Here, we have no curfew!

Thank you so much for remembering the special day when I was born.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>News</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/708543</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:09:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>What a trip!  I&acirc;€™m settling in at the Bridge and will work on dropping by to check in on my pals mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What a trip!  Iâ€™m settling in at the Bridge and will work on dropping by to check in on my pals more often.  Mom had to take a break from Dogster/Catster for awhile, but I havenâ€™t forgotten you!

My best pal Casey and his parents stopped by to visit with my parents.  He got my unopened bags of yummy jerky treats and freeze-dried chicken.  It was a nice visit. 

After I went to the Bridge, Mom spent some time looking online at shelters and rescue groups, but then sheâ€™d end up more upset and at times felt that she never wanted to love another dog again.  When one of us goes to the Bridge it can also make humans think about those that have gone before us at the same time.

Well, after some careful thought and discussions with the cats in mind, a decision was made...

My parents are getting a puppy!

Yep, the little brother I never had.  Iâ€™m not going to tell you what kind of puppy yet, but he doesnâ€™t look like any kind theyâ€™ve had before.  He was born 12/27/10 and theyâ€™ll be picking him up on 02/20/11.  Theyâ€™ve even picked out a name for him and Iâ€™m not going to tell you what that is either!  

My parents are looking forward to it and are ready to start over again.  They felt the timing of towards the end of February was good and not any sooner.  

Iâ€™ll make the official announcement once he gets home.  I know he's getting a Dogster page because Mom made it already.  BOL

Loved and never forgotten,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Honoring Quincy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/704301</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:04:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you for honoring Quincy as the Diary of the Day today!  We appreciate all the gifts, rosettes, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you for honoring Quincy as the Diary of the Day today!  We appreciate all the gifts, rosettes, stars, comments, pawmails, and friend requests that we've been receiving from both our Dogster and Catster friends.

I had mentioned previously I would write about some of our memories about Quincy but that won't happen today.

On Monday I took a walk around the neighborhood with Quincy's collar in my pocket.  I had not been out of the house for a few days and I'm off this week and Harvey is working.

Some mementos have been ordered, including something for the garden to honor Quincy and Cosmo. We made a donation to the National Canine Cancer Foundation and Quincy's photo is now in their memorial gallery.  We were fortunate enough to be able to afford Quincy's treatment but we know not everyone can, so we made a donation in Quincy's memory for one of the dogs needing help through the Magic Bullet Fund.  I know there are other organizations like theirs, so I'll be looking into those and/or returning to theirs.  We already donate regularly to a couple of other animal organizations.

I had to do some last minute Christmas shopping yesterday so drove to one of the animal shelters afterwards in the area and looked at the dogs and cats.  Riley and Caileigh, there was a handsome black and white pup there named Julian, listed as a Pointer, 1 year, 2 months old, who was so well behaved yet curious.  They didn't even post his picture on their website and I doubt he'll be there very long.

There are no immediate plans to adopt another dog or two until we know we are fully ready.  While Quincy would have been a wonderful role model, we didn't want to bring in another dog after we lost Cosmo so that we could devote our love and time to him.  We are so glad we made that choice.

We have loving indoor cats, another huge thing to consider when bringing in a new dog into our family.  A few of them have been sniffing around the dog bed and toys, which will remain intact in the house.

I'm not sure if there will be another diary entry before Christmas, so we want to send our sincere wishes to all of you for a joyous holiday season.

~Janet and Harvey]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We will be okay</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/703820</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:20:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Harvey and I will be okay.  We'll never be pros at losing any of our dogs and cats, but we will be o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Harvey and I will be okay.  We'll never be pros at losing any of our dogs and cats, but we will be okay.

We are touched by all the messages everyone has been leaving on Quincy's page.  I'm sorry if I'm unable to personally respond to each of them.

Every year we enter the World's Coolest Dog & Cat Show and were proud of Quincy when he won the Craziest Tail category last year.  It has always been a favorite photo of ours and is the photo Harvey wanted as his main picture.  It was taken just around the time he started chemo last year.  His hair thinned out alot after that but that never affected his happy spirit.

On Thursday when Quincy made his journey, they announced the winners of this year's contest.  The cats had five entries that made the finals and three of them won their categories:  Reebok (Stretch and Yawn), Melody (Daredevil), and Joy (Craziest Tail).  I saw that they won but it quickly became one of the last things I cared about that day, so we haven't even acknowledged those wins in their diaries and need to do that.  However, all the cats have main photos with Quincy in them to honor their beloved brother whom they loved so much.

During Quincy's treatment, the oncologist would fax a report to our family vet after each visit.  I was home when the phone rang and I saw on the phone display that the call was from the vet, but I didn't feel like talking and she left a message.

We finally received an email back from the mom of Quincy's best friend Casey, as we had not seen them in about a week or so and they are understandably heartbroken.  They loved Quincy so much and Quincy especially loved Casey's mom and would greet her before playing with Casey.  We are grateful that Quincy gained a best friend the past year and got so much love from people at the dog park who always asked how he was doing and gave him attention which he adored.

Sometime next week since I am off I will write about some of the memories I have of Quincy. He was a naughty puppy who grew up to be a wonderful boy.

We have family support.  My mother always asked about Quincy when she called.  One of my awesome nieces helped me tweak Quincy's current background so that it would look more blended when it tiled.  I use Photoshop but one of the many things she does for work is design webpages.  Thanks again, Christy!

We love you all.  Thank you.

Janet]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Day After</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:42:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you every pup, cat, moms and dads for your continued outpour of special messages, gifts and tr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you every pup, cat, moms and dads for your continued outpour of special messages, gifts and tributes to our precious boy.  I am meeting some of you for the very first time.  Even though I've been the one who has maintained all the pet pages, Harvey comes and reads everything when he has time.

I am working from home today and off all of next week.  I've been so caught up with work it is a huge relief.  Harvey really did not want to go to work today but he was obligated to teach an all-day training class so he went. 

First thing I thought about this morning was Quincy of course, but also that Harvey would not be walking him this morning as he always did before leaving for work, rain or shine.  We will miss him so much.

I confess that I started collecting things to make Quincy's current page about a week ago.  That's why I was able to get it up so quickly yesterday after we got back from the hospital.  But while I was doing that, I realized Harvey was vacuuming, mopping the cats' dining room, washing out all their food bowls, and then told me he was going for a walk to the park.

As many of you know, Quincy took delight in collecting tennis balls during his walk, most of which he would find in the bushes near the tennis court at the nearby park.  The first thing he would do after coming back from a walk with his Dad was look for me to proudly show me his find.  Even when he didn't come back with anything he still came to make sure I knew he was back. 

After awhile we'd gather up most of the tennis balls and donate them to the dog park.  I counted exactly ten of them this morning all around the house.  I will be keeping those.

I also forgot to mention that when we thanked Dr. Kiselow and the nurse for all they did for Quincy the past year, they told us it was a pleasure to serve him.  We thought that was such a honorable thing to say.

I recalled alot of things about Quincy starting from when he was a puppy, and I'll share some of those memories in another diary entry.  To those of you who mentioned that you viewed Quincy's videos recently, I did the same today.

Thank you all.

Love,
Janet]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rest in peace, Quincy</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:53:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>No matter how much more time we would have had with Quincy, it would have never been enough time.
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ No matter how much more time we would have had with Quincy, it would have never been enough time.

I started this diary entry with lengthy details between last night and today, but I erased it all and decided to shorten them and spare all of you. 

I was off today and it became clear to me that Quincy was really suffering so I called Harvey at work and told him he  needed to come home, and so he did.  I found out then that Quincy didn't even get up to go for a walk with his Dad this morning before he left for work, which is a really bad sign.  However, he was very alert.

We knew we could not wait another day to make the obvious decision, as it would be unfair to Quincy.  Harvey made the phone call to the hospital and they said Dr. Kiselow could see us at 2:00pm Pacific Time.  It was a little after 1:00pm at the time.

I rode in the back seat with Quincy and, seriously, told him how his Dogster and Catster pals loved him, how his family loved him, how special he was, how I was sorry and that it really sucked that he got the stupid cancer, and that it was all going to be okay.

When we arrived at the hospital, a nurse magically came out to assist us.  We met with Dr. Kiselow and Quincy had a peaceful crossing.  His ashes will be returned to us in an engraved urn in a couple of weeks.  

We have no regrets about having Quincy treated with chemo.  In his case we feel he did really well and had 14 more months of mostly happiness.

He started seeing Dr. Stephen Shaw at first until his schedule changed and more recently started seeing Dr. Michael Kiselow, both to whom we are grateful for.  We are thankful for their expert care along with the care given by the nurses.  I even want to add a link here if you want to see what the doctors look like.

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.vmsmedicine.com/doctors.htm"><b>Michael Kiselow and Stephen Shaw</b></a>

For the first time in 21 years of marriage we are officially dog-less.  We will grieve as we have no choice, and we know you all understand.

Thank you all so much for sharing in Quincy's life, and for your rosettes, stars, gifts, comments, and pawmails.  After some time passes, we hope Quincy will come back once in awhile to visit all of us.

Love,
Janet, Harvey, and Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm going to be an Angel</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/703555</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:25:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My dear friends,

My time has come.  I'll be going for a car ride with Mom and Dad in just a littl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My dear friends,

My time has come.  I'll be going for a car ride with Mom and Dad in just a little while to the hospital where they will help me become an angel.

I wanted to tell you while I'm still here how much I love all of you, and I will take all that love with me when I make my journey.

Please pray for a peaceful crossing.

Mom will write in my diary later.

With love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>End of Chemo</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/703454</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:40:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/703454</guid>
		<description>Effective today, I will no longer be getting any further chemotherapy.  The Mitoxandrone was not eff ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Effective today, I will no longer be getting any further chemotherapy.  The Mitoxandrone was not effective in reducing the swollen lymph nodes around my neck so now we will just be managing my cancer with some prednisone, antibiotics and nausea pills as needed.  There was no need to have bloodwork done today as originally planned.

Dr. Kiselow had another "talk" with Dad while I was in the exam room.  I heard Dad tell him that I still get up to go for walks, greet him at the door when he comes home, and how I go sit in front of him for chin scratches. I still wag my tail and play with toys once in awhile, too.

But, I don't eat very much except for chicken or turkey jerky treats and chicken freeze-dried treats.  Sometimes Mom will follow me around with a spoon and canned Wellness and have me eat a little here and there.  Today she went and bought me some Gerber 2nd stage all meat baby food and I ate about a jar and a half of that.

My breathing is also heavier and we know the prednisone will make me pant more but maybe it will help me a little too.

Mom will be home with me all day tomorrow and she's supposed to call Dr. Kiselow tomorrow to let him know how I did on the prednisone today.  Mom will also be home all of next week.

My parents understand the facts and that I'm not going to get rid of the cancer.  I started chemo on October 8, 2009, and I've mostly had a great year on treatment, but we know I am not doing so well anymore.

Unless I win the lotto or something, we will not be online here much.  I will be hanging out and going for walks for as long as I have a desire to.

I wish all of you a wonderful holiday season with your families!I've been blessed with your love, support, and friendship.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ho ho ho!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/702881</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:08:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When Mom and I were getting ready to go see Santa at Petco today, I got so excited just before getti ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mom and I were getting ready to go see Santa at Petco today, I got so excited just before getting in the car I was actually jumping at her.  When we got to the parking lot at Petco I couldn't wait to get out.

There were about five other dogs ahead of me in line and I was behind a nice Bulldog.  We took turns smelling each other and his Dad gave me lots of pets.

When it was my turn to get my picture taken with Santa, guess what I did?  I barked at him!  BOL!  Then Mom told me it was okay and walked me over to sit next to him.

Santa asked me what my name was and kept saying Ho ho ho!  I saw him pat his belly a few times too.  We picked the best picture out of the bunch and then went shopping for some more yummy treats and food for me.  Then we paid for everything, picked up my picture and headed home!

Whew!  That was quite exciting.  I might not need to go for a walk until way later tonight!

Ho ho ho!

Thanks for all your prayers, comments, and gifts.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mitoxantrone Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/702555</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Dec 2010 14:16:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was all excited that Mom came along to my appointment this morning.  Dad was happy she came along  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was all excited that Mom came along to my appointment this morning.  Dad was happy she came along so that we could ride in the commuter lane!

After we checked in at the front desk and filled out the sheet on how I've been doing since my last visit, a nurse came to pick me up to talk and take notes, as usual, so she got the lowdown.

My parents left me there and went to Petco to buy me more food to add to my smorgasbord and a surprise toy, then they went to the sporting goods store.  While they were there, Dr. Kiselow called, but the music playing in the store was so loud they had to call him back from the car (Bluetooth technology works wonders) so they could put him on speaker phone.

So, now we get to the bad and sad part.  Dr. Kiselow wanted to hear from my parents what has been going on and they had a very honest and open conversation on next steps.  Since my lymph nodes have enlarged again and I'm showing a decline in eating normally, they discussed whether to try another drug or stop treatment.

My parents lost it a couple of times, even though what Dr. Kiselow was saying really wasn't surprising, but he also said that since I'm up and wagging my tail and eating some, he was not strongly against further treatment.  However, he said I was approaching the advanced stage of my disease and that he didn't want to give them false hope.  In other words, my prognosis is now considered poor.

Mom really lost it when Dr. Kiselow said they've been treating me for over a year now and that they've built quite an attachment to me.  My parents have already decided that when it's my time to go to the Bridge that it will happen with their help and not my regular vet because they've loved me and taken great care of me all this time.

My white blood count was normal today, and the recommended treatment was Mitoxantrone, so that's what I received.  Along with that I have a bunch of different pills to help with nausea and an antibiotic.  We have an appetite stimulant also but we don't want to try it just yet since everything, including the chemo drug, has possible side effects and it would make it harder to tell what is or isn't working.  

Before my parents picked me up, they stopped at the grocery store to buy me fresh salmon and steak and then dropped it off at home.  When they came to pick me up, I came through the doors dragging the nurse behind me, tail wagging.  I got my surprise toy, a giraffe with squeakers, and took it in my mouth right away.  The nurse told my parents that I ate a bunch of cookies and then she grabbed more from a jar at the front desk and I ate those up, too.

When I got home, Mom cooked me some salmon and steak and I gobbled it all up and wanted more, but she thought it was time for me to settle down and take a nap, then we'll go for a walk and I'll get more for dinner.

Do you know the old Post Cereal Commercial?  Every time I eat something they say "He likes it!  Hey, Mikey!"

Guess who I'm going to see on Saturday for the first time?  SANTA!  While they were at Petco earlier today they found out he was going to be there on Saturday.  Dad has to work but Mom is going to take me to have my picture taken with the guy in the beard.  She's not really sure if I'll get to choose more than one picture or not, but they print them there.  So, we'll plan to scan it for my page.

Mom also brought the camera to the hospital when they picked me up, so we're going to look at those pictures now so I can add a couple to my page.

Each of you have meant alot to me, so don't you ever forget that.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Package for Quincy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/702312</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Dec 2010 19:04:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got a package in the mail today from my angel pal   ZEUS!

There was a very special calendar in  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got a package in the mail today from my angel pal  <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=1055610&j=t"><b> ZEUS</b></a>!

There was a very special calendar in the package.  It's a SAVE-AN-ANGEL 2011 calendar, dedicated to helping dogs with cancer receive life saving treatments.  It's filled with pictures of dogs and Zeus is on the month of March!

But there was an even bigger surprise in the package--a stuffed football, reindeer and snowman!  I followed Mom when I saw her take them to cut the tags off and as soon as she put them down for me I went right for the football!  I've already put a couple of holes in the football (oops) and tried to carry all three in my mouth to show my Dad!

I'll be adding a few pictures to show you.  Thanks, Zeus!

I have an appointment with Dr. Shaw on Wednesday so I'll write another diary entry afterwards.  Mom is taking Wednesday and Thursday off so she'll be hitching a ride with me and Dad.

My eating habits go up and down, and my lymph nodes are swollen again, but not as bad as they were a few weeks ago.  My breathing is also somewhat labored at times.  But, I'm still excited to go for walks, played a little with my pal Casey, and when I played with the toys from Zeus tonight I was very happy.

Guess what I've been eating...canned no-salt green beans.  I'll eat a whole can and drink the juice.  My job as a food critic has been very challenging for my parents, but they are patient and determined to offer me food on my terms, even if it means several times a day and night.

Dad told Mom tonight that I had really good output!  How embarassing to have them discuss my output on a regular basis. But if I have good output it means I am getting enough input, right?

So, we won't say I'm doing great, but we'll say I'm okay.  As usual, we'll hope that my numbers will be good enough for me to get treatment Wednesday and more importantly, that the treatment helps.

Love you all,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diary Pick Again!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/701833</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Dec 2010 20:07:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>That diary pick column works like a slot machine, and today I'm a diary pick again!  Thanks to my pa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ That diary pick column works like a slot machine, and today I'm a diary pick again!  Thanks to my pals who sent me pawmails and left me gifts and comments.

I don't feel like talking alot about my health tonight, but I did eat a good amount of dinner after I came back from my walk with Mom.

I'm pouting though because my Dad has to work late and isn't home yet, but he called to check up on me.  My parents sure like to talk about me all the time.

Have a good evening, pals, and thank you again for stopping by!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diary Pick!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/701424</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:10:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm one of the diary picks today.  Thank you for the congrats that have been sent my way!

I hope  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm one of the diary picks today.  Thank you for the congrats that have been sent my way!

I hope all my pals had a great Thanksgiving holiday.  No turkey, prime rib, or anything for me because of the added seasoning, but I spent lots of time with Mom and Dad last week.

Last week I took Mom for a walk!  I led her to believe we were going to walk the same route around the neighborhood until I decided to pull her towards the sidewalk on the way to the different area she took me a month ago--did she think I forgot?  I had her jogging to try to catch up since I was at the end of the retractable leash.

On the way back we stopped at the public park and I found a tennis ball with a hole in it!  I bet some nice doggie left that in the grass just for me.  I was rolling on my back, kicking my legs up in the air like I often do and next thing you know, I heard two squealing little girls with their mothers walking over to pet me!

Yesterday when Dad opened the closet door I discovered something in there...a blue Kong Wubba!  I have a red one already but a new one is always more interesting!  I got so excited Mom started following me with the camera but I thought she was going to take Wubba away from me so I started running around the house like a game!  All she got was my backside.

As for my eating habits, my body is changing. I can hold food down but the change is how and what I want to eat.  I've been getting some "assisted" feeding but not the way you might think.  I stand on all fours, tail wagging, waiting to be hand or spoon fed, mostly chicken with regular dog food mixed in.  I could eat treats all day if it were allowed.

It's probably the pills and the cancer making me feel this way, but I need the pills, and I need to eat, so at this point we just have to try to find that balance the best we can.  Of the new cans of food I tried last week, I seem to like the Halo Spot's Stew the best, so we're going to buy me some more of that in a few different flavors and see how it goes.

Bark at you again soon!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Food critic!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/700809</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:25:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad took me to my appointment very early this morning so they could do a full blood panel, then he w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad took me to my appointment very early this morning so they could do a full blood panel, then he went to work and left me at home with Mom and the cats!  Mom is off until next Monday.

Dr. Shaw heard about my eating habits this past week, and in case I may still be feeling nauseated I got some new pills to take.  He said either that or I'm just holding out for chicken, but every now and then I don't want to eat alot of chicken either!  I also lost a couple of pounds.

Mom and I just got home from a nice walk.  I found a piece of tortilla hidden in a pile of leaves but Mom got it out of my mouth before I could swallow it.  We also sat smack in the middle of the public park on the grass in the sun since it's a little chilly.  I did my usual rolling on my back!

When we got home, Dad called because Dr. Shaw called him at work to tell him about my blood results.  My white blood cell count is still a little low, and some other number was a little high probably because of my eating habits, but overall there are no big concerns, so I just have to try to hang in there and take my pills.  I have another appointment for chemo on December 8th.

So, let me tell you about my job as a food critic!  A few days ago, Mom took my regular food which I refused to eat and decided to experiment.  She added some rice, fish oil, egg, chicken, and a little peanut butter to it and baked it like cookies!  And, I ate all of it!  But that only last a couple of days.

Today Mom went to the store and bought different cans of food for me to try but not all at once because we don't want to upset my tummy more if that's part of the problem.  I did get to try a can of Halo's Spot Stew though and almost ate a whole can of it, but I don't know if I want that at the next meal!

I'm hungry and they know it because I follow them around in the kitchen and I'll take a treat out of their hands really fast, but I don't think they're having as much fun with this as I am.

Oh, and then there was that love note Dad left for Mom the other morning before he left for work:

<b><i>Quincy did not eat all his chicken.  It's in the bowl in the fridge.  See if he will eat it for you.</b></i>

I ate it, after it was warmed up.

Happy Thanksgiving!  I'm so thankful for my friends, and though I've had a rough couple of weeks, I am glad to be here today.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Life is a bowl full of chicken</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/700325</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:57:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just wanted to give my pals an update.  My lymph nodes have gone down some, but not completely, ov ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just wanted to give my pals an update.  My lymph nodes have gone down some, but not completely, over the last few days, so a bit of relief for now.

A few days ago when I wrote in my diary, the nodes had gotten so big around my neck it weighed the bottom sides of my mouth down, so you can understand why my parents were so upset.  My walks had to be shortened because I would get out of breath and walked slower than usual.

We have to take things day by day though, as I'm breathing a little heavier than normal, but better than a few days ago.

I am still refusing to eat my regular dog food.  My parents went out and bought me a couple of different cans of food to try like Taste of the Wild---forget it!  Waste of money if you ask me, just give me chicken!

So, I've been eating bowls of freshly cooked chicken, sometimes with rice. Treats and chew bones are good too.  The main thing is I have an appetite and act hungry, even if just for chicken.  Let's just say I've got my parents trained!

My output has been good and I'm still whopping my tail around.  I still whine when my Dad leaves the house and when I hear him pull into the garage I get up and stand by the door waiting to greet him.  And, I'm doing much better on my walks and even brought home a couple of tennis balls to add to my collection.

Dad officially starts his new job on Monday and informed them I have a doctor's appointment on the 24th, and the guy said, "No problem, you just take care of Quincy!"

I'm gonna be famous at Dad's new job, you just wait and see!

Oh, and some of my kitties are finalists in the World's Coolest Dog and Cat Show:  Pebbles (Captivated Cat), Reebok (Stretch & Yawn), Joy (Craziest Tail), and Melody (two categories, Playful and Daredevil)!  I was also very excited to see several of my dog pals in the finals and wish them all good luck!

Thanks for your continued prayers as I can still use them.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CCNU Treatment</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/699906</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:00:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>On Monday, my output went back to normal.  Then I decided I only wanted to eat chicken, treats and c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Monday, my output went back to normal.  Then I decided I only wanted to eat chicken, treats and cat poop during my walks. I couldn't understand why my parents kept trying to add dog food to my chicken!  The broth from the chicken was saved to add to my kibble with some chicken and that was a little better though it meant I had to eat around the kibble! Right now my canned food smells boring and I don't want to eat it.

Just when my output went back to normal, my lymph nodes increased quite a bit.  I've been panting alot but not during rest.  It's not the prednisone because I haven't taken that for a week.  The enlarged nodes are likely affecting my breathing.

Today Dad took me to see Dr. Shaw and he basically offered two options.  One is to stop treatment and the other was to try CCNU, another protocol.  Dad chose the CCNU protocol.  He left me there for treatment and then got a speeding ticket, but he said at this point he didn't care about that.

The cancer is progressing because my body is building a resistance to the drugs.  Dr. Shaw didn't feel any other abnormal growths anywhere on my body.  We could do xrays for confirmation but there's really no point because we know what I have already.

I've got a bunch of pills to take, including one to protect my liver, and unless I get sick, I will go for a CBC on 11/24 because my white blood count is kinda low now. Dr. Shaw does not recommend that I take anymore prednisone.

If this buys me some more time that will be good of course, but things could change quickly.

My parents are somewhat of a mess which is nothing new, but I wanted to let you know what's going on in case my messy Mom can't find the strength to help me write in my diary, but we will try.

I'm still interested in going for walks and saw my pal Casey and his Mom the other day and got her sympathy for being in the hospital last week.

Mom is taking the day off tomorrow and if I'm up for it maybe they'll take me somewhere special but if not, I'll be happy to stick to a normal routine in familiar surroundings.

Dad got a job offer by phone today after an interview he had last week, and is likely going to accept.  However, he expressed two concerns to the hiring manager on the phone.  The first was that he has to see me through any doctor appointments.  The second was the hours, that he wanted to work early hours, like 6:30am-2:30pm and would stay later if needed.  The hiring manager said they'd be able to work all that out.  If they couldn't be flexible for my Dad with what is going on with me, he would have rejected the offer, but they said they understood family situations.  Mom still comes home for lunch every day.

Tonight, I just finished a rawhide chewy for dessert, and I'm still hoping that they'll stop adding dog food to my chicken. But they said if chicken is what Quincy wants to eat, that's what Quincy is gonna get to eat, and the cats really like that!

I love all my dog and cat pals, and Mom tells me about the messages you leave me all the time.  Thank you always for keeping me in your prayers.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sleepover at the hospital</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/699292</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:12:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I spent the night at the special hospital but I'm back home today.  I didn't want to tell you I was  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I spent the night at the special hospital but I'm back home today.  I didn't want to tell you I was there yesterday because I didn't want you to worry until we had the full story.

Anyway, I was okay on Monday but on Tuesday I started throwing up and didn't want to eat anything.  Dad tried to give me some pills to help but they didn't do any good because I couldn't keep them down and I was depressed. 

On Wednesday, I ate some chicken and rice and was up and following Dad around as if I were feeling better, but that didn't last the whole day and I threw up again, several times.  Mom even took my temperature and it was normal.

Yesterday, Dad took me to see Dr. Kiselow, the oncologist.  We told him about the cookie I ate but he said it had nothing to do with me getting sick.  He said I would have had to have eaten a pound of it.  He believed it was from the chemo and that sometimes it takes days for side effects to occur.

I was dehydrated so they wanted to keep me there, run some tests, and administer meds and fluids through IV.  They also wanted to see if I would eat and suggested I stay there overnight to be monitored because if I came home and got sick again, I'd have to turn around and go back.  So, I stayed.

My bloodwork was normal and so was my temperature.  I did good and kept the chicken down that they fed me.  The doctor didn't note any other changes from my exam and tests since he last saw me, so that part is good.

The nurse originally told my Dad that he could pick me up at 3:00pm PT today after Dr. Kiselow was finished with appointments, but if you know my Dad, he said if he picked me up at 3:00pm we'd be stuck in commuter traffic and I'd be miserable in the car, so he'd be picking me up between 1:00-2:00pm and if the doctor had any concerns he could call us later.  My Dad is not rude but he always speaks up. No phone call from the doctor so Dad got to pick me up and you can be sure he is always early.

I have pills for my tummy to take at home but since I got sick  I couldn't take my chemo pills, so instead of going in for my scheduled appointment on 11/24, they want me back on 11/17 for chemo.  I'll be seeing my regular oncologist, Dr. Shaw, and they'll figure out my chemo dosage since they believe that's what made me sick.  It'll be a balancing act.

I'm feeling better because I was really hungry and ate all my dinner tonight but we still have to work to get my tummy back to normal.

I've got to go and get some more rest now, but I'll keep you posted.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cookie Monster!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/698796</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:55:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad and I were watching football yesterday downstairs and Mom decided to go watch TV upstairs with h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad and I were watching football yesterday downstairs and Mom decided to go watch TV upstairs with her soda and snacks.

Well, you know what the prednisone does to me, so when Mom stepped out of the room I decided to go upstairs and turn into a cookie monster!  I ripped the bag of white chocolate and macadamia nut cookies and finished the last one!

Oh, the horror on Mom's face!  I don't know why she felt so terrible because I very much appreciated the yummy cookie!  She didn't think I was bad, she thought she was bad.  If I had a dog house she would have slept in it!  And I always thought she wanted me to hang around upstairs with her more.

My output today has been like cookie dough, of course, and I got a pill to help with my tummy.  Other than that I seem okay.  We also believe that I'm back in complete remission.

I'm hungry, again!  I need to knock down that pet gate to the cats' dining room.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOPP Treatment #4</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/698167</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Nov 2010 19:09:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was considered &quot;stable&quot; today, so I got treatment.  My lymph nodes aren't completely back to norma ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was considered "stable" today, so I got treatment.  My lymph nodes aren't completely back to normal but as I mentioned, they did decrease some.  I have medicine to take at home for another week and then I go back and see Dr. Shaw two weeks afer that.  Let's hope I don't have to go back and see him or my girlfriends any sooner!  I like them but I don't choose them over my normal routine at home.

Dad took me to a place called Vasona Lake Park yesterday, but  I didn't like it very much.  There were too many people riding their bikes and walking on the trail, so I was more nervous than happy about being there!  

Thanks for the Bissel SpotBots and other gifts!  Did I ever tell you we owned one? One thing it's good for is kitty hairball barfies!

Later!

Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Candy Store is Closed!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/697753</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:44:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I worked hard on Halloween night, barking every time the doorbell rang and escorting either Dad or M ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I worked hard on Halloween night, barking every time the doorbell rang and escorting either Dad or Mom to the door so they could give treats to kiddies.  I got petted a couple of times but I think I scared a few kiddies too!

My favorite costumes were worn by two brothers.  The older brother was a fireman and his little brother was a Dalmation firedog!

Dad and I tried to hide all the burrs I got in my coat again a couple of days ago.  He tried to brush most of them off but Mom found more on me.  She knows it means I'm having fun hunting for tennis balls so she let us slide <i>this</i> time!

My enlarged lymph nodes have been shrinking so we hope they keep shrinking, all the way down.

I'm worn out now.  Have a great week and I'll keep you posted.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOPP Treatment #3</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/697224</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:37:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I went to see my girlfriends and Dr. Kiselow today because Dr. Shaw wasn't available.  We like both  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went to see my girlfriends and Dr. Kiselow today because Dr. Shaw wasn't available.  We like both doctors.  Actually, we like everybody there!

My physical exam was good and my report card said the usual things like my mucous membranes were pink, no murmurs, lungs clear, no masses or discomfort on abdominal palpation, and that I've got rhythm (normal sinus rhythm)!!  My in-house CBC was as could as can be for me.

Although my lymph nodes are enlarged again, Dr. Kiselow said they're similar in size compared to when we first began the MOPP protocol, and this indicates stable overall status and warrants additional treatments with the MOPP chemotherapy, so that's what I got today.  I'm continuing with the 2-week on and off schedule and will take prednisone for 14 days and procarbazine (the special order capsules) for the next 7 days.

The next week or so is going to be very important as we hope this treatment will have some positive effects.  It's the last of the "better" protocols, so continued prayers are always good!  Thanks!

Okay, so now I can talk about other stuff.  Last Sunday, Mom and I went on a extended walk further away from the house and I got very excited.  I always walk on a retractable leash and I was at the end of it with Mom having to jog to keep up with me!  This made her as happy as it made me.  Because it's been raining, I got to walk in mud and through some tall weeds!

During our walk, Mom took her cell phone out to take some pictures but we haven't looked at them yet.  When we got home, she realized she had dropped her drivers license somewhere!  She didn't want to overexert me so she had to go back and fortunately found it on the ground where she took her phone out.  Lucky!  But she wasn't so lucky walking back home as she slipped on some mud but didn't fall all the way down and now has a sore leg.  What a klutz!

I never know what tomorrow will bring, so I'm just going to enjoy each day.  Now that Dad isn't working he's probably going to have these "honey do lists" so we're gonna be busy, plus all these kiddies will be ringing the doorbell on Sunday dressed all funny while we give them stuff before they leave!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Good, the Bad and the Ugly</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/696682</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 22:54:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Just when I told you I was in remission, I went out of remission.  Yes, that quick.  And, it seems t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just when I told you I was in remission, I went out of remission.  Yes, that quick.  And, it seems to be aggressive.  Dad is going to call VMS on Monday to try to move my appointment up from the 28th, even if just by one day.

I'm happy, finishing all my meals and excited to go for my walks.  I'm not showing any signs of feeling "sick" right now, but remember I told you that basically there is only one protocol left for me to try, then sadly we may be out of options after that.

There's something good about to happen though.  My Dad got laid off again (he was laid off once last year from a job he had for a long time when they moved their operations overseas).  Anyway, Tuesday is his last day!  Now, that may not sound good to the humans but I think it's the best thing for me don't you think, pals?  Don't worry about my parents as far as that goes, they will be fine, but just think about how lucky I'm going to be to get extra time with my Dad.

It rained today and when it seemed like it stopped, Dad and I went for my third walk of the day, but it started raining on the way back.  I *always* go see Mom as soon as we get home but she was vacuuming and didn't hear us come in the house.  She turned around and there I was, standing there staring at her with a towel draped over my back, so she laughed and grabbed the camera and took a picture, which I'm going to add to my page.  I just got a bath yesterday, too!

Please save your zealies even though I appreciate it when you send them to me, and I read all your comments even if I don't comment back.  I am just grateful for your friendship and prayers.

It's hard for my parents right now to get to this point with my illness, but we'll do our best to keep you updated on my situation.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Update!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/695723</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:37:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I don't see Dr. Shaw until October 28th, but I wanted to tell you that my lymph nodes have felt norm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't see Dr. Shaw until October 28th, but I wanted to tell you that my lymph nodes have felt normal for over a week now, so my parents are declaring me in remission even though they aren't in the medical profession!

I'm finished with taking prednisone for now which makes us all happy because when I'm on it I just want to eat and drink, eat and drink, eat and drink, and eat and drink!  I ate something again that I shouldn't have when I was out walking with Dad that upset my tummy for a few days, but I still wanted to eat and drink, eat and drink, and eat and drink!  Dad didn't have the crowbar with him during our walk so he was unable to get whatever it was out of my mouth and I'm not telling what it was, either!

Now, how about the World's Coolest contest?  We've always been so impressed with the entries each year.  I only have one picture entered and we're still looking for more.  Mom has all the cats entered and if you're voting for them you might recognize me in some of their pictures.  This is a test!

I have the winning photo from last year's contest on my page, which reminds me of how I once had much longer fur, but that's okay because I can still eat and walk without it!

Good luck to all my pals who entered the contest!

Happy wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOPP Treatment #2</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/694496</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Oct 2010 21:00:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I went to see my &quot;girlfriends&quot; at the hospital early this morning.  I passed my usual physical exam  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went to see my "girlfriends" at the hospital early this morning.  I passed my usual physical exam and in-house CBC so I received my second dose of Mustargen and Vincristine.  I   have to continue taking the Prednisone and Procarbazine for another week and then I'll go see my girlfriends again two weeks after that!

During the past week, those "cherry tomatoes" on the left side of my neck went away but they're still hanging around on the right side even though they've gotten smaller.  So, this time my report card says I'm in partial/complete remission, but they still say I'm responding well.

When we were paying the bill, Dad let go of my leash so I wandered behind the counter to say hi to all the receptionists.  The hospital is a pretty high-tech looking place with a huge reception area like you see in the movies.  One of the receptionists said that next time I see them I should wear my Halloween costume!  Little did they know, until Dad told them, that I'm a Gangster!  That's when I realized I had forgotten to bring my business cards which shows the url to my Dogster page so we'll have to bring them next time.  Wait until they see the cats!

I get extra hungry and thirsty on the Prednisone, so I'm getting Wellness WellBars as snacks.  One flavor is with crunchy peanuts and honey and the other has whitefish and sweet potatoes.  They're yummy but they're bite-sized and a big guy like me has to have alot of bites to be satisfied. I still get plain boiled chicken breast, and I really owe it to the cats for having that on the menu regularly.

Oh yeah, I know how to turn myself into a ton of bricks!  When I spot a tennis ball somewhere that the human eye doesn't see right away, I REFUSE to go any further until I can get the ball.  The great hunter must bring home his trophies! 

That's all for now.  We'll keep hoping for complete remission again.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I got mail!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/693828</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Oct 2010 10:38:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My Procarbazine capsules arrived yesterday.  The package was addressed to Canine Quincy C. from a pl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My Procarbazine capsules arrived yesterday.  The package was addressed to Canine Quincy C. from a place called Diamondback Drugs in Scottsdale, AZ.  There's a special compounding pharmacy in our area but I guess they don't compound this particular drug.  Anyway, they included a paw-shaped magnet and best of all, a little Milkbone cookie!

I got my first capsule this morning and Mom will be watching me all day today while Dad's at work.  I'll be getting the second MOPP treatment next week and hope it'll shrink those cherry tomatoes around my neck!  So far I am doing okay and Mom and I will be going out for a walk soon to hunt for tennis balls!

I've always been allowed everywhere in the house, yet I never go upstairs at night to sleep in the bedroom with my parents.  The only time I go upstairs is when I glue myself to Dad or I have something important to say to my parents while they're sleeping like, "Excuse me, but I need to go outside, please!"  

The carpeting upstairs makes it too warm for my taste so I stay downstairs on the cool floor or my vinyl/leather bed.  That's one of the reasons why I don't own any warm and fuzzy beds.  The other reason is because any warm and fuzzy bed would just end up being a cat bed!

There's an angel kitty named Scooter on Catster, and she posted a link to an Etsy shop I really wanted to share with you because of the precious dog paintings in addition to the cat ones.  Here's the link to the dog paintings but you can type the word "cat" or a breed on the search bar.  If you have trouble opening the link, try holding the *shift* key down at the same time:

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/watercolorqueen/search?search_query=dog&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5294986&shopname=watercolorqueen"><b> Watercolorqueen </b></a> 

Off for a walk!  Maybe I'll puff my cigar along the way...

Love,
Quincy "Cigarface"]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOPP Treatment #1</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/693400</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:59:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was jumping up and down this morning while Dad was getting the car ready to take me to my appointm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was jumping up and down this morning while Dad was getting the car ready to take me to my appointment.  Dad said I sure don't act like a sick dog!

Originally, I was supposed to have my in-house CBC done today by a nurse so I could get another DTIC treatment tomorrow, but since my lymph nodes became enlarged, Dad called them on Monday to ask to see Dr. Shaw today as well.  He spoke to a nurse who told him that Dr. Shaw was actually on vacation this week but that I would be seen by Dr. Kiselow.  I saw Dr. Kiselow once before when I had those heaving episodes that turned out to be nothing major.  The nurse then said to Dad:

"He'll be seeing a different doctor but he'll still have the same girlfriends looking after him!"

Now my parents know my secret! I have girlfriends!  But, they are happy to hear I have girlfriends to love me during treatment, so they told me it was okay!

Dr. Kiselow confirmed I was out of remission.  My in-house CBC was okay and showed no abnormalities, so my treatment was changed today to the MOPP protocol.  This is a combination of 2 injectable medications (Mustargen and Vincristine) and 2 oral medications (Prednisone and Procarbazine) that are administered in 2 week cycles (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off).  The Procarbazine had to be ordered from an outside pharmacy in Arizona and is a capsule that will be given to me at home.  The pharmacy called this afternoon to confirm shipping information, so it will be here soon.

I ate while at the hospital today, some more when I got home around lunchtime, and then dinner.  Dad wanted me to just take it easy today and I didn't complain.

Dr. Kiselow and Dad talked for about a half hour today after my treatment.  He said that the focus should continue to be my quality of life and that I was a "happy-go-lucky" guy that has tolerated treatment really well even if my remission times have not been as long as we've hoped.  It was nice to hear a different doctor make that observation about me, and once again, my report card said that I was an excellent patient as usual!

If this new treatment puts me back in remission, it will likely be for an even shorter timeframe than the last time.  There is basically only one protocol left after this one.

Well, tomorrow is another day and I'm gonna be happy because my Dad doesn't have to go back to work until Sunday!  I like when Mom is home but it's not nearly as exciting as when my Dad is home.  Then I get to see my girlfriends again next week!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>They're back</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/692928</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:25:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom checked the lymph nodes around my neck last night after Dad had already gone to bed, and she cou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom checked the lymph nodes around my neck last night after Dad had already gone to bed, and she could feel that they're enlarged, so I'm unofficially out of remission again.

I'm scheduled for treatment next week and because the recent appointments have been so long, Dad talked to Dr. Shaw earlier this week about bringing me in for the bloodwork and exam the day before and he agreed to that.  It would at least save me anywhere from a half hour to an hour being stuck there, and longer if they are running behind.

Now that my lymph nodes are enlarged again, Dad will call Dr. Shaw tomorrow to discuss this.  It may mean my treatment will change again but I am feeling okay for now, eating normally and everything.

Sundays are special for Mom because Dad goes to work and she has me all to herself for a whole day, but it's hot outside so we'll go for a walk later this afternoon after it cools down. I hung out in the backyard earlier with some of the cats but we're all back inside now.  I am undemanding.

Next weekend our family will have our Halloween pages up.  I had fun getting my pictures taken because I had a special toy as a prop!

Gotta run as Mom wants to have another long talk with me, but I'll keep you posted.  I know I am in your prayers and I appreciate them more than you'll ever know.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diary Pick!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/691652</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:21:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you to my pals for leaving me gifts and pawmails for being a diary pick today!

Dad and I we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you to my pals for leaving me gifts and pawmails for being a diary pick today!

Dad and I were at the park by the tennis courts and someone had picked up three tennis balls and set them together on the bench.  Dad offered them to me, one by one, and I told him I didn't want any of them because I didn't get to stick my head in the bushes to find them myself!  So, we continued our walk and I "did" find one and brought it home.

Guess what, my Halloween costume arrived this week and I got my pictures taken!  My outfit is coordinated with the boycats in the family.  The girlcats will be dressed alike too.  I know you'd love to know what I'm going to be but I'm not telling!  You'll have to wait until October.

Have a great weekend!

Love,
Quincy (in remission)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DTIC - Treatment #2</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/690623</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 11:08:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My numbers were good enough for me to get my second dacarbazine treatment yesterday, which has so fa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My numbers were good enough for me to get my second dacarbazine treatment yesterday, which has so far been keeping me in remission.  I don't like being stuck there all day but I'm a good boy. 

My parents stay on top of my treatment and ask alot of questions and do searches on the internet.  They get discouraged sometimes but they both agree I have done remarkably well as far as not acting like I don't feel good.

I found another tennis ball during my walk this morning and brought it home.  Sometimes I pick a certain one from the dog park and bring it back home too.  Then after I collect a bunch we bring them all to the dog park!

It's a hot day here in California and Mom is going to do some gardening.  Maybe I'll help her dig holes!

Remembering those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the families they left behind, and the heroes who responded to the emergency.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Eating junk!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/689850</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:52:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hope you're all having a super holiday weekend!  

My parents can't wait until I'm off the prednis ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hope you're all having a super holiday weekend!  

My parents can't wait until I'm off the prednisone because I want to eat junk during our walks.  I ate and swallowed a piece of paper on the street, a chicken bone thrown in the grass by someone, and kitty poop by the tennis court!  A couple of times my mouth was pried open in an attempt to remove that junk but I was way too fast!

If I weren't such a big guy I'd be able to walk through the pet gate at home where the litter boxes are and help myself to what they leave in them.

*Sigh*  What's a hungry dog to do?

I've been coughing on and off but the doctor doesn't think it's related to the cancer and I haven't missed a meal since my diagnosis.  He thinks it may be overexertion but my parents don't really think that's it either.  It's possible that I may have x-rays or an ultrasound done again in the future just to check things out, but for now we're just enjoying each day.  

I'll be going soon for another full day of treatment but so far my parents haven't noticed any enlarged lymph nodes on my body.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What a trip!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/688648</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:41:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I had a short appointment at VMS hospital on Friday, the best kind of appointment!  They just wanted ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had a short appointment at VMS hospital on Friday, the best kind of appointment!  They just wanted to check my blood and stuff and called Dad back later in the afternoon to tell him things were in normal range.  Well, Mom wants a copy since she was used to looking at "numbers" when my kitty sister Mercy was sick and if things change she wants to see the comparison.  But so far, I am still in remission.

Mom was getting ready to go to bed the other night and started turning off all the lights.  Dad had already gone to bed.  She decided to check one of the litter boxes in the bathroom downstairs and saw that it needed emptying, so she removed the bag to take outside, when BAM!  She had forgotten where I was laying on the floor, tripped over me, banged into the wall, and fell.  Scared me to my four paws!

I was okay, Mom was okay, and thank biscuits I didn't end up with soiled kitty litter all over me!

Yesterday Dad took me to the dog park and another Dad was there with his Great Dane.  I ran right to the Dad and wouldn't leave him alone because he was sitting on the bench eating a burger!!!  Now, the last thing any human should do is eat a burger at the dog park, and I'm finishing up my dose of prednisone so I want to eat everything in sight!  I didn't get the chance to figure out if he had fries because he figured out quickly that he needed to finish eating in the car!

I got my new collar this week from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.dogidcollar.com/"><b>dogIDcollar</b></a>.  My last one only had the option of white embroidery and the letters and numbers always got dirty but this place gives you a choice of colors so now I have a new red collar with black embroidery!  For a big guy like me, we like getting the 2-ply collar.

Sending happy thoughts and hugs to all my pals and special hugs to all the families with ill puppers and those who made their journeys to the Bridge.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DTIC - Treatment #1</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/687485</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:57:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was like a scene from a movie.  Two dogs who spot each other at the park on a big field of green. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was like a scene from a movie.  Two dogs who spot each other at the park on a big field of green.  It was Casey, my best friend, and he was off-leash. Dad took my leash off and Casey and I started running towards each other, tongues hanging and ears flapping in the wind.    

Well, I kept running, right past Casey!  Afterall, his Mom was behind him and I just had to see her first.  Then I went running back to Casey so we could wrestle!

A couple of days after I wrote in my diary last week, we could feel that my enlarged lymph nodes had gone down.  

Dad dropped me of early yesterday for my first DCIT (dacarbazine) injection and Dr. Shaw confirmed that my lymph nodes are back to normal.  So, technically I am in remission again but generally each remission time is shorter than the last.

Even though we were told it would be a six hour infusion, it was really eight hours by the time they examined me and did the in-house CBC and chemistry!  We were not too happy about that since I had to be kept in a smaller kennel so I wouldn't move around as much, but we know they are trying to help me.  I also got some Anzemet to prevent nausea and vomiting.

I wanted to mention that whenever the prednisone is prescribed I take 2.5 tablets once a day for 7 days, then 2 tablets once a day for 7 days, then 1.5 tablets once a day for 7 days, then 1 tablet once a day for 7 days, then we stop.

They told Dad that they walked me outside but when he picked me up I peed a bucket outside!  I was glad I was going home and drank lots of water and ate dinner as usual, so I seem to be feeling pretty good so far.  And I know I am a good boy because there is a sentence on my report card from the doctor that says:

<b><i>Call with questions or concerns.  Quincy was an excellent patient as usual!</i></b>

I have an appointment next Friday for a CBC, then in 3 weeks I'll get a re-evaluation and my next dose of DITC.

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful pawmails, comments, gifts, and for filling my treat jar!  I told Dr. Shaw all about my Dogster pals.  I bet I'm the only patient there with Dogster pals, too!

One day at a time....

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Round 2.10</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/686324</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:27:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/686324</guid>
		<description>Hi pals,

During my &quot;break&quot; week from treatment, my parents felt that my lymph nodes under my neck ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi pals,

During my "break" week from treatment, my parents felt that my lymph nodes under my neck on the left side were enlarged, which meant that the University of Wisconson-Madison protocol was no longer working.  Since I was acting happy and eating, they decided to just wait until my scheduled appointment today.

Dr. Shaw confirmed that I'm out of remission again, but today I got Elspar, Diphenhydramine, and Dexamethasone.  They're also starting me on prednisone again to try to get me back into remission.  We continue to regularly stock Metoclopramide (for nausea, vomiting, poor appetite) and Metronidazole (for diarrhea) as needed.

There are a few other protocols we can try, DTIC (dacarbazine), CCNU, or MOPP.  They each have about a 40-50% chance of shrinking my lymph nodes back down temporarily.  We decided on DTIC which has the least chance of serious side effects, but none will be as effective as the one I was on.

I'll be going in next Friday to start DTIC, which will be a 6-hour infusion to be given every 3 weeks.  Dad also signed a paper authorizing them to provide any emergency care as needed. 

My prognosis:  3 to 6 months

Yes, you can say you never know, but my parents have known it already wasn't good when I came out of remission the last time soon after completing treatment.

It will all eventually come down to quality of life, and right now I still have a quality of life.  I still want to play, go out, get lovins' from everyone, socialize, and eat.  I'm going to enjoy life for as long as I can.

Thank you for your continued prayers and friendship.  I will keep you posted.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Round 2.9</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/684397</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:27:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/684397</guid>
		<description>After playing too hard with my pal Casey last week I got an owie on my front leg and was limping for ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After playing too hard with my pal Casey last week I got an owie on my front leg and was limping for a few days.  Then I also got an ear infection and stuff was squirted in my ear, but now I'm back to myself again!

My blood work was adequate for treatment so I got a dose of Vincristine yesterday.  The doctor said I was doing good so now I'm moving back onto the every 2-week dosing of the chemo protocol!

Now when Mom takes me to the dog park we stop at the tree right outside where my sister Mercy was rescued so we can count our blessings.  I wasn't part of the family then, but Butch and Cosmo were with Mom when Mercy was found and put in the car with them for the ride home.

Gotta run now because it's time for my third walk of the day with Dad!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Short Appointment</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/683259</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:15:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/683259</guid>
		<description>Thank you for your condolences for my sister Mercy.  Mom had the week off, which she had planned mon ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you for your condolences for my sister Mercy.  Mom had the week off, which she had planned months ago, so that's been nice for all of us.

I had the quickest doctor's appointment this week.  They normally do an in-house CBC before giving me treatment but this week they sent my blood out to a lab and called back by the end of the day to say everything looked good, so I'll go see them again next Friday.

Time to go rest my bones and take a nap because Dad and I ran into my best pal Casey at the park and my tongue is ready to fall out.  I barely had the energy to tell you all about it!

Have a fun weekend!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Round 2.8</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/682328</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:24:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/682328</guid>
		<description>On my appointment on July 9th, my white blood cell count was low, so they gave me Elspar (Asparagina ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On my appointment on July 9th, my white blood cell count was low, so they gave me Elspar (Asparaginase) and an antibiotic to take at home. I did get treatment this past Friday, July 16th,  but I'm not sure which drug because I saw a different doctor and he didn't have my report ready when Dad came to pick me up so they'll mail it to us.  I think it was Adriamycin.

I've been doing real good and lately have been playing leash-free at the regular park around the corner with Casey because sometimes we think the dog park is dirty!

Mom has been asking Dad not to let me go into these bushes by the tennis court at the park to retrieve balls because I come out with these little round burrs in my fur and they stick around my head and paws.  They are not easy to pull out of my coat and if they get stuck in my paws and I go to clean them I could swallow them.

My kitty sister Mercedes (Mercy) was sent to the Rainbow Bridge yesterday morning.  Her health declined in the last week or so but I got to say goodbye to her before my parents took her away to make her journey.  She was one cool cat and the family will miss her very much.  That is why I haven't been in the mood to write in my diary but I thought I should write today and let you know what's going on.

Hope you're all staying cool because it sure is hot around here!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Round 2.7</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/680145</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Jul 2010 18:16:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/680145</guid>
		<description>We had another kitty emergency on Thursday, this time with my kitty sister Joy.  She had to have eme ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We had another kitty emergency on Thursday, this time with my kitty sister Joy.  She had to have emergency surgery to remove an obstruction in her small intestine.  It was a hard hairball around two inches long, and it was causing her to vomit and not eat and needed to be removed immediately.  She came back home yesterday and is being nursed back to health at home.

In the meantime, I did get cleared for treatment yesterday with the drug Vincristine.  The next dose is supposed to be Adriamycin.  That will be my 6th dose of that drug and additional doses of it are associated with increased risk for toxicity to the heart and heart failure.

There are other drugs we can use in place of it thereafter or add in another drug (Zinecard) to help protect the heart from the toxic effects of the Adriamycin.  We'll have another talk with my oncologist next week to decide what we'll do.

Happy 4th of July to all my pals and thank you for your gifts and continued prayers.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diary Pick!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/679204</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:20:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/679204</guid>
		<description>I've been a diary pick twice this month--that's a first!  Thanks to my pals who left me comments and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been a diary pick twice this month--that's a first!  Thanks to my pals who left me comments and gifts!

I did get the image of the photo collage added to my page today so I'm glad about that.  Must have been a glitch yesterday.

I have a story to tell you that I forgot about until last night.  On Friday when I went for my checkup, we were waiting in the lobby when a lady walked it without a dog.  Next thing you know, they were bringing a gurney out and we thought that this lady's dog must be really sick and that she needed help bringing him into the hospital.  He was a big Golden Retriever, bigger than me.

Well, she did need help but not for the reason we thought!  She told everyone that there was nothing wrong with her dog, that he was just there for a follow-up visit and that he just didn't want to go into the hospital!  BOL!

Who can blame him.

It was hot here today but it's cooling down so I'll be going for a walk!

Thanks again!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Round 2.6</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/679026</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:42:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi pals,

I am doing good.  This week I'll be taking the Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) pills at home. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi pals,

I am doing good.  This week I'll be taking the Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) pills at home.  I've been enjoying my walks in the very nice warm weather.

I signed up for a program called ShapeCollage and loaded up all the pictures that my pals sent to me for my project.  My problem is with trying to add it to my page to show you!  It was there then it wasn't there, and then the image I had of the charm my pal Hershey sent to me also disappeared! Sorry Hershey and pals, I will let everyone know in my diary when it's on my profile and/or email the image to you.

It's not too late to send your pictures to me at  <b>quincywoofer@gmail.com</b> because I can easily add them to the collage at any time.  My plan is to enlarge the image so I can frame it and hang it on a wall at home!

My kitty sister Mercy had to go to the emergency room Thursday night after having a seizure.  When it happened I got up to go see her and didn't know what to do to help.  She is home and okay now but I gotta go help my parents keep an eye out on her.

Have a great weekend!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Round 2.5</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/677917</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:29:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/677917</guid>
		<description>My tummy is better now and I got the seal of approval yesterday and got treated with Vincristine.  O ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My tummy is better now and I got the seal of approval yesterday and got treated with Vincristine.  One of my two warts disappeared again!  *gulp*

I get to do something new on Tuesdays now.  The company Mom works for has several sites in our area and they have a softball team that plays at our park every Tuesday.  This past Tuesday was their first game so we walked over after Mom got home from work and I was introduced as the "million dollar dog!"  I got all kinds of attention from the guys, especially a guy named Jody, then we continued over to the dog park and I played with Casey.  Mom said for the next couple of days when she ran into Jody at work he asked about me, so I have a new buddy!

We're having great weather over here so I'll be going out alot this weekend!  Enjoy yours!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One of five!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/677723</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:25:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/677723</guid>
		<description>I was chosen as one of five featured diaries today!  Thank you for stopping by and leaving me cool c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was chosen as one of five featured diaries today!  Thank you for stopping by and leaving me cool comments and gifts!

I've had an upset tummy all week even though I took pills for it, but at least I didn't leave any presents inside the house!  Even if I did, I bet I wouldn't have gotten in trouble for it.

Dad gave me a bath again today!  I guess that means they're gonna treat me good tomorrow at the hospital.  I hope my white blood cell count will be good enough for treatment but if not, I'll just come back home and work on it!

Sending licks to all my gal pals and chest slams to my guy pals!

Thanks again!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Round 2.4</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/676859</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:44:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/676859</guid>
		<description>Yep, I'm still in remission, so I was treated with Adriamycin yesterday.  Those things in my mouth a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yep, I'm still in remission, so I was treated with Adriamycin yesterday.  Those things in my mouth are still there but they haven't changed, so we have to continue to keep our eyes on them though I can't see them unless I look in the mirror!

We met a Golden Retriever yesterday at the hospital who is also a lymphoma patient.  He completed his treatment and was there for a follow-up exam.  His Mom told my Dad that his younger Golden Retriever brother was in the car and his name was Quincy!!  I thought that was pretty cool.

I usually walk with a retractable leash, and last weekend while I was out walking with Mom at the big park I had my nose to the ground and came up with something that sounded crunchy but I didn't chew it.  Mom hurried over to me and couldn't open my mouth with a crowbar even if she had one.  I finally dropped "it" and Mom picked it up with a poop bag.  It had bone and feathers on it so the party pooper dumped it in the trash can!

It's going to be a hot weekend over here and I hope you're all ready for the Summer!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Round 2.3</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/675591</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 19:59:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/675591</guid>
		<description>My white blood cell count was good so I got Vincristine today.  One day I may test you all to see if ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My white blood cell count was good so I got Vincristine today.  One day I may test you all to see if you remember all the names of the legal drugs I'm getting!

My report card said I was still in remission but looks like I've got a couple of them small warts again in my mouth, so we have to watch them and see if they change or multiply.  Who knows what happened to the last ones I had--maybe I ate them!  I sure don't want a nickname like wartmouth.

Just to reconfirm, I am repeating the entire University of Wisconson-Madison Lymphoma protocol all over again.  Let's hope I do as good as I did last time!
  
Dad gave me a bath yesterday.  He likes to do that sometimes before my appointment.  I think he thinks that they'll treat me better if I'm nice and clean but if you ask me, I think they treat me good because he hands them a credit card!

Mom took the day off yesterday so after my bath we went for a walk so I could dry off.  The camera came along to take pictures of me, so I added a couple of pictures while we were at the park around the corner and then in front of the WOOF sign that's on our side gate.  I also added a picture of the back and front of the Power of the Prayer Angel of Hope charm that my friend Hershey Lee sent me.  It's on the right column of my profile if you haven't already seen it!

Thanks for the yummy burgers, hot dogs, summer treats and other goodies! I've never been known to miss a meal.

With appreciation,
Quincy who loves his pals]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Round 2.2. - Back in Remission!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/674122</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 May 2010 12:32:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/674122</guid>
		<description>Woohoo!  I am back in remission after one treatment!  My numbers looked good and my lymph nodes are  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woohoo!  I am back in remission after one treatment!  My numbers looked good and my lymph nodes are back to normal, so I will be taking Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) pills at home this coming week.

Thank you to all my pals for all of your prayers, messages, gifts, and for filling up my treat jar!  Oh, and I see new hamburgers, hotdogs and other goodies on my page now too! *licks chops*  Thank you!

I had a couple of new adventures this past week.  Mom took me to Petco and I saw a few puppies who came out of training class.  They came over to greet me with their owners and I was very gentle as usual.  Then Mom and I went to the drive-thru at In and Out burger!  I didn't get to eat anything from there because she said it was better she ate the bad stuff than me, but I got to eat some plain boiled chicken when we got home.  I think beef should be added to the menu too!

Dad took me to a new dog park not far from the house, though it's not quite as good as our dog park since it's still under development.  I wasn't interested in sticking around so we walked around the outside instead.  There were some teenagers who were in a van and one girl took out her cell phone and the other one had her video camera!  Then they shouted out to us, "We got it, we got it!"  OMD, who knows where the pictures and video of Dad and I will end up!  BOL

My pal Hershey Lee also sent me a card with pictures of her and a "hope" charm.  I will add a picture of it to my page this weekend to show you.  Thanks, Hershey Lee!

I gotta run now, as Mom is home for lunch and has to get back to work, but we couldn't wait to tell you the good news.  

Have a wonderful Memorial weekend, and per my last diary entry, don't forget to email me your pictures if you'd like to be included in my project.  I even got a kitty picture!

<b>quincywoofer@gmail.com</b>

I love my pals!

Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Round 2.1</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/672966</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 May 2010 19:28:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/672966</guid>
		<description>Calling all pals!

I would very much like for you to send me at least one picture of  yourself so  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Calling all pals!

I would very much like for you to send me at least one picture of  yourself so that my Mom could put them all together for me in one place so I could see them.  If you would like to be part of this project,  please send the photos by June 15th (soft deadline) to:

<b>quincywoofer@gmail.com</b> 

Once the project is completed I'll definitely share it with you!

***************************************************

Dad did take me in for treatment today for the relapsed lymphoma and I received a dose of Vincristine to start with. I'll continue with the weekly treatment schedule on Fridays for awhile just like last time. 

They always give me a thorough physical exam along with the in-house complete blood count test before I get treatment.  Dr. Shaw said that my lymph nodes had increased in size since last week but that I still look good aside from that.  That goes to show you how fast it can spread.  

I'm doing good today and hung around the house with Dad.  He wanted me to rest so we were like two couch potatoes!  Sometimes side effects can occur up to a week after treatment so I have my meds for that.

As long as I feel good I can go out and socialize and do just about anything I want to.  I may be out of remission but I'm not out of commission!  Of course, remission is still the goal here.

Thank you always for keeping me in your thoughts.  Mom makes sure I read all of your messages!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Second time around</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/672365</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 17 May 2010 19:38:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/672365</guid>
		<description>The lymphoma is back.  Now, why did it have to come back so soon for?  Bummer.

Dr. Shaw made the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The lymphoma is back.  Now, why did it have to come back so soon for?  Bummer.

Dr. Shaw made the call to Dad today and said he was sorry several times, then Dad called Mom at work after they talked.  I'm starting chemo again from the beginning and Dad already made my appointment for this Friday.

As soon as Mom came home we all got our dinner and then I took her jogging down the street, through the big park and then the dog park.  I chased a Boston Terrier around too!  

I forgot to tell you that Mom took me to a new PetSmart a couple of weekends ago and we had a blast.  She wanted me to pick out a toy while no one was looking so she could buy it for me but nothing really interested me so we came home with another cat bed that I can't fit in!

Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers.  I am the happiest sick dog  and I sure hope I can stay as happy as I am  for as long as possible.  The worry-warts around here try to be strong for me and I think it's hard sometimes but they don't want me worrying about them.

I'm innocent.  I didn't do it!

I'm gonna go chew a bone now or maybe one of the kitties.  A juicy steak would be nice too.

Sending love to all my pals,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Monthly Checkup</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/671745</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 May 2010 15:04:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad took me to see Dr. Shaw today for my first monthly physical exam since I completed chemotherapy. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad took me to see Dr. Shaw today for my first monthly physical exam since I completed chemotherapy.  He confirmed that the oral nodules resolved themselves BUT that the lymph node on the left side of my chin is slightly prominent.  Dad said he couldn't feel what Dr. Shaw felt but we know he is the expert.  So, they took a sample and the results will be back on Monday.

If the results show no evidence of lymphoma, I'll go for a recheck exam again in another month.  If it does come back positive for lymphoma, we will have to consider further chemotherapy.

I'll let you know about the results on Monday but I hope it's not back already.  I'd like a break please!

Thanks for your POTPs, pals!
 
Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Sixth of May!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/670332</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 May 2010 13:46:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Congratulations to my pal Zaidie for being Dog of the Week!  He looks so handsome on the homepage an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Congratulations to my pal Zaidie for being Dog of the Week!  He looks so handsome on the homepage and I'm very proud to see him there.

I guess those papules in my mouth really were warts because they all disappeared into thin air and haven't come back, so we cancelled my appointment for the biopsy today.  That means the only warts left around here are my parents, the worry-warts.

I also got the okay to go back to the dog park so Mom took me there last night only when there were a few dogs around.  It seems like it's been forever since I've seen my best pal Casey, so I hope I'll see him soon.  My leg doesn't hurt anymore so I'll be ready to play hard with him!

Oh, and I found a small soccer ball toy this morning when Dad took me for a walk.  He said I found it fair and square but when I showed Mom she went and washed all the history off of it because she thought it looked gross.  Now, why did she have to go and do that?

As soon as Dad makes the appointment, I'll be going to see Dr. Shaw for my monthly check-up in the next week or so.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wart did you say?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/668725</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:08:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My leg seems better and I've been jumping up and down when I want to go for a walk even if I do hobb ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My leg seems better and I've been jumping up and down when I want to go for a walk even if I do hobble a little, so I've been taking short walks the last few days.

On Sunday, Mom walked me to our neighborhood public park, which is really just around the corner, one block away.  We sat on the grass while she sang me the Birds and the Bees song!  I pawed her mouth right about that time because I thought she was out of tune.

I forgot to tell you that when Dad took me to see my vet on Saturday that she said that oral papules was just a fancy name for warts and that they can just fall off.  I had two little papules on the bottom of my mouth on the gumline and one on the corner of my mouth.  I say had because today the two on the gumline are gone, though the one on the corner of my mouth is still there!  Weird stuff!

The papules are white and they've been worrying my parents because of the mouth issues Cosmo had.  Maybe the other one will disappear and I won't have anything to have biopsied!  We'll see what happens and what my vet says!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Limping!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/668257</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:30:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been limping since yesterday so Dad got me a vet appointment this morning and  I excitedly got  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been limping since yesterday so Dad got me a vet appointment this morning and  I excitedly got into the car for the road trip!  It's my front right leg that hurts.  My vet looked me over and did some physical tests and prescribed some big pills for inflammation that I have to take for five days.  

Today was also the first time my vet got to see those oral papules Dr. Shaw discovered in my mouth, which don't appear to have changed.  She mentioned that she actually saw Dr. Shaw at a conference earlier this week and they talked about me.  We're going to see how I do in the next week with my leg and I'll have x-rays done on it if needed when I have my vet appointment on May 6th to have the papules biopsied.  We couldn't schedule that appointment earlier because we had to wait that amount of time following chemo.

I just realized that I didn't tell you about my little road trip with Mom last Sunday.  She drove me a short distance to the neighborhood where she and Dad first lived and took me to the nearby park there.  I was so excited!  She told me Butch and Cosmo had lived there before too.  I got to see their old house and sniff so many new smells so it was alot of fun.  I was very thirsty afterwards so I'm glad Mom remembered to bring me a big bowl of ice water.  Maybe we'll go again tomorrow!

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 26  -Chemotherapy - Graduation Day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/666815</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:17:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today I completed the University of Wisconsin - Madison Lymphoma Protocol from Veterinary Medical Se ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today I completed the University of Wisconsin - Madison Lymphoma Protocol from Veterinary Medical Services (VMS) and received a dose of Adriamycin.  It was the longest appointment ever at four hours because they were very busy today, so I was there from 7:30am-12:30pm.  My parents hung around the area the entire time.

Upon graduation, I received a blue VMS scarf but Dr. Shaw pointed out that I have three  small oral papules (nodules) around my mouth.  They are to be monitored for growth or the formation of new ones, so I have an appointment in two weeks to have them biopsied because I have to be anesthetized  for it and couldn't have both things done today.

I won't be going to the dog park for awhile and may not be able to play with my best friend Casey either.  Bummer.  The kitties should be okay.

We are still happy I have done so well these past months, though Dr. Shaw said the lymphoma will likely come back at some point but we'll deal with that when the time comes.  What he said was not a surprise to my parents.

Mom was at the Happy Go Lucky pet boutique at our local mall and bought me two new toys--a rubber bottle of Mountain Drool and Coiffure Du Chien Chewy Breederer Crispaw!  Then the owner of the store gave me a pink kitty bungee toy which I've already destuffed!   Pictures will be added to my page.

Woofs of thanks and love to all my pals who have been supporting me through chemo!

Have a drink on me!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ruff!  Wolf!  Woof!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/665662</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 Apr 2010 15:39:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ruff!  Ruff!  My page is featured in the first issue of The Ruffington Post today!  Woohoo!  This is ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ruff!  Ruff!  My page is featured in the first issue of The Ruffington Post today!  Woohoo!  This is so exciting.  Thanks, Dogster HQ, I'll be printing out a copy for my resume!  

Wolf!  Wolf!  I was at the dog park the other day and some guy brought his wolf on a leash to the park but stood outside the gate with him because he said he was trying to socialize it.  Wolf or not, anytime someone acts like like they can't control their own pet or isn't sure about it, we decide it's best to leave. 

Woof!  Woof!  I just thought I'd tell you about how we have a sign on the outside of the house on the gate to warn possible intruders that a dog lives here.  It doesn't say anything like "Beware of Dog" or "Guard Dog on Duty", but instead it is a bright yellow road sign that says "Woof".  Pretty scary, huh?

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ear this!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/664508</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:56:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I went to see Dr. Wong, my regular vet, today to have my ears checked out since Dr. Shaw said they s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went to see Dr. Wong, my regular vet, today to have my ears checked out since Dr. Shaw said they smelled!  I have a yeast infection so I have to get drops put in both ears.  My right ear is worse than the left ear, but I haven't been scratching or shaking my head too much.  She did an overall touchy-feely exam on me too, which I am so used to by now!

Dr. Wong was so happy to see me since she hasn't seen me in months, but she gets a copy of my report card from Dr. Shaw faxed to her every time I go see him.  It was the first time she had seen my scraggly tail and ugg boots!  I noticed something different about her too--she had a few strands of rainbow hairs on her head!  It's a thing she and her daughter has done at the salon in the Spring just for fun.  She said it's tied to her real hairs!  I think that would look cool on me.

Our vet has a Welcome to Our Hospital board in the waiting area.  There's one on the cat side and one on the dog side.  There were alot of names on the board today:  Doogle, Patty, Shady, Jolie, Bishop, Moochie, Axel, Bogart Prince, Maya, Seamus, Luca, Rosie, Brushly, Charlie, Drew, Sadie, and of course Quincy!

I hope all my friends have a very Hoppy Easter!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 24 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/663935</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:42:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My white blood cell count was checked today and it was good enough for me to get Vincristine.  It's  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My white blood cell count was checked today and it was good enough for me to get Vincristine.  It's the chemo that makes my white blood cell count get low sometimes.  The medical term is called neutropenia.  They told my Dad that I'm always a good boy even though I can't wait until it's over so I can go home.

My report card today still says I am in complete remission, but Dr. Shaw said my ear stinks!  Well, he didn't really say it that way but I may have a yeast type of infection in my ear so I'm going to see my regular vet on Saturday.

I've been listing my treatments by week only because that is the way they have my schedule printed out, even if they are not actual weeks.  It's been easier for us to check the list off that way.  So this means my final treatment with Adriamycin will be postponed until April 16th, as long as my white blood cell cont is adequate!

I forgot how to retrieve balls already.  BOL!  Actually, now I "only" do it for Casey's Mom, which is even funnier.  Casey loves to retrieve balls so most of the time I just let him do all the work.

My tail is looking a bit scrawny but who cares as long as I can wag it!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A little off schedule!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/663107</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:00:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I didn't get medicine yesterday because my white blood cell count was borderline too low, so I was s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I didn't get medicine yesterday because my white blood cell count was borderline too low, so I was sent home with some Ciprofloxacin.  That was fine by me because I was happy to go home and chew some bones, hang out with my Dad and nibble on my kitty sister Melody!  Dad also decided we would sneak over to the dog park when it was less crowded for my protection.

I'll be going back to see Dr. Shaw next week and then he'll let us know if we should skip a week before my last treatment.  I'm in no hurry.

Guess what I learned to do this past week?  Retrieve balls!  Do I hear you BOL?  I've never been interested in retrieving balls very much and just like to find them and carry them around in my mouth.  Sometimes I like to push them around with my nose but that's about it.  See?  I am still capable of learning new tricks!

Mom is still very busy right now with work and all of us, so I just want you all to know we don't mean to be so ungrateful for the messages and gifts you've been leaving for me.  I've said it before and I will say it again that it is much appreciated.
Thank you!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 22 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/660396</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:44:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been doing very well since I last wrote in my diary and I hope my pals have been too!  

Than ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been doing very well since I last wrote in my diary and I hope my pals have been too!  

Thank you to those who have been so kind to leave me gifts on my page.  We are having to cut back on our time on both Dogster and Catster to take care of kitty health issues and Mom has just been plain busy!

I saw Dr. Kiselow today because Dr. Shaw is on vacation.  He's the one I saw the time I did that retching.  I told him I've been doing my homework every day and expected a good report card.  He said I looked great so I got my CHOP (an abbreviated name for a combination of drugs used in chemotherapy).  This week Dad will put on the  gloves and give me those Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) pills at home. 

My next treament will be on March 26th, and then April 9th will be my last scheduled treatment in this program.  Both my parents will be there for my graduation party and help me make plans for the future!

I have to CHOP!  CHOP! now.

Love always,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 20 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/657697</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:23:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dia Dhuit (Hello)!

As you can see, I transformed into an Irish dog this past week  in honor of St ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dia Dhuit (Hello)!

As you can see, I transformed into an Irish dog this past week  in honor of St. Patrick's Day.  Other than that, I haven't been around much on Dogster so I hope all my pals are doing great!

Thank you to my dog and cat pals who have been sending me comments, pawmails and gifts.  I haven't been good at keeping up with things.  The cats and I have been keeping our parents busy.  Their jobs are such an inconvenience too!

After my last treatment my tummy was a little upset for a day or so but other than that I'm doing great.  The size of my little cyst hasn't changed and I think I'm growing some of my fur back in those areas that thinned out. 

I got a good report card today so I got my Vincristine treatment.  It's a good thing I only have three more treatments scheduled because I don't like going there anymore.  I'm happy to get in and out of the car and walk around outside the hospital but when it's time to go in the back room my Dad has to walk me to the door before I'll go with the technician.   I know I'm going to be left there and it's just way too boring!

My best friend Casey came over to play with me in our backyard last week.  I run into him often in the neighborhood during walks as well as the dog park.  Today my Dad and I saw him and his Dad at the dog park and we played in the rain.  We got our picture taken so I added it to my page.  

Casey has been a very important part of my life, more than he realizes, especially since Cosmo is gone.  His parents are as crazy about me as I am about them too!

Have a super weekend!

OÃ­che mhaith (Goodnight)!

Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 18 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/654873</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:10:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad took me in for treatment today.  My white blood cell count was good, better than last time,  so  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad took me in for treatment today.  My white blood cell count was good, better than last time,  so I got Adriamycin.  The cyst on my right side is the same size it has been so we'll continue to keep an eye on it.

Dr. Shaw said the thinning hair on my tail and hind end is likely due to the long-term chemo I've been receiving.  He said some dogs lose more hair than others and after I finish the program it'll probably grow back and be like puppy fur!  He also said I was doing <i>really</i> good and remain in complete remission.  We like to hear that at the end of every visit.

Today was week 18 of  treatment, so I have 4 more treatments before I reach week 26, the end of this program.  What happens after that?  I'll go see Dr. Shaw for monthly checkups at first and then if things continue to look good I'll go every three months or so.  If any changes are noticed during that time, I'll get treatment as needed.  

My parents are just happy I have done so well.  Sure is better than when they were told last September that without treatment I would not be here for no more than maybe 1-2 months.  So, if all that's happened to me so far is some abnormal heaving which didn't even really make me sick, and some hair thinning, we'll take it!

Thanks for your continued doggie POTPs and kitty purrs.  Happy Valentine's Day!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bringing home the bacon!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/654033</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:25:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I used the gift card I won from the Coolest contest to help bring home the bacon!  It's a pink pig s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I used the gift card I won from the Coolest contest to help bring home the bacon!  It's a pink pig squeaker mat and I just added a picture of me playing with it.  I also got a new toy box for all the tennis balls I've collected during my walkies!

I'm a member of FooPets, and yesterday my pals Doo and Austin caught me over there playing a cat arcade game.  Oh..the shame.  But, it was actually really cool to get a message from them.

I played really hard with my pal Casey at the dog park yesterday.  We were taking turns showing each other our teeth and mounting on each other trying to be boss!  At one point we were the only two dogs there and the next two dogs that came were Golden Retrievers, so there were four of us!  The BIG difference was, they were so lean and me and Casey are, well, not lean.

I'll be going for treatment Friday, so I'll tell you all about it afterwards and what they say about my fur and stuff.  I look like I'm wearing some Ugg Boots!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Losing my tail feathers!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/653390</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 20:44:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, pals, it looks like I've lost some of my gorgeous tail feathers. but my tail still works!  The ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, pals, it looks like I've lost some of my gorgeous tail feathers. but my tail still works!  The insides of my back legs are kinda bare too and look like I got a bad haircut.  It's more like thinning than fur falling out.  The rest of my body looks okay.

Somehow, both my parents ended up calling Dr. Shaw today.  Mom talked to one of his nurses and Dad talked to Dr. Shaw.  They both thought it was possible that the cause is from the chemo but not the new antibiotic I'm taking.  We could go and see my regular vet or wait until my appointment next Friday for them to make an assessment.  We decided to wait until next week., since I'm not itching nor acting any different.

I forgot to tell you that I've had to cut back on eating my homemade cookies too because I gained a couple of those pounds I lost!  Bummer.

I hope I don't lose any more fur, and really shouldn't, but we'll figure out what caused it.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 16 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/651602</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:32:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today I did NOT want to go into the hospital for my treatment.  Dad had to walk inside the building  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today I did NOT want to go into the hospital for my treatment.  Dad had to walk inside the building first and encourage me to follow him, so I decided I didn't feel like playing tug-o-war and went in.  And I was the happiest boy when he came back to take me home!  

I received Vincristine today even though my white blood cell count was mildly low.  The cyst I talked about also refilled with blood but they said we don't have to think about removing it unless it gets bigger.

I have to take a new pill called Trimethoprin, which is an antibiotic to prevent infection, along with Metoclopramide (for nausea and vomiting) and Metronidazole (for when my poop decides to run loose).  We regularly stock the last two.

My appointment day will now be every other Friday instead of Thursday!  Dr. Shaw is now going to another practice on Thursdays.  We had an option to switch doctors but Fridays are one of my Dad's off days as well, so we'll switch.

I am doing good.   I enjoy my toys, my walks, my dog park pals, food, and my rawhides, which I collect and carry around the house.  And I love  my pals here who have been supporting me.  My tail wags hard---just ask the cats because they get slapped in the face with it alot, and they slap it back!

I think my parents will always have some worry about this whole thing, but they are just glad I am still around and so am I.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm officially 6 years old today!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/651234</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:20:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad overslept this morning so he didn't have time to take me for a walk but fed me and the kitties b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad overslept this morning so he didn't have time to take me for a walk but fed me and the kitties breakfast.  You can't count on Mom to walk me in the mornings on weekdays because she's always dilly-dallying,  but she did sing Happy Birthday to me and gave me a couple of those peanut butter cookies!

I didn't mind missing my walk and jumped on the couch and told Mom I'd see her at lunchtime....bye!  It was a cold and rainy morning anyway, but at lunchtime she let  me go out in the backyard and I did something she thought was funny.  I went under our small Japanese Maple tree, positioned my rump under one of the lower branches and started marching in place---and it sure felt goooood!

Mom did take me out for an evening walk tonight while it stopped raining and we did our usual walk-n-jog.  Don't picture my Mom in any jogging suit unless jeans and garden clogs qualify but I wore my birthday suit!

I will have to leave my birthday page up until the weekend, as Mom would like to take a new photo of me for Valentine's Day and won't get to it until then, so don't forget to grab a piece of cake.

Thank you to all my pals for celebrating my birthday with me.  I have been a very lucky dog with lymphoma so far, and will do my best to have as many more birthdays as possible!  

I love you all!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Quintessential Golden</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/650729</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:52:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi pals,

I had a good week with no problems whatsoever, so I'll be going for treatment next Thurs ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi pals,

I had a good week with no problems whatsoever, so I'll be going for treatment next Thursday.  

We had alot of rain and thunderstorms, but I still got to go on walks.  One day when we thought there was a break in the weather, Dad and I went out and the thunderstorms started so we stood under a big pine tree for a little while but still came home soaking wet!   Storms don't bother me so I thought it was alot of fun.

Mom was thinking of maybe getting me a rain slicker but Dad said I don't need  a rain slicker!  We saw my pal Casey and his Dad on one rainy day and he didn't have a rain slicker so I think I am okay without one. 

My pal Hershey was Dog of the Day this past week and I was one of the winner's in my pal Dog's <i>Noun Hound</i> contest, and today my kitty brother Enzo is Cat of the Day!

We also baked cookies this week, as you can see from the photo on my page.  We used Howard's recipe but couldn't find the grapefruit seed extract so left it out.  They are really yummy, and I make sure I clean up all the crumbs when I eat one!

A few years ago, I posted a link to my Dog Daddy's page so I thought I would post it again.    I really haven't kept up with what he's up to, but I sure do look alot like him, except that I'm much <i>larger</i>.  He and my Dog Mommy are also in one of my videos.  Thank you, Daddy Cairo and Mommy Annie for bringing me into this world!

 <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.sherwoodgoldens.com/cairo.html"><b>CH. Sherwoods's Prince of Egypt (Cairo)</b></a>

Since I was purchased as a <i>family</i> vs  a <i>show</i> dog, I couldn't really register my name using the word <i>Sherwood</i>, so my parents made one up for me, <i>The Quintessential Golden</i>, <i>Quincy</i> for short, so that's how I got my name.  Pretty cool, huh?

We are all happy that I'm celebrating my 6th birthday and that YOU are my pals!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 14 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/648904</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:05:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Before I paw my next paragraph, I want to say that I'm still in complete remission and doing good!
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Before I paw my next paragraph, I want to say that I'm still in complete remission and doing good!

Dr. Shaw discovered a little cyst near my right abdomen/chest today during my physical exam.  It's the size of a garbanzo bean. BOL!  It was aspirated and there was only blood, so that was a good thing.  We'll be monitoring it for any changes and I'll be getting Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) pills this week at home just like I have before.  Then I go back for treatment in a couple of weeks for another "reduced" dosage of Vincristine because it was after that drug that my white blood cell count got so low I couldn't be treated at the next visit.  Plus, I had those heaving episodes.

We are really pleased with how thorough Dr. Shaw and the staff have been with my treatment  and the great job they're doing looking out for me.

Oh, did I tell you I've been dieting and lost five pounds?  I think it's that little bit of running I've been doing with Mom at night and the canned unsalted green beans I've been getting with half a can of wet food instead of a whole can, and my kibble.  I'm a big boy and losing some weight will be good for my hips!

Happy boy,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Recipe for Peamutt Butter Barkers!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/648052</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:10:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Roscoe asked for the recipe, so here it is.  Mom and I will have fun baking some!

4 cups rye flou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Roscoe asked for the recipe, so here it is.  Mom and I will have fun baking some!

4 cups rye flour
1 cup oatmeal
1 tablespoon oatbran
2 cups peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
8 drops grape fruit seed extract
1 cup water or broth

Mix the flour, oatmeal and oatbran, then add the rest of the ingredients.  Dough should not be sticky.  Then  roll it out thin; if you don't roll it out thin, then they will not turn out good, crunchy, and hard. After you roll it out, then you can cut it with the cookie cutters of your choice.  Place them on a pan, and bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes, maybe a little longer, just make sure after 10 minutes to flip them over on the other side, then bake them for another 5-10 minutes. Take them out of the oven and leave them sitting on top of the oven for about 30 minutes.   Makes about four dozen 2-inch cookies.

Enjoy!

**I spent the day relaxing while Mom cleaned litter boxes.  I'm sure glad I don't have to do my business in a box!   We  went for our evening walk and I seemed more excited than usual and as soon as we turned the corner Mom realized why....my pal Casey was halfway down the street with his parents!   I smelled him from around the corner so we ran to catch up with them.

We all went to the big park by our house instead of the dog park since it was on the way, and Casey and I had fun clobbering each other!  We were so worn out afterwards we both went home.

Dad will take me for treatment next Thursday and will be speaking with Dr. Shaw (just for a checkpoint), so I'll write again after my appointment.

Have a great week!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Peamutt Butter Barkers!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/647804</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Jan 2010 17:09:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got a package today from my friend Howard.  He sent me some homemade cookies called Peamutt Butter ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got a package today from my friend Howard.  He sent me some homemade cookies called Peamutt Butter Barkers and even included the recipe.  They're made out of  yummy stuff like oatmeal, rye flour, oatbran, honey, grape fruit seed extract and of course, peanut butter!

I ate a big piece and it was soooo good!  I'm going to have another piece later.  I'm a good baker, so I'm going to try the recipe myself!

Mom took me to Pet Club last weekend.  It's a big store like Petco and PetSmart but just a little closer to our house.  I met a Saint Bernard puppy who was only 4 months old and he was almost as big as me! 

We stopped at the dog park on the way home and a young boy and girl walked across the park just to come see me.  I usually automatically sit when someone wants to pet me, but I sensed they were young so I rolled on my side to show them I was gentle and got some good belly rubs!

I did a little bit of  heaving this past week so we made a note of that on my survey sheet for my next treatment, but I haven't been acting sick.  I've been playing with my purple octopus stuffie alot because I like the way it grunts!  

I also had a wild dream this past week.  My Dad calls it my "wounded bear" cry that echoes throughout the house in the middle of the night!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 12 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/645941</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:44:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I've got all kinds of stuff to bark about today!

It was nice to get a week off from treatment, bu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've got all kinds of stuff to bark about today!

It was nice to get a week off from treatment, but my white blood cell count was good enough today to get a dose of Vincristine.

Once again, my report says that I looked great today and remain in complete remission but they did reduce my dosage in an effort to avoid recurrence of the severe reduction in my white blood cell count.  I am glad my parents and the medical team are looking out for me.

So, during my "week off", you saw that I had my New Year's picture taken!  Oh, that was just way too exciting trying to keep those glasses on my face.  So exciting that when Mom got down on her knees I started playing with her and pawed a scratch near her eye!  She can still see though, thankfully!

A couple of days ago, Mom and I went on a road trip to my cousin's house to meet my cousin Koda for the first time.  He's about a year and a half old.

You can see his Dogster page here and a photo of his Mom (one of my Mom's nieces), but they haven't been on Dogster since his page was created.

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=936875&j=t"><b> KODA</b></a>

Anyway, Koda was okay with me at first but then he decided he didn't like me anymore even though I wasn't doing anything, and he started snapping at me.  I am not a fighter, thankfully, and I didn't cry but my feelings got hurt so I  told Mom I wanted to go home.  Koda had to be banned to the garage temporarily and we didn't want him to have to stay there so we thought it was best if we left.

Yesterday, Mom and I went to the dog park.  I'm going to add a picture of the dog we saw.  Can you say PINK?  The owner brought the product he used and wanted to show others to ensure them his dog was not harmed!

Dad came home with a new flashlight hat today!  It has a picture of a leash on it with the words, "Who's Walking Who", and he just thinks it's so cool because now he'll be able to see my poop better when he walks me in the mornings when it's dark!

Happy New Year to all my wonderful pals!  I sure am grateful that you are part of my life.  May your bowls stay full and your life be filled with love, happiness, and good health!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Call me Quin-casso!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/644835</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:55:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My parents bought me three new stuffies and Ive been having a good time making them squeak!  The cat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My parents bought me three new stuffies and Ive been having a good time making them squeak!  The cats have been looking at me like I am crazy!

I also got my first art lesson this morning using my Pup-Casso kit.  I think I may have used a little too much paint but I framed my masterpiece for all of you to see!  The kit also came with a frisbee toy which I am having lots of fun with.

My pal Hershey sent me a new bandana and a cookie and a bone!  I've got a great scarf collection now!

Thanks to my pals for the comments, pawmails, gifts, and cards sent to my house to bring me some holiday cheer!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Merry Christmas!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/644559</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:58:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I want to wish all my pals and their loved ones a very Merry Christmas!  Mom has already started coo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I want to wish all my pals and their loved ones a very Merry Christmas!  Mom has already started cooking for dinner at my auntie's house  and it sure smells good in the kitchen.  I told her she could take all the gingercats with her too!

We'll be getting up early to open presents.  I wonder if the cats got  a new bed I can drag around the house.  Pictures will be coming.

I'll be thinking of each of you tomorrow and your angel siblings.  It's our first Christmas without Cosmo and the first time my parents have only had one dog in the house, but they say they want to focus their attention on taking care of me so I don't think there's a puppy in one of those boxes under the tree!

Get lots of snuggles with your family!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 10 - Chemotherapy and Diary Pick!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/643073</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:39:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow, I'm a diary pick today!

Thank you for the comments, pawmails and gifts for being a diary pic ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, I'm a diary pick today!

Thank you for the comments, pawmails and gifts for being a diary pick, winning a category in the contest, power of the paw, and holiday cheer!

I started a diary entry late last night, but then Mom started to get really sleepy and made me sleepy.  She and Dad are off today but both of them have holiday errands to take care of.  As a matter of fact, Dad already left to run his errands and as soon as he left, I sat in front of Mom and started crying because I wanted to go do some running too!  She told me he'll be back real soon.

My white blood cell count was adequate yesterday, so I received a dose of Andriamycin.  Once again, they said I looked great and remain in complete remission, but they always make sure I'm stocked with medicine at home in case I have side effects.  And as long as I do well, my treatment schedule will now be every two weeks up through the 26th week of treatment!   So, I am back on schedule with the way the Wisconsin-Madison protocol is supposed to work.

I hope you all have a pawsome day!  I told Mom she could go run her errands and I won't cry.  BOL!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Craziest Tail Winner in the World's  Coolest Contest!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/642763</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:41:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I can hardly believe that I won the Craziest Tail category in this year's contest!  Mercy and Enzo,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can hardly believe that I won the Craziest Tail category in this year's contest!  Mercy and Enzo, my kitty siblings, also won categories this year.  Thanks to the judges for selecting my photo!

Congrats also to my pal Luke Skywalker for winning the Best Friends category.  He has a new baby dog brother but  also lives with a bunch of cats just like I do!

Dad will be taking me in for treatment tomorrow and hopefully my white blood cell count will be adequate for treatment.  I haven't had any unusual episodes since early last week and have been eating and acting just fine, which is what I was doing even when my body was doing something odd!

I'll be updating my diary again tomorrow, but probably in the evening.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Well Groomed!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/641541</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:41:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad and I both got groomed today!  The groomer that used to work next door to my regular vet opened  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad and I both got groomed today!  The groomer that used to work next door to my regular vet opened her own business called Canine Clips which is very close to our house.  It's also right next door to where my Dad gets his haircuts so we both got groomed at the same time!  That is convenient!

I got a new Christmas bandanna from the groomer which is much better than getting a bow put on my head, but unfortunately, my Dad's groomer didn't give him one.

My best friend Casey also started going to the same groomer, so I think we should plan our next visit together!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>No treatment this week!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/641316</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:46:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm back from seeing Dr. Shaw today and didn't get the scheduled Adriamycin drug because my white bl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm back from seeing Dr. Shaw today and didn't get the scheduled Adriamycin drug because my white blood cell count was too low.  He says this is normal due to the chemo drugs, but I'm still in complete remission.   I'll be taking Ciprofloxacin tablets daily, which is an antibiotic to prevent an infection while my white blood cell count is low and then I'll go again next Thursday for a recheck and then get Adriamycin if everything is adequate.

Let me back up and tell you what happened earlier this week.  Monday night, after Mom and I came back from our evening romp, I was resting and she noticed that I appeard to be heaving with my mouth closed!  My abdomen area was moving on its own!  I was a bit restless but I had dinner before our walk and drank water as well.  My poop looked normal.  The condition of my poop seems to be a daily discussion between my parents!

Dad came home shortly after and gave me a couple of Metoclopramide tablets for nausea, because I threw up just a little bit of liquid.  He also went back and read my paperwork where it said side effects from chemo could show up in as much as a week after treatment.  I was still a little restless but when Mom gave me some cooked chicken I ate it and drank some water.  She just wanted to see if I had a desire to eat.

I think Mom wanted to take me to Emergency but Dad said to just give me some time to settle down, and he went to bed.  I did settle down after awhile so Mom went to bed too.

Tuesday morning, I ate and went on my walk with Dad before he went to work.  When Mom got up to get ready to go to work, she looked at me and I was doing that heaving thing again!  You know how Moms are, they can worry about all kinds of stuff, so she called the specialist place and asked to talk to Dr. Shaw or a nurse.

Dr. Shaw was not working Tuesday, but a nurse got on the phone and Mom told her about my symptoms.  At first, the nurse said that giving me the Metoclopromide tablets was the right thing to do, but Mom pushed a little more because she just didn't think this was normal and was concerned about what might be going on internally and wanted some peace of mind before my next treatment.  So, the nurse said to bring me in and I could see Dr. Kiselow.

Both the technician who checked me in and Dr. Kiselow saw my abnormal body movement while I was there.  I got examined and Dr. Kiselow felt that I must not be in pain because of how hard he squeezed me and that everything felt normal to him.  He didn't think it was related to the lymphoma.  However, he said they could do a complete blood work-up, xrays, and ultrasound but he didn't think it was necessary.

Mom blinked her eyes a few times while thinking and decided she wanted me to get the blood work-up, xrays, and ultrasound, so I had to stay there, and she went to work to pick up stuff she needed so she could work from home the rest of the day.  She ran into a couple in the parking lot on her way out that she met a few weeks ago, and they even remembered my name and asked how I was!  Their dog also has lymphoma but is getting a slightly different method of treatment.

I was ready to go home around 4:00pm and Mom was there early even though they hadn't called her to say I was ready to be picked up.  She got to see Dr. Kiselow again and by then my bloodwork results were already back from the lab electronically.  I had a few abnormal numbers but nothing to worry about.  

The good news is that my xrays and ultrasound confirmed that the small nodules that were seen around my abdomen when I was first diagnosed were gone, and everything looked normal.  Even though it was no surprise to them, it was still good to hear.

Mom was very relieved and even though I may not have needed the extra tests this week, it was worth having a peace of mind.  Afterall, I do have cancer, and I get some really powerful drugs.

There's no reason why I can't continue my normal routine, so I am OK!

We were looking in the Dogster forums last night and did a search on the word "lymphoma".  We were embarassed to find out that my pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=356177&j=t"><b>MURPHY</b></a> had created a thread in the forums on my behalf a couple of months ago here: 

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/forums/Plus_Power_of_the_Paw/thread/642570"><b>Plus Power of the Paw thread</b></a> 

We had no idea, but want to thank Murphy!  I'm not expecting any of my pals who read my diary to go and post there, as you do enough already, but I just wanted to acknowledge it.

I also made a new pal this week after we saw a post his kitty brother made in the Catster forums that her dog sister <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=605918&j=t"><b>MADDIE</b></a> was diagnosed with lymphoma just after Thanksgiving and was going to get treatment, so I took the initiative to send her a pawmail.  I just heard back from her last night and I don't know yet if she'll be writing about it in her diary, but I'm glad we are pals now!

Thanks again for your friendship and for your patience in reading this long diary entry!

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 9 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/639872</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 15:34:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thanks for your comments on my new pictures!

My Gingerbread Baker outfit arrived yesterday, so Mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks for your comments on my new pictures!

My Gingerbread Baker outfit arrived yesterday, so Mom took my pictures last night!  She had a good feeling she was going to win the bid on eBay because she was the only one who bid and there were no <i>lookie loos</i>!  While the cats may or may not appreciate the fact that the best outfits are made for dogs, I guess I have to be thankful for children since this was a hat and apron designed for them!  

Baby, it's cold outside, but I'm inside the house most of the time.  My normal routine starts with Dad taking me out for a walk early in the morning before he goes to work, Mom comes home for lunch and lets me out if I want to, and then on the nights Dad works late Mom takes me out when she gets home. 

Even though Mom is usually tired when she gets home, she feels guilty if we don't go out because I am so patient and good, and since it's been so cold we don't walk, we jog most of the way!  If we're lucky, we run into my best pal Casey like we did the other night and get all tangled up.

Today was treatment with Vincristine.  Once again, the nurse said I was a good patient.  They only think I'm a wild man when it's time to go home because of the way I drag them to the front lobby.

Every week they do the touchy-feely thing and in-house CBC panel, and we come home with a detailed printout.  My favorite sentence on today's printout is:

<b>"Quincy looks great today and remains in complete remission"</b>

 Midway through the 26-week treatment program, I'll get an ultrasound and x-rays again, but I'm just going to enjoy every day of my life because that's all I know how to do!

Thanks for your continued POPs!

Wags,
Wild Man Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 8 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/638487</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:45:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  The cats and I got dinner early because my parents wer ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  The cats and I got dinner early because my parents were driving out to celebrate with other family members, but I was told that I was part of the dinner discussion along with the cats!

The cats have their new Christmas pages up but mine will have to wait for another week or so because I have a new outfit coming in the mail that Mom saw on eBay and expects to win it.  That should be fun because I have a hard time sitting still for photos when I'm wearing stuff that I'd rather be chewing!

Dad dropped me off for my treatment this morning but it was only for bloodwork and exam and they said I was doing good.  My treatment this week will  be Cyclophospahamide (Cytoxan) pills at home like I had during week 3, where my parents have to wear gloves when they give the pills to me.

The people at the hospital said I was a WILD MAN!  That is a good thing because it means I have energy and feel strong, so Mom was very happy when Dad told her they said that!

Have a great weekend!

Wags,
WILD MAN]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 7 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/636611</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:20:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Pals,

OMD, we are so excited to see that I'm a finalist in the Best Friends and Craziest Tail  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Pals,

OMD, we are so excited to see that I'm a finalist in the <i>Best Friends</i> and <i>Craziest Tail</i> categories in the World's Coolest Dog & Cat Show!  I immediately noticed my friends Zaidie, Luke Skywalker, and Sophie Bean in the finals too!

My kitty siblings, Mercedes (Mercy), Reebok, Melody, Enzo, and Pixie also made the finals, and I'm very proud of them!

Thanks to all who voted and congratulations and good luck to all the finalists!  The photos are pawsome!

Okay, so I got some Vincristine today.  Dad dropped me off this morning, left for the dentist, and Mom picked me up a couple of hours later since she took the day off.  My white blood cell count will drop a little again, so I need to build it back up before my next treatment which will be Friday of next week since Thanksgiving is Thursday.

I am doing very well so far, and you wouldn't even know I was sick if you looked at me.  We count our blessings every day!

I have to tell you about my "Suspicious Sunday" last weekend.  Mom and I had just reached the gate to the dog park when we saw an unfamiliar lady and her two small dogs who were inside the park.  This is the conversation that took place before we entered:

<i><b>LADY:  Is your dog male or female?

MOM:  Male (with an annoyed look on her face)

LADY:  Is he fixed?

MOM:  Yes

LADY: Oh, okay

MOM:  Are yours male or female?

LADY:  They're both males

MOM:  Are they fixed?

LADY:  Oh yes, they are

MOM:  Well, I guess it's safe for us to come in then!!!</i></b>

BOL!!!  Way to go, Mom!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week  6 - Bloodwork is Normal!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/634920</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:08:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I only had to get my blood drawn this morning, so I was back home within an hour.  I wanted to wait  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I only had to get my blood drawn this morning, so I was back home within an hour.  I wanted to wait until they called with the results before I wrote in my diary and they just called and said it was normal!I'm off the Prednisone right now as well.

The other day when Mom was cleaning the room upstairs where the cats eat, she  <i>thought</i> I was asleep downstairs.  She didn't have the gate latched while running the vacuum cleaner and when she turned around all the cat food bowls were sparkling clean.  You just have to be at the right place at the right time!

Last week, I picked up a pinecone during an evening walk with Mom.  I was carrying it in my mouth while walking and we ran into my buddy Casey.  Next thing you know, our heads were side-by-side but we were very quiet.  That's because Casey had grabbed one end of the pinecone with his mouth and we were both standing there holding it!  Eventually, I let Casey have it and he dropped it before we all continued walking.

Earlier this week when I went on another evening walk with my Mom,  we walked by the same spot where I had run into Casey last week.  Suddenly, I started pulling Mom and then she realized why--to retrieve that same pinecone!  So, she let me carry it and we continued to walk.

Well, guess who we ran into?  Casey!  However, this time he didn't care about the pinecone because he was more interested in Mom's long scarf, so he grabbed one end and held it tight with his teeth without pulling.   Okay, so now Mom is laughing hysterically while his apologetic parents are unsuccessfully trying to pry his mouth open!

I think Casey's parents got very annoyed because they started scolding him in Russian!  Casey has some strong jaws because we must have been standing there for at least ten minutes.

After all that excitement, we all decided that it was best we continued our walks, but not together!  And, I brought my pinecone all the way home!  I only like to carry them, but not chew them.

Next Thursday I'll be getting another dose of Vincristine.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 5 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/633291</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:45:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>A couple of nights ago, Casey, my best pal from the hood, came over and we romped in our backyard.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A couple of nights ago, Casey, my best pal from the <i>hood</i>, came over and we romped in our backyard.  That was fun!

I just got home from my treatment and got Adriamycin today for the first time.  Dad dropped me off at my usual 7:30am appointment time but it was a treat when both Mom and Dad came to pick me up!  

Like last week, I got good reviews from my physical exam and in-house CBC.  Next week, I'm only going in for a follow-up CBC and then the following week I'll get Vincristine again.    In case you're wondering, my full treatment plan is for 26 weeks, but I'll eventually  only get medicine every other week.

Everyone from Veterinary Medical Specialists (VMS) says I'm a really good patient during treatment and that I'm very cooperative and I like getting all those cookies!  I don't bark when they put me in the dog run while I wait to be picked up.  I'm never there for very long anyway because they're always told I want to be picked up ASAP!

Mom took some pictures today which I'll be adding to my page.  She told them she wanted them for my Dogster page and how I've been keeping my pals updated in my diary, so now Dr. Shaw wants the link to it.  Mom is actually going to make some calling cards for me today so she can hand them out when people ask!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 4 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/631710</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:26:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi pals,

Dad took me to get some Vincristine again today.  He met with Dr. Shaw afterwards and he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi pals,

Dad took me to get some Vincristine again today.  He met with Dr. Shaw afterwards and heard some good news.  Last week, Dr. Shaw said that my white blood cell count was low, which was to be expected, but this week it's improved and is almost normal!  So, I am tolerating the treatment well and my body is fighting off any infections, so far.

Dr. Shaw said I was doing good, that my physical exam showed that my mucous membranes were nice and pink, no signs of heart murmurs, my sinus rhythm is normal, lungs are clear, and that there were no masses or discomfort when they did  the abdominal palpitation.  They sure are a bunch of touchy-feely types!

Next Thursday I will get a different medicine called Adriamycin.  That appointment will be a longer one but they already know that as long as they keep patting me I will be calm, but when I'm finished I'll be doing my usual "outta here" routine of dragging the nurse/tech to the front lobby for pickup.  

I will get a picture taken of me with Dr. Shaw soon, maybe next week when Mom and Dad both take me for my treatment.

My condition will always be considered "guarded", but we'll take good news any day!

Love,
Quincy

P.S.  If you know how I can knock down the pet gate that is attached to the door of the cats' "dining" room, please leave me suggestions!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 3 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/629917</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:54:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to the Land of &quot;O&quot; this morning at 7:30am where they gave me the weekly physical exam, i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to the Land of "O" this morning at 7:30am where they gave me the weekly physical exam, including a CBC (complete blood count).  My white blood cell count is low but that is to be expected with chemotherapy.

Dr. Shaw said that I was in remission and that the lymph nodes around my neck feel normal in size now.  Yes, that was good news to hear but it doesn't mean I am going to stop treatment under the University of Wisconsin-Madison Lymphoma Protocol.  The idea is to keep the lymphoma at bay for as long as possible because stopping treatment would likely cause it to return very quickly.

This week's treatment is different because it will be done at home with daily Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) pills, then I'll go back to the Land of "O" next Thursday for Vincristine.  My parents were given surgical gloves to wear while giving me the pills.  Since the drug can (rarely) cause irritation to the lining of the urinary bladder, they have to watch for any marked increase in frequency of urination, straining to urinate or blood in the urine. 

During the first week of treatment, I also had to take 2-1/2 tablets of Prednisone daily, and on the second week, 2 tablets daily.  This week it'll be 1-1/2 tablets daily but if the panting bothers my parents, Dr. Shaw said they can reduce it even more.

I am a good boy in the car and a wagging-tailed friendly boy at the Land of "O".  It's in a different city from ours but only takes about 15 minutes to drive there with no heavy traffic.  I  had to be there for about two hours but as usual, was so happy when it was time to go home!  I jumped up and almost knocked Mom down when I saw her.  

Oh, I wanted to also tell you about the new pals I met at the dog park earlier this week.  One was a Westie (and I'm so sorry I forgot his name) and his little Yorkshire Terrier brother named Enzo (like one of my kitty brothers) and their Dad!  I have to brag because when their Dad saw me he petted me and said to my Mom, "OMG, is he yours?  He's beautiful!"  They started a conversation and after hearing that I was a cancer patient, the Dad asked Mom if he could give her his business card with his email address on it so she could keep him informed of my progress.  So, Mom emailed him and also sent him a link to my Dogster page here.  He said he and his wife will keep me in their prayers!

Overall, I am doing very well so far.  I am hungrier and thirstier than usual, but I'm still smiling!

Thank you so much for your continued POPs and for those of you who have been down this road and have shared your stories.  My family and I appreciate all of your thoughtful and caring comments, pawmails, and gifts.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 2 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/628537</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:58:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thursdays are my treatment days, so I had my chemotherapy yesterday.  This time I got Vincristine, w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thursdays are my treatment days, so I had my chemotherapy yesterday.  This time I got Vincristine, which sounds very feminine, so it must be one tough gal!

Dad dropped me off at 7:30am and I was ready to go home at 10:30am.  I dragged the nurse all the way to the lobby just to give her some exercise.  She said that I must want Dad to think I was tortured by the way I pulled her.  Of course I <i>was</i> tortured, being stuck there with them and away from my Dad!

Last week they did a culture on my urine, and Dr. Shaw called earlier this week to tell us it was normal, which was good news.  They'll be checking my blood every week just before treatment and yesterday it was good.

I've had very minor side effects like soft poo and the pill for that works very quickly.  Other than that, I have a great appetite and urge to pee alot with the prednisone.

My lymph nodes are smaller than before, but not normal in size yet, but we're working on it!

I got a replacement collar in the mail today in bright red.  It has my name and home phone number embroidered on it.  The cats also got a new bed that hangs on the door knob that doesn't work very well so it was put on the floor and now I have a new toy to drag around!

Thanks for your continued POTPs!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diary Pick!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/627366</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:57:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm one of the diary picks today, and I don't think I've been a pick since a couple of years ago!  I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm one of the diary picks today, and I don't think I've been a pick since a couple of years ago!  I received some cool rosettes and stars today congratulating me for being a pick and I'm still receiving other gifts, pawmails and comments to support me during  my illness.  My treat jar has been getting filled up, too!   Thanks, pups, I really appreciate it!

I forgot to mention yesterday that Casey's Mom whispered to my Mom that maybe we should get a puppy.  Mom said no, that they only need to focus their attention on me right now.  Besides, last time I counted, there were 10 cats running around the house, so I have lots of company!

Dad's work schedule is Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday, but he takes me on walks every morning before he goes to work and on his days off we walk several times.  Mom works Monday through Friday, so this means on Sundays we have each other all to ourselves during the day, with the exception of the cats!

Mom and I walked to the dog park today, but I didn't want to stay there because there was a grumpy dog barking at us so I didn't want to leave her side.  We only stayed long enough for me to get petted by some ladies and then I headed towards the gate to leave.  

We walked across the street to the public park and ran into our neighbors and their little kids playing soccer.  They came over to see me and then I rolled on my back on the grass and was kicking my feet up in the air exposing my naked belly from the ultrasound I had!  I have long fur on my sides which hides my nakedness!

It's nice having a public park and dog park just a few blocks from our house.

It was a good day!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good News!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/626943</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 Oct 2009 21:58:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have some good news.  I have B-cell Lymphoma opposed to T-cell, which means I have a better median ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have some good news.  I have B-cell Lymphoma opposed to T-cell, which means I have a better median-survival time.  My enlarged lymph nodes on the sides of my neck have already gotten smaller, just like Dr. Shaw said they would.

My daily dosage of prednisone is being put in my food and since I'm so good at licking my bowl clean I haven't even noticed it.  I guess I'm gonna be peeing alot and my parents were told to make sure they don't leave any human food unattended because I'll probably try to steal it.  Not me, I don't do that stuff!

Dad took me for my usual walk this morning and then walked me to the dog park this evening.  Mom brought the car a little bit later and  because there were alot of cars out front she swung around and parked on the side street.  Well, I left Dad's side and stood in the middle of the park with my nose up in the air because I recognized the sound of the car!  When Mom stepped out of the car, I knew she was coming even though other cars were blocking my view and I started running towards the gate!  I acted like I hadn't seen her in ages. 

I saw my best pal Casey today.  His Mom wondered where we had been as she hadn't seen us in awhile and we told her the news.  She was sad but gave me a bunch of hugs and kisses and said we're all going to hope for the best.  Then Casey and I wrestled like we always do because we're best pals.  There were over a dozen dogs there today, including my little Pug friend, Lilly, who gave me a bunch of slobbery kisses!

Thanks for keeping me in your prayers.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 1 - Chemotherapy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/626628</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 16:02:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Continued from my diary entry earlier today.....

I'm back from meeting Dr. Shaw and ate a whole b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Continued from my diary entry earlier today.....

I'm back from meeting Dr. Shaw and ate a whole bowl of food.  I was so hungry!

Our consultation visit went well and we like Dr. Shaw so far.  It was a very honest meeting where we discussed Lymphoma and the treatment options.  Mom did tell him about all the people and pals praying for me and asked him if he had any pets.  He told us he recently had a dog that passed away and was looking for another one.  She was going to also tell him that he was being referred to as the Wizard in my life, but the mood was a bit somber at the time and we had to get down to serious business.

I am under a treatment referred to as the University of Wisconsin-Madison Lymphoma Protocol, a dose intense rotating sequential combination of medicine.  I received my first dose of Asparaginase (Elspar) today, which sounds like a vegetable!  It took a couple of hours so my parents went out for lunch.  When they came to pick me up, I dragged the technician all the way to the front lobby and got super excited upon seeing them!  They said I was very good during treatment as long as I was being petted.

The only thing that scared me while I was there was a little poodle who walked in with a cone around his head!  I saw a couple of  three-leggers while I was there too.  

I have a weekly treatment schedule to start with on Thursdays.  My Dad will be taking me for treatment and said he's not letting work get in the way of this.  Mom will be the back-up as needed.  The remaining medicines I'll be getting will include Vincristine, Cyclophosphamide, and Adriamycin, along with Prednisone.  I also have some other medications in case I have any side effects like vomiting.

I only had to fast for this appointment for precautionary reasons but I won't have to fast before getting future treatments, and I'm happy about that!

Dr. Shaw didn't feel I needed to change my diet and said I can resume activities as usual, but not to overdo it.  That means I get to go see my pals at the dog park so they know I am okay and so I can be happy.  Mom says when she takes me she's going to drive me from now on to make it easier on me and also so that I associate car rides with good things.

We are still waiting on the results of my phenotyping to find out if I have B cell or T cell Lymphoma.  B type is more treatable but won't change the protocol.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Land of &quot;O&quot;</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/626548</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 09:26:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My parents are taking me to the Land of Oncology this morning for an 11:00am Pacific Time appointmen ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My parents are taking me to the <i>Land of Oncology</i> this morning for an 11:00am Pacific Time appointment.  I will be meeting Dr. Shaw, the Wizard of "O", for the first time.  When Mom made my appointment earlier this week, she told them that we were going there for consultation and to start treatment ASAP, not to decide whether or not we wanted treatment.  They have a copy of my records now, and we will bring my x-rays.  I get to ride in the car so I don't have to <i>follow the yellow brick road</i>!

We don't really know for sure if I'll get my first chemo treatment today, but we think so and hope so because I think that's why they told my parents not to feed me past midnight.  I'm hungry this morning, but Dad took me for a walk and then I played with a tennis ball and did some dancing for my cats!

We're going to be telling the Wizard how I have my family, neighbors, Mom's friends at work, pals at the dog park, and my Dogster and Catster friends who are praying for me.  He's going to know that I'm not <i>just</i> Quincy!  

Just so you know, I have not been showing any signs of feeling very sick, so I'm going to do my best to be strong enough for this.

Thank you so much for your support and prayers.  I will update my diary again as soon as I am able so I can share more details.

Love,
Toto-ly Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dog Park Night!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/625063</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 20:36:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad is off for the next few days so he took me on two walks today and then we went to the dog park i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad is off for the next few days so he took me on two walks today and then we went to the dog park in the early evening.  I was soaking up the love from a nice lady when I saw another lady coming into the park.  I immediately stuck my nose up in the air and knew it was my Mom, so I went running to her and almost knocked her over.  She stopped on her way home from work so she could be our limo driver!

We weren't going to stand on a bench and announce to everyone that I had Lymphoma, but when one of my lady pals asked Mom if I had surgery since she noticed I had several bare patches from where they took samples, Mom told her what was going on and managed to do so without making any ugly faces.  My lady pal said she was gonna pray for me.  I didn't get to see my best pal Casey tonight, but I hope to see him and his Mom soon.

I had a good time tonight though.  I was running around with a few dogs and also saw my friend Lilly, who is a Bulldog puppy.  I think I'm her favorite because when she comes into the park and the dogs surround her, she comes up to me first and jumps up and starts licking my face!  She wears a pink collar with sparklies all over it.  I also sat in front of several humans just to get petted.  Sometimes I look like I belong to them!

I've got kitty pals as well as dog pals sending me caring messages along with rosettes and gifts and I want to bark out a big THANK YOU with lots of licks.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The &quot;L&quot; Word</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/624842</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:42:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Lymphoma.  I was diagnosed with it on Monday.

Dad took me to see the vet last Saturday because I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Lymphoma.  I was diagnosed with it on Monday.

Dad took me to see the vet last Saturday because I was coughing, and that's when they felt my enlarged lymph nodes so they sent a sample of them to the lab along with some blood and urine.

So, on Monday, we were told I had Lymphoma.  My blood is normal as well as my urine, so they think it was caught very early and that my prognosis is good for treatment, meaning chemo.  My vet has been consulting with an oncologist.

Today, my Dad dropped me off for x-rays, ultrasound, and more samples were taken for biopsies to determine which type I have, which would determine what drugs I should get.  We will have to wait for about five days for those results.

My xrays looked good but the ultrasound showed I had a slightly enlarged spleen and some small spots around my abdomen but so far they still think I have a good chance of kicking it into remission.

This has been a shock to my parents, as you can imagine.  They hurt alot for me, but I don't understand why yet because I am still smacking my tail around with excitement and jump right up when I see my leash come out.  I like my meals, too.  Oh, and I still carry my Dingo bone sticks around the house like they're my teddy bears.

Mom is worried about me losing the sparkle in my eyes but hopes for remission.  Treatment can't start soon enough for my Dad because to him I am still a puppy.  

Prior to this news, I was going to tell you how Mom has been taking me to the dog park every night after work because Dad's been getting home later from his new job.  We've been having such a good time and it was something both of us looked forward to every night.  But, for now, I won't be going there so that I don't play too hard with my best pals, even though it's really the humans there that I care about the most.  Well, maybe I will be taken there just so I can tell my pals what is going on, but I still get to go on my walkies.

I'll be writing more when I have more news to share.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Brother Cosmo is at the Bridge</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/616050</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:42:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My brother Cosmo went to someplace called the Bridge this morning.  It's a place that my parents sai ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My brother Cosmo went to someplace called the Bridge this morning.  It's a place that my parents said I'm not allowed to go to for a very long time.

I had been missing Cosmo going on walks with me but I was a good brother when he got sick and never bothered him.

This morning when I saw Cosmo being escorted out to the garage to be put in the car I wanted to go too.  When my parents came back I went out to the garage and looked for him but he wasn't there.

I am okay.  I saw Casey, my neighborhood best pal, at the dog park twice today.  His mom just loves me because she says I am so sweet.  I got so dirty playing with Casey I had to get a bath.

My parents told me they are glad they have me.  I'm glad too.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Week</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/614174</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:53:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I stole a tennis ball from the dog park this week.  It's my current favorite at home right now and I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I stole a tennis ball from the dog park this week.  It's my current favorite at home right now and I can pick it out from amongst all the other balls in the house.  In return, I have to bag up extra tennis balls around the house and donate them to the dog park!

While I was at the dog park, there was a Pekingnese that scared all of the big dogs, including me.  He was so feisty and was chasing and barking at us the entire time.  I stuck close to people for protection and when I left he was chasing a terrified Rottweiler!

Yesterday, Dad and I were just around the corner on the way back home from a walk.  A car slowed down and the person driving waved and continued on.  Well, that's when I realized that person was my Mom. I recognize the sound of her car anywhere so I started running and Dad had to run along with me, all the way home!  

That's my week so far!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mail Lady</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/610439</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:40:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I heard the mail truck stop in front of our house today.  Our regular mailman must be on vacation be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I heard the mail truck stop in front of our house today.  Our regular mailman must be on vacation because a mail lady came out of the truck and started heading towards our front door to deliver a package.

Dad saw the mail lady so he thought he'd meet her at the door so she wouldn't ring our doorbell which causes Cosmo and I to bark.  Well, I decided to bark anyway and when Dad started to open the door the mail lady started backing away and said,

<i>No, no, no, that's okay, you don't have to open the door, I'm just dropping off a package!</i>

I scared her with my big bark!  Little did she know I would have loved to see her but I also got praised for being a good watchdog.

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Brave!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/608880</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:31:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I did it!  I walked on the gigantic 3-foot ramp!  BOL!  And I'm still in one piece!  Cosmo and the k ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I did it!  I walked on the gigantic 3-foot ramp!  BOL!  And I'm still in one piece!  Cosmo and the kitties said they didn't understand what my problem was.

Anyway, while Dad was out early running an errand, I woke Mom up from downstairs with my dreaming.  It was a pitiful cry that echoed throughout the house.  It has been described by Dad as the sound of a wounded bear!

Lately, Mom has not been going on walks with me and my Dad so that she can keep Cosmo company, but today she went with us and decided to bring the camera.  I got so excited I was trying to jump on her on the way to the dog park.

When the homes in our development were built in 1996, there was some leftover land at the end of a street about four blocks away.  A group of the dog-loving homeowners (including my parents) got together with the City to discuss turning it into a dog park so they agreed to do so on a trial basis and used leftover materials and put up a gate, but there was no water.  The homeowners did volunteer work to maintain the dog park.

A couple of years ago, they finally set up a budget for the park, and now it has water, some turf, and nicer benches than what they had before, so it's very convenient and I get to go there every day.  Cosmo goes when it's not too hot or when he's up for it, which isn't that often nowadays.

There is also a community park across from the dog park that was built along with the homes, and there's a tennis court there.  That's how I got my collection of tennis balls, which I can always smell in a shrub a mile away!  Sometimes we bag them up and drop them off at the dog park, but anytime I bring one home when I go walking with just my Dad, the first thing I do when I get home is look for my Mom so I can show her, but I don't let her have it!

That was my Sunday!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rest in Peace, OBI-WAN</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/608431</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:54:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/608431</guid>
		<description>We were so sad to learn that our good friend OBI-WAN went to the Bridge earlier this week.  He was o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We were so sad to learn that our good friend <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=200841&j=t"><b>OBI-WAN</b></a> went to the Bridge earlier this week.  He was only four years old, and leaves behind a shocked and heartbroken family.

It is always too soon whenever one of us has to make that journey.

We love you and your entire family, OBI, and miss you very much.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FooPet Virtual Sister!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/607962</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:28:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/607962</guid>
		<description>Well, I am still afraid to walk on the ramp, even though it's only 3ft. long.  Dad tries to encourag ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I am still afraid to walk on the ramp, even though it's only 3ft. long.  Dad tries to encourage me and I leap over the side of it!  The cats laugh at me.

So, I decided to adopt a FooPet virtual sister!  You can see her on my page.  Her name is Trixie and she's a Golden Retriever!  She is very cute and likes to eat, drink water, chew her kong, and chase her frisbee and tennis ball.  You can pet her by putting your computer mouse on her.  She really loves that!

Check her out, and if you decide to adopt a FooPet and would like to be friends, let me know so we can help each other take care of our virtual pets.  My kitty sister Mercy was the first to adopt a cat brother and told me I should adopt a dog sister, so I did!

Oh, and this morning, I picked up one of the cat beds and swung it around like crazy with my mouth and then jumped up and down on my parents' bed!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Do Not Like Changes!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/606568</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:43:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I had my stitches removed this morning and was told I can go play in the dog park again.  Woohoo!  S ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had my stitches removed this morning and was told I can go play in the dog park again.  Woohoo!  So we went to the dog park and I saw my human friend Leo and after I made sure he petted me I went to smell his dog named Angus.  I can't wait to see my best pal Casey!  

I wanted to go out to the backyard last night but when Mom opened the sliding door, I stopped because I saw something new.  Mom told me it was a ramp that's supposed to make it a bit easier for us to walk outside.

Well, I don't like it!  It's scary!  Mom tried to encourage me to go outside but I held back with all my strength.  She finally gave me a little push and went outside with me.  I turned around and looked at the scary thing and realized it didn't eat me!

I didn't even have to go potty.  All I wanted was to get the piece of chewy that I left outside earlier in the day.  I have a very good memory.  Then I jumped over the ramp to get back inside!

Changes make me nervous.  Like during our walks when I see something out of place, such as neighbors who leave their garbage cans out in the street after pick-up day.  Or the huge piles of fresh bark by the park that will eventually be used to freshen up the flower beds.

I think we're going to have ramp-training this weekend!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Okie Dokie Artichokie!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/605892</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:47:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My biopsy results came back and I am fine.  I knew that!

The dental cleaning did the trick becaus ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My biopsy results came back and I am fine.  I knew that!

The dental cleaning did the trick because the biopsy report on my gums showed they were consistent with inflammation and now my mouth looks normal.

The biopsy on the cyst that was removed from my shoulder showed it was benign.

I'm getting my stitches removed on Saturday!  Hopefully soon after that I can go back to the dog park and see my pal Casey.  I have been so good about not jumping on Cosmo's hips anymore like I used to because he can no longer handle it when I do that.

Thanks to my pals for all the POP!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>X-ray result...still waiting for biopsy report</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/604543</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:36:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/604543</guid>
		<description>We're still waiting for my biopsy report, but I forgot to tell you that the x-ray done around my too ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We're still waiting for my biopsy report, but I forgot to tell you that the x-ray done around my toofies showed no signs of bone changes so that is very good!

I'm feeling great except for that bare patch where they removed the cyst is revealing that I have excess fat! Dad gives me cold compresses that put me to sleep and it must be helping overall because I've been a good boy and haven't tried to scratch my stitches and staples out.

Stay tuned....

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One Lump or Two?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/603858</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 19:25:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I slept at the doc's office today and when I woke up I found out the doc took one lump from my shoul ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I slept at the doc's office today and when I woke up I found out the doc took one lump from my shoulder and the mass above my toofies.  While she was in my mouth, she decided to make my toofies all nice and pearly white!

*SMILES*

I was so happy when my Dad came to pick me up that I just wanted to go home, pee, eat, and rest.  When Mom  came home she was sad to see my fur shaved where they removed the lump.  I have stitches and staples and I'm not supposed to scratch them.

Mom sat on the floor with me as I was laying on my side.  I started whopping my tail against the floor and lifted my head so I could get lots of smoochies, chin scratches, and sympathy.

We should have the results from the biopsies in about a week or so, but until then, I get some liver tasting anti-inflammatory pills.

Time for another cold compress now.  Ahhhhhhhhhhhh........feels good.

Paws crossed!

Love,
Quincy (feeling naked)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Took my Blood and Urine!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/601565</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:36:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I gave blood and a pee sample to the vet today.  They'll call with the results when it's ready.  If  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I gave blood and a pee sample to the vet today.  They'll call with the results when it's ready.  If all is okay, I'm going to have the bump/cyst on my shoulder and the "growth" above my tooth removed so they can be biopsied.

Dad got my pee sample this morning.  He prefers that over letting the vet do it so a styrofoam cup and the container was sitting on the kitchen counter all ready for me!  It was kinda weird to have Dad follow me to the backyard this morning to put a cup under me but I let him and didn't freak out!

If I don't hear anything before the weekend, have a safe and happy 4th of July!  We don't usually hear any fireworks that are close to our house, so we should be fine.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ooops!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/599889</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:17:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/599889</guid>
		<description>I have neglected updating my diary because we were a little distracted with what has been going on w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have neglected updating my diary because we were a little distracted with what has been going on with my brother Cosmo.  He doesn't seem any worse for wear, and neither do I.

When the vet did an aspirate of the bump on my shoulder, she mostly got blood but wanted to send it out to the lab anyway.  They told her that there was too much blood to tell what it was, so she wants to remove it to have it biopsied.  I obviously would have to be sedated to have that done and that's when she'd want to check out the growth above my tooth as well to see what it is.

The bump on my shoulder is not new.  The first time they saw it they just said to watch it and it hasn't changed.

At this time, neither Cosmo or I have a set appointment for any type of surgery but we will be going back for rechecks soon.  It's not because we're being overlooked, but I will say that my parents have some hesistation about disturbing things unnecessarily, even though they know discovering things early is important.  Sedation is always serious.

We'll update our diaries when we have something new to report, but we are thinking and living positively!  I even brought home a new tennis ball I found in the bushes today!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lumps and Bumps</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/594675</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Jun 2009 16:17:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I went to see the vet this week for my annual exam!  Of course, she said I needed to go on a diet!   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went to see the vet this week for my annual exam!  Of course, she said I needed to go on a diet!  

I also have a couple of  bumps or growths that need checking out.  One is near my shoulder and the vet thinks it's a cyst, so we have to wait for the results to come back in a couple of days.

There is another growth in my mouth above one of my toofies but I have to be sedated to have it removed for a biopsy, so we all decided to wait until the results of the other bump come back first.

I'm not having any trouble eating or anything like that.

Wish me luck!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Pal Casey</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/583618</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:43:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>I added a picture of me and my best friend Casey at the dog park!  We get really excited when we see ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I added a picture of me and my best friend Casey at the dog park!  We get really excited when we see each other.  I like his parents too because they pet me and tell me I'm handsome.

Casey and I get really dirty when we play.  We like to take turns being the alpha dog.  After wrestling with each other last Sunday, Dad gave Cosmo and I baths.  Later that afternoon, we went back to the dog park and Casey was there again.  When his parents saw us coming they decided to leave!  They explained that he had just gotten a bath and Dad told them so did we!  So, they agreed we should stay clean for at least one day!

Maybe Casey can come over for a sleepover sometime.  Ummm...maybe not, if  I have to get permission from the cats!

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Shining like a Pot O'Gold!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/568005</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Mar 2009 19:11:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/568005</guid>
		<description>I went to the groomers yesterday and now I'm shining like a pot o'gold!  I feel a little bare on the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went to the groomers yesterday and now I'm shining like a pot o'gold!  I feel a little bare on the behind but I look good.  The groomer said the only trouble she had was that I kept sitting down.  BOL  That is what I do alot when I want people to pet me.  I sit like a good boy but I guess it made it hard for her.

Dad dropped me off and also picked me up.  He took a picture of me through the glass before I realized he was there to pick me up.

I'm feeling Springy!

Love,

Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We're Singing in the Rain!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/561966</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:16:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/561966</guid>
		<description>It's been raining and Cosmo and I love it!  Dad takes us out for walks in the rain and we play in pu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been raining and Cosmo and I love it!  Dad takes us out for walks in the rain and we play in puddles and come home soaking wet.

Last night I had a dream and was so loud that Dad said I sounded like a wounded bear.  I scared the kitties but I didn't mean to.

I wonder if the neighbors think a bear lives here.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Gonna be 5!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/552920</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:21:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm going to be five years old on Monday, January 26th!  Life is great, and I feel as young as I did ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm going to be five years old on Monday, January 26th!  Life is great, and I feel as young as I did as a puppy.  

I don't need to have a big party, because I'm always the life of the party, especially when I go to the dog park.  I'm especially crazy about my Dad and follow him around the house wherever he goes.

I found a tennis ball during my walk today and carried it all the way home.  I have the biggest collection in the neighborhood, and the first thing I do when we get home is run and show Mom.  She beams because she is so proud and happy for me.

Yeah, life is great!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Welcome to Dogster, Cousin Koda!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/544083</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:25:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/544083</guid>
		<description>My second cousin just joined Dogster!  His Mom will be spiffing up his page but in the meantime, he' ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My second cousin just joined Dogster!  His Mom will be spiffing up his page but in the meantime, he'd love some pals!

Koda is just a puppy, but a big puppy!  His Mom and Dad foster rescued puppies and adopted Koda from one of those litters.

Here's his page:

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=936875&j=t"><b> KODA</b></a>

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Package from Hershey!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/540311</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:41:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got my one and only package from my buddy  HERSHEY!

Now I have a cool new Christmas collar and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got my one and only package from my buddy <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=372346&j=t"><b> HERSHEY</b></a>!

Now I have a cool new Christmas collar and most of all, a Honeypop Sucker, that I ate in no time!  The package on the sucker even had a picture of a Golden Retriever on it that looks just like me.

Thanks for making my Christmas special, Hershey, and for being such a sweet pal.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pumpkin and Mozart!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/530866</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:03:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Dad took Cosmo and I to the neighborhood dog park and I met Pumpkin and Mozart today!  We were runni ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad took Cosmo and I to the neighborhood dog park and I met Pumpkin and Mozart today!  We were running around and running around and running around.  Cosmo used to try and mount new dogs but he's gotten a little old for that nowadays, so he just barks at them!

The first thing I do as soon as I come home is run to find Mom, every time!  She thinks it's sweet.  Sometimes I show her tennis balls I've found.  I think I have the biggest collection of them in the entire neighborhood.

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm in the November 3rd Dogster Newsletter!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/523244</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Nov 2008 22:09:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/523244</guid>
		<description>OMD...my mug is in the November 3rd issue of the Dogster newsletter that is sent to our email!!

T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMD...my mug is in the November 3rd issue of the Dogster newsletter that is sent to our email!!

That's my picture on the bottom left in the article about voting NO on animal cruelty.  I'm looking at my kitty brother Enzo and kitty sister Melody when they were babies.  That was a finalist photo in the World's Coolest Dog & Cat show a couple of years ago in the Best Friends category under Enzo's name.

I'm sure proud to be shown next to such an important article!

Thanks Dogster HQ!

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sick to my stomach but OK now!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/518495</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:18:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was throwing up mostly liquid two days ago and the last time was a big puddle in the middle of the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was throwing up mostly liquid two days ago and the last time was a big puddle in the middle of the night!  But there was no odd coloring or blood and then I went and drank water which was a good sign.  So, I've been getting rice and boiled chicken breast for the past few days and I'm back to normal already!

Of course a big pot of rice and chicken had to be made because if I was going to eat rice and chicken, so was Cosmo, <i>and</i> the kitties love chicken.

Why do I have to be sick to get such yummy stuff???  I'll have to put in a request to make this a normal part of my diet.

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Camp Bow-Wow!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/514091</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:50:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>We're having some new flooring put in over the next week, so today I went to Camp Bow-Wow doggie day ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We're having some new flooring put in over the next week, so today I went to Camp Bow-Wow doggie daycare which is just a few blocks away from our house!  

If I stayed home while workers were here, I would be following Dad around while he supervises.  Cosmo stayed home because he doesn't get quite as excited as he used to.

I missed being home though and got so excited when Dad came to pick me up!  I was starving too.

Looks like I'll be going back to camp tomorrow and maybe sometime next week until this is all over with.

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Getting Ready for Halloween!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/510148</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:18:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Cosmo and I had our Halloween pictures taken today.  Our kitties had theirs taken weeks ago but I gu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Cosmo and I had our Halloween pictures taken today.  Our kitties had theirs taken weeks ago but I guess Mom must've been saving the best for last, right?  We'll be ready to do some tricking and some treating!

I can't wait until my sweet pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=372346&j=t"><b> HERSHEY LEE</b></a> sees our pictures, including our kitties' pictures, because she's going to see some things she recognizes.

More on that later.

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Daymares!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/503800</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Sep 2008 23:07:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/503800</guid>
		<description>Do you ever have daymares?  I do!  

I had one this morning after Dad left for work.  Mom was upst ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Do you ever have daymares?  I do!  

I had one this morning after Dad left for work.  Mom was upstairs getting ready for work and she knew I was downstairs sleeping.  She heard me dreaming as I've done in the past and decided to come and see if I needed waking up because it didn't sound like a happy dream!  Cosmo was sleeping soundly but some of the kitties got worried so they wanted to come and see if I was okay too.

As Mom was walking down the stairs, she saw me suddenly lift my head up and I started howling, really loud!  Loud enough to wake up the neighbors and lead them to believe I was in some sort of pain!  So, she called out my name and then I stopped and looked at her.   I snapped out of it, got up, and said:

I'm ready for breakfast and my walk!  Cosmo heard me, got up, and after we had our breakfast we went for our walk.

The best part of daymares is always waking up from them!

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Little People!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/484194</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:31:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/484194</guid>
		<description>I was adored by two little girls at the dog park today!  Plenty of other dogs were there but they ju ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was adored by two little girls at the dog park today!  Plenty of other dogs were there but they just fell in love with my handsome face.  They were petting me, hugging me, and kissing me.  Next thing you know they were combing me, with a comb that goes in their hair.  BOL!  Their daddy was there and he didn't seem to mind.  Yep, I was soaking the love up!

I love little people and their big people too!

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Met a Golden Named Griffin!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/483943</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:05:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>I usually don't play with dogs at the dog park because I'd much rather get petted by their peoples i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I usually don't play with dogs at the dog park because I'd much rather get petted by their peoples instead!

Today was an exception when I saw Griffin, a 2-year old Golden Retriever.  We ran and played and ran and played and ran and played!  Cosmo was busy playing with the little doggies.  He likes to bark at them too!

The name Griffin happens to be the family name of one of my bestest friends on Dogster.  That must be why I liked him so much!

Woofs!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Met a Puppy Named Jack!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/475641</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:20:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>I met a 9-month old Golden Retriever named Jack this morning at the dog park.  The dog park is just  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I met a 9-month old Golden Retriever named Jack this morning at the dog park.  The dog park is just a few blocks from our house.  Cosmo didn't go because two walks this morning was enough to wear the old guy out.

Jack was busy chasing tennis balls and I was too busy trying to make his parents fall in love with me.  I took turns sitting in front of each of them so they could pet me and tell me how handsome I was.

Jack's parents were wondering when he was going to calm down and lose some of his energy.  Dad told them it'll be another five years or so!

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a People Pup!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/458378</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 May 2008 14:25:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When we go to the dog park right by our house, the first thing I do is run around to all the people  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When we go to the dog park right by our house, the first thing I do is run around to all the people at the park, sit down, and wait to be petted.  I learned long ago that I have to sit in order to be petted and it works like a charm!  I hardly ever play with the other dogs and hang out with people instead, so the other dogs must think I'm pretty boring!

I'm a gentle dog that rarely barks, is never pushy, except when I feel like dragging Cosmo around the house by the skin!  I won't even push my way through a door that is partially open, but I *will* bring my Dingo bones everywhere with me to make sure Cosmo doesn't take them!  

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hershey Lee Does it Again!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/449989</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:56:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When Mom got home from work tonight, Dad told her that he had set aside a pawkage that was addressed ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mom got home from work tonight, Dad told her that he had set aside a pawkage that was addressed to me!  Me, Quincy!  My pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=372346&j=t"><b> HERSHEY LEE</b></a> did it again!  She sent me a new bandanna, a big cookie, and a new toy!  There was also something very cute for Mom, a miniature cup with none other than a Golden Retriever on it!  Wow, how did she know Mom collects miniatures???    Hershey is not only pretty, she has ESP!!

I ate half the cookie right away and posed for pictures.  I will share my cookie with Cosmo.  I always make goofy faces but Mom decided to add a couple of me on my page just lookin' plain happy, which isn't hard because I "AM" happy!

Hershey has the prettiest dresses and hats, but I don't think she'd ever send me a dress cuz' she knows I'm a boy!

Thanks so much, Hershey Lee!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What Dog Breed is Mom?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/434068</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Mar 2008 10:38:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/434068</guid>
		<description>Mom just took the test on the Dogster blog to find out what breed she was!  If your people haven't t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom just took the test on the Dogster blog to find out what breed she was!  If your people haven't taken the test you can find it here....

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://dogblog.dogster.com/2008/03/05/dogster-fun-what-dog-breed-are-you"><b>WHAT DOG BREED ARE YOU?</b></a>

Guess what breed Mom is?  GOLDEN RETRIEVER!!  BOL!  She was giggling when she saw that! 

Thanks to my pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=372346&j=t"><b> HERSHEY LEE</b></a> for the treats she sent to my house!  They sure are yummy! 

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chinese Dim Sum, Anyone?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/421505</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:03:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/421505</guid>
		<description>If you don't know what Dim Sum is, they are Chinese appetizers.  In some Chinese restaurants, the wi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you don't know what Dim Sum is, they are Chinese appetizers.  In some Chinese restaurants, the wide variety of selections are carted around to your table on small plates and you pick what you want.  Sort of like sitting at those sushi bars where the sushi floats around in little boats, except these are brought to you.  They don't allow dogs in either of those places though.

Mom stopped by the postal store on the way home from work tonight.  There is a restaurant across from it that makes Dim Sum so she went and picked up one of the appetizers called Sui Mai, which are dumplings.  Well, she left them in the closed styrofoam container on the kitchen table.  I think you know the rest of the story.  I like when Mom forgets things like this.

YUM!!

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It was a Kong Wubba and Dogzilla Birthday!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/420029</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Feb 2008 13:36:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/420029</guid>
		<description>I had a great Birthday week!  I got to go to our local Pet Club store and picked out two new toys!   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had a great Birthday week!  I got to go to our local Pet Club store and picked out two new toys!  One was a blue Dogzilla toy that Dad stuffed treats in but I got them out really fast.  The other was a red Kong Wubba and I've been carrying it around the house and guarding it while I'm napping.  I also chowed on some freshly boiled chicken and lots of dog biscuits.

 Thanks to my pals who stopped by to wish me a Happy Birthday and left me presents on my page!

Wuff and Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weeds, Rain, and my Birthday!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/413132</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:29:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/413132</guid>
		<description>It's been rainy and windy around here, so both of those things have been turning weeds into these br ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been rainy and windy around here, so both of those things have been turning weeds into these brown "creatures" in the middle of the street that I bark at whenever I see them.  Makes it really hard for my Dad when he takes Cosmo and I for our walks.  I notice anything that is "different" during our walks, even if a neighbor's trash can has been left out in the street, and bark at it.  Bring in your trash cans and get those "creatures" off the streets, please.

Mom looked at the calendar and it's going to be my birthday on January 26th!  I'll be Fabulous Four!  Dad said I'm maturing but Mom says she doesn't think so.  It's much more fun to be immature if you ask me!

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Pawkage Just for Me!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/405399</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:00:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>My pal  HERSHEY LEE sent me a pawkage for Christmas!  I was so excited when Mom told me it was from  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=372346&j=t"><b> HERSHEY LEE</b></a> sent me a pawkage for Christmas!  I was so excited when Mom told me it was from Hershey.  I followed her around the house until she set it down on the floor and once I took a sniff I ran off with the pawkage with Mom following me with the camera!  Inside was the cutest card with Golden Retrievers on the front (of course), a bag of yummy treats, and a "Busy Bone" for big guys like me!

Hershey told me she would never forget me for Christmas and I sure hope she likes what I sent her too!

Gotta get busy with my Busy Bone now......

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Third Annual World's Coolest Dog and Cat Show</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/390414</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:42:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/390414</guid>
		<description>Congratulations to all the finalists in this year's contest!  Last year, a few of our kitties were f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Congratulations to all the finalists in this year's contest!  Last year, a few of our kitties were finalists in the contest and I was in one of those pictures with my kitty brother Riley.  He didn't win a category, but Mercy and Nike did, so we were still very proud.

This year, Mercy, Reebok, and Enzo are finalists and I'm in the picture with Enzo!  So, even if Cosmo and I didn't make the finals, we are still happy for our kitty brothers and sister.

Good luck to all the finalists!

Happy wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Remembering my Kitty Brother Milo</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/384849</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Nov 2007 13:29:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>My kitty brother Milo passed away on Thursday, November 1st, and I, along with the rest of the famil ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My kitty brother Milo passed away on Thursday, November 1st, and I, along with the rest of the family, are honoring him on our pages.  If you're interested in learning what happened, please visit his page and read his diary.

Milo was a kind and gentle kitty and I'll miss him.

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Loved</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/349981</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:23:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/349981</guid>
		<description>A new game has started and Stella by Starlight was the first to p-mail me some LOVE!   I'm adding it ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A new game has started and Stella by Starlight was the first to p-mail me some LOVE!   I'm adding it to my diary because I think it's very sweet.  I'm going to practice saying "I LOVE YOU" in all the different languages!

=================================
Dear Quincy,

When I got this game sent to me, i thought of you
You are so very LOVED!
Now, have fun playing the game!

Send This To All Ur Friends, VIA P-MAIL
And Me If I Am 1.
If U Get 7 Back U R Loved

1-3 u r a bad friend
4-6 u r a ok friend
7-9 u r a good friend
10-& ^ u r a great friend

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"English - I love you.

Polish - Ja Kocham Ciebie

French - Je T'aime

Hindu - Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte Hae

Czech - Miluji Te

Slovakian - Lu'Bim Ta

Italian - Ti Amo

Ukrainian - Ya Tebe Kahayu

German - Ish Libe Dish

Chinese - Wo Ai Ni

Greek - S'agapo

Hawaian - Aloha Wau Ia Oi

Lithuianian - Tav Myliu

Korean - Sa Rang Hae Yo

Japanese - Ai Shi Te Ru

Romanian - Te Ubsec

Bosnian - Volim Te

Albanian - Te Dua

Filipino - Mahal Kita

Spanish - Te Amo

Finnish - Rakastan Sinua

Swedish - Jag Ã„lskar Dej

I Can Say I Love You In 22 Different Languages!
Now send this to 10 People That You Love Most And
Are Your True Friends! If You Get This Back 5
Times, That Means You Are Truly Loved]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Doggie Daddy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/330864</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:48:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/330864</guid>
		<description>I was just looking at the website for Sherwood Goldens, where I was born, just to get an update on w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was just looking at the website for Sherwood Goldens, where I was born, just to get an update on what Debi DeNardi, my breeder and also the only Humane Investigator in our county, has been up to.  I read a sad story about a recent rescue she was involved in, but it has a happy ending.  

Want to see what my handsome doggie daddy looks like?  You'll see where I got my good looks from (BOL) and although my doggie daddy has had a Show career, I'm just a goofy family dog!  Check my daddy out here:  <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.sherwoodgoldens.com/cairo.html"><b>Sherwood Goldens (Cairo)</b></a>.  His hair is all trimmed so nicely while mine is all over the place!  I'm just a casual kind of guy.

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Present for my Dad</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/325253</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:52:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/325253</guid>
		<description>We have a tennis court at the park right by our house, and every week during our walks I find a gree ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We have a tennis court at the park right by our house, and every week during our walks I find a green tennis ball on the grass outside the court that I *KNOW* someone left just for me to bring home!  I have a collection of about two dozen tennis balls now, and my favorites are the dirty ones.  I don't like brand new tennis balls at all!  But, today, something very special happened.  I found a yellow, rubber, baseball!  You see, there's a baseball diamond at the park too, and on the ball someone had written "Diamond".  I guess they didn't know how to spell "Quincy".  Anyway, I've decided this ball is sooooo special that I'm going to wrap it up and give it to my Dad for Father's Day!  He'll be so proud that I'm giving him this very special ball covered in my personal slobber!

Happy Father's Day to my Daddy and to all Dogster Daddies!

Love,
Quincy

P.S.  My limp, which I wrote about in my last diary entry, is gone!  Yahoo!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Limp</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/322404</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Jun 2007 23:36:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>I woke up limping today and wasn't putting weight on my front right leg.  I didn't even want to go o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I woke up limping today and wasn't putting weight on my front right leg.  I didn't even want to go on our morning walk!  Dad immediately made an appointment for me to see the Vet at 11:00am, which happened to be the exact time my kitten brother Enzo and kitten sister Melody had an appointment for another round of vaccinations.  As it turned out, Dad ended up having to go to work to take care of a crisis, so Mom ended up having to take us to our appointments.

I was so excited to see the vet and had to walk up and down the hall so she could see my limp.  Then she took my temperature, which was normal, and had me lay down on my side so she could examine my right leg.  She couldn't feel any swelling up and down my leg and I didn't seem to feel any discomfort until she checked my paw.  She then shaved some of the fur around my paw and then noticed that it was red.  Although she couldn't see any cuts, she took a culture and found that I had alot of yeast, and determined I have an infection.  It was just about then when one of the technicians brought my kitties to the room in the carrier and I was happy to see them!

So, I am on antibiotics and anti-inflammatory meds and within hours of taking my first dose, I put weight on my right leg and even went for a walk with my Dad and Cosmo.  Hopefully, I will be all better real soon!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Presents for Me!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/297060</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:57:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/297060</guid>
		<description>I am soooo slow to update my diary!  Them kitties just hog the computer all the time!  I finally add ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am soooo slow to update my diary!  Them kitties just hog the computer all the time!  I finally added a slideshow on my page of the goodies my pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=372346&j=t"><b> HERSHEY</b></a> sent me for my birthday!  Take a look at her...isn't she purrty?  She is soooo stylish!  Not only that, Hershey also sent me some Easter goodies so I'm going to have another new picture!

Thanks so much Hershey, you WOOF!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Helpless Desk</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/282552</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Mar 2007 19:59:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad called the help desk for our internet service provider because it seemed as though our wireless  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad called the help desk for our internet service provider because it seemed as though our wireless connection to the main computer was weak.  The person on the other end of the phone actually said something to the effect of "this happens sometimes with these routers, sometimes they don't work very well".  Duhr!  Big help!  Anyway, as soon as Dad got off the phone he said to Mom.... "Gawd!!!  That was like talking to Quincy!"

Wait a minute..was that a compliment or insult? 

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Birthday Fortune</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/264079</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Jan 2007 13:42:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Turning three years young yesterday sure wore me out.  I owe many thanks to my pals who sent me good ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Turning three years young yesterday sure wore me out.  I owe many thanks to my pals who sent me good wishes for my special day and pawtied on my behalf.  You know who you are!

I got to eat another Kung Fu Fido Fortune Cookie for my birthday.  The fortune read:

"If you can't figure something out, chew on it for awhile".  I like that!

Love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Third Birthday to ME!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/263454</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 07:21:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/263454</guid>
		<description>Today I am officially THREE years young!

Thank you to my friends for your rosettes and good wishe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today I am officially THREE years young!

Thank you to my friends for your rosettes and good wishes.  I really want to write more, but unfortunately, I can't do that at the time as we received some sad news last night that our grandpa has gone to heaven.  I celebrate life every day and now I will also celebrate grandpa's life.

Much love,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dogster Daily Diary Pick!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/254752</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Jan 2007 12:36:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/254752</guid>
		<description>Wow!  I'm a Dogster Daily Diary Pick today, my first time ever!  Thanks, HQs!
I think I deserve a D ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow!  I'm a Dogster Daily Diary Pick today, my first time ever!  Thanks, HQs!
I think I deserve a Double-Meat Dingo bone for this!  Mom????

Wuv,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Kung Fu Fido Fortune Cookies for Dogs</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/252438</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Jan 2007 13:13:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/252438</guid>
		<description>Happy New Year!

Thanks to my auntie Christina, we have a box of Kung Fu Fido Fortune Cookies for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy New Year!

Thanks to my auntie Christina, we have a box of Kung Fu Fido Fortune Cookies for Dogs!  The cookies are individually wrapped and placed in a Chinese take-out box and is made with real chicken liver.  They're supposed to unleash good fortune on dogs.  

The directions on the outside of the box say:

1.  Break open cookie (check)
2.  Read fortune to dog (check)
3.  Feed cookie to dog (check)
4.  Repeat (unchecked....hey!)

My first fortune read, "Confucius say dog sitting in pew not necessarily at church".   Cosmo's fortune read, "Proper preparation prevents peeing in the house".  Whatever....just give me another cookie, Mom!

Triple-wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good Ole' Christmas!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/251814</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 31 Dec 2006 01:10:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/251814</guid>
		<description>Hope you all had a great Christmas.  We got some yummy gourmet cookies from Max, Mariah, and Elmo, a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hope you all had a great Christmas.  We got some yummy gourmet cookies from Max, Mariah, and Elmo, and Double-meat Dingo bones from Stormy B. Naughty and Sadie Boo! Mom and Dad got us lots of new toys.  I got so excited when they gave me that "Wham a Ham" frisbee.  It's like a rope toy and frisbee all in one and has a pig face on it!  Oh, and there was that frog rope-toy.  But there was something about those stuffed bulging eyes that bugged me, so I ripped one off and it bounced across the floor, giving the kitties a new toy to play with.  Once the eyeball came off, I discovered the real treat--the stuffing!  I knew it was in there somewhere trying to hide.  Anyway, a couple of minutes after that, the stuffed frog became a flat frog.  He lived a short life.  Rest in peace, my frog.

Happy 2007!  May we all get more treats, more walks, and more toys!

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>World's Coolest Dog and Cat Show Semi-Finalist?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/236944</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Nov 2006 22:26:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I may not be a finalist in the Dog show, but I'm sort of a finalist in the Cat show!  Yep, my kitty  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I may not be a finalist in the Dog show, but I'm sort of a finalist in the Cat show!  Yep, my kitty siblings, Mercedes, Riley, Reebok, and Nike, are finalists and I'm in one of the pictures with my kitty Riley in the Best Friends category.  I am certain that Riley made the finals because no one could resist seeing my handsome face next to his.  BOL!  We wish all the best to the finalists!

Wags,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Beloved Hole in the Backyard</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/205011</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Sep 2006 12:24:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The nice big hole I made in the backyard from pulling up the grass is being repaired and I am quite  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The nice big hole I made in the backyard from pulling up the grass is being repaired and I am quite depressed over it.  I worked so hard every day to pull the grass up in the same spot and then run off with patches dangling from my mouth.  It was so much fun to get Dad and Mom excited and make them chase me.  Sometimes they wouldn't chase me and try to distract me but after some months, the hole got bigger anyway.  Even the kitties liked laying in it so they're gonna miss it too.

My hole now has grass seeds in it and some sort of barrier around it so I can't get to it.  Bummer.  I'll just have to find another spot to start a hole and hopefully by the time we get rain it'll get filled up and become a mud puddle!  Woohoo!  I think that's a great plan.  Maybe I can get Cosmo to help me.

Four-toofie woofies,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Camp Bow Wow!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/189907</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Aug 2006 15:02:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woohoo!  I spent this past Friday at Camp Bow Wow, a doggie daycare facility three blocks from our h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woohoo!  I spent this past Friday at Camp Bow Wow, a doggie daycare facility three blocks from our house.  Why?  Because we had our internet service changed and even though Dad took the day off, Cosmo and I together would have found ways to "help" the technician slow his work down.  So, Dad decided to just bring me to Camp Bow Wow.  I sure had a blast with doggies of all sizes.  The small ones really liked jumping on me and pulling my ears, and I came home with soggy ears to prove it.  I did wonder why Cosmo wasn't with me, but I had a good time anyway.  I got so excited when Dad came to pick me up and jumped all over him!  We still got to take a walkie with Dad afterwards, but it sure wore me out.  I was so tired I could barely lift my head for the rest of the night.

Life is great!

Woofs,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My new pal, and I don't even know his name!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/183558</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:29:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>What an adventure we had the other day!  Dad took Cosmo and I out for an afternoon walk and we saw a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What an adventure we had the other day!  Dad took Cosmo and I out for an afternoon walk and we saw a Beagle running loose around the park by our house.  After Dad brought us home, he went back out with a leash to try and find the dog, and he did.  Miraculously, he ran up to my Dad and let him put the leash on.  He had a collar but no tags.  So, Dad brought him to our house, and as you can see in the picture above, he acted like he owned the place!  After he got to drink some of "our" water and eat some of  "our" food, he had the nerve to go potty in "our" backyard.

Later, Mom and Dad made some signs and went walking around the neighborhood with him to post them.  They ran into some kids at the park and asked if they knew my new pal, and they did!  They said he lived downstairs from them in the townhomes across the street, and brought them there.  No one was home, but the garage door was raised up with enough room for my pal to escape.  DUH!!  Irregardless, with our recent heatwave, a garage is no place for any animal.  The kids offered to take my new pal but Mom and Dad decided to leave a note on the door and brought him back to our house.  Oh boy!  More running and running and running around with our tongues hanging down to the floor.

Before we knew it,  it was after 9:30pm and everyone wanted to go to sleep except us.  The kitties were not too thrilled either.  So, Mom took my new pal back to his house to see if his owners had come home but they hadn't.  She ran into another lady walking her dog around the townhomes and asked if she knew my new pal and she did.  She said it was not the first time this had happened and that she was going to leave the owner a letter.  The nice lady brought her own dog home and came back to help Mom knock on the door of another neighbor who lives directly across from my new pal's house.  That neighbor had two cute Shih-Tzus of her own and offered to take my new pal and keep him until his owners came home.  Mom was comfortable with that and left him with her. 

About an hour later, the owners of my new pal had their kid call us, after we had all gone to bed.  The kid asked about their dog and Dad told her where he was.  She said "thank you" and hung up.  Yeesh!  I never even found out what his name was!

Woofies,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Lady and the Grasshopper</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/167248</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Jun 2006 14:44:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/167248</guid>
		<description>Woof!

We had an adventure this morning when Dad took us out for a neighborhood stroll.  A lady in ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof!

We had an adventure this morning when Dad took us out for a neighborhood stroll.  A lady in her car stopped and begged my Dad to please help her get a grasshopper out of her car because it was freaking her out!  My Dad told her she'd have to help hold our leashes though she might be sorry if she did.  The lady in distress  insisted that she wouldn't mind at all because she just couldn't drive with the grasshopper in her car!  BOL!  Just a little grasshopper which I sure would have found appetizing.  Anyway, we got so excited when the lady got out of her car that we started jumping all over her while Dad caught the grasshopper and set it free.  The lady was so grateful, but I'm sure the grasshopper was too!

My Dad's a hero!

--Quincy Doodle]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My First Road Trip!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/156768</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 May 2006 23:19:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I went on my first road trip this week with Mom, Dad, and Cosmo!  We took a 3-1/2 hour drive to Sout ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went on my first road trip this week with Mom, Dad, and Cosmo!  We took a 3-1/2 hour drive to South Lake Tahoe, CA, and stayed in Salsa's Chalet, a great dog-friendly cabin, for four days.  It was the longest ride I've ever taken in the SUV but I was cool with it.  The cabin had dog beds and a nice enclosed backyard.  We had such a blast running leash-free in the meadows, and you can see Cosmo and I doing that in one of my photos.  Like my rabbit ears?  It was the first time I saw a lake so I didn't quite get as excited about water the way Cosmo did but I managed to somehow get wet, as you can also see in the photo of me near the lake shaking the water off!

Once we got use to staying in the cabin, Mom and Dad left us there for short periods to go to the casinos and to visit with Mom's Catster friend for the first time!  They thought that was really cool.  I wonder if I'll ever get to meet a Dogster pal!

I hear we may make the trip to Tahoe a yearly one from now on, and hopefully next time there will be some snow.  I think I'd love that!

Woofs,
Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Birthday to Me!  Time to Party!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/114353</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 14:00:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's my birthday today and I'm TWO!  Happy Birthday to me!

Thank you to my wonderful friends:  Sa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's my birthday today and I'm TWO!  Happy Birthday to me!

Thank you to my wonderful friends:  Samantha from Bucharest, Romania; Tajah from Fargo, ND; Stanley from Salt Lake City, UT; Bailey from Berkley, MI; Wesley from Seaside, CA; and Dakota from Springfield, OH,  for making my day extra special!  To Sir Quincyno, Bo, and Sheba, I got your messages from Samantha--thanks! I WUV YOU LOTS!

UPDATE:  I got birthday wishes from the gorgeous canines Trooper, Holly Golightly, and Maggie, from Austin, TX.  They have a cute kitty named Speedo, too!

My celebration begins today and lasts through the weekend!  Help yourself to food because Chef Mom will make enough for everybody!  Every doggie gets a goodie bag and party hat!

Here's the menu and games list:

1.  Cheeseburgers
2.  Fries
3.  Prime Rib slices
4.  Dingo Bones
5.  Mashed potatoes with butter
6.  Green beans
6.  Pupcakes
7.  Walks every hour
8.  Visits to the kitty litter box for snacks (optional)
9.  Party games like chase the tail, race around the house, beg for treats, swimming, and digging holes in the backyard

You can watch my video on my page to see what I looked like when I was a little  puppy!

Thanks for coming!

Happy Paws,

Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good Mud Fun!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/96827</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Nov 2005 15:46:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/96827</guid>
		<description>Dear Diary,

Oh, I can tell you why I love rain!  Rain means MUD PUDDLES!  Personally, Cosmo and I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Diary,

Oh, I can tell you why I love rain!  Rain means MUD PUDDLES!  Personally, Cosmo and I don't mind getting wet and dirty but Mom does, and it makes cleaning us up easier before we go back into the house after a romp around the neighborhood or the dog park.  We even have rainwear.  But, rainwear is only effective if they remember to put it on us!

It rained last night, and Dad thought we'd be fine without our rainwear today when he took us out for a walk.  We really were "fine" as far as we were concerned.  But, I spotted that  mud puddle straight ahead at the park and before Dad could stop me, I pulled on my leash towards it and plopped myself right in it and rolled around!  Oh, that was so much fun!  

When we got home, Dad called mom to come look at me.  All she knew was, I wasn't going back into the house until I got hosed off.  That was fun too!  Especially when Mom pulled out the towels to dry me off.  I saw that as an opportunity for a tug-o-war game!

Let's hope for more rain and that Dad will continue to have a short memory.

Happy Paws,

Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Joys of Turning One!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/36432</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Apr 2005 20:48:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Diary,

I turned one in January of this year!  To celebrate, I had a wild party at home with  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Diary,

I turned one in January of this year!  To celebrate, I had a wild party at home with the family and my crate was taken apart and put away in the shed! Woohoo!  I have grown!  I appear to be just a bit taller than Cosmo, or maybe his bones have shrunk a bit since he's getting older.  I've feathered out quite a bit but I don't think I'm done with all that yet.  Yes, I am definitely becoming quite the handsome lad.

Mom and dad took a week off to hang around town and relax.  They took us on a couple of day trips, too!  Our favorite one was to the big county park.  We got to walk and run along the trails on long leashes and smell things we've never smelled before.  More importantly, we left lots and lots of pee-mail for other doggies to read!  There was a big doggie park and we ran around and ran around and ran around with other doggies, big and small!  When it was time to go home, mom and dad held their hands out because they were afraid our tongues were gonna fall out!!

Yep, I am one now, but that doesn't mean I've necessarily matured, if you know what I mean!  Who wants to mentally mature anyway, as it's more fun to do the naughty-naughty on occasion to keep everyone on their toes and keep their interest!

Gots to go pull Cosmo's ear and chase the kitties around now, so I'll write more another time.

Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Where's the Beach?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/7769</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Nov 2004 22:58:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad keep saying they're gonna show me a beach but I keep waiting and waiting.  Instead, all  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad keep saying they're gonna show me a beach but I keep waiting and waiting.  Instead, all I got was this water falling from the sky they called rain that made me all wet when I had to go potty out in the dog run.  I had never experienced such a thing so the first time when it rained I just stood in the dog run like I didn't know what I was supposed to do.  It was my way of making them take me out for extra walks instead!  Now they've bought us some rain jackets (see photo), but I guess we look kinda cool!  Like as if we had a choice anyway!

In the meantime, I am having a good time driving mom and dad crazy while wrestling with Cosmo!!!!!   We bear our teeth and make these weird growly sounds at each other and we don't wrestle in just one spot, we make our rounds around the house per session, like behind the couch, under the computer desk when one of them is using the computer, in the large dog crate TOGETHER, behind curtains, halfway down the stairs, under the dining table, on the dog bed, here, there, everywhere!  Sometimes mom and dad spoil our fun and separate us---they must think our tongues are gonna fall out or something!!!

Oh well, such is life....

Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TGIF!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/1270</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Sep 2004 00:00:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Diary,

The backyard work is now complete but they've got this temporary plastic fencing all  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Diary,

The backyard work is now complete but they've got this temporary plastic fencing all around the grass.  Hmmm.  I almost fell on top of it the other day while trying to sit against it.  That reminds me of something hysterical.  The first month or so after they brought me home, I had a nice enclosed pen area in the kitchen that contained my bed, toys, and food/water bowls.  It was set up against part of the sliding patio door.  One day mom was trying to open the patio door while I was in the pen and Cosmo was squeezing himself next to her anxious to go outside.  She lost her balance and fell backwards into the pen, collapsing part of it--good thing I didn't get hurt, but it was the funniest thing!  After that, my pen got smaller and smaller since it had connecting pieces, but that eventually led me to more freedom!!  Now, all that is gone and I have one big giant crate which I don't mind and that should be put away by the end of the year, we hope!

Mom and dad are really impressed because I've suddenly acquired a taste for paint and drywall in the house.  Yellow wall paint seems to be my favorite flavor, and I've been licking the paint like a popsicle!  Then I sink my teeth into it and get some of that drywall!  I don't know why I do that but mom and dad's voices get louder when I do.

Cosmo is feeling and looking much better now, so it will soon be time for me to get out into the world and see what a beach is, for example.  I can't wait!  I wonder if the beach is anything like that big white thing in the bathroom that mom fills with water and bubbles.

Yawn.....Quincy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's Good to be a Puppy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51184/diary/Quincys_doodles/147</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Sep 2004 10:00:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Quincy  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woof!  Mom keeps taking photos of the cats for Catster...hey, what about me?  I can give her some in ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof!  Mom keeps taking photos of the cats for Catster...hey, what about me?  I can give her some interesting shots...like how about me chewing up the nice rugs in the living room?  You know how you can buy those sticky sheets to put under the rugs so they don't move around on the floor?  Well, I know how to paw the rugs up and rip them out....I'll let you know when I'm done.  Mom and dad must really be impressed by my talents since  they come and pay attention to me when I do those things!  Can that be added to my list of skills?  Mom and dad said the backyard is being re-landscaped right now, thanks to me.  Awww shucks....you're welcome!  Gotta go pull Cosmo's fur now....check back soon, you hear?

--The "Q"]]></content:encoded>
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