Happy Birthday, Darby!

 

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Hollywood Darby

Two years ago, Darby was diagnosed with cancer and had his kidney removed.  The doctors said the surgery might give him another year.  When I came to pick him up after a week of post-op, he scampered out to  greet me with Frankenstein staples and a plastic cone, tail wagging and eyes bright.  I desperately hoped I would have more than a year with my little Doughboy.  Today, he turns fifteen.  I am so grateful I was able to give him that operation and he is still going strong.  He has been totally game about uprooting our lives and helping me create a new home in Grass Valley.  Thank you, Darby for being my dog, my co-pilot, and the best thing that ever happened to me.  Love – Moira.

P.S. Darby's friend Chewy is coming over for a birthday party. I got him a gluten-free organic apple pie from the local bakery and a cardboard roll from a used package of Saran Wrap.  He's thrilled.

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8 responses to “Happy Birthday, Darby!”

  1. Sue Avatar

    Happy Birthday Little Guy. We’re so happy that you beat the odds. It gives us hope now that we;re fighting a big medical battle with Samba.

  2. sabrina Avatar

    yay!!! happy birthday Darby!!!!!!

  3. Clair Lamb Avatar

    Can’t imagine your life without Darby. So glad he’s hanging in there.

  4. Evelyn Morris Hecht Avatar

    Wonderful touching story, Moira….it reminds me of my last years with my Bichon boy Ollie who was the love of my life and the inspiration for my art.
    I wish you many more golden days with your precious one- I know you’ll treasure every moment. Snap lots of photos while you can, and have a HAPPY YAPPY BIRTHDAY DARBY!!!

  5. Joey and Maggie Avatar

    Happy Birthday Darby, may bones rain from the sky! Hope you had fun at your party.

  6. Patti Best Avatar

    Happy Birthday, Little Man. So glad you are with your Mom on this fine day. Have a wonderful Birthday Party and don’t eat too much pie.
    You need to visit with your pals Luke Robinson, Hudson and Murphy at http://www.2dogs2000miles.org as they are walking their paws off for you!
    Patti and Blogging Bob

  7. Melissa Avatar

    happy happy birthday darby!
    you are our hero! we <3 you!
    and…
    happy happy thanksgiving!
    we are so thankful to have wonderful friends like you!
    xoxoxo
    m & e

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