Well, after an anxious month waiting to find out, we had some great news yesterday from Widget's follow-up ultrasound. Our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Tanya Donovan, found that the two suspicious growths in Widget's spleen had not changed at all during the time, so there was nothing we needed to worry about at this point. Tanya said, "She's good to go!" That was an incredible relief. I placed a very happy phone call to Alayne a few minutes later. Neither of us had quite realized just how tense we had been for the past month, worrying about this. Suddenly, it was over and we could relax.
As for Widget, all she had to say was "Spleen, schleen. Where's lunch?"
I am so happy for Widget!
Just read the previous post and you are right - it is absolutely maddening. I'm so happy that deserving Darla is safe! Thank goodness the shelter employees didn't just euthanize her!
Posted by: Phyllis | May 19, 2013 at 07:06 PM
wonderful news
Posted by: Ev | May 19, 2013 at 11:25 AM
This is wonderful news!! I've been on pins and needles myself as I've been a supported of your ranch and a fan of Widget's for years. Wishing Widget and all the other dear ones at your ranch, a very happy and long live....
Posted by: boundforglory | May 18, 2013 at 04:46 PM
So happy to hear this! There's nothing worse than going through this waiting period. Always a vast relief when it turns out to be benign. Hope all of you had an excellent lunch to celebrate.
Posted by: Tonya Allen | May 18, 2013 at 07:50 AM
Remember back in Montana when they would get those yummy oatmeal cookies shared with them for the ride home??? I think Widgit would Love one of those for having such a happy spleen.
Posted by: Anne in FL | May 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM
Widget looks like she is being very cooperative!
Wonderful news and a great way to start the weekend!
Thank you Alayne and Steve.
Posted by: Chloe | May 17, 2013 at 12:05 PM
A ++++++++++++++++ news!!!!
Posted by: Valerie | May 17, 2013 at 11:05 AM
Glad she's doing well with no conerns. And I too think treats are definitely in order for her majesty.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | May 17, 2013 at 08:19 AM
I think I could hear the weight falling off your shoulder's way down here in South Carolina! Glad to hear the great news and now Widget can go back to being tended to by her minions!
Posted by: Ann | May 16, 2013 at 11:44 PM
Great news. I'm sure Widget wasn't happy about being taken away from her vital management duties at RDF. She would like to have a personal physician on call at RDF 24/7 should she have any needs/complants.
Posted by: Bob | May 16, 2013 at 08:31 PM
That is splendid spleen news! Extra hugs to Widget! It is the fear of the unknown that will make use hold our breath. Once we know what we are dealing with, good or bad, we can set a course to remedy what we can.
Posted by: Mary H./Washington state | May 16, 2013 at 05:36 PM
Wonderful news!!!!
Hooray!
Posted by: Shirley and dachshunds Sunnie & Dieter | May 16, 2013 at 03:17 PM
Fantastic news about Widget!
Posted by: Linda | May 16, 2013 at 01:31 PM
Happy news! Yeah!!
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | May 16, 2013 at 12:01 PM
That's WONDERFUL! I recall that feeling of a ton of bricks coming off your shoulders, when you didn't realize it was there. Phew!
Ms. Widge looks like such a good patient! Could there be treats involved :)
Posted by: Margaret | May 16, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Hurrah Widget. That's great news.... for ALL of you. I'm glad that I'm not the only one that worries myself sick over the furry kids and their issues. Sometimes I wish I could push a magic button so that they could actually talk to me and tell me what's wrong. But great news for Widget (and her mommy and daddy too). Steve & Alayne, take a breath now... you can relax.
Posted by: Penny | May 16, 2013 at 11:18 AM