Greyhound Adoptions of Florida

Hi, my name is Bosley

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In the middle of January, while playing with Bosley, we noticed a nasty looking growth on the very inside of his thigh, up near his groin. It seemed to come up out of nowhere ... and we knew it had to be removed immediately. Bosley had surgery a few days later and the biopsy came back as a soft tissue sarcoma with a prognosis of probable return and often metastasis. Sadly because of where the growth was located and the thin skin in that area, we did not get clean margins.
 
After conferring with Dr. Couto at OSU, we determined that Bosley would begin chemotherapy. Very often this is enough to keep the sarcoma from returning and/or metastasis. After waiting for almost 8 years for a home of his own, this sweet boy deserved every chance we could give him.
 
After two attempts to do chemo, we realized Bosley would never be able to finish treatment. Each application left him very sick. He had dropped to 47 lb and was lethargic and refusing food and then water. After two hospitalizations, I brought Bosley home to Grey Haven to try to give him back some of his health. It was extremely painful to see this once happy, bouncy, outgoing dog lay on a dog bed and barely pick his head up. He was a walking skeleton and heartbreaking to see.
 
With the help of some of Bosley's biggest fans, he slowly got his appetite back and began to show an interest in food and his surroundings. We started with four meals a day that consisted of "Satin Balls" ... and nothing else. Over a period of a few weeks, we were able to add other foods and eventually his kibble. As of now, he has gained a good portion of his weight back and we tell him that he is starting to look like a dog again.
 
There is no way to know what the future holds for Bosley. I would love to think he will forever be cancer free, find that perfect home and live happily ever after. He sure deserves that....but since that probably won't happen, Bosley learned that he now has a new last name of Varnberg and he lives here in the house with the others and can start calling me "mom".
 
I don't know why these things happen, but maybe he was just meant to be part of the permanent Grey Haven Gang ...whatever the reason, I am thrilled to open my eyes in the morning and see his huge brown eyes staring back at me.
Welcome home, Bosley!!!
(MV)

Special thanks to Bev Doan and Kay Fellows for their support of Bosley.

Bosley, You are a superbly handsome hound!

Bosley wanted me to pass along a message from the bottom of his heart: Thanks to Bev Doan and Kay Fellows for sponsoring him. He can feel the love!

Extra big hugs for Bosely, from all of the Doan's.

It was great to see Bosley Varnberg this past Saturday looking so "at home" at Greyhaven. His smile and bounciness are a tribute to Marilyn's TLC!

Oh, Bosley, you sweet precious cowdoggie, I had no idea you were ill. I am so glad that you are feeling better and are eating again. And how awesome that you've been officially adopted by Mama Marilyn. I know you've got to love living in a real home of your own.
I am keeping you in my prayers, sweet boy, and sending lots of hugs and kisses.

To my co-pilot from the Farm in Houston to New Orleans, Bos, you are loved! Keeping fingers and paws crossed here in Houston that you will beat this...
Enjoy being spoiled. You deserve it.

Dear Bosley, I'm sending my prayers for you to remain well and cancer free. I believe you are in a good home now. Sending hugs, kisses and scritches.

Hey Bosley!
Ask your Mama to check out the Budwig diet- cottage cheese and flax oil. I met a doggie who had had cancer and was currently a cancer survivor. His Mama had researched and found Dr. Budwig's diet.
Prayers for you. My sweet Windy, who looked like Ebony, had Osteo and now runs at the Bridge. I wish I had had the time to treat her with Budwig.
Lynn