Barney is an Angel Now.

[Purr-tender]

OMG your dogs are so great! What a treat to watch them enjoying their Jenn treats!! Poor Sneakers, where's my treat Mom?! I love your living room! It looks sooo comfortable and cozy!

I was hoping that the tumor that's on the side of his neck/head area wasn't cancerous and could be removed/drained and maybe give him a little relief. But, if Robin doesn't think he would survive the anesthesia I would probably trust her judgement. I just so desperately want him to really get well. I'm sitting here with tears starting. I need to just focus on a day at a time like you've said. He is doing well right now and that is a good thing. He is warm and safe and very loved. Now how can I be sad about that?!

Barney's Angel

Mary

[Medusa]

I wasn't able to view the video but I've been having problems even loading PT, not sure why. Anyhow, just wanted to comment that I'm proud to be one of Barney's Angels. What a privilege and an honor. He could be the poster boy for love and hope. As for the surgery, if Robin says he wouldn't survive the anesthesia, then it's best not to do it and just make him as comfortable as possible, which is what you've been doing all along. More gentle pets to Barn-Barn and the usual (((HUGS))) to you, Lara.

[pomtzu]

Thanks so much for all the shots of Barney that you are sending. The video of him outside was so sweet, and of course the one by the fire was absolutely precious. He seemed to be watching the fire so intently - all wrapped up and snuggly warm in his angel's arms.
It's difficult - knowing what his ultimate fate is - but seeing how well he is being cared for and loved - makes it a little easier to accept I suppose. I don't know how you do it - I am just reduced to tears when I read some of your posts! As my mother used to say when someone did a good deed - "There's another star in their crown!" I think your crown will need to be "super-sized"!

[Emeraldgreen]

Thank you guys for your continued words of kindness. Honestly though, he is no trouble at all and if he showed up at your door, I'm sure you'd do the exact same thing and maybe even more. It is no effort at all to give hugs and meds and clean up after this little guy, it is wonderfully simple and as someone else mentioned in an earlier post, he is a gift and a blessing. I almost feel guilty that I have him all to myself and even more guilty because you have all helped so much and I'm the one who gets to benefit from having him here! lol But I will keep posting vids and pics of him at least once a week so you can see his little froggy face.

Angela was supposed to come over yesterday but we had some miscommunication about the time so she ended up coming about half an hour ago on her way to the ferry. Her husband had flown in from Ontario and drove up Vancouver Island with her so he got to meet Barney today too.

Barney seemed sooooooooo happy to see her and he was very snuggly and gentle. I got some footage of him rubbing his head on her shoulder and it is the sweetest moment. Angela thought he looked great so I was relieved. It's hard for me to tell because I see him everyday but she thinks he has really improved and she couldn't believe how strong he was when he was doing paddies on her arm. She gave me a whole box of the Immunocal and told me some amazing stories about it and I'm going to make sure he gets it every day.

We bundled him up and she held onto him while I clipped his nails. I can't believe how long they had gotten in just a month! I'm sure he will be much more comfortable now.

Here is a video of Angela and Barney's reunion.
And below that is a picture (I know that some people are not able to view the videos so I wanted to also post a pic)

[Purr-tender]

That video was the best yet!! When he put his head on Angela's shoulder, I melted!! That was a WooHoo!! moment when she said he felt so strong. I'm sure she was amazed at how much he had changed since she saw him.


Mary

[Medusa]

Gosh, I'm getting soft in my old age. That video brought me to tears. The reunion was so sweet. I can tell that Barney loved seeing Angela. And some people say that animals don't remember things like that. Please. It did my heart good to hear Angela say how strong Barney has become. What a wonderful job you're doing, Lara.

[jennielynn1970]

What a great video!!! And Barn-Barn was so happy to see Angela too! It really does brings tears to the eyes to watch him! He knows so much love now!

Big hugs to you and your husband for doing all you are doing for our boy!

[kb2yjx]

How my eyes swelled up with tears when Barney snuggled up to Angela!!! He looked so comfy in his blue blanky!!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry that I haven't been keeping up with this thread but I'm so glad to see Barney's reunion with Angela and to hear that the pred is starting to shrink his tumors. I hope he'll continue to get stronger and improve. He remains in my thoughts and prayers.

[Barbara]

So Barney loves the piano? That sounds great. Filou and Tigris play themselves but they don't seem to care too much if anyone else plays
Sorry to hear about the ear. Sounds scary.