Everything is going pretty well! I am feeling good. On Saturday, Mom took me to Dr. Tuttle, our chiropractor. Polly and I go every Saturday that we are in town.
Monday night, I went swimming again with my swim coach Debbie. I LOVE swimming around the pool. It’s the only time I can move freely. No life jacket for me! I am trying to figure out my balance without a jacket. Most of the time I list to one side, but I can still swim really well. Mom took pictures and I will tell her to post them.
I’ve been hungry. I like to eat in the middle of the night so I get up and BARK very loudly for food, usually at 2am and again at 4am. Mom gets up and feeds me every time. I have her well-trained!!! Ha ha ha!
I visit Dr. Evelyn Robertson about once a week to check my blood. Mom has known Dr. Evelyn since I was a wee pup! Here we are together. Thanks Dr. Ev for getting rid of my painful leg!!
A week ago my white blood cell count and my neutrophils were WAY down because of my chemo. Mom was worried about me, but I was just a bit tired. No big deal. Today my WBC and neutrophils were excellent! And I had gained some weight (Mom was happy).
Dr. Chelsea Tripp is my oncologist. I like her a LOT! She is so upbeat and positive and explains everything very thoroughly to Mom. Dr. Tripp is glad that I am swimming!!! I got my second chemo treatment this morning. Here I am with Dr. Tripp. 
Got to go. It’s time to bark at Mom for more food. JAMES
james, you have the best-est people friends!!! glad your second chemo went well..soon it will all be in your past and you can concentrate on more swimming, more late nite meals, etc. keep livin’ the good life – you are an inspiration!!!
charon & gayle
James, we are doing a poodle dance over how well you are doing. Perhaps your count will not drop from now on, but as long as it comes back, we could not ask for much more. Also, we all agree about thanking the two-legged care givers. When I celebrated my one year ampuversary, Dad gave a PAWRTY for both groups. They deserve the recognition for what they did for us.
Spirit Cherry & Dad
James I am so happy you are doing well. keep up the good work.
You are a champ James!
One more chemo notch on your belt buddy, congrats!
Angel JD’s mom
So glad to hear your chemo is going well and you’re feeling good! And the swimming sounds like lots of fun!!
Bethany and Kobe 🙂
You are such a charmer, James! You’ve got everyone you know simply besotted with you. I have to say your mom is quite the trooper too though, getting up at those dreadful hours to feed you. I’m really impressed.
So glad you’re doing so well!
James, you’ve got Poodle Power! Keep it up!
James looks fabulous. What a journey
Hugs from all of us
Hey James,
How’s it goin? Are you feeling better? Getting stronger?
Your friends are anxiously awaiting an update!!!
Angel JD’s mom
James,
Dr. Tripp made my cancer go away, she made me very healthy. I miss her, she moved from Pullman to Seattle, but now she can take care of you. I hope your chemo kills that awful cancer. Good luck.
Bell the Black Lab, Moscow, Idaho