Piczo

Jun 5 2009 11:10 am
It is a real privilege to sign this Guestbook. Bracken's story gives a beacon of hope to all.

Nutty

Sep 20 2008 12:38 pm
leslie please go to www.bonecancerdogs.org and also join their online group its a yahoo group bonecancerdogs there are people who can help you there and there is alot of information there, we didnt use any other treatments as we did not have mets but others have and they can tell you what they did to help with their dogs, however we did give a selenium tablet that is cancer fighting and I really think this helped alot
take care and keep fighting
Ruth x

Sep 20 2008 12:16 pm
Hi Ruth,

Thank you for your inspirational site.   Our Lab/Hound mix has just been diagnosed with mestatised (sp?)OS.   Two vets have no hope.   Did you try any of the products such as K9 Immunity?   I figure we have nothing to lose.  

Thanx
Leslie S
Salisbury, MD

Sep 20 2008 10:48 am
Dearest Ruth,

One year ago today, your wonderful Bracken met all the rest at the Bridge.   My Rigsby was up front ready to greet this Great Inspiration, very much wanting to personally thank Bracken for all she did and continues to do on behalf of our Bone Cancer Dogs.   We miss your Bracken, (Elly and Ebony, too) and know there's a grand party celebrating her Rebirthday today.   We are sharing in this special day with a few tears and cheers, definitely raising a glass in Bracken's honor tonight!   We think of you often Ruth and join you in heart with our fond memories of one of the best cancer fighters we were ever privileged to know -- your loving Bracken.  

Comfort, strength, and many hugs to you,

Janine and her Winged R3

Jun 6 2008 02:56 am
Amber my 7 year old golden lab just diagnosed and feeling quite hopeless until I came across Bracken and Ruth
Thank you
Daphne
in York

Mar 27 2008 06:52 pm
I really enjoyed your webpage. What a testimony Bracken is to "hope" when there seems to be none. We hope to have our Heidi for several more years, but probably not the 7 extra years you had Bracken.
Love,
Karla and Heidi, the rottie who is cancer free as of right now

Jan 20 2008 11:38 am
Bracken's story is a gentle reminder to us all about fighting for what we love, and never giving up!
I am so inspired ... Bracken represents all that is hopeful and sweet in this world ~ I can only hope that my Skye has as much a Warrior Spirit as beloved Bracken!

Jenn&Skye

Dec 19 2007 08:07 am
Just a quick note to say thank you for such a wonderful site.   My dog Dylan has severe osteoarthritis in his front leg. He is only three and a half and we are faced with the choice of either total elbow replacement or amputation.   We are reluctant to go with the TER as the results are not terrific and the chance of complications during and after the operation are of great concern to us.   It was truly inspirational to read your account of Bracken's amputation - it has certainly given us food for thought and calmed a lot of the fears we have.   Thank you again and good luck with Darcy.

Sep 29 2007 01:10 pm
I came to Bracken's website after your most helpful information on Yahoo.   I am so sorry for your loss.   Not only were you a wonderful family to Bracken but it looks like Bracken can teach all of us a lot about living life and the hands we may be dealt.   God speed Bracken-your body is now whole- if you see Coda will you tell her we all love her very much.   What a wonderful monument to such a magnificent animal.

Sep 23 2007 09:57 am
I came to peep at bracken's pics... But most of all i came to say how sorry i am.

Rest easy Bracken

Much love Donna xx
(and charlie who is r.i.px)
www.piczo.com/mycharlieboy

Sep 21 2007 01:58 am
Good night and god bless you bracken
run free now sweetheart
sending a big hug to you ruth
lots of love diane [colliewoman]

Sep 20 2007 10:12 pm
Dear Angel Bracken:   God bless you, sweet girl.   I know that you have been welcomed with the greatest love of all.   You were certainly loved beyond description while you walked this Earth.   Please watch over your Mum, as she is (as you know) extraordinary.   I know that her heart is broken, but she has shown a huge capacity for love and I have no doubt that your sweet spirit and love will guide her to love again.   What an inspiration you are, sweet Angel Bracken.   Run free with Angels Ebony and Elli.   If you should happen to encounter a beautiful black and white Lhasa Apso named Max, please give him a big kiss from me.   Thank you for gracing our planet, beautiful Bracken.  
Marilyn and my Angels - Maximillian, Nermal and Ginger and my Earth Angels -Sugar Bear, Marley and Co.

Sep 20 2007 11:26 am
Godspeed you dear, brave soul. Run free in a body now restored and perfect for playing, running and hanging out with your buddies.

Joanne and Angel Noah

Jul 26 2007 04:27 pm
Thanks for your kind comments on the blog.   I love your site - it's infused with love, care and optimism.  

Much love to all,

Graham & Prince
http://grahamandprince.blogspot.com/

Jul 17 2007 06:08 am
Well done to you Bracken!!!

May 27 2007 08:12 am
a dog in a million!! Well done Bracken

Apr 10 2007 01:57 pm
ginger
so sorry Rocky went on ahead xx

Mar 30 2007 02:21 pm
Bracken-you Rock!
The Incredible Rocky Dog was here.

Mar 6 2007 10:01 am
Braken,
What a trooper you are! Thanks for sharing your story with me, Ginger. I live in Portland, Oregon and have had something removed from me too, though no one can see it. I don't have a spleen anymore because it had a mass that ruptured. My mom takes good care of me and even though the docs said I wouldn't be around more than 60 days we're proving them wrong. That was more than 5 months ago. Ask my mom what she gives me. I can't pronounce it but I know it works.
Love,
Ginger

Feb 8 2007 07:12 am
so very sorry to hear about your sam, I know you will miss him alot
Ruth and Bracken xx

Feb 8 2007 06:32 am
Thankyou for sharing your story with us,im very sad at the moment as my loyal friend "Sam" is having to be put to sleep,he is a 15 yr old black lab & had a very good life but i am going to miss him so much but im sure he will have lots of friends to play with at rainbow bridge.Deb x x

Jan 8 2007 08:41 am
Thank you for taking the time to do this great site, my 2 year old (nearly!) boxer is booked in, in two days to have his right hind leg removed.   Your site has helped alot, im sure it wont stop the tears and heart ache at watching your baby in pain but it helps to be prepared for the bad bits afterwards on the road to a "fingers crossed" recovery.   THANK YOU x Sally

Jan 5 2007 01:38 pm
wow bracken what a wonderful,beautiful brave dog you are. love to you and your family
nicola & alfie x

Jan 5 2007 12:52 am
Hello it gave us a glimmer of hope to read your story, well done Bracken.   Our greyhound rescue Jim has just undergone front leg amputation, and we are hoping for the best for him.   Its good to read about others going through the same thing, best wishes to all.
Judith, Mike and Jim x

Jan 5 2007 12:52 am
Hello it gave us a glimmer of hope to read your story, well done Bracken.   Our greyhound rescue Jim has just undergone front leg amputation, and we are hoping for the best for him.   Its good to read about others going through the same thing, best wishes to all.
Judith, Mike and Jim x

Jan 5 2007 12:45 am
Hello it gave us a glimmer of hope to read your story, well done Bracken.   Our greyhound rescue Jim has just undergone front leg amputation, and we are hoping for the best for him.   Its good to read about others going through the same thing, best wishes to all.
Judith, Mike and Jim x

Jan 3 2007 10:51 am
Ruth,
  Wow!   I didn't realize how long Bracken has been in remission.   Go girl. She is an inspiration to all.

Lori and angel Daisy

Jan 2 2007 11:48 pm
Hi found this site by chance and have now put it on my favourites list.labrador rescue north west have this site on a link as well.nice set of pictures and story hope all ids well.
            neill

Nov 21 2006 10:07 am
Bracken you are fantastic, and so are your family. What a great happy ending, xxx

Nov 20 2006 11:40 am
Thank you for sharing your story with us bracken. we just found out that I have cancer. iam an 8 yr old sheppard/husky mix named jax. I just went in for a biopsy and we are wiating to here what form of cancer its to make all our hard decisions but your story has giving me some hope.

Mike & Jax

Nov 13 2006 06:25 am
Thanks for your website.   We just learned three days ago that our 8 year old Lab, Sierra, has OS.   She is scheduled for surgery this week.   Our entire family is scared, but Brackens story gives us hope.

Oct 18 2006 10:25 am
Our 5 yr old lab mix was just diagnosed with osteosarcoma this morning.   The life expectancies that surgeon gave, even after amputation and chemo, are quite a shock.   I am so relieved to see that those are just averages, and there is some hope that, after putting him through so much, he may have several years left with us.

Sep 19 2006 02:45 pm
Hi Bracken,

Thank you for sharing your story with the world.   You an inspiration to all...canine and human.   Love all your photos!

Patti and Bishop

Sep 6 2006 05:46 am
Thanks so much for your inspiration Bracken!   My 7 yr old Bernese Mtn Dog, Foster, was diagnosed with OS 2 weeks ago and is 1 week past amputation with 1 week to go before chemo.   We have some ups and downs but he is moving around quite well with 3 legs (left front amputation), but isn't loving all of the different drugs -- so we are stopping the pain killers for a while.   Hopefully his energy will start to improve.   I am looking so forward to every day that I have with him and hope that we get to enjoy as much time as you and Bracken - boy would that be a miracle!   Bracken is truly incredible - keep up the great work and spirit.   Thanks for a great site.
Joanna, Foster and Mathilda(11 mth old yellow lab - yikes)

Aug 26 2006 09:50 am
Fabulous website and what a fabulous dog Bracken is.   Thankfully we do not and have not had this problem but at least (God forbid) this should ever happen we can visit this site and gain some confidence from it.   Well Done!

Aug 16 2006 10:20 am
Wow fantastic Bracken you truely are the miracle dog, I can only hope and pray we are as lucky and blessed as you are
jen and bruno

Jul 29 2006 12:25 pm
good web site ruth bracken rules

Jul 26 2006 09:13 am
Bracken's story gives me so much hope.   My 8 year old Ilya was diagnosed in early May with OS in his front left leg, but his lungs were clear.   He had the amputation and immediately started on Chemo.   We have finished those 5 rounds and xray still clear.   He'll go back at the end of September for another xray.   He's doing great.   Just got back from vacation on Lake Michigan where he loved dipping his feet in and hanging out on the beach with his 2 Golden Retriever 'sisters'.   I'm hoping for a miracle like Bracken's but just enjoy every day with 'da boy knowing that he isn't in pain and is enjoying life.

Gregg, Ilya, Kistler and Gracie

Jul 23 2006 06:34 pm
I lost my dog to OS in April.   It still hurts but it helps to read Bracken's story!   I'm so glad to know of a dog doing so well 6 years post dx.   Thanks and way to go!

Jul 8 2006 09:40 am
Bracken is truely a miracle dog.   It is nice to hear a success story with this type of Cancer.   I am so happy for you, Bracken and your Family. Bracken keep on fighting and doing what your doing.   It gives some of us hope to know that anything is possable.
My Amber passed away from Bone Cancer 3/15/04.   She was not so lucky as Bracken as it had already spread to her lungs. I too wrote a story about her here on this site "Amber's Story". I was going to do the aputation, but that option quickly became unavailable to us.
Sorry to hear about Ebony.   It is hard to loose a beloved Furkid. My Prayers go out to you all.
Thank you for sharing your story with us.  

Kathy, Dakota & Hollie (my 2 furkids)

Jul 3 2006 07:06 am
Indeed bracken is a miracle dog, great to read and gives hope

marty and jazz

Jun 28 2006 05:37 am
What a wonderful story, Bracken!   You are a great inspiration!

Karleen & Ellie

Jun 26 2006 08:20 pm
What a wonderful uplifting on such a bleak day!   Bracken you are a real inspiration to us.   Take care of yourself!
Debbie & Candi

Jun 26 2006 06:59 am
Wonderful site Ruth; Bracken is a miracle dog!

Sherry and angel Aiden

Jun 24 2006 08:47 pm
Awe Inspiring !!!
Thank you,
Sandy and angel Maggie

Jun 24 2006 05:55 am
Bracken is an inspiration....thank you for sharing him.   It's a wonderful site!

Barb and Angel Skylar

Jun 24 2006 05:23 am
Bracken is an inspiration to us all!   And such a pretty girl, too!

Liz & Bandit

Jun 24 2006 03:57 am
What a wonderful tribute to all your beautiful furbabies. I love it and thank you so much for your inspiration to us all. Hugs, Candy and Casey Girl

Jun 23 2006 08:47 pm
Great site!!!   Great pics!!!   Great journey!!!  
hugs,
Cindy and Spirit Guide Jogger

Jun 23 2006 07:06 pm
What a great website !   Fantastic job - and the pictures are wonderful.
Thanks for sharing Bracken with us.
Roddy hugs, Ana