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Chilly Update!♥♥

July 23, 2018 by HelpingHands 65 Comments

Chilly Continues to Spread Joy!

*Update on Chilly’s Final Tour:

Most of you have read about Chilly’s cancer diagnosis. All during the month of June, we watched the tumor growing very quickly. Although he remained very much himself, we braced ourselves and prepared to say goodbye. Much to our surprise and delight, something remarkable started happening!

*The Tumor Started Shrinking!

Chilly has been taking an anti-inflammatory medication. His Mom (Dr. P.) has been monitoring his tumor closely. Remarkably, she saw the fast growing tumor start to shrink! He is still eating and drinking normally and enjoying life in his very special Chilly fashion.♥ It is still there, and it is still cancer, however this new development is giving all of us more time with him.♥

Chilly & His Favorite People

*We Are Grateful for Each Day!

When we first learned of Chilly’s condition, we knew our time would be short. When the tumor began growing so quickly, we feared the end would come very soon. We are over the moon with joy that he is still with us! He is still his happy self, spreading love and joy wherever he goes! These last three months have reminded us that life truly can change in an instant. We are so very grateful for each new day he is with us. Even in his illness, Chilly reminds us to focus on what is genuinely important in life and to be grateful.♥

*The Tour Continues!

Follow our Facebook and Instagram to see where Chilly will be popping up around Richmond for hugs and love. Do you have a photo of yourself with Chilly? Please post it with the hashtags #chillythepoodle and #chillysfinaltour. We love to see the happiness he has spread!♥

 

 

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Comments

  1. Charlotte Holland says

    July 23, 2018 at 9:59 am

    Oh so happy to hear this! Have been wondering about him.

    Reply
    • Veronica says

      July 23, 2018 at 10:47 am

      Thank you so much! It is great to be able to report this update to you all!♥

      Reply
  2. Jan Grubb Brubaker says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:02 am

    I’m so happy to read the positive news. Keep the love going Chilly !! Love you, Jan (your foster mommy)

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    • Veronica says

      July 23, 2018 at 10:46 am

      Thank you so much and thank you for taking such good care of him!♥♥

      Reply
      • Miku's Mum says

        July 29, 2018 at 7:28 pm

        <3

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        • Veronica says

          July 30, 2018 at 11:06 am

          Hugs to Miku kitty!♥

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  3. bunnie wyckoff says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:02 am

    What happy and wonderful news. Go Chilly!

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    • Veronica says

      July 23, 2018 at 10:45 am

      Thank you so much!♥

      Reply
  4. Kate Foster says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:13 am

    Love this update. So happy that the tumor is shrinking and you are getting this special gift of time. Enjoy every moment…. I know you are!! Hugs!!

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    • Veronica says

      July 23, 2018 at 10:45 am

      Thank you so much! We are so grateful!♥

      Reply
  5. Paula says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:29 am

    Wow, you go Chilly!!!..you still have more work to do before you leave us and I’m sure everybody is glad to hear you will be around longer than anticipated. Sending light, love hugs and smooches!

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    • Veronica says

      July 23, 2018 at 10:44 am

      Thank you so much!♥

      Reply
  6. Julianne Verrier rescuer in northern virginia says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:48 am

    so happy to hear the news. I will keep my fingers crossed for this handsome doggy.

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    • Veronica says

      July 23, 2018 at 10:49 am

      Thank you so much! It must be all of the good thoughts and well wishes that are keeping him with us for a longer time!♥

      Reply
  7. Neetu Chopra says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:49 am

    May you have many more happy healthy years spreading joy Chilly! You are so loved!

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    • Veronica says

      July 23, 2018 at 10:50 am

      Thank you so much! We are grateful for each day!♥

      Reply
  8. Karen Ross says

    July 23, 2018 at 11:06 am

    So happy. Made me smile this morning. Every day is a precious day with our fur family.

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    • Veronica says

      July 23, 2018 at 11:17 am

      Thank you so much! We are smiling too!♥

      Reply
  9. Jo Hovey says

    July 23, 2018 at 11:57 am

    I am so happy for you and for Chilly! He is such a wonderful dog 😀 Hugs to all of you for the work that you do.

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:34 am

      Thank you so much!♥

      Reply
  10. Wendy says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    Awww so glad to hear your little fur baby is doing better. <3

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:34 am

      Thank you Wendy!♥ We are so grateful!

      Reply
  11. Cathy Story says

    July 23, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    Glad to hear Chilly is doing well, such a sweet guy!

    Reply
    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Thank you so much!♥ You are Caitlin’s Mom, yes? Please send her our love! We still use the leash/collar she bought for him♥

      Reply
  12. Lindsey Woody says

    July 23, 2018 at 2:51 pm

    I am so happy to hear that Chilly is doing better, so glad that the tumor is shrinking! <3

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:36 am

      Thank you so much!♥

      Reply
  13. Mary V. Schnebelen (Cappy) says

    July 23, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    What good new. Thank you for update and thank God for every day, week, month and, hopefully years Chilly is with us.

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:37 am

      Thank you! Yes, we consider every day a little miracle and appreciate every moment!♥

      Reply
  14. Andrea Jones says

    July 23, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    Great news! GOD IS watching over Chilly & all of our fur babies!

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:37 am

      Thank you Andrea!♥

      Reply
  15. Michelle says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:02 pm

    Great news about Chilly! Cherish every day you have with him!

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:38 am

      Thank you Michelle, we surely do!♥

      Reply
  16. Carla says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:26 pm

    I am so excited to read this awesome news about Chilly! What a blessing he is to so many! Thank you for taking such great care of him!

    Reply
    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:38 am

      Thank you so much!♥

      Reply
  17. Amy Hollister says

    July 24, 2018 at 3:19 am

    Lori and Jake – so happy to hear Chilly’s good news! Wonderful to have more time with your special poochies!

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:40 am

      Thank you so much Amy! I will be sure they see this.♥

      Reply
  18. Kay Love-Wood says

    July 24, 2018 at 5:34 am

    OMGod. As happy tears run down my face I’m so thankful as I’m sure everyone there is also that Chilly has rallied to fight for his life. Everyone out here is cheering him on to stay with us all longer. Keep up the great work you all do there.

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:45 am

      Thank you so much Kay…you are the best! We are so lucky to have you in our corner♥

      Reply
  19. Dyan Holloway says

    July 24, 2018 at 7:55 am

    Wow!!!! Awesome news! Anything that can extend life without suffering is a gift! Enjoy your’s! All of the love, prayers and good vibes he has and will receive on his final tour may also be helping the fight. Keep on keeping on, Chilly!

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:46 am

      Thank you! We agree…he looves love so we are making sure he can soak up as much as you guys want to give him!♥

      Reply
  20. Christine Bartol says

    July 24, 2018 at 8:38 am

    Such wonderful news! Helping Hands gave us another year and a half with our beloved dog after a cancer diagnosis and tumor removal. Keep up the amazing work and sending love to Chilly!

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:50 am

      Thank you so much Christine! We are so glad you and Kiwi had some more ‘good time’ together♥ We certainly understand just how much that means♥

      Reply
  21. Adrienne Bullock says

    July 24, 2018 at 11:17 am

    The Bullock Family are so grateful for Othello’s successful surgery and we are praying for Chilly” healing

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:54 am

      Thank you so much Bullock family!♥ Chilly sends his love to your handsome Othello–so glad to hear he is doing well!♥

      Reply
  22. Theresa Dougherty says

    July 24, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    Yay! Yay! Yay! Hearing about Chilly just made my day. So glad the world gets to enjoy his sweet smile and indomitable spirit a little longer yet. <3

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you! ♥♥♥

      Reply
  23. Julia Krebs says

    July 24, 2018 at 3:19 pm

    THIS HAS MADE MY DAY❣️❣️❣️❣️
    Prayers for Chilly will continue.
    He continues to spread the love❣️
    ❤️🐾💜🐾💙🐾💚🐾💛🐾❤️

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 3:55 pm

      Thank you so much! He truly does spread love and joy♥♥

      Reply
  24. Sue Shank says

    July 24, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    So happy to hear!! When my dog had her first bout of malignant melanoma, she took the anti inflammatory piroxicam, in addition to supplements. She survived. 2 years later she had half her liver taken out along with a tumor. She survived that. In Jan. The melanoma in her mouth came back after 4 years (they had previously only given her 3-9 months. We had her on supplements and medical marijuana. Unfortunately it did not cure her cancer, but I believe it gave her more time and she never, ever need pain meds.

    So you just never know!!! We try to ignore life expectancy information as best we can and just soldier on.

    Go Chilly!!

    Much love, Sue and Eva The Megaesophagus Wonder Girl. Who by the way has lived to be over 7 years old in spite of the 1 year life span she was given!!

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    • Veronica says

      July 24, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you Sue and Eva!♥♥ We gratefully accept each day as a gift!♥

      Reply
  25. Tammy Penland says

    July 24, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    You go CHILLY. That dog is a gift from god he was put here to spread LOVE and JOY. He will be prayed for by many as he is on the prayer list at my church. I know when we have been waiting for our fur baby at the clinic CHILLY was a comfort to us. He has more to do on this earth.

    Thank you for all that you do for all of the Fur babies. God Bless you and CHILLY!

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    • Veronica says

      July 25, 2018 at 10:18 am

      Thank you so very much!♥

      Reply
  26. So glad that tumor is shrinking chili going to continue to pray that it will continue to shrink away so you can stay with us a long time you are a special dog chili as well as your mom and dad and your brothers and sisters prayers for you every says

    July 25, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    So glad that tumor is shrinking chili going to continue to pray that it will continue to shrink away so you can stay with us a long time you are a special dog chili as well as your mom and dad and your brothers and sisters prayers for you every day chili continue to be strong and we love you very much

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    • Veronica says

      July 25, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      Thank you so, so much for your good thoughts!♥♥ Chilly loves all of the love and loves you all right back!♥

      Reply
  27. Maureen Phinney says

    July 25, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    Great News! We are rooting for you Chilly!!

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    • Veronica says

      July 26, 2018 at 9:21 am

      Thank you so much! We have always known Chilly runs on love…but now we really know!♥♥

      Reply
  28. Jan Wax says

    July 25, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    Happy for Chilly! Continued prayers for him! 💕

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    • Veronica says

      July 26, 2018 at 9:15 am

      Thank you so very much!♥

      Reply
  29. Judy & Nathaniel Taylor says

    July 25, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    We are so elated to hear of Chilly’s new prognosis, hope he continues to get better.
    Dr. Dyer removed our dogs infected uterus last August 2017, “Wisdom” is doing great.
    We Thank Dr. Dyer and her staff for such genuine care and concern for our dog.
    Fondly, Judy& Nathaniel Taylor(Washington DC)

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    • Veronica says

      July 26, 2018 at 9:17 am

      Thank you so much! I will be sure and show this to Dr. D! Please give your Wisdom a big hug from all of us!♥♥

      Reply
  30. Elyse says

    July 25, 2018 at 9:56 pm

    Happy happy joy joy!

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    • Veronica says

      July 26, 2018 at 9:15 am

      Thank you!♥ Those words describe Chilly’s personality! 🙂

      Reply
  31. Clyde T Smith says

    August 1, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    I so glad he still hanging in there. We love our animals like life itself. When we do that they see that and gives them something to fight for and they what to keep living for you. Keep loving him like you always had and he will love you right back and keep fighting for his lge so he can stay with you as long as he can. God bless Chilly and you. GO CHILLY!!!! We love you 😍

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    • Veronica says

      August 2, 2018 at 11:22 am

      Thank you so much! We sure do love him and he loves to receive the love from all of you!♥

      Reply
  32. Wendy Bridges says

    December 21, 2018 at 10:11 am

    This is great news for you. My dog was just diagnosed with an inoperable cancer tumor. Could you by chance tell me the anti-inflammatory you are taking, maybe we could have some good results with it as well.

    Reply

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