Well Bear had an very eventful year and inspired many. He made it through the year cancer free and became a big inspiration to many and even a celebrity dog world wide thanks to our local TV interview new story they did on him that went global. http://globalnews.ca/news/2343091/bear-the-3-legged-wonder-dog-helps-calgarians-battling-health-problems/
Bear was recognized in October and made the poster child for ACTSS 2016 calendar for their calendar cover as well as the month of October and made guest appearances at all their fundraising events as well was invited to many events here in Calgary for Special needs and Special Olympic events. He has continued with much enthusiasm to work with his autistic children and his dementia patients he has been working with as a therapy dog for the last 5 years as well.
We have also been visiting with Cancer patients and lifting their spirits, with them saying they feel better for weeks after his visits.
December 3, 2015 we marked his 1 year Ampuversary and presented The Care Centre with a plaque with his picture , story and bells attached called Bear’s Bells and they are meant for all pets who finish their chemo treatment to ring the bells to symbolize the end of their chemo treatments. So far pet owners have been celebrating with these bells.
February 2 while we were getting Bear’s vaccinations done we noticed a new lump on his front paw, the vet did an aspiration and on the 7th it was confirmed the cancer has returned. We returned back to his oncologist and we have decided we will book him in for surgery and have the tumor removed before it get to big and if needed will once again follow up with chemo if needed. This boy has too much life in him and many more people to inspire and many watching over him and depending on him. We know he is a fighter and just not ready to put down his orange ball and let go of his time here on earth. So the ride begins again!!
Good luck on the next phase of your journey Bear. I’m sure you’ll continue to inspire others. Keep ringing those bells!
Kerren and Tripawd Kitty Mona
p.s. I’m originally a Calgarian but live on Vancouver Island now. Go Flames!
Thanks so much for your support!!!
cutie petutie!!.. good fight my boy and good inspiration!!
Neka & Steph
Thank you
Bear you are a PAWESOME FIGHTER who will knock that cancer on its butt once again!
Yep, I agree, you’ve got too much to do in the world to go to the Bridge. We’re all cheering you on and waiting for an update so keep us posted OK?
Love love love to you and your pack. Keep us posted.
Thank you for your support and encouragement