Today I took June Buggie back to the vet because he has not gotten any better.
The vet found a tumor on his neck beneath his right ear. The tumor is huge- about the size of a golf ball. It’s not observable because it’s located deep. The vet said that she’s not sure if removal is a possibility because of location. We’d have to do a CT scan to see if it’s entangled in his spine and/or nervous system.
But all that is irrelevant because surgery at this point would be risky. June Buggie’s hyperthyroidism is not under control and he hasn’t been eating.
The vet gave June Buggie a steroid shot to see if it will shrink the tumor and stimulate his appetite. We go back in a week for follow-up.
I am resigned to the fact that I will most likely soon say good-bye to Junior. Please keep us in your thoughts.
Dogpaddling Through Life 
I’m so sorry. What a difficult year for you and your pack. Sending you strong and compassionate thoughts.
I hope the shot will help and maybe the tumor will be smaller when you see the vet again… hugs to you and to June Buggie… I hope so much that it will not happen again so shortly after you lost Rumpy….
Too much bad stuff too close together. Hugs.
Oh no. How terrible for you. My thoughts are with you.
Love you both!
Not good news. Sending you positive thoughts and hugs from Africa,
So much sad news! I am so sorry, Jen! I really hope you can get some quality time with June Buggie! x
I am so sorry. Keeping you in my thoughts.
So sorry that you’re getting challenging news again about someone you love. I hope the shots help June Buggie regain some appetite.
Keeping both you and Junior in my thoughts. Sometimes words simply fail. 😢
So sorry. 😦 I had two cats die within a short amount of time. Grief on grief. 😦 I hope June Buggie gets better and the shot works.
Thoughts and prayers.
June Buggie & Jen, you are in my thought…. Atma namaste….
Continue to hold you all in Love and Light. xoxoM
So sad to hear this news…Keeping June Buggie (and you) in my thoughts and prayers.
I am praying for a miracle for June Buggie. XO
Prayers for you and June Buggie – so sorry this is happening !
My heart goes out to you, you and your fur babies have been through so much. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
You are in our hearts and minds. Hope the steroid helps. ❤
Love and gentle purring for all of you. ❤
Oh dear God my heart is going out to you. I cannot begin to imagine how you must feel. Praying with all of my heart that the tumor goes down. (((hugs)))
Steroids can sometimes do amazing things. I hope they at least give you some more time with June Bug. When it rains, it pours, and it’s really not fair.
The ideal situation is the tumor shrinks and JB rebounds enough to make it through surgery. But I am expecting the worst.
Oh no! I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My best to you and your sweet boy! ❤
Poor June Buggie. I’m so sorry to hear this. Fingers crossed the steroids will help him.
I am so sorry to read this news…I haven’t been keeping up 😦 but want you to know you are in my thoughts- such a dear kitty..
Oh no….I’m very sorry to hear about June Buggie…I’m so shocked, too….I love June Buggie since I saw him for the first time on your blog….Oh….June Buggie….I’m praying very hard for you get feeling better……you’re in my thoughts…..
Meow! Thank you
I hope June Buggie feels better soon. I will keep you in my thoughts.
Thinking of June Buggie… hope all turns out well ❤
Oh dear June Buggie, keep calm and carry on for as long as you want.
When it rains it pours right? Hope June Buggie pulls through. I’ve got everything crossed and I’m sending prayers to every God!
sweet june buggie, we all love you…yes, we do! =^..^=
I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you.
I am so sorry yo hear this. You are in my thoughts and hearts. Miracles happen to them who believe in miracles.
Sending hugs, positive thoughts, and hugs from San Diego.
I’m sorry.
Sorry for the news. ((Hug))
So very sorry at this latest sad news. Thoughts and prayers flowing your way.
So sorry. They always seem to go in a bundle. It is terribly sad and I feel so bad for you.
I want to believe that the powers that be, never give us more than we can handle. As hard as this all is, you have been blessed with Rumpy and June Buggy for many happy days. Best of luck in the coming days and may she not suffer. Our thoughts are with you – Lorian and the DogDaz Zoo
Damn. We’re so sorry to hear this, Jen and June Buggie. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers.
So sorry .. and yes you are both in my thoughts!
Very sorry to read this
Sending prayers your way!
So sad for you. Please take care of yourself. I’ll be praying.🤒
Not Junior too? Ah Jen I hate to see you going through this. Hugs from over the pond.