Kato, Sandman's Best Friend

[Sandman]

My dog, Kato, goes in for surgery on Friday. He has had a lump on his head for over a year now. When he first got it, I had it tested for cancer and all turned out okay. They told me that I could remove it if I want to but didn't have to. I choose not to since he is getting up there in age and removal would require surgery.

Well, he popped the damn thing open and it's starting to really bug him.... so, off it goes! Please keep Kato in your prayers this Friday while he is under the knife.

Kato's Home Page (http://oakhurstonline.com/kato)

[Newcomer]

Sorry to hear that Mat. Hope all goes well. Let us know how it goes.

[beautiful_mess38]

Sammy & Katie plus all my other beasts will keep Kato's in thier thoughts.

[Goddesschyyld]

My thoughts are with you and Kato (he is such a good dog) Matttty.

Much Love,
K

[SierraSnows]

Your dog will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[John @ 3300ft.]

It would be a good time to have the Vet. also do a teeth cleaning since he will be sedated anyway. Saves you some $.

My first dog had bad tartar on his teeth 'cus I never fed him dry/crunchy dog food, or had his teeth cleaned.(I now know better)It ended up causing kidney probs due to the bacteria, and took a few years off of his life. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cry.gif
{he made it to 18years though}

[Yosemite_Wolf]

milkbones John.... milkbones! my dogs will kill for a milkbone any day of the week.

[Californee Girl]

Poor Kato. Is that what was bothering him back in September? If so, hes quite the trooper. Hope he pulls through Mat.

[frmmts2sea]

I'm so sorry sandman. I wish U & him all the luck & pray 4 both of U. My dobie also goes in 4 poss., Surg 2morrow

[Yosemite Joy]

Best wishes for your doggy.

[monkey]

I'll be thinking of Kato tomorrow. Hope he's up and about soon


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[Sandman]

Thanks all for the well wishes for Kato's surgery today. I dropped him off at Hoof & Paw this morning and his surgery will be done by noon. I can then pick him up this evening at about 4ish.

I went ahead and told them to clean his teeth, clean his ears and trim his nails.

I'll be worried about him all day, but I am sure that this was the right thing to do. He will be much healthier in the long run.

[Kahlua Kid]

He's in good hands Sandman! They've always done a great job for us.

Hoping Kato will come back happier and healthier!

[Yosemite_Wolf]

My brat doggies are dreaming good thoughts for Kato.
I love hoof and paw... though they are a bit forgetful at the check out line... like forgetting to weigh my pitbull topaz for heart worm pills.. but the vets are just great.... I gotta take my Malamute/Horse mix in for a mange tx... cos he has scabby areas on his face. he is half pitbull terrier.... not sure where the horse comes from but hes a big as one!

[Sandman]

Kato is home and doing well. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Yosemite_Wolf]

now you take care of Kato well tonight Sandman..... Kato's every wish and desire is your command! But Im sure you are already doing this http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[monkey]

I'm glad everything went so good.

[Sandman]

Kato was in some pain... started whinning a bit.... so I gave him a pain killer. Now he is very high and doing well again. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

He is laying right next to me on the floor right now. I decided to stay in on this Friday night so that I can be home with him in case of problems, but I think all will be fine.

[SierraSnows]

I am glad Kato is doing ok.Keep giving him lots of love.. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Sandman]

Just got the biopsy results.... both tumors removed were benign. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[monkey]

Great news! I'm sure that made your day better.

[Sandman]

It sure did. It's good news like this that makes up for all the bad stuff that has been happening. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Wyoming Girl]

Im glad kato is going to be ok and we will be seeing him on our camp trip so he can scare the bears away.... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[Sandman]

Yup, Kato will be there. Who knows... maybe I'll have another pup by then. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

[Sandman]

I just lost my best friend.... I was fortunate enough to have Kato for half of my lifetime. He was truly my best friend and I would do anything to have him here with me right now. :(

He was having a ball earlier today, with my new puppy. Then a few hours later, I was making the hardest decision of my life. His stomach turned... he was rushed to Fresno.... but it just wasn't worth his suffering to send him to the operating table with a 10% chance...

Please excuse my absence from the forums and life in general... I need some time....

www.oakhurstonline.com/kato

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[Newcomer]

We are so sorry to hear what happened. I know what you are feeling and it is so hard :( Our thoughts are with you.

[Godschild]

Oh Mat, I am so sorry. :cry: We lost ours in October of 2003 at 14 yrs and still really miss him. It is so hard. Even though we have three more (one was 5then and she also still misses him, one just a pup of 4 months, and one we've gotten since) nothing can replace him. He was the best dog ever (half Rott half Lab, all black and named Snowball!!) so I know how you are feeling. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

[monkey]

Mat, I'm so sorry for your loss. You gave Kato a wonderful life and he gave you his love.

[Iris]

Mat, so sorry to hear of Kato's passing! Our "fur" best friends hold such a special place in our hearts, and warm with us unconditional love and devotion...
God Bless

[ZipperMan]

I'm sure that you will be able to keep your memories of Kato as treasures. Sorry for your loss.

[Ironhorse]

Sorry to hear of your loss, but as has been said, treasured pets live on in our hearts.

[Yosemite Joy]

My dog is my best friend, too, and I can not imagine life without him. So sorry for your loss.

[Dodgergirl]

Kato, Mammoth Pools 2008

I'm gonna miss you, buddy....

[jjcheyenne]

Matt, I am so sorry. Kato was a beautiful dog. I truley believe dogs have souls and I know you will see him again.

[Sandman]

Thanks so much everyone.

Yosemite Joy stopped my Oakhurst Computers today and dropped off such a nice sympathy card. It was so thoughtful and it was much appreciated. Thanks so much YJ!

[Kahlua Kid]

I got to meet Kato once or twice, and I'm really sorry for your loss Mat. You were so fortunate to have Kato for so long.

[kellieflan]

Mat, haven't met you yet and still want to say I wish I could somehow take the pain away - our old lab went to sleep for good last December and I cried for days. We know a little bit how you feel. You have our sympathy, unmet friend.

[cattledoggiemoon]

So sorry to hear this Mat.

I lost my SAR dog this way and it is fast and crazy and tragic.

So sorry.

[Pop-Rocks]

I am sorry to here that Sandman. I know we dont see you as much as we used to but does not mean we don't care. Kato was a good dog and you took very good care of him. You could tell he was loved. I am truely sad to hear what happen.

[Sandman]

Thanks so much for the kind words everyone. It's been a very difficult week. I keep thinking about Kato and get all teared up so I have to think about something else to avoid breaking down at work.