Retrieversonthego (2025)

12/12/2024

I want to start this post off by saying, thank you🧡⁣
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the support we have received since anchor’s diagnosis has been overwhelming and we are so thankful for each and every one of you that has shared, donated and sent words of encouragement. we are kicking off a Bonfire fundraiser for merch with two different art styles done by the amazing 🥹 this fundraiser will also go to any costs associated treatment that isn’t covered by insurance in addition to helping support him holistically. ⁣
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the update I have as of today is that anchor has now completed his 6 radiation treatments and has had 1 chemo treatment. we have decided to switch conventional oncologists and had our first appointment with the new oncologist oncologist team this morning. it was a breath of fresh air to meet an oncologist that’s compassionate, listened to our concerns and is getting right to work on anchor. as I type this, Anchor is getting another ultrasound, some lymph nodes are being aspirated and he will get his second round of chemo (pending WBC count). we feel SO much better and confident in his care team now that we switched and I can’t thank everyone that recommended this Dr to us🫶⁣
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in addition to his conventional care, I also had a consult with a holistic vet yesterday and that also went well. on monday, we will be going to LA for a microbiome test in addition to some other tests. ⁣
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lastly, I wanted to give a BIG thank you to for organizing this fundraiser and drawing Anchor perfectly all while going through personal medical issues as well🫶 I will share the links to the bonfire campaign in my bio.⁣
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thank you again for your continued support and I can’t wait to see everyone in their Anchor gear⚓️

06/12/2024

thankful and lucky🧡⁣
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thankful that anchor is able to get the treatment that he needs. thankful that overall anchor is feeling great and has shown no signs of being sick other than a little nausea from chemo. thankful that so many of you have gone above and beyond to share, donate, and send us words of encouragement during this hard time.⁣
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lucky to have a community not only in person but virtually. the last 24hrs have been so emotional for us and the outpouring amount of support is overwhelming but it is appreciated more than you and for that we are so so lucky. ⁣
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we aren’t sure what the road ahead looks like but we do know that we are going to do everything we can to prolong Anchor’s life and give him the best shot at beating this. he is young, strong, and the bravest boy. if any dog can get through this it’s him. we have 1 more radiation treatment, 7 more weeks of chemo and hopefully will be on the road to recovery. thank you again for all of your support and love🖤⚓️

02/12/2024

and just like that the long weekend is over🥲
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we had a busy but fun weekend full of playing NASDA and a bird day. it was so nice for anchor to have a break from treatment and to be able to do some of his favorite things. he went 16/16 in all of his NASDA runs, received his versatile locating bronze and brace level 1. seeing him running around looking for rats and birds this weekend was just what we needed before treatment starts back up again today.
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Anchor will have his 4th radiation treatment this morning and his first chemotherapy treatment. I’ve been dreading this day all weekend but I know that he is a strong boy and we are doing everything we can to fight this thing. Anyone that saw him this weekend said they would have no idea that anything was going on with him and I hope it stays that way💪🏼⚓️ I have a consult with the integrative vet today and I’m really looking forward to learning more about how to support him holistically through treatment and after treatment.
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I realize I haven’t been the best at posting but I do appreciate you all so much for checking in on us and for keeping anchy in your thoughts🧡

25/11/2024

finally some good news to share🧡
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I was a nervous wreck waiting for the results of his ultrasound and xray on Thursday and when we finally received them I felt like I could breathe. the doctors saw nothing concerning on the ultrasound or xray meaning that it hasn’t spread and they could move forward with his first radiation treatment. Thursday was his first of 6 radiation treatments. he does have to go under anesthesia for these treatments so he was a little sleepy after treatment but has been completely normal otherwise. after this week we will be half way done radiation and then it’s on to chemo. if all goes well this week and he’s feeling good I have some fun things planned this weekend🐀🐦 that is all the updates I have for now, hope you all have a great Monday!

19/11/2024

ready for more days like this one🧡
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I didn’t think I’d be posting so much on ig after hearing that Anchor has cancer but to be honest this space has always been a happy place for me to share my favorite times with the boys and I want to continue doing that even if writing these captions makes me emotional. so here is another picture from the weekend of Anchor retrieving 🐦
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as far as updates go, I had a consult with last night to talk about how to best support anchor through nutrition. a lot of information was shared and I’m so thankful for Sammy for joining me and taking notes during the call. we really are the luckiest to have so many amazing people in our corner and I can’t say thank you enough. we have our appointment on Thursday and I’m definitely feeling anxious about that but trying to go in with a positive mindset. I have also reached out to for a consult with Dr Trina Hazzah whom many of you recommended so I’m looking forward to speaking with her. please continue to keep Anchy in your thoughts for Thursday and I’ll do my best to keep you updated🧡

18/11/2024

every day spent with you is the best day🧡
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my heart is so full. we had the best day yesterday since receiving anchor’s diagnosis. i knew anchor loved birds but yesterday seeing him out there and even being so excited before we started solidified that this is his favorite thing to do. he ran in the field with 3 other pointing dogs, found pheasants, retrieved them and had the best time doing so. I didn’t really have any expectations because he had never hunted this way before but he put his nose right to work and I think surprised a lot of people. i really can’t thank .rainier and for letting us join them yesterday. it really meant the world to me to be surrounded by so many amazing people and dogs. I’m looking forward to many more bird dog days ahead🧡
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16/11/2024

sweet, innocent boy we love you more than you know💙
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we had our oncology appointment yesterday and had to officially hear that anchor’s tumor was a grade 3 mast cell tumor (the highest level that they can be). the tumor is removed but they weren’t able to get the best margins given how high grade mast cell tumors spread. since the tumor was already removed, our next steps will be an X-ray and ultrasound on Thursday to see if it has spread elsewhere. if it hasn’t spread, Anchor will have his first of 6 radiation treatments and then after his 2nd radiation treatment he will also be starting chemotherapy.
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I’m honestly still in shock and can’t even believe that I’m having to write a caption like this about my perfect two year old puppy. we are going to be doing everything we can to make sure he lives the fullest life that he can and beat the prognosis of 18 months. I’m so thankful that he is still acting like himself but please continue to think of him and us as we navigate these next few weeks💔 also thank you to everyone that has reached out and sent love it means so much and I feel so lucky to have such an amazing community surrounding us.

15/11/2024

happy 8th birthday, brewski💚
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this week has been incredibly difficult and it’s really hard to want to celebrate anything but today we celebrate our og boy, brew. i cannot believe that you are 8 years old. you are still just as crazy as you were when you were 2 years old and we love you for that. at 7 years old, brewski received his first dog sport title, dock master and if given the opportunity would play fetch all day. there truly has been no slowing down for this boy and I hope that it stays that way for many more years. we love you brew, happy birthday buddy💚

13/11/2024

this is not the post I thought I’d be making today on my 35th birthday
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i had envisioned coming on here to say that our post op appointment went great but that was far from the case. the mass that was removed from anchor’s head was a mast cell tumor and high grade. i am at a complete loss for words and honestly feel like my world is crashing down on me. those who know anchor know just how sweet of a boy he is and he quite literally is my anchor in this crazy world. we don’t have all of the answers yet and are currently waiting to make an oncologist appointment which I’m hoping is soon. we are going to be doing everything we can to fight this thing and making sure that anchor lives his very best life 😭🧡 please keep anchy in your thoughts and I’ll try and do my best to update you when I’m able to

12/11/2024

treats anyone?😆
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going back to work after a long weekend is rough but we had such a good weekend so I really can’t be mad. we had a scent work trial this weekend where we got our Novice Exterior and Novice Interior titles and our first Q in Buried and first Q in Advanced Exterior! Anchor was VERY excited to get out of the house to smell stuff and of course get all of the single ingredient cubes for being the best boy! we have his post op follow up appointment today so please send allll of the good vibes our way!🧡 hope you all have a great week!
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08/11/2024

me as soon as it’s 3:00 on a Friday🤪
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04/11/2024

happy monday🧡
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we had a pretty uneventful weekend but it was much needed. anchor is 4 days post op and is doing well! if he could zoom around he would be but he is on pretty strict restrictions right now to let his incision heal. we should be hearing back from the dr sometime this week for the lab results of his mass and I’d be lying if I didn’t say I wasn’t a little anxious about it. I’ll definitely keep you all updated when I can and don’t forget to get out and vote tomorrow!🗳️
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31/10/2024

“whatever I feel like I wanna do, gosh” - napoleon dynamite aka brewski😂
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we’ve been so crazy busy around here that I sadly didn’t plan a Halloween costume for the boys so please enjoy this throwback from a couple of years ago with .theaussie as Pedro!
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29/10/2024

let’s play a game of name this animal because it’s definitely not a dog😂🦘🦖
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23/10/2024

finally getting around to posting some more NH pictures🧡
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I’ve definitely been in an IG slump since returning from the east coast. I took so many pictures and videos and have barely shared anything but this seems to always happen with me after taking a trip. I can’t believe the month of October is almost over and the holidays will be here before we know it! do you have any end of year plans or trips coming up?
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collar - code BREWSKI
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21/10/2024

anchor is officially a Barn Hunt Master ✨RATM✨🙌
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we started barn hunt in January 2024 and in 6 trial weekends, and in less than one year of trialing in barn hunt Anchor has earned his RATM! we only had 1 NQ senior run and 1 NQ master run which imo is crazy! we went into this weekend needing 1 more Master’s Q to title. I signed him up for 2 Master’s runs and he qualified on the first and second and got a second and first place for those runs! since we had titled after our first run, the second run Q counts towards our RATCH which we will need 9 more qualifying runs for!
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overall, I am just SO incredibly proud of this 2 year old goofy lab boy that loves to find those rats and I can’t wait for more barn hunt fun in the next few months!🐀😍
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18/10/2024

already missing the colors of fall🍂🍁
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we are back in CA after an amazing two weeks visiting family and friends on the east coast. i try to visit once a year and it’s always during fall. there’s just really nothing like an east coast fall and if you’ve experienced it yourself you know exactly what I mean. crisp morning air, beautiful hikes filled with foliage and of course sweater and boot wearing weather.
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while on the east coast I took a little trip more south to PA to see I’ve been friends with Lizzie basically since I started my IG back in 2020. we talk every day and while we have only met IRL 3 times it feels like we have been friends for forever. I’ve said it before and you’ll probably hear me say it again but I’m truly so thankful for IG bringing me some of my favorite people and dogs into my life. sappy post done😂 hope you all have an amazing weekend! we are heading to a barn hunt trial tomorrow for 2 Master’s runs and a Crazy 8!
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14/10/2024

hello from NY👋🏼
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it was my first time going back to the city in probably 10-12 years and it was Anchors first time! we rode the train so he also got to experience his first long train ride and he was the best boy. we visited time square probably for 10 mins and headed to Central Park where we spent most of our time. the weather was absolutely beautiful and we had so much fun walking around the park!
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side note: I was SO impressed with the NYC dogs. we saw A LOT of dogs including some off leash and none were reactive or even cared about our dogs. if you’ve been to NYC was this your experience too?
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