Monday, April 11, 2011

A fighter.




Two nights of deep, uninterrupted sleep. Then a troubled night with no less than four 'pit stops'. Followed by another night of solid rest. The family fellow snoring, loudly, right through until six thirty. Diabetes is a strange bed fellow. What is it that causes these changes in his sleep patterns ? Stress, diet, over excitement, perhaps a variance in the insulin dosage or composition ?


Amid much laughter Wilf refuses to wake up and put on his harness for an evening tour around the village green. Wilful resistance. A dinner toast to our miniature polar bear. Six months since he was first diagnosed with cancer. Two years to the day since he and his brother fought six masked gunmen. An anniversary I'd forgotten but the family hadn't. Wilf certainly knows the the importance of the time he is given. He's a fighter .

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  1. JacksDadApril 11, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I love that first picture. I can hear him sayng "Really?" all the way over here!

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  2. WFT NobbyApril 11, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Something about those photos today really tugs at the heartstrings. Dear old Wilf, a fighter all the way.
    Wishing him many more good nights rests.
    Gail and Bertie.

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  3. booahbooApril 11, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    He is a fighter... and a very loving lil fighter. We love him to bits even though he's so far away. May you have a more extended time of grace with big black nose. Our love and hugs to Wilfee.

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  4. 10NISNE1April 11, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    From the one-man show in photos two and three, it's apparent that the thespian made quite an impact on the family fellow. Too cute!

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  5. JeanApril 11, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Wilf is not the only fighter in your house. Impossible as it seems, looking at how adorable he is, many not-so-loving dog owners would have given up on Wilf by now.

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  6. JoannaApril 11, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Heis a star in every way.

    x (for Wilf!)

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  7. Bella Roxy & MacduiApril 11, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Such a brave boy.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

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  8. Concrete JungleApril 11, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I never know what to say...I'm in love...what a great guy!

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  9. Whispering WallsApril 11, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Stunning wisteria

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  10. ~Kim at Golden Pines~April 11, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I recently came across this quote:
    'Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.'
    Wilf has the courage, heart and soul of a warrior. I also raise my glass to him!!

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  11. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek RamblingsApril 11, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Wilf is a fighter, but so is his family - an admirable trait!

    Your wisteria is gorgeous.

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  12. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Definitely your all around hero if ever there was one! DBH

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  13. kksApril 11, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    six months, wow.....to you Wilf!
    xoxo

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  14. Cat ManduApril 11, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Hang in there, fluffball!
    Mandu
    (P.S. I think if I had to pick a favorite dog, it would be you.)

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  15. KBApril 11, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Your miniature polar bear is an amazing fighter. Here's to Wilf!

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  16. Ina in AlaskaApril 11, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Courage, stamina and grace under pressure. Well done Wilf!

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  17. Pamela Terry and EdwardApril 11, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    A stalwart heart and hopeful attitude works miracles every time.

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  18. KariApril 11, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    You've raised a loving, brave, strong dog, Angus and "the font". And parents cannot give what they don't possess themselves. All of you have faced life defining moments and have become better for them. God bless you.

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  19. SissySeesApril 11, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Two friends sent me here after our basset lost one eye to glaucoma. You and Wilf are quite inspiring!

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  20. SukaApril 11, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    hey Wilf,

    You are an inspiration! Such a strong, brave pup, and extremely adorable too! Keep up the good fight!

    Suka

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  21. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Wilfie is a fighter and a lover!!!!
    Love from Southern Italy Susannae, Daisy and Foxiietrott (he is in love with the neighbour doggie-lady - she came to visit him yesterday morning - babies???)

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  22. rottroverApril 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    A toast to Wilf's courage. And his family's love...

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  23. houndstoothApril 11, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    He is an amazing fighter! I still remember reading about how he chased the intruders down the road. I don't guess there's any reason for him to change his tactics now. They've worked for a lifetime!

    Maybe it has to do with how his body absorbed things on the odd off days.

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  24. PipApril 11, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    We admire Wilf's courage. He is amazing!

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  25. MrsDuncanMahoganyApril 11, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Darling Brave Wilf! That look in the 2nd picture says it all! I just don't wanna! A dog's bravery matches none. Well done dear boy! Keep going Wilf, charming beast!

    Well done Wilf's family, for loving that dear soul.....

    With love your Canadian pals,
    Dianna along with Tor, Willow and Tucker

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  26. doyle and mollieApril 11, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    wilf's love of life mirrors his familys...

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  27. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BApril 11, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    He's not only a fighter...he's a hero..to all of us reading and to all who know him. Much love being sent from Utah....

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  28. Mark CampbellApril 12, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Cat Mandu said about Wilf, "(P.S. I think if I had to pick a favorite dog, it would be you.)"

    I think God would agree with you, Mandu. Thankfully He has held off on taking Wilf into His foster care. Our prayers are with the much beloved Wilf, Angus and the Font...

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  29. the booker manApril 12, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    wilf has a fighting spirit for sure, and all the love he receives from his family just makes that spirit stronger!

    the booker man and asa's mama

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  30. AstaApril 12, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Wilf
    I am toasting you and youw bwavewy in evewy aspect of youw wondewful life
    Cheews my dawling fwiend
    smoochie kisses
    ASTA

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  31. Maggie Mae and MaxApril 12, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Wilf is indeed a fighter. :)

    Blessings and Love,
    Janelle and Maggie Mae

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  32. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Raising a glass,here's to you sweet Wifie! May the days roll on with no pain. Thanks Angus for sharing.
    Hugs from N.CA,
    Fay & her girls

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  33. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Wilf gets AAAAA+++++++++ in everything about him!!! He is practically perfect in every way!!!

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  34. the many BsApril 12, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Wilf is a tough dog and we admire him for that.

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  35. Piappies WorldApril 12, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Hello Wilf!

    You continue to inspire all of us. Not only do we look forward to your posts, your photos are always beautiful. Your expressions are so precious especially the first photo you have here.

    You are a fighter and are with you every step of the way.

    Love,
    Piappies Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Pai, Wai-Max & Forgie

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  36. Scout and FreyjaApril 13, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Our animals teach us so much, don't they? When they face adversity I am always reminded that more often than not, they have more grace than any human being I've met - or hope to meet.

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  37. sprinklesApril 23, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I was just thinking about Wilf the other day and wondering how long it'd been since he was diagnosed. I'm glad he's still with us.

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