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Friday, January 6, 2012

TODAY IS......

ZEPHYR'S BIRTHDAY!!!!

 I don't think I can express just how happy I am that Zephyr is celebrating his 5th birthday today!  Almost a year ago he came down with encephalitis and I came very close to loosing him.  Thanks to some excellent veterinarians and Zephyr's strong will, my boy is doing great! 
 
 We have lots of fun planned for Zephyr over the next few days that I'll share with you when it's over.

 If all goes well Zephyr will be finished with his chemo treatments (his procarbazine was reduced to twice a week Dec. 1) and only taking 5mg of prednisone once a day (down from twice a day) within two weeks.  I have to admit I'm still pretty nervous about what will happen as we take him off the meds., but very happy about it at the same time.

 Over the past few months he has really flourished and gotten back in to shape.  With his four CCNU treatments and the warm summer temperatures he lost a lot of muscle tone, lost a lot of fur, and gained a lot of weight (to about 100 lbs.).  He's looking quite svelte now, weighing in at a little less than 92 lbs. this week, fur slowly filling in, and zipping and bouncing around like a young pup.

 Happy Birthday baby boy!  I love you so much!! 

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27 comments:

  1. SueJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Happy Birthday Zephyr. May you have many, many, many more. Hugs Sue & Song

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  2. Two Greyhound TownJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Happy Birthday!!!! I hope you have the best birthday ever!

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  3. The Barn DoorJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Happy happy birthday zephyr!! Hope you have a fabulous day!
    Karen & the Hounds

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  4. genjiJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Happy Happy Bday!!! Glad you are feeling and looking better.

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  5. Kini_pellaJanuary 6, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Happy Birthday Zephyr!!!! Glad you're feeling better :).

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  6. IHeartDogsJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Happy Birthday Handsome!
    Hope you continue to feel greyt! <3

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  7. Angela J.January 6, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Happy Birthday, Zephr!

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  8. The LadyJanuary 6, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Happy Birthday Zephyr!! Hope it's a great one!

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  9. houndstoothJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Zephyr, you look great! I think the big boys are quite handsome, actually! Happiest of Birthdays to you!

    Bunny

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  10. LindyJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Happy birthday, Zephyr - hope you enjoy all of your celebrations!

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  11. AngelaJanuary 8, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    Happy birthday!!!!!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Happy Birthday Zephyr! Live it up pal! :D

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  13. TinaJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    Happy birthday Zephyr from your furry friends in Germany Dingo, Flavie, Myrtille and Bisou! We have just come home from a sunny but coldish and windy walk through the fiels with our mom :) We are happy that you did so great through this last year!!!ba

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  14. Aragon greyhoundsJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Happy Birthday Z-you and your brother look like you are having fun in the snow.

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  15. Claire KrigbaumJanuary 8, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Happy Birthday handsome Zephyr! I hope this next year brings you complete health and happiness.

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  16. JoanneJanuary 8, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Happy Birthday Zephyr from Miles, Otto, and Kohle who share your birthday. Their 2nd birthday was on the 6th.

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  17. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleJanuary 8, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Hi Y'all,

    What a wonderful birthday! Congratulations!

    Y'all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  18. jcpJanuary 9, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Happy Birthday! So glad he is doing so much better!

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  19. Greyhounds CAN SitJanuary 9, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    So sorry I didn't get here in time to wish Zephyr a Happy Birthday on the day:( Can't wait to read about what you had lined up for him. It's so wonderful that he is doing well on his reduced meds. And he's looking awesome:)

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  20. ♥Edina♥January 10, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    I'm so sorry Zephir, I'm late! But I Wish you hundreds of wonderful Birthdays♥

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  21. KBJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I'm late too but Happy Birthday Zephyr!!! I am so happy that you are beating that mean disease and flourishing. You are amazing!

    I hope that you party for weeks on end!

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  22. Sue aka Greyhound LoverJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Happy Birthday Zephyr. May you have many more, sorry were late!

    Sue and the Taylor hounds xx

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  23. DeclanJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Sorry I've been out of circulation, so a belated happy birthday, Zephyr, mate! Your Mum must be so happy with all the improvements you've made. Deccy x

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  24. The Daily Pip January 14, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Happy belated birthday, Zephyr! Thanks so much for your good wishes for my health!

    Your pal, Pip

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  25. greygirl25January 15, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Happy birthday Zephyr! We're all pulling for a complete recovery here.

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  26. JenniferJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Happy Birthday! :)

    Jen

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  27. Never Say Never GreyhoundsFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Happy belated birthday! I'm so behind in blogs!

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