Yes, Lou-Ella looks happy, and yes, there’s a reason! This adorable gal is now officially part of our Set for Life program.
Lou-Ella recently had surgery to remove a mass on her spleen, and the pathology results confirmed it was cancer. An ultrasound and x-ray showed no obvious signs of spread, but the location of the mass is concerning. Because the spleen is responsible for cleaning the blood, there’s a high likelihood that microscopic cancer cells may already be present elsewhere.
Despite this news, Lou-Ella is thriving! Since her surgery, it’s clear that she’s feeling much better and her personality is starting to shine. She’s hungry, happy and full of energy, and when her foster mom witnessed Bella’s first zoomies in the backyard, it was a moment of sheer joy (for both of them!).
Lou-Ella’s newest love interest is a piece of fluff – likely a remnant of her foster siblings’ stuffie casualties. She bows down, eyeballs it playfully, and when the time feels right, she tosses it up in the air and chases it. Walks are also on her list of favourites as her mobility has increased significantly. She motors forward with engagement and curiosity on hikes and gets excited when she sees her leash and harness come out.
So, while the news about Lou-Ella’s health was not what we had hoped for, she’s truly thriving and in wonderful hands (and paws) in her foster home. As a Set for Life foster, she will remain a cherished member of the BTRC family, receiving top-quality care and all the love she deserves for the rest of her life. ♥️
Lou-Ella is being fostered in Halifax, NS.
Lou-Ella’s getting lots of love!
It’s been a busy week for foster Lou-Ella and she’s soaking up all the TLC she can get. During a recent vet visit, an ultrasound showed a mass on her spleen and an enlarged liver. Thankfully, she was able to be seen by a surgeon quickly and the mass was removed and a liver biopsy performed. We are now waiting for pathology results to determine next steps for Lou-Ella.
The ultrasound also confirmed large adrenal glands which could indicate Cushing’s disease, but we will wait to test her until she recovers from surgery (and a UTI). And while Lou-Ella has been instructed to take it easy by her vet, she insists that she feels fine, and she doesn’t understand why she can’t go hiking with her crew.
We will be sure to post an update once we have more information on Lou-Ella’s health. In the meantime, she’s indulging in some snuggles and suntanning on the back deck. She’s pretty stoked that warmer weather means more time outdoors.
The cost of Lou-Ella’s veterinary care so far: $4023.99
Lou-Ella is being fostered in Halifax, NS and is not yet ready for adoption.
Meet Lou-Ella
Lou-Ella’s world recently changed when, sadly, her person was diagnosed with a life-altering illness and could no longer care for her. She was deeply loved, so, as difficult as it was, they entrusted BTRC to find her the perfect home.
This 13-year-old lady is settling into her new surroundings and getting acquainted with her foster family. She’s laidback, quiet, and ridiculously adorable.
Lou-Ella was an only child but is adjusting fine to life with the resident dogs. With four foster siblings and plenty of visiting guests, she’s never bored – but she’s more of a spectator than a participant when it comes to playtime! Walks, however? She’s always first in line and ready to go.
After her first vet appointment, we will do an update on all things Lou-Ella. ♥
Lou-Ella is being fostered in Halifax, NS and is not yet ready for adoption.
