Some of you know that Marta has been living with Jennifer Fry in Columbus, Ohio since April 2011. In July 2012, two days after she turned 14, Marta had surgery to remove her spleen that had a large mass . Pathology proved it to be hemangiosarcoma.
Marta did very well for months after recuperation. She continued to dance around Jennifer's kitchen at meal time, obsess over her ball, remain on critter alert in Jennifer's backyard, keep her 'boyfriend' Griffin company, and keep her granddaughter Gretel in line.
Unfortunately, in December a lump came up on the back of her neck and biopsy confirmed malignancy. Since then, Marta has had a number of good days and, lately, some not so good. Through them all, day in and day out, Jennifer has been giving her the best possible care, with the assistance of her friend and talented veterinarian Dr. Angie Callahan.
Yesterday, Christian Stock, who owns Marta's granddaughter Pie, took the time and made the effort to get some photos of Marta. Here is one example, and it is excellent. I love this picture! Thank you, Christian!
Marta did very well for months after recuperation. She continued to dance around Jennifer's kitchen at meal time, obsess over her ball, remain on critter alert in Jennifer's backyard, keep her 'boyfriend' Griffin company, and keep her granddaughter Gretel in line.
Unfortunately, in December a lump came up on the back of her neck and biopsy confirmed malignancy. Since then, Marta has had a number of good days and, lately, some not so good. Through them all, day in and day out, Jennifer has been giving her the best possible care, with the assistance of her friend and talented veterinarian Dr. Angie Callahan.
Yesterday, Christian Stock, who owns Marta's granddaughter Pie, took the time and made the effort to get some photos of Marta. Here is one example, and it is excellent. I love this picture! Thank you, Christian!
And heartfelt thank yous to Jennifer and Dr. Callahan for taking such wonderful care of Smart Mart. I know, Jennifer, that you love her, and Marta knows it, too.