In 2006 Mel was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma.  He underwent amputation
surgery and treatment and beat the odds by living a happy, quality life for 2 more
years. He was the most courageous dog I have ever known.  He faced each of his 
challenges with his head high, and his tail wagging. He was “Uncle Mel” to many 
and he never knew a stranger.  He was my hero.

A gift from the heavens is just what you were,
A gift I don’t know how I ever deserved.
You are gone from the yard, from the couch, from my eyes,
But you'll live in my heart till my own body dies
My Braveheart 

Panacea
Barbara Arndt
panaceaafs@sympatico.ca