The Great Adventure: Ollie's Way
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My best friend in the entire world goes by the name Ollie. He is a handsome 7 year old Australian Shepherd with magical blue eyes. My family & I recently found out that he has become very ill. It started with swollen lymph nodes and after having a biopsy done, my worst nightmare hit like a brick wall.. The words "lymphoma" and "cancer" shot through me like a knife. I have not left Ollie's side since his diagnosis & will do everything in my power to help him fight this with all his heart. I want to make him feel so loved and appreciated the way he has made myself and my family feel all these years.
About 3 years ago, Ollie and I went on a cross country road trip. We left Virginia with no plans, no reservations, just a thirst for adventure and natures beauty. He has always been my ride or die travel buddy. Ever since he was a puppy, riding in the car has been his most enjoyable activity. We spent an entire 3 months together on our journey across country. In nothing but my suv, we put the back seats down and called it home every night. He would lie next to me with his head on a pillow, every night. The back of my car was not the most luxurious place to call home every night but we loved it. Going to sleep in the middle of no where, just the stars in the sky, an occasional stream by the campsite, wildlife roaming near.. we were in heaven. Waking up to the fresh crisp air, natures beautiful songs, and a brand new adventure for the day. I don't think either of us ever felt more alive.
We traveled from Virginia across the US and made our first camping stops throughout Colorado, then to Wyoming, and Montana. We spent a little under a month in each beautiful state. We even crossed the border & traveled into the stunning Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
I have never seen such an enthusiastic soul as Ollie's when he was able to roam wild and free, experiencing the vast openness of mother nature. My hope is to bring that light back out in him. For as long as i can.
I don't know if it's possible for dogs to know what sort of sickness they have, but if Ollie does, I want him to know that I have done everything in my power to make his life the best it could be and loved him with my entire heart more than anything on this earth. Every great memory I've made in my life has been with him.
They say that this disease does not induce pain. Which I am so grateful of. However, without treatment, dogs can only live a few weeks or months after diagnosis. We are without a doubt going to give Ollie all of the treatment he needs, whatever he needs, to try to beat this and keep him with us as long as God is willing.
My dream for Ollie and me to go relive our Great Adventure one last time would mean the world to us both. I want to make the trip all about him. Video all of his experiences, channel the joys, the strength he shows, and share it with the world. Getting a camper this time, or some sort of travel trailer, would dramatically improve our living conditions during the journey. I want him to be as comfortable as possible. Any donations towards this would mean the world to us!
The Great Adventure: Ollie's Way
About 3 years ago, Ollie and I went on a cross country road trip. We left Virginia with no plans, no reservations, just a thirst for adventure and natures beauty. He has always been my ride or die travel buddy. Ever since he was a puppy, riding in the car has been his most enjoyable activity. We spent an entire 3 months together on our journey across country. In nothing but my suv, we put the back seats down and called it home every night. He would lie next to me with his head on a pillow, every night. The back of my car was not the most luxurious place to call home every night but we loved it. Going to sleep in the middle of no where, just the stars in the sky, an occasional stream by the campsite, wildlife roaming near.. we were in heaven. Waking up to the fresh crisp air, natures beautiful songs, and a brand new adventure for the day. I don't think either of us ever felt more alive.
We traveled from Virginia across the US and made our first camping stops throughout Colorado, then to Wyoming, and Montana. We spent a little under a month in each beautiful state. We even crossed the border & traveled into the stunning Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
I have never seen such an enthusiastic soul as Ollie's when he was able to roam wild and free, experiencing the vast openness of mother nature. My hope is to bring that light back out in him. For as long as i can.
I don't know if it's possible for dogs to know what sort of sickness they have, but if Ollie does, I want him to know that I have done everything in my power to make his life the best it could be and loved him with my entire heart more than anything on this earth. Every great memory I've made in my life has been with him.
They say that this disease does not induce pain. Which I am so grateful of. However, without treatment, dogs can only live a few weeks or months after diagnosis. We are without a doubt going to give Ollie all of the treatment he needs, whatever he needs, to try to beat this and keep him with us as long as God is willing.
My dream for Ollie and me to go relive our Great Adventure one last time would mean the world to us both. I want to make the trip all about him. Video all of his experiences, channel the joys, the strength he shows, and share it with the world. Getting a camper this time, or some sort of travel trailer, would dramatically improve our living conditions during the journey. I want him to be as comfortable as possible. Any donations towards this would mean the world to us!
The Great Adventure: Ollie's Way
Organizer
Heidi Hoback
Organizer
Salem, VA