The Problem With Heroes

Ottoman-shaped dog had suspicious lab results after he completed his antibiotics course, and so, he had an ultrasound today to see whether something was amiss.  The conversation during the ultrasound went, in part, as follows:

Vet:  Thor is a very heroic name for a dog.

Herself:  He's actually very wimpy.  He's my hero, though.

Vet:  The trouble with heroes is, they never live very long.

That's when she knew.

Thor's bladder tumor is rather extensive.  It does not (yet) encroach on his ureters, which is good.  Prognosis is, however, rather guarded.  We shall contemplate our options once the full report is available.

In the meanwhile, he can enjoy a new cushion especially for him.  His days are numbered; we would like to make them as comfortable as possible.

We love you, Thor.