Bimbo's Buddies

9/11/2008 Erickson Living, Community News

      "Ann Sheridan was devastated when she learned that Bimbo, her American Staffordshire Terrier, was diagnosed with lymphoma in 1995..." (more)

October 10, 2009 Review by M.G. Gagliano 

     "...Some of the stories just made me sob! Especially the stories by Ann Sheridan called My Chemo Hero. Ann adopted an 8 week old puppy who was rescued after being sealed in a box in a snow bank (who does things like this?). 10 years later that puppy Bimbo was diagnosed with lymphoma. ...opted to give Bimbo chemo. Bimbo was a perfect patient, fearless and optimistic. A few months later Ann was diagnosed with breast cancer.

     Helping Bimbo through chemo Ann was ready and aware of what would happen to her. She was educated and optimistic. She and Bimbo journeyed through chemo together. Bimbo took her last breath in her 3rd remission.

     Ann wanted to share her experience and wrote a book for children called Dogs Get Cancer Too where Bimbo teaches the youngest of cancer patients to discuss their fears. She also founded an organization called Bimbo's Buddies. What a loving tribute to an amazing dog who helped it's owner as much as they rescued her."