Zane’s Story: Love, Quality of Life & 18 Beautiful Months

Zane was a soulful 12-year-old Lab/Whippet cross, a gentle soul with deep eyes and a wag that could melt stone.

When his family reached out, they’d just received the kind of news no dog guardian ever wants to hear –
A large tumour, buried deep in his inner ear.
No surgery. No treatment. Just palliative care.

The vet gave him 2 to 3 months, at most.

His family were devastated. And who wouldn’t be?
But here’s the thing about love: it doesn’t clock out when things get hard. It digs in. It shows up.

A New Approach

Zane’s family knew they couldn’t change the diagnosis, but they could change how he lived with it. 

That’s where The Dog Witch came in.

We looked at the six main pillars of Zane’s wellbeing, that is the whole dog, not just the tumour. 

Then we made some carefully considered tweaks to give Zane the very best chance at quality time.

Mind. Body. Spirit. All of it.

What We Did:

 Nutrition First:
Zane’s food was overhauled. 

We focused on real, healing nourishment – complex carbs, lean proteins, seasonal fruits and veg. 

Not just to feed him, but to fuel his immune system and give his body something to fight with.

 Natural Support:
We introduced powerful allies:

• Golden paste to fight inflammation
• Kefir to boost gut health and immunity
• CBD oil for pain relief and emotional balance

 Massage & Energy Healing:
Zane had regular sessions to ease his body, reduce inflammation, and release pain. 

Energy work also helped to balance him emotionally – it became a safe space where his body could rest and recover.

Movement, His Way:
There were no rigid exercise plans, just gentle movement based on what he could do, and what he wanted to do. 

Some days that meant a wander around the block, others, a quiet rest in the garden sun.

Joy & Mental Health:
Zane’s people did what matters most:
They made memories.
Forest trips. Beach walks. Sunsets.
He was held, loved, seen. Every single day.
And he gave it right back.

The Result?

Zane didn’t just make it past three months.

He lived for 18 good, love-filled, memory-making months.

His eyes stayed bright. His tail kept wagging. He ate well, moved when he could, and never once felt like a “sick dog.”

And when the time came, he crossed the rainbow bridge in his mum’s arms, gently supported by energy healing, surrounded by nothing but love and calm.