Hey everyone. Although mari and I are usually hesitant to make too much of our personal lives public, we both felt as if things in the future would be easier if we made a statement now.
Most of you know that I’ve been recovering from a small surgery. That has been going well. I’m healing fine and there are no complications. The bigger problem in our life is our dog, Tyler. Many of you know Tyler and so you’re aware of how important he is to us and what a huge part of our lives he is.
Last week, he was acting strange and we took him to the emergency care vet, believing that he probably had eaten something that didn’t agree with him. It turned out that he had fluid surrounding his heart. Things got worse from there.
Ten minutes before I performed on the view, we were told that Tyler has a very aggressive form of cancer. He had heart surgery that went well to remove the mass, but the cancer is in his blood vessels and there is no cure for it. Even after his chemotherapy and all of the medications we are putting him on, the reality of the situation is that he has 4-6 months left with us. We are doing everything we can and we have great doctors. We are fighting and striving to have as many days as we can with him.
For those who feel that a dog is just a dog, I can’t ever explain why we feel so much pain. For those of you who have made your animals a part of your family, I don’t have to. Our house is blanketed in sadness these days only made bearable by knowing that we were given a little more time with him and he very well could have passed away already had mari not noticed his behavior and taken him in when she did.
We felt that we should let you all know for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that during the chemo, he will lose his hair and we wanted you to know what was happening so you would know why he looked the way he did, should you see him out and about. (he is very vain, so please don’t stare or point. ☺) Also, if we seem to not be ourselves, it’s because we’re not.
We appreciate all of your concern and if you feel the need to do something for him, a donation to PETS ALIVE or to canine cancer research would be a spot on fitting tribute.
This is a hard time for us and we thank you for your prayers and love. Thank you.

Oh Rob!

I'm so sorry to hear this.
I was wondering all this time if something was wrong with Tyler.
You don't have to explain how you feel to me.

God bless you. ((((((Rob, Mari and furry kids))))))

I am so sorry to hear that. I will keep you Mari and Tyler in my prayers

((rob, mari and tyler))
I have tears my eyes from your message! I am so sorry to hear about Tyler. Being an animal lover myself (my dogs are my children as I can't have any myself) I know how heartbreaking it is to watch your dog become ill....
Tyler is very lucky to have such wonderful, caring, parents!
There are no words that I can offer that will make this time any easier on you and Mari...
You are all in my thoughts...

Please take care of yourself....

I'm so sorry to hear this

(((Rob, Mari, Tyler)))

you're in my thoughts

I'm so sorry to hear about Tyler, and the pain you, Mari, and your other fur-babies are going through. You are all in my prayers.

:: hugs ::

(((((((Tyler))))))))

I know what it's like to have to watch a furry member of your family in pain with nothing you can do to help. My Jake passed 4 years ago and I still cry every time I think about him. Tyler can feel all the love and care you and Mari are giving him! I'll be sending good thoughts your way.

Rob, my deepest, heartfelt sympathies to you, to Mari and to all who love Tyler and whose lives he has touched. My dogs, Bailey and Chester, are members of our family and I can't even imagine the pain you must be going through. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, now and always. May God bless Tyler with the strength the little guy will need to get through this. Much love to you all.

Lisa

I'm so sorry for you and your family. We will all keep you and Mari in our thoughts and prayers, and, of course, Tyler. He seems like an amazing dog, and I know you guys would do anything for him. Take care

Oh no. I'm so sorry Rob, Mari, and sweet Tyler.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs to you all.

I send my love an prayers to you an Mari.I too feel your pain a pet is a part of the family. To see your pet suffer or to lose them hurts the same as any familymember.
You should not be expected to walk around like every thing is ok take the time you need your fans will be here for you when you need us.

oh rob and mari,
i empathise with you so much that it hurts brings back memories of loosing two of my furry family members to cancer, so can understand why your house feels less sunny at present.
i saw your hand on the view and really was hoping that it was a reminder for doggy treats
i wish that i could say something profound and make things feel less heavy alas i am unable to do so, but know that our hearts go out to you.
*sigh much love to you all
sussan

OMG Rob this is so tragic. I am so sorry that this has happened to Tyler and that you and Marisol are having to deal with this. Many, many of us have dealt with similiar pain and know how very difficult this is. We lost our beautiful Aussie under similiar circumstances. There are no words.... you are Mari are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending much love and strength.

Cheri

So sorry to hear what a diffcult time, you Mari and Tyler are going through right now.
I can relate, losing our dog is one of my biggest fears.

All the love your way, I'm sure Tyler knows he's loved and taken care of in the best possible way. He couldn't have found a better, more caring home.

Thank you for letting us know. You didn't have to. you are one in a million treating your fans as friends and keeping them updated even on such most personal matters.

All the best to you, the family and mostly sweet Tyler.

~ang~

Oh Rob, I'm so sorry to hear this. Much love to you, Mari & Tyler.

(((((Tyler, Rob & Mari)))))

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