I am wondering about the amputation too. unless it has spread to other areas. You are all in my prayers.

I'm sorry:cry: I hope you get some good news from the oncologist. There are tons of three legged dogs out there that live full lives.

:hands:

Checking your thread to see if there was an update on Newman. Sweet little pup and on a positive note, I was walking Charlie a few weeks ago and a pup was getting around on three legs and at a fast clip.

Holding you and Newman in my thoughts. Warmly, Deborah

Keeping your baby in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so very sorry. My heart aches for you, Newman and your entire family. Sending hugs

Prayers for you & Newman & the rest of your family. May God grant you peace and guidance.

Sending Newman tons and tons of prayers for good news <3

Thank You.
 

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for their kind posts and pms. Our vet hasn't gotten back to us yet. My guess is he's still waiting to hear back from the oncologist he was consulting with. A couple of people asked about the amputation and I'd like to answer that. Amputation works well with patients that have a localized tumor that has not spread. Stage I and stage II - although even stage II is ify. Newman has a stage III tumor. The research we've done said that only 15 percent of dogs with a stage III tumor have survived past six months after surgery. Newman not only has that against him but he also has against him the fact that NONE of the vets have ever seen a tumor in the foot pad. It's rare. Also, for a mast cell tumor it is extremely aggressive. He was operated on in March and less then four months later it has grown back and this time even more aggressively then the first. This is one of the reasons the vet feels that it may have spread that and the fact that he has labored breathing and couphing. Sometimes the kindest thing to do is to let them go. I think the hardest part for me is going to be taking that drive knowing why I'm taking it and I pray that God gives me the strength to be able to do when that time comes.

Thank you all again for all your kind posts and notes. I will keep everyone posted as soon as I hear more from our vet (prob. Monday) or if anything changes with Newman.

Elaine

God bless you and Newman.

I'm so sorry for this difficult situation you are in. I pray for God to guide you and comfort Newman, you, and your family. You are all in my thoughts.

Elaine I am crying, :(
I hope it didnt spread and can be amputated safely with no problem. Gwen came to my daughter with onoly use of 3 legs, she does beautifully getting around.
if you need to take the other route, just know he will bewith the angels and have no more pain..he will be in your heart forever. I am so sorry ..I feel sad with you,
prayers and hugs from us, Elaine

Iam so very sorry to hear about newman:( you are in my thoughts and prayers, i hope something can be done to ease his pain.

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

Dear Elaine. I found this link several weeks before helping Sophie to ease her pain. It is most beautiful website and communicated with the designer. It was created for her dear friend who was having great difficulty with the passing of her beloved pet.

Please know we are here to send you hugs within these words of sorrow. You are very loving to help Newman especially if his little lungs have fluid, and breathing is labored.

Bless you, Deborah

Newman
 

I am so sorry to hear about Newman. I am sending prayers for Newman and his family.



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Elaine, my prayers are with Newman, you and your family.

Elaine...my heart aches for you and Newman. I will be keeping you both in my prayers. I didn't know Newman had a tumor until reading this thread. I hope that you hear that amputation would be a good option for Newman. Sending you hugs.

Elaine...I don't know what to say, hugs to you and Newman, this is such a hard time for you. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

i am so sorry - this has just broke my heart in what you are going through :(

Thinking of you and Newman this evening, Elaine. I will watch for your post tomorrow after you talk with the specialist. Warmly, Deborah

This is the hardest decision to make, but your heart and Newman\'s eyes will guide you. I\'m keeping you and Newman in my thoughts and prayers.

Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need someone to talk to, I am here. I am praying that God gives you the strength to get through this. **HUGS**