I got the horrific news last week " max" my 6 yr old irish setter who was dignosed with osteosarcoma and i'm absolutely devastated he does not deserve this death sentence....the type of bone cancer he has is the MOST AGGRESIVE cancer a dog can possibly get.

Our plan , my fiancee and i , is to have his right distal radius / leg amputated , chemo is NOT an option as it destroys a dogs insides and all the side effects are heart wrenching and we refuse to put him through it.

He's sceduled to undergo surgery on september 2nd however we have decided that blood work will be needed to rule out the cancer in his chest and if thats' the case( i hope to god he'll be negative for spreading of bone cancer )

I can't talk about this anymore i am to emotional.

It rips my heart out to see "max" this way......he is however his ole chippa self ....playing.eating.peeing/ pooping and running......sense of humor is rock solid and he smiles all the time.......i dont want to even think about what it will be like for him, not to mention us, when this all changes......

Take care ...

Coop,

I am so very sorry to hear about Max. I know you are trying to do all you can for him. You and your fiancee are both very loving and compassionate people, I know you will do what is best for Max.

Try and stay strong during this very difficult time.

Dan

You are in my thoughts, keep us posted.

Danm ..........dangal

I thank you from the bottom of my heart ........you're both gentle souls........it means so much ...........
I'll keep you guys posted ..

Coop

Coop, poor little Max. My thoughts go out to you both. I will say a prayer for him.

Warmly, NYDAISY