November 2022

National Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Road Trip Destination: Bondsville Mill Park

Sometimes an owner will abandon or surrender their dog to a shelter because they don’t want to treat an aging or terminally ill dog.  Essentially, they are walking away when their dog needs them the most. These dogs might otherwise be overlooked because of their age or illness and they don’t deserve to live out their remaining days in a cold and lonely shelter. Horace is one such dog.  

When we met Horace, we knew immediately that he wasn't well; however, we initially thought he had an infection and we were hoping a round of antibiotics would help. After some additional testing, we learned he had terminal cancer. He has a tumor in his nose which created a lump at the bridge and is almost impossible to remove.  His foster family was disheartened but didn’t hesitate at keeping him as a hospice foster. 

Taking in a dog knowing it will never recover takes a huge heart, but we’re lucky to have volunteers who understand the needs of a dog in its most urgent situation.  While we don’t know how much time he has left, Horace would happily live out his days knowing love, dignity, and a soft bed in his foster home.  

However, almost a year after Horace arrived, he was doing better than ever.  Horace had more energy, more pep and even the vet techs agreed that the lump on his nose even looked smaller!  

Knowing Horace was thriving after a year that no one thought he would have, the decision was made to put Horace up for adoption, so he could find his furever home to live out the rest of his days in a permanent home that he so deserves.  Shortly after becoming available for adoption, he was scooped up into a wonderful, loving furever home where he is continuing to thrive.  This year, we’re thankful for Horace… for second chances… and for love healing everything.