I am the proud owner of Dasha, a beautiful 9 1/2 year old rotty. In the past 2 to 3 weeks she has started limping and her back leg at the elbow a hard mass has developed on it. I checked her out and also found a soft small mass on her stomach, on her front shoulder,her chest, and now a harder one on her neck. All this has happened so fast. We made an appointment with the vet for next Monday but after reading on the subject it gives me little hope. I am sick over this, alot of sleepless nights. I know I won't find out until the vet for sure but has anyone had this with their dog. It is almost like they grew over night. Any insight would be helpful at this point. She is showing no sign of pain right now, eats well, steps a little tough for her. 

I know I shouldn't jump the gun until the vet lets us know one way or the other. Its very hard playing the waiting game. The other question I have is about ny 7 year old rotty, Bailey. He grew up with her and panics when she is outside and he isn't. I am afraid he won't be able to deal without her. What can I do to help him through this ordeal. He will panic when I take her to the vet and he isn't with her. Any ideas?

The only vet I trust is the one I have to wait till Monday on. As far as Bailey goes, he will set at the bottom of the steps and wimper til she comes home. He is very attached to her. Dasha was a mother to him. I know I have to be strong for Dasha, as well as everyone else in the family. I just want to thank everyone for your responses and help during this waiting game. Not only do I pray for Dasha but to all of you that have gone through this or are going through this terrible time. As soon as I find out I will post the findings here.

Today Dasha went to the vet. One of the worst days of our lives. She has OC. The lungs also have cancer too. The vet has given us some rimadyl for pain and has told us 3 to 6 months. He has advised us not to remove the leg at this point due to the way it has spread. My wife and I have been in daze since talking to him. I have to say that my vet was very compasionate during our hundreds of questions. I sat with Dasha and told her how much we love her and also told her that it was up to her when to go not us. When her and god decide to have her go, I promised her we will be there with her. She will not go alone!!  This is truly a terrible day. Its very hard to think when all you want to do is cry. I will be strong for all of us till the end but I will also take every moment and cherrish it, we still have chapters to write. I can't write anymore right now , I wrote one up but lost it. My mind isn't working to well right now. I just wanted to thank everyone that have replied to me cocerning Dasha. Go bless all of you.

                                 Jim and Rene and Dasha(greek meaning= GIFT FROM GOD)

Hi all, Me and my wife decided to tell our daughter before she goes back home. It will probably be the last time she sees her. I just feel no time will be good to tell her and I think her and Dasha need some time together. Dasha has been great fooling her but our daughter keeps asking about her as to whats wrong with her. I always told her I would never lie to her and she will put 2 and 2 together if we would tell her at a later date. Today the wife and I and Dasha had an ice cream cone together, we loved it.We still get upset , but we are  trying to focus on making what days we have together the best they can be. The vet told us 9 months would be a miracle. I told Dasha lets show the vet mircales can happen!!! I told Dasha its up to her though. When she is ready to go we will find the strenght to let her go peacefully and painlessly. She is what matters in this, not us.We will grieve when its over but right now we have alot of living to do. I think she will fight longer if we give her reasons to live for. Its amazing what a few days of thinking and reading from this site can make.We are still very upset but we need to put Dasha first during this time. Are time will come. We are living in the moment and we are grateful to have whatever time we have left with her.