My Vet called yesterday with the results which confirm the new tumor is a metastasis of the cancer that had invaded his paw which lead to his amputation.  The location is on the left side, near his penis (his rear left paw had the tumor, which resulted in the removal of his limb).  It appeared quite suddenly, and he is very 'aware' of it – wants to lick at it.  The vet doesn't think she can remove it, and told me that in her opinion the cancer has likely spread to other areas as well.  I asked her to look into any medication that might help slow down the cancer, and she is going to get back to me next week. 

Chance is such a sweet guy – it broke my heart that he ended up in a shelter in such poor condition.  I took him home knowing I would mostly likely be providing 'hospice' care.  My vet at the time didn't think he would survive the amputation, but he did was doing great – his skin looks better, his coat is better, and he has so much spunk & 'attitude'!

He loves walking the trails in a nearby park, so I will continue taking him.  I probably won't let him do the 2.5 miles now that it is getting hotter & I know he is sick.  I gave him a Popsicle after our walk yesterday – and he was in doggy ecstasy!

As for adopting senior dogs – well, I guess I'm a sucker!  Chance is my 3rd senior adoption, and he won't be my last.  I think I get more from him than he gets from me, if that makes any sense.  I'm sad that he is sick, but I'm glad that he knows he's got a family who loves him and we are going to make sure he won't suffer. 

I'll post some pictures of him and his 'sister' Maggie this weekend.

I'm very greatful to have found this community, thanks for letting me share.  Chance's Mom, Joan