Hi Tate's Family,

I just had to respond to your post – first, I had a flat coat before my golden retriever Mackenzie and I just love flat coats (we lost her to lymphoma.)  Secondly, my golden retriever Mackenzie was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and we were told that the only option we had was amputation.  I was in shock and couldn't believe that we had to do this.  After 2 months of other forms of treatment (like radiation, etc.) we finally decided to do the amputation.  I was completely fearful and anxious about the whole thing but I can tell you that it was the best decision we could have ever made (front leg.)  Although my Mackenzie is a tripawd angel now, she did so well and lived a very healthy, happy life for 16 months following her diagnosis.  I'm so sorry you have to go through this – it's never never easy. Your boy looks so incredibly sweet and you will be giving him the quality of life he so deserves with this surgery.   I am a die hard advocate of amputation now after it took me so long to come around to this. 

So I wish you all the best in your decision and hope that Tate is ok.  You've come to the right place for support and information on a very difficult disease and treatment.

Kami, Angel Mackenzie and Kobe