Our 12 yr. old jack has been my best dog friend since he picked me out at a month old. He and I were alone for 4 years until I met my wife.
As he has gotten older he has always been a very healthy fun loving dog. 2 years ago he started getting lumps on his legs and stomach and one
In particular was growing on his left hind leg between the knee joint. I took him to get it tested and the vet told me it was a tumor my heart sank
But I had to wait to see the test results before a course of action was taken. The test came back as Hemangiopericytoma a locally but very invasive
Type of tumor. We decided to do operate and get as much as possible as not to damage his leg. Afterwards the now retired vet told us that he
Was sucessful in getting it. Well 2 years went by when I noticed a lump in the area of the surgery. It seemed to grow larger by the week. I took
Him to a new vet to find out what to do. She did a test and dang it it the tumor had now returned but this time it had multiplyed times 3. This vet did
Surgery and was not able to get it all because it was so spider legged. The doctor then told me we might want to amputate to get it all.
This time it would not heal right and separating the stitches and opening a 6 x 8 open wound. I was very angry that this Dr. Could not fix his
Leg. I was referred to a surgeon who specialized in soft tissue and other stuff. After the exam he gave me the bad news hr could go in and
Try to get more tumor and close the wound but if I did not get radiation treatment at a cost of 10,000 the surgery would be ulsess.
The other option was amputation. We all cried for a couple of days trying to decide what to do. The help from this site was amazing
And helped me decide to amputate. The surgery took place 24 hrs. Ago. I got to visit on thurs. afternoon and to my surprise he was walking
On three legs a bit shakey but he was doing it. I will post pics and progress if I can.

THANK YOU TRIPAWDS you have made a difference to me in this one of the toughest times of my life.

Christopher