As everyone on this site had been so kind and positive when my daughter and I first posted about our Boxer, Toby, I felt it only fair now to give you an update. Sadly, I had delayed too long in telling everyone about how well our dear Toby had done over the summer. He had his rear leg amputation in April, healed and recovered remarkably well, and just continued enjoying life. Our vets were marvellous, giving him 3 courses of chemo, and life went happily on. They did tell us to keep a look out for any signs of breathing difficulties, as the cancer in his leg could mutate and get into his lungs. That is the usual scenario. We were pleased that nothing untoward appeared. We hoped he would prove everyone wrong and live on for at least another year. Alas, it was not to be. In late August, he began to very slowly lose some of his appetite. We simply cut out his midday meal, and he was otherwise fine. Whilst we were away for a week's holiday in France, his appetite rapidly declined. Our close friend who'd lived for 6 years with Toby, was housesitting and caring for him (and our other pets). He tried cooking all manner of tasty meals for Toby, with little success. Upon our return, our 2 other dogs came out to greet us, but Toby stay resting on the sofa. I knew then that things were not going well. The following morning he collapsed in the hall, and refused to get up. Our friend was thankfully able to get Toby's harness on him, and carried him to the car for an emergency vet's appointment. They got a drip into him, as he was quite dehydrated, but they warned us that he wouldn't make it. They did a "conscious X-ray" on his chest, which showed his lungs had many small tumours. We arranged to gather there with most of the family in the early evening to say our farewells. So devastating for everyone, even the veterinary staff, all of whom had done their best for him over the summer. We took his body home with us, and buried him in our garden that night, to lay in our pet cemetery with our other lovely pet family members who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.