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Reggie Dunlop · 09-26-2007, 07:54 PM

I had taken my eight year-old Golden Retriever into the vet last week after I noticed a large lump on his hip. Turns out the vets discovered a smaller lump near his tail and the biopsy showed cancer. The vet estimated about a 30% success rate because it is the type that spreads to vital organs. That, plus his arthritis and I can't see any quality of life for him in his remaining years.

He's a great dog and gentle soul who never met a person or other dog he never liked. Because of that, I'd like to get another one in due time.

I suppose there's greater tragedies out there in the world, but tomorrow is going to be a tough day for me. Right now he's contentedly sitting at my feet.

09-26-2007, 07:54 PM	#1
Reggie Dunlop All I can get Join Date: Oct 2001 Exp:	Have to have my dog put down... I had taken my eight year-old Golden Retriever into the vet last week after I noticed a large lump on his hip. Turns out the vets discovered a smaller lump near his tail and the biopsy showed cancer. The vet estimated about a 30% success rate because it is the type that spreads to vital organs. That, plus his arthritis and I can't see any quality of life for him in his remaining years. He's a great dog and gentle soul who never met a person or other dog he never liked. Because of that, I'd like to get another one in due time. I suppose there's greater tragedies out there in the world, but tomorrow is going to be a tough day for me. Right now he's contentedly sitting at my feet. Last edited by Reggie Dunlop; 09-26-2007 at 07:59 PM.