I've had many friends ask what is happening with my dog and though I've told the story to many of them in person, I haven's really discussed it in the social media world.
Here is what has been going on:
Almost two weeks ago my dog, Phantom, underwent a surgery to amputate her front left leg. Two weeks prior to that she was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer in her wrist. After a very stressful time in deciding what to do with my puppy that I've had for almost eleven years, I chose the surgery.
She is now resting more and more each day and trying to figure things out. She's a real trooper, but obviously fighting through the pain, much of it related with the stiffness now in her back legs from not getting much exercise. I am hopeful that when she recovers from the surgery completely she will be able to get back to some sort of routine. In a week she will have her stitches removed and begin a chemotherapy treatment.
Thank you to all my friends and family for offering assistance, kind words, and help during this very challenging time for Phantom.
