It’s hard to explain this rescue. Not because it was tough but because it is heart-breaking to witness a dog that must have been in great pain for months. She is afraid, for all she knows is never ending pain. I have never seen a tumour of this scale in a dog before.

Alma continues to be treated at the hospital. Her surgery will occur at the end of the week. The suspicion is that this is a liposarcoma. Fortunately there is no metastasis! Vets are going to do everything they can to preserve her limb.

Alma’s first bath wasn’t easy… she is still terrified, but we managed to get rid of a full lifetime of dirt, and figuratively of neglect. She couldn’t go into surgery like that. The day of her procedure is coming, we only need her anaemia to improve a bit more. They think a liposarcoma… it may be better, but it could surely be worse! If anybody can save her limb, it’s this great community. With your aid, we will spare no expense!

Alma’s life is about to change! After an echocardiography certified her suitable for surgery, she is in surgery at this minute. Tomorrow you will be able to view the full procedure. Alma will awake after the surgery a changed dog, free from the pain and sheer weight of that unattractive lump! Then she will require chemotherapy and rehabilitation.