Leopold - 7year old iggy
This is Leopold who was surrendered to iggy rescue because his owners young children became too boisterous for him. Leopolds owner had been told he had 'sunspots' but they were nothing to worry about.
When he arrived in foster care we had several of his lumps biopsied and the results have been devastating. Leopold has an aggressive and terminal type of cancer. He is unable to be rehomed due to his health, so he is with a lovely foster carer who will provide palliative care for whatever time he has left.
Leopold has had surgery to remove the lumps as they were bleeding, but they will grow back. They were only removed on the surface with minimal tissue being removed, as a palliative measure to make him more comfortable. He is the sweetest most gentle natured dog, and we are still coming to terms with his diagnosis. All we can do is provide the best environment for him that we can.
Leo is a quiet little guy who loves ppl and loves other iggies. He is fond of quiet gentle children and is a sun worshipper. He is a lovely lovely boy who is an absolute heartbreaker. Given how this he is we feat the cancer has already spread to one of more of his organs :( however he is bright and cheerful so as long as he is comfortable we will not be having any more surgery or investigative vetwork done, only palliative measures will be taken. Unfortunately the type of cancer Leopold has moves very quickly and is known to go to body organs.
We are unsure what the future holds for Leopold, and as you can appreciate his vet fees have been substantial already. If anyone would like to donate towards his vet costs we would be extremely grateful.
When he arrived in foster care we had several of his lumps biopsied and the results have been devastating. Leopold has an aggressive and terminal type of cancer. He is unable to be rehomed due to his health, so he is with a lovely foster carer who will provide palliative care for whatever time he has left.
Leopold has had surgery to remove the lumps as they were bleeding, but they will grow back. They were only removed on the surface with minimal tissue being removed, as a palliative measure to make him more comfortable. He is the sweetest most gentle natured dog, and we are still coming to terms with his diagnosis. All we can do is provide the best environment for him that we can.
Leo is a quiet little guy who loves ppl and loves other iggies. He is fond of quiet gentle children and is a sun worshipper. He is a lovely lovely boy who is an absolute heartbreaker. Given how this he is we feat the cancer has already spread to one of more of his organs :( however he is bright and cheerful so as long as he is comfortable we will not be having any more surgery or investigative vetwork done, only palliative measures will be taken. Unfortunately the type of cancer Leopold has moves very quickly and is known to go to body organs.
We are unsure what the future holds for Leopold, and as you can appreciate his vet fees have been substantial already. If anyone would like to donate towards his vet costs we would be extremely grateful.
Leo after having his lumps removed, poor boy looks like a patchwork quilt!
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Sunning himself.
You can see how this he is :( he has a good appetite surprisingly for which we are very thankful.
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