Keeping this open for Shawnee’s palliative care

Update-

I dreaded that phone call from the vet on her results and it was what I feared. Shawnee has mast cell cancer in the tumor and a lymph node. It has already spread to a node. I cried. I am still crying.

I am not putting her through another biopsy or surgery. This is going to be end-of-life care for her. I just want her comfortable: pain controlled, stomach meds, peace at home.

I am looking for more work. I have no paycheck coming in at the moment and I already have loans. I do not have anything left for her meds or the next visit without help.

Tomorrow I take her in to get stitches out and talk about a plan. My vet mentioned another ultrasound in a month if we do not see an oncologist. I cannot afford another scan and at this point I don’t think it’s necessary. I want her comfortable now and to focus on palliative care.

If you can give or share, it goes to keeping her comfortable for the time she has left.

Thank you for all your help and prayers.

Shawnee was supposed to be a foster dog.

She came to me after a really difficult start in life. She was scared, shut down, and didn't know how to trust people. I took her in intending to help her find a home.

Instead, I failed at fostering.

I'm a foster failure. ❤️

I fell completely in love with her and adopted her.

Over the years, Shawnee slowly learned that she was home. She became this incredibly sweet, loving girl who wants nothing more than to be beside me. Watching her come out of her shell and become the dog she is today has meant everything to me.

I tried to find her another home once, but she was so frightened around people she didn't know that I couldn't do it. She needed me.

And, in so many ways, I needed her too.

Now she needs me again.

I can't change the diagnosis. I can't give her more time than she has.

But I can make sure that the time she does have is as comfortable, peaceful, and full of love as I can possibly make it.

If you are able to donate, even a small amount will help pay for Shawnee's medications, veterinary visits, and the care she needs during this time.

If you can't donate, please consider sharing her fundraiser. That helps us, too.