Well, this is Mandy. She is giving me the pissed off stare because I told her to stay to take her picture. She goes back in tomorrow morning to have another lump removed from her back leg. It really breaks my heart to have to cut her open again but what can we do. She'* too good of a dog to be going through the pain of multiple surgeries.

Those of you that are inclined to pray, a little one for her and the vet would be appreciated. I'm sure she wouldn't mind a little divine intervention to guide her hands. Those that don't, a happy thought will do.

I hate to see animals suffer...... I hope everything works out alright for her.

I recently went through some trauma with my critter...I know how you feel :/

Thinking of you and praying too. I hope everything turns out OK for you both.

Digging animals..........

Thoughts are with you and Mandy!!!!

Hope everything goes well.

There'* something about Goldens that leave a soft spot in your heart. I know my Golden does.

I could only wish to be in your position......But in my case it'* a cat....and tommorow morning he'* going into the vet also, but he'* not coming home........Poor lil amigo.

Hope everything goes well with your dog.

Our thoughts are with you. Keep your chin up, things will work out for the best.

Thanks everyone,

now for an update.

Surgery went well the vet said. They removed the one we new about, but also two others in the same area that we didn't. They think they got all of it so maybe it'* done. The good thing they said was it was some kind of cancer(really long word) that stays local and doesn't go into the blood stream and spread. We may have to do this more, but we shouldn't have to worry about not catching it right away. Just go back in and take it out. Still sucks cutting her open.

When I got there she ran to me, tail wagging. By the time we got home I think she was starting to feel it. Hopefully she rest all night. I took the day off tomorrow to keep an eye on her.

Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers, I know they helped.

Hey Nate, sorry to hear about your cat