cancer

Happy birthday, Goober! Goober is turning 13, and we are so in love with him. He has gone through so much -  chronic sinusitis, losing a leg to cancer and growing a tumor in another leg. He has stayed strong the whole way through, and we are so dang proud of him. He's doing okay, surrounded by people who love him, and he is such a brave survivor, all we want is to give him treats and love. 

Thank you to ReluctantGenius for sharing his story with us. We as well as the rest of the internet are more than happy to show some love to this adorable little senior furball. We hope he gets to live for a long, long time and enjoy every single minute of his life. 

If you have your own adorable animal stories to share, come tell us all about them in our Facebook community: ICanHas Storytime. 

Andrew, a four-year-old cancer patient who has just gone through chemotherapy for a cancerous brain tumor had his 'wish' granted. A puppy. That's what Andrew asked for since he loves the "Paw Patrol" cartoon so much. As it is, this story is already heartwarming, but what makes it all the more special is that the person who sponsored this 'wish' is a six-year-old cancer survivor herself. 

David MacNeil is so grateful to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's veterinary school for saving Scout, his adorable dog's life that he decided to thank them in the biggest way possible — with a Super Bowl ad worth millions of dollars! 

Story Via: Wisconsin State Journal

Learning your beloved puppy has cancer can totally shake up your world.  

But as you can see from these following heartwarming photos, that does not mean it is the end and there is still a great chance that a dog can overcome the illness and go on to live a perfectly healthy life. 

Here are 12 dogs who beat cancer and announced the thrilling news to the world. 

Cheers from all of us, brave boys! 

Via: Bored Daddy

A lion, named Chaos, at Lory Park Zoo and Owl Sanctuary in South Africa, started undergoing cancer treatment this week. The treatment was received at a private hospital in South Africa - and he was smuggled in by the back door to avoid frightening human patients. The 16-year-old lion was unconscious and strapped face down on a trolley as he was brought in to treat lesions on his nose. The 570lb beast was being treated by the five-strong team of radiotherapists and one oncologist in the unusual setting because there are no radiation facilities for animals in South Africa. The photos are truly emotional. 

Researchers at an Ontario university used 3D-printing technology to replace the majority of a dog's skull in what's believed to be the first surgery of its kind. The owner of Patches, a 9-year-old dachshund, said the dog had a brain tumour the size of an orange that would have been fatal if not treated.

Robert and his dog have been together since she was a puppy and he intends to keep it that way! Bella was diagnosed with cancer, which took her leg. The vet gave her only 3-6 months to live, but here she is 14 months later and on the adventure of a lifetime! You can follow Rob and Bella's journey here and here.