Dutch Shepherd Forum

Just saw this on FB. Beautiful DS. My cousin's son is a Police officer in Tiffin---I'll try to get more info. Just one of the times I wish I were rich so I could pay all the bills for them.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/SaveK9Tommy

I also saw this yesterday. I've cross-posted on my FB profile and on the NADSR FB page.

Basically, K9 Tommy has Stage IV Lymphoma, has been retired, the Town is contributing ~$1500 toward his medical expenses, and treatment is expected to cost ~$5500. The handler is willing to pay out of pocket for this and is trying to do some fundraising to help cover the cost. K9 Tommy and his handler are THE K9 unit in Tiffin, OH. They are accepting donations on-line and off-line.

ugh so awful!!!! my berner just passed from cancer and she was only 6. its completely awful! Some things, like kids and dogs should not be allowed to get cancer. =(

I don't mean to sound cold, but........
Stage 4? Retired? I think it is admirable that the city pays for part of it. Wow. And wonderful that the handler is willing to do what he can, I truly do. There should be more handlers like him, that man rocks.
I lost a K9 to cancer, in the middle of her career. I think we never really got over that blow. The county paid nothing, not even their repect. While I truly truly wish for the handler that the outcome is a happy one, I think I will allot my rescue resources to a cause that has a better chance of success. But if positive thoughts can help heal a dog, this one will be fine at the end of all this.

I lost my first dog to lymphoma. It cost a lot of money and extended his life about a half a year. It was very hard to watch.

Update from FB

Save K9 Tommy
We have an incredible update for everyone: Thanks to the generous donations from across the world, Erin and I are proud to report we have successfully raised over $5,000 towards Tommy's treatments!!! We are so thankful of every donation, large and small, and thanks to all of the great people of the world, Tommy will get the treatment he deserves. We are no longer asking for donations, however we ...will still accept them if people want to donate. Anything we receive after this will be used to help other animals in need, K9 Units, and groups that help animals. We can't thank you enough. This experience has been so overwhelming, and the human connection we experienced, the sharing of stories and well-wishes from across the globe, has changed Erin and I forever. We thank you, sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. We, as always, will continue to provide updates and correspond to everyone! We look at each one of you, as our new friends and we are grateful you have entered our lives! With much love and thanks, Jake DeMonte

What a great result. I can imagine this feels a bit overwhelming an I wish you succes.

K9 Tommy (DS) from the Tiffin, Ohio Police Dept. has died. What a sad outcome for a very brave DS. Rest well Tommy.

There is a tribute to him that NADSR also posted:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49nypbS7 ... e=youtu.be

RIP Tommy. Have fun at the rainbow bridge.

Very sad indeed, may he rest in peace.