Blue is a 7 year old Golden Retriever in Durham, NC, who needs $2,000 for LOPP Chemotherapy Protocol for T-Cell Lymphoma.

After many years of struggling and saving we finally were able to get a house of our own and this past November. It took a couple more months of fixing up to be safe to live in but in January of 2025 we finally had a home and Blue got his own yard to play in for the first time in his life. We were thrilled to be able to finally offer blue more than just part of a shared home.

Blue was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma in early July and began chemotherapy July 10th. He is being treated by the Oncology team at Blue Pearl of Cary to extend his quality and quantity of life. His life expectancy without treatment is 1-3 mo and with treatment 6-9 mo. Without treatment to manage his symptoms he will likely begin to feel very sick in a matter of weeks from the aggressive cancer.

The first night Blue was with us was the first night he ever spent without his litter mates around him. I slept on the floor with my fingers through the crate bars so he could sleep with his tiny head resting against me. He has always been exuberant, overflowing with eagerness and joy and steadfast beside us through any tears. He tries with his whole being and loves without reservation.

Ava lost her job in early April and we had already been under significant financial strain before getting this diagnosis. The only way to keep him comfortable and give him back any time is through expensive chemotherapy treatments and supportive diet and medications.