Bodie is a 10-year-old Samoyed in Cardiff by the Sea, CA, who needs $1,800 for removal of cancerous limb followed by chemo.

Bodie came to live with me when he was 3 months old. A big soft ball of fluff. He very quickly became a beloved part of my little family. Soon he was great friends with my older dog, and also my two kitties. He was always very gentle. He loved to meet new friends, and especially loved to have children that we would meet on walks stop to pet him.

When I’m watching TV he sits next to me batting me with his paw so that I will give him pets. If he does lay down there beside me, every few minutes he sits up, gives me a kiss and rests his head on my shoulder for a few minutes, they lays down again. Bodie goes to bed when I do. He gets up on my bed with me, and stays there until he just get to warm, then he moves to the tile floor.

I live solely on social security. This is an incredible challenge to provide the care he needs on my limited income, but I will do everything I can to keep my best friend with me & keep him comfortable as long as possible.

When my vet showed me the X-ray, & said the dreaded words “bone cancer” I crumpled in tears, Bodie was nearby and was concerned by my crying. He tried to comfort me. That’s the way he is. He is only 10. His father lived to be almost 15, so this diagnosis was a shock. We were referred to oncologist David Proulx, DVM DACVR, DACVIM. We are seeking treatment to keep him comfortable as long as we can

Bodie has a favorite toy. It’s a big soft , fuzzy duck that “honks” and squeaks. He loves to bring it to me squeaking it . It’s like he’s saying “See my duck? You can look, but you can’t touch it!.” This teasing game never gets old. He’s really good at making it squeak. He also likes to greet visiting guests with his duck, trying to entice their interest