A Curable Cancer Is Stealing Doi’s Face — Help Us Stop It

Doi’s life took a devastating turn when a horrific tumor began to grow across his face, leaving him disfigured, in pain, and unable to live comfortably. His condition looked hopeless to the untrained eye — but when Hand to Paw was alerted to his suffering, we rushed to help him.

Doi belongs to a hill tribe family in Thailand who love him deeply but cannot afford the lifesaving veterinary care he desperately needs. Without intervention, Doi would have continued to deteriorate with no chance of recovery. But there is hope — and it’s stronger than you might think Doi has TVT (Transmissible Venereal Tumor), one of the only contagious cancers on Earth.

While it looks severe and painful, the good news is that TVT responds incredibly well to chemotherapy. Many dogs make a full recovery once treatment begins. Doi started his first round of treatment yesterday. Now, he faces approximately 8 weeks of hospitalization and chemotherapy to give him the chance at a normal, pain-free life.

Chemotherapy, hospitalization, daily monitoring, and follow-up care are extensive — and expensive. Doi’s family simply cannot shoulder this burden, and Hand to Paw relies entirely on donations to save dogs like him.

Despite everything he’s endured, Doi remains gentle, trusting, and brave. He is already safe in the clinic receiving the care he desperately needed — but we cannot continue his life-saving treatment without your help.

Every donation, every share, every bit of kindness brings Doi closer to a healthy, pain-free future. Please consider donating or sharing Doi’s story today. Together, we can give this sweet hill tribe dog the chance to heal and return home to the family who loves him

1/21/26 Update

Since beginning chemotherapy, Doi’s tumor has been steadily shrinking, and the progress we’re seeing each week is remarkable. What once looked overwhelming is now clearly responding to treatment, proving just how powerful timely care can be.

With each passing week, Doi is more comfortable. The swelling on his face continues to decrease, he’s eating better, resting more peacefully, and showing brighter energy every day. Most importantly, he is no longer living in constant pain. His gentle, trusting spirit shines through more and more as he begins to feel relief.

But Doi’s fight isn’t over yet. He still has several weeks of treatment monitoring ahead, and his treatment cannot continue without ongoing support. Each donation directly funds his next dose of chemotherapy, his medical care, and the time he needs to fully heal.

This is the moment to act. If you’ve already donated, please consider giving again or sharing Doi’s story to help keep his treatment on track. If you haven’t yet, your donation today can be the reason Doi completes his care and makes it home to his family healthy and pain-free.

Hope is working — but it depends on us. Please donate or share today to help carry Doi all the way to recovery.