Help Novah get Further Testing — Thayer, IA

Novah has been a part of my life for more than a decade. I got her when I was 18 years old, and from the very beginning, she was an incredibly active, playful little puppy who was always finding a way to get into trouble. She had so much personality and energy, and she quickly became much more than just a pet.

I grew up with Novah, and she grew up with me. She has been there through so many different stages of my life, and I truly cannot imagine my life without her. We have shared more years and memories together than I can count. She has always been loving, loyal, goofy, and full of life.

Diagnosis:
Novah has a mass located in the throat/chest area. The mass was discovered during an X-ray at her regular veterinarian. At this time, we do not yet know whether the mass is cancerous or another type of growth.

Treatment Needed:
Novah needs further diagnostic testing, including a needle aspiration and CT scan, to determine the type, size, and extent of the mass. Depending on the results, surgery and additional treatment may be necessary.

Veterinary Hospital/Clinic Providing Care:
BluePearl Pet Hospital – Des Moines, Iowa.

Her recovery matters to me and my family because we simply aren’t ready to say goodbye. After everything we have been through together, I want to give her every opportunity to get better and have more happy, healthy years with us. She has been there for me for so many years, and now I want to be there for her when she needs me most.

Last year, we lost our beloved dog, Niyah, to cancer. When she was diagnosed, we did everything we possibly could to give her a chance. We went through surgery and chemotherapy, hoping we could have more time with her. Unfortunately, we lost her just six short weeks after her diagnosis. During that time, we exhausted every financial resource we had.

When we recently learned that our other dog, Novah, has a mass in her throat that is essentially bending her esophagus and interfering with her ability to breathe properly, we were devastated. Not only are we facing the fear of potentially going through another heartbreaking diagnosis, but we are also in a completely different financial position than we were a year ago as we are still trying to recover financially from Niyah's treatment.

We would do anything to help Novah and give her the best chance possible, but the financial burden has become overwhelming. The thought of having to make decisions about her care based on what we can afford, rather than what she needs, is incredibly heartbreaking.