Odie is a 10-year-old Bloodhound in Manning, SC, who needs $2,000 for Oral Melanoma (Aggressive) Surgery.

After losing my 13-year-old lab and a large piece of my heart in 2013, I made the decision to get another dog (friend). In February of 2014, a beautiful red, floppy eared, bloodhound puppy came bounding into my life and heart. It was love at first sight! I had picked out a couple of possible names but Odie just seemed to fit. I have been Odie's "Pa" for 10 years and what a time we have had!

Odie loves to take long daily walks and hikes which are typically 3 miles in length. His nose is his guide and is most often on the ground. He is well known in his neighborhood and is often stopped by children and adults for a pat on the head. Odie loves being the center of attention! At 115 lbs., he is a gentle giant! His family adores him and his liquid sugar which he slings everywhere! :)

Odie is loved beyond measure and spoiled rotten! He is a devoted friend, companion, comforter, and soulmate. Odie is a talker and singer (see his video). He snores and takes long naps. He drools and slings slobber everywhere! He loves belly rubs and lying in the sun. He whines when his "Pa" leaves and howls with joy when he returns. He loves to be kissed, especially on his snout! : )

Odie was diagnosed with an oral melanoma in his cheek in October of 2023. He was referred to CVETS and Dr. Sarah Kraiza (oncologist). He has had a complete body CT scan (which revealed no spread), surgery to remove the mass, and three rounds of Torigen, a melanoma vaccine that uses the dogs tumor to create an individualized vaccine. A new mass has appeared and will be removed on January 8, 2024.

I have spent my savings on Odie's treatment. This new surgery will cost an additional $3,000. Words can not describe the love I have for him and what it would mean to me to continue to do for him what I know he would do for me. I can not imagine my life without him!