Roxy is a 12-year-old Pitbull Mix in Kingston, NY, who needs $2,000 for Lung Cancer Treatment Options.

I wanted a senior dog because they are the sweetest dogs. I adopted Roxy from a rescue group in NY. She was in foster care about 2 months when I adopted her last year. Prior to that, she was surrendered to the Brooklyn Shelter by a pet sitter because the owner never came back for her. But when I went to see Roxy that first day, surrounded by 4 other dogs, she KNEW I was there for her.

Roxy adjusted pretty easy to her new home. She has kitty siblings whom she loves to give big kisses to. She is playful at times but ultimately loves to nap and get massages. It's hard for me to comprehend her cancer. She has no symptoms but I don't want to wait until it's too late. I want to do all I can for her despite my financial situation. I know God will provide the means to care for her.

I was planning to get pet insurance for Roxy, but when Covid hit, it was difficult to find a job to cover all my bills. I now have a retail job and I was literally weeks from getting Roxy on pet insurance when a mass was found on her right lung.

I took her to the Vet for an Xray of her elbow from joint pain. In doing so, the Vet noticed a mass on her lung. I was referred to Dr. Jennifer McDaniel, an oncologist at Newtown Veterinary Services in Connecticut. Ultimately, the best treatment for a primary tumor is surgery for a longer life of 2 years.

Roxy is a very happy dog. Since her diagnosis, she seems even sweeter, if that makes any sense. She smiles with that typical pit bull smile all the time. She loves to give kisses rather than receive them. She loves her kitty siblings too. Despite her severe joint issues, she still loves going for walks and laying in the sun.