Update: Recheck number two.

Guess what has four paws and is still in remission!

This guy!

Whew! I had convinced myself that we were in for bad news this time. Why you ask? Because I spend my free time sitting on the couch and grouping my dogs nodes to see if I can feel any change in them. I thought that the ones in his legs had gotten larger. Turns out I am just crazy. 

As you all know paying for Syd's treatment was difficult for our family. Even good news comes at a price. Yesterdays visit was $50. Which brings the total somewhere around $6500.  We had to cancel our honeymoon, ask our family and friends for help and make some sacrifices as a family. It was totally worth it and I would do it again in a heartbeat. We were lucky that we were able to move some things around and make it happen. I can't imagine a world where we simply weren't able to help a member of our family. Sadly, I think that sometimes people just can't do it. That is really and truly a shame. 

When Syd was first diagnosed I researched financial assistance for pets with cancer. You know what I found? Bupkis. There was no help out there. 

I was thrilled to hear that another patient at Pieper Memorial is doing something to change that. Tate's family knows that anyone who wants to give their pet a chance to live should be able to do so; regardless of their financial status.  Thus, Tate's Play Date was born. 

Here is the skinny on Tate's Play Date straight from their website: Tate's Play Date is an event that celebrates Tate and his survival.  He's six months into remission and going strong!  Come play for a purpose and experience an afternoon of fun and goodwill for pets and Pet Parents.  While your pup plays in a clean, safe environment, enjoy time to sit back and watch the excitement of a pack at play.  Take the afternoon to mingle, meet new friends or reunite with those you haven't seen lately.  100% of

 the proceeds raised will go directly into a designated fund to be utilized solely for local families in need of financial assistance throughout the treatment of their pet's fight against cancer.

Here is the official Tate's Play Date flyer. 

So grab your favorite Doggy and meet us at the Metro Pooch to help other families! We better see you there.