Helga

I first met Helga in January of 2008. She had just been brought into the MSPCA-Western New England Animal Care and Adoption Center after 4 months of being homeless. She had previously been found tied to a fence outside an animal control facility. I had just begun volunteering at the MSPCA and immediately fell in love with her. Another 4 months went by and still she remained homeless, but very much loved by the staff and volunteers. I decided that she was waiting for me so we made the adoption official! She was such a wonderful addition to the family and she became best friends with my other dog, Sadie. Sadly, 6 months later Helga was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone cancer. Not wanting to sacrifice quality for quantity, I opted to treat her with homeopathy and a healthy nutrition full of immune boosting agents. She also received monthly infusions to help keep her bones strong. She never had a sick day. For awhile all seemed to be going well and she lived long past the time the vets had given her, all the while still running and playing. But the tumor began to grow rapidly in her leg and her pain increased and the decision was made to let her go peacefully about 7 months following her diagnosis. I miss her each and every moment.

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