UPDATED OCTOBER 2026 - NINE MONTHS INTO BUDDY'S CANCER FIGHT

Hi everyone, thank you for being here and for loving Buddy like family.

Buddy is our 9-year-old golden retriever, our best friend, and the goofy, happy heart behind this page. He's the dog who has brought so much happiness to our family and made countless people smile around the world.

In January 2026, our lives changed when a concerning lump led to further testing and a devastating diagnosis.

Buddy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer, with metastasis to his lungs. We were initially given a prognosis of just two to three months.

And now, almost nine months later, our beautiful boy is still here, still fighting, and still showing us why every single day together is worth fighting for.

Since his diagnosis, Buddy has undergone extensive veterinary care, including chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, specialized treatments, CT scans, and countless appointments with his oncology team in Washington.

It hasn't been an easy journey. We've faced frightening setbacks, including two emergency hospitalizations, and recently had to make the difficult decision with his oncologist to pause his immunotherapy because of the risks to his health.

Buddy continues his oral cancer medications, and we remain committed to working closely with his oncology team to give him the best possible quality of life.

Through all of this, one thing has remained our greatest priority: making sure Buddy is still Buddy.

That means being comfortable, enjoying his favourite things, spending time with his family, and having as many happy days as possible.

When we originally created this GoFundMe, we had no idea just how extensive Buddy's medical journey would become or how much kindness our family would receive.

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of this community, we've been able to pursue specialized care and be there for Buddy through some of the most difficult moments of our lives.

The support raised through this fundraiser has helped with:

1) CT scans, X-rays, bloodwork, biopsies, and ongoing diagnostic testing.

2) Specialist consultations, oncology appointments, and veterinary monitoring.

3) Cancer treatments, medications, pain management, and supportive care.

4) Emergency hospitalizations and travel for specialized veterinary treatment.

5) Essential day-to-day living expenses while we dedicate our time to Buddy's around-the-clock care and medical needs.

We also want to share something important about the incredible generosity we've received.

Because of the overwhelming kindness of Buddy's supporters, we are fortunate to have financial support available for his ongoing needs, so please don't feel any obligation to contribute. What this community has already done for Buddy and our family is more than we could ever have imagined.

Your generosity has made an extraordinary difference, allowing us to focus on giving our boy the care, attention, and love he needs throughout this journey.

We will continue sharing Buddy's progress, his challenges, and the special little moments that remind us why we're fighting so hard for him.

We don't know exactly what tomorrow will bring, but as long as Buddy is comfortable, happy, and still enjoying his life, we will continue doing everything reasonably possible for him.

And whether you've supported us financially, shared his story, sent a thoughtful message, or simply followed along and cheered for The King, please know how much it means to our family.

Thank you for helping give Buddy something we once feared we were running out of: more precious time with the people who love him.

With all our love and gratitude,

Mom, Dad & King Buddy