"My kids and I had to put our golden down today, 8-8-07, also due to cancer of the spleen and a tumor on her heart. Our dear Daisy was the sweetest, most loyal and loving dog. We will miss her deeply. She lived a full and happy life for 12 years."

"Hi Everyone,
My constant companion Jericho was diagnosed with cancer of the spleen and died during surgerry with in 18 hours of the diagnosis. He was eight years old. This golden friend was the only dog that asked "what can I do for you?" rather than what can you do for me. He was so unselfish. Jericho was running and playing an hour before he got sick. The first symptom was vomiting, which he had done before, but this time he became so weak and was obviously in pain. I wish they would screen the dogs for these tumors. I just had him to the vet a month before for his "well baby check up" and he was fine. Maybe they should do an xray or ultrasound. But they say it grows quickly.........He died Aug. 26, 2007. Then our 13 year old golden, Dakotah, died 13 days later. She had hip dysplasia, arthritis and nerve loss in her back end. She just stopped eating and drinking after Jericho died. We have lost the only "people" who really liked us."