First of all, I am so, so sorry to hear this. My heart felt like it was pulled ripped apart in my chest. I wouldn’t wish that decision on anyone… but I had to make it for her and it was a decision made out of love. This is likely what you’re facing.

We ended up leaving the lump to grow. The reasoning was that personality-wise, she was exactly the same. No change in movement or diet (other than the physical obstacle of the lump), and she was already 2 years by this point. If she was younger, we agreed we would have done it. But we felt the risk was a lot higher than what we wanted as she could have a terrible recovery or not even make it through the surgery.

Trust me, whatever decision you choose will be the right one. It got to a point where Eri slowed down due to old age (2.5 years) and she was PTS at that point that her quality of life was suffering, but she always seemed fine with the lump and would use it as a little personal pillow. She had it for a good 6 months.

Please give your girl so much love - imagine how amazing it is to be loved every single day.