I am Buddy, Hear me Run...

I am a six year old Australian Shepherd. My left front leg had to be amputated due to cancer in October 2003. This was really difficult news for my family - cancer and an amputation. Fortunately, we are all doing great. It has not been easy, but now I like to play with my tennis balls and go for walks with my humans. (My humans are having to walk a lot faster to keep up with me!) I am building up my strength and will show the other dogs that I am still one wicked awesome Aussie.

The vet says I am cancer free, but I receive chemo treatments every three weeks. The first treatment made me feel really bad, but now with a little RX -I am fine. My humans put special pills in my food to help with the side effects. My human mom even makes my food! She is determined that the cancer will not return.

You will notice my t-shirt. Well, after the surgery I had a t-shirt instead of a bandage. It is really cozy and I really like wearing them. I have quite the collection now!