Sophie: A Miracle is Granted

When my lively American Pit Bull Terrier, Sophie, began showing some unusual symptoms in October 2010, my veterinarian referred us to Manhattan NYC Veterinary Specialists.  After days of inpatient monitoring and diagnostics, the NYCVS team found lymphoma in Sophie's bone marrow.  Sophie and I are very closely bonded, so my buddy's diagnosis was devastating to me.  Dr. Karen Oberthaler explained that Sophie's age and initial good health made her an excellent candidate for chemotherapy, but the financial burden of treatment was so daunting that I met again with Dr. Oberthaler to discuss other alternatives.  It was then that I learned about Frankie's Friends and met with Vivian Llodra, who in a matter of moments gave me hope that the Zeus Varis Fund may be able to help. When I learned that the Zeus Varis Fund would make it possible for me to try chemotherapy for Sophie, I was overcome with gratitude.  I am not a person who uses the word "miracle" casually, but your compassionate gift has been nothing less.  Without the Fund, I would forever be troubled with the question of whether I tried everything that I could for Sophie.  We are very early in her treatment and the road ahead of us will not be easy, but I am now free to focus on making the most of our time together.  The peace of mind you have provided me is priceless.

It is barely possible to convey the impact of a pet on one's life in a few paragraphs, but in short, Sophie has upended my life in the sweetest way during our five plus years together.  In addition to keeping me in stitches with her flawless comic timing and reminding me not to "sweat the small stuff," she has also inspired me to become an advocate for puppy mill legislation and pit-bull breed awareness.  She remains a true crusader, and being able to give her the best care possible makes me feel that I am somehow repaying her for all that she has done.

No gesture can ever suffice to repay you, but I want you to know that when I run the NYC Marathon in 2011, I'll be raising funds in the name of Dr. Varis' precious Zeus.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Jenny and Sophie

Kaiser: Continues to Have a Howling Good Time

Thank you for the generous donation for Kaiser’s chemotherapy treatment. Kaiser was diagnosed with T-Cell lymphoma and was only given two to four more months to live. I was pretty devastated when I found out how much chemotherapy would cost. This gift has given Kaiser a chance at a couple of more months of quality of life that he wouldn’t be able to have without chemotherapy. Kaiser has been a part of my life since he was six-months-old. He is my first dog, and he has helped me grow throughout the years. He has taught me responsibility and how to appreciate the simple things in life. He always knew when to distract me with his goofiness to take a break from writing a stressful paper or when he thought I was studying too hard. Kaiser has also taught me patience because he chooses to listen only to me because he has “Siberian husky selective hearing.”

Because of your donation, Kaiser will continue to be his mischievous self at the dog park for many months to come. He will continue to “talk” and argue with me when he doesn’t agree. He will continue to teach his baby sister Kira the rules of the house because she has much to learn. He will enjoy another winter of snow; and his favorite, he will enjoy many more nights of sitting outside on the steps with me, just sniffing the air and enjoying life.

We have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, and none of it would be possible without your gift to us. Kaiser and I are unbelievably grateful. Again, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

Mary & Kaiser

Avoid a Trip to the Pet ER this Thanksgiving

Giving thanks,  sharing a great meal with family, and having a costly visit to the 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital with your beloved pet? To keep the last item off of your Thanksgiving to-do list, follow this advice from the specialists at Florida Veterinary Specialists, a BluePearl Veterinary Partners Hospital, in Tampa, Fl: The start of the holidays can lead to emergency room visits for our four-legged pals due to a conflux of situations that are unique to the season. This is the time of year where there are usually a lot of shiny decorations in the house, which may prove irresistible as playthings. There is also a lot of great food around and guests who may be unfamiliar with pets' dietary restrictions and/or the proper things to feed the furry ones.  There can be first-time pet parents who may not know how to handle certain situations and, to top it all off, many veterinary offices are closed during the holidays.

According to Dee Ann Dugger, DVM, senior clinician in the emergency service at Florida Veterinary Specialists,  "It helps to give some thought to some of the hazards our pets face during the season."

Holiday meals –Turkey, gravy and other foods that have a large amount of fat can cause pancreatitis, which is an inflammation or infection of the pancreas. This disease can be serious and lead to extensive hospitalization. Avoid feeding your pets any table foods and keep them on their regular diets even through the holidays. Besides avoiding pancreatitis or a less serious, upset tummy, you will also avoid a weight gain in your pet.

Family visits – If family visits are stressful for you, think about how your pet feels. These folks may be strangers to your pet and it can get very noisy around the house, especially during parties. Make sure there is a quiet room or place for your pets to get away from the crowd. Also make sure everyone is on high-alert so your pets don't escape when guests come and go.

From the BluePearl Veterinary Partners family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Sophie: Purring Her Thanks To Dr. Varis

I can't tell you how grateful I am that the Zeus Varis Fund helps families provide care for their critically ill animals. To my amazement, the award I received from the fund is almost enough to cover the entire treatment for my cat, Sophie, which is to say, that it made the treatment possible. Without your help, I could not have even considered providing chemotherapy for Sophie, who has lymphoma. So far she's had one treatment and is responding well. In every way my experience at NYC Veterinary Specialists has been so much easier than I anticipated. When you walk in the door, the place feels calm and welcoming. Everyone I've dealt with has been kind, caring and patient when faced with my anxiousness and willing to take the time to talk with me about what to expect.

On top of that to have had the big barrier, money, swept aside by Frankie's Friends Zeus Varis Fund, is unexpected good fortune of such magnitude that I’m still really reeling.

Thank you so much.

With sincere appreciation,

Susan & Sophie

Buckeye: His Treatment Answers A Family's Prayers

Our family adopted Buckeye five years ago from the SPCA. He has since become a part of our family.  Buckeye is a very well-tempered canine  who is instantly taken in by any one he meets. Buckeye plays an important part in our family.  My husband is a disabled veteran and over the past few years has fallen on hard times; however Buckeye has been his tried and true friend and companion.  My husband has never had a lonely moment since Buckeye has come into our home.

Three weeks ago Buckeye was diagnosed with lymphoma and only had a few weeks to live without treatment. Not only our immediate family but our extended family and friends were devastated by the news. Without the help we are receiving from Frankie's Friends Charitable Pet Foundation it would be impossible for our family to fund treatment and give him a chance for a longer life.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to Frankie’s Friends and our diligent Doctors who quickly diagnosed and started treatment.

Thank you,

Brady and Dena

Dusty: Fighting Lymphoma with Everything He's Got

Thank you to Frankie's Friends Zeus Varis Fund, which has given my beloved pet cat Dusty a second chance at life.  After thirteen wonderful healthy years with Dusty he developed lymphoma. Through chemo therapy Dusty has an excellent chance for remission.  Without the Zeus Varis Fund Dusty would not have this chance.  I can't express my gratitude enough to Dr. Varis and all those associated with Frankie's Friends/Zeus Varis Fund for giving my beautiful pet Dusty a fighting chance.

Dusty is still in the process of treatment, but whatever happens, I can rest easy knowing that all that can be done for Dusty is being done.

Thank you and the oncology team at the NYC Veterinary Specialists from the bottom of my heart -- and Dusty's too!  Keep up the good work!

Forever grateful,

Deborah & Dusty

Smokey Says "Thanks"

I thought about how I could write this to fully show my awe and gratitude to everyone involved in making this possible for my cat Smokey. And I realize that the cliche is one for a reason; words can never express how grateful we are. When I got off the phone with the doctor at the Humane Society with Smokey's results and I told my boyfriend she had a malignant tumor, he cradled the cat in bed and cried. I’ve known her for one and a half years; and I love her incredibly. To him, who had her as a baby, it was even harder. He felt hopeless and prepared for the worst, and I knew he was preparing himself to lose her.  Cynicism is a plague, and while the love for my animals kept me looking into ways I could deal with something so frightening, I feared that in the end, no one would really care. After all, it's just a cat, right? We have human problems out there in the world! This is in fact what I was told when, in my grief, I told someone about Smokey.

Nevertheless, whatever cynicism has done to me through the ebb and flow of everyday life, you have completely reversed with your one kind gesture.  When I got your acceptance letter, I read it at least six times just to make sure I was, in fact, reading correctly. My chin was on the floor and I wasn’t even sitting anymore by the last read, my whole body getting ready to explode in celebration. I ran screaming into the kitchen where Seth was doing dishes, in the quiet, solemn manner we both adopted since we learned the news. My hands were in the air when I said “We got it! She’s going to have her surgery!” and he dropped what was in hand, and threw his arms around me, soapy hands and all. He was shaking and squeezing me so tight; I welcomed the inability to breathe in that moment! To hear him relieved, that now there was a chance, just to hear him say thank you thank you into the air, at this world that still holds wonderful people in it, is only one of many reasons I have to be grateful towards you.

Animals bring such joy to people and animal issues ARE human issues, if only some people could see that. To know there are people like you, makes us feel hopeful in any endeavor. Gandhi once said that a nation’s moral progress can be judged by its treatment of it’s animals. I like to think this act of kindness you have bestowed upon me is a small indication that we are going in the right direction as people. No matter what, we will always have an extra spring in our step because of this amazing thing that has happened to us. I think of all the catnip bathes to come, and I will surely never grumble again about having to sweep it all up.

On behalf of both of us, thank you so much for helping our family, and for strengthening and maintaining the love we have for each other. A little bit of that love is for you now, too.

Sincerely,

Jeana & Seth

P.S.  The dog, Shaiana, says thank you, too. She’d sure be lonely without her sister…

Tasha: Back to Chasing Squirrels

I want to let you know how much your support means to me and my family. Our wonderful and loving dog Tasha was diagnosed with lymphoma in early September. We were heartbroken and devastated by this news but our vets explained to us that Tasha's condition had a good chance of responding well to chemo treatments, so we started them that week. Tasha is doing much better! So far she has received four treatments. Her appetite and energy is back. Watching her run around and play you would never guess that she is sick. She goes running in the park with me every day, plays ball, and chases squirrels (never catches them) and is her happy, playful self again.

We cherish every day we have with our Tasha and are so grateful for the medical care she is receiving. Dr. Oberthaler and all the staff at NYC veterinary specialists have been kind and helpful.

Without the support of the Zeus Varis Fund of Frankie's Friends we would not be able to pay all of Tasha's medical bills. We are so very grateful for this fund and the loving support that makes it possible.

With much thanks and deep gratitude,

Sincerely,

Maggie, Frank, and Tasha

Corkey: Thankful for Help

I deeply appreciate and want to thank you for your kindness and caring. This grant has helped my beloved cat Corkey in his lymphoma treatment. Words cannot express how I feel. Thank you so very much To Frankie's Friends and Dr. Varis who started this fund, and God Bless you. Raymond

BeBe Begonia Is Coming Up Roses

I was beside myself with despair and hopelessness when BeBe was diagnosed with lymphoma. I couldn't bear the thought of losing him, yet could not afford his treatments. In 1995, we found BeBe, and his brother Ziggy, in a box between buildings on NYC's Lower East Side, when they were tiny kittens. This past January, 2010, Ziggy died a month after showing signs of what was either very sudden and advanced lymphoma or heart disease. We could not afford the diagnostic tests, but were told that either way, there was not any effective treatment for him at that stage of illness. Previously, Ziggy had not been sick a day in his life.

BeBe, however, had been showing signs of illness for a few years – fevers, weight loss, and, most disturbing, open sores on his leg — before being diagnosed with lymphoma. Despite his physical discomfort, he continued being a deep source of love and companionship. So much so that he inspired me to write a book about the meaning of his love.

I am almost finished writing and editing it, and have promised him, and myself, that I will complete it while he is still with me.

I cannot thank you enough for donating the money for BeBe's continued care. In his quiet, steady way, he is a beacon of light. My family has had a lot of loss this year — emotionally and financially —and your act of kindness, Dr. Varis,  . . . leaves me dumbfounded, shaking my head in disbelief, brings tears to my eyes, opens my heart with gratitude. I am so grateful. Thank you.

The funds paired with the care BeBe is receiving from Dr. Oberthaler complete the blessing. At our first appointment, I thought I was there to learn how to best care for my beloved boy, and keep him pain free as the lymphoma took over and ended his life. Instead, I was given an optimistic view and encouragement. Dr. Oberthaler's generosity of services for him are matched by her generosity of spirit — she saw how sweet he is, even though he growled during the entire exam!

I have hope that we will have a few more years together learning about life and love.

With love,

Ellen Bowkett & BeBe Begonia

P.S. From the book’s intro: BeBe Begonia, Begonia Boy, Sweet Boy, Love Boy, My Boy, Buddy, My Buddy, Buddy Boy, Buddy Biscuit, Biscuit, Biscuit Boy, Bisci - lious, Beeb, Beeb Boy, Beeb-let, Sweet Beeb, Sweet Cheeks, Sweet Heart, Sweet Boy, Sweet Handsome Love Cat, Secret Weapon Love Cat, my boy, my buddy, my heart. I feel like a Muslim reciting the 99 names of Allah in hopes of entering paradise.

My Sweet Love BeBe Begonia Boy, over and over again allows my heart to pour towards him. He doesn’t need to spend the day showing me that he loves me. He has other things to do, like spending hours curled up on the bed, by my pillow. When he awakens, he needs to stretches his front paws far out in front of him, and then his rear legs far out behind him before heading to his food bowl. He leaves a warm, circular imprint in the blanket. Sometimes I touch the spot just to enjoy the warmth he leaves behind. Why does the lingering of his presence touch my heart? I don't walk around all day thinking, "Isn't he cute?" Or say, "Aww, look at that!," because this is not a crush. This is something else. This goes deeper than my brain, and my words are feeble in its presence, leaving me repeating myself, leaving me treading the same short path of endearments over and over, again, not making headway, not getting ahead, not getting to the bottom of the meaning of BeBe, the Tao of BeBe.

Thanking Charlie's Angels

Dear Frankie's Friends, Charlie and I would like to thank you for allowing us to spend some more time together. Charlie and I first met in college and she took the long drive with me from Ohio to Florida as I took my first teaching job. I am not married and I don't have any kids so Charlie is my family. She is the face that I come home to each day and the warm body that snuggles next to me in bed at night. Charlie has truly been a blessing for me. I always tell people she knows all of my deepest secrets and will never tell anyone. :-) Without your donation Charlie and I would only have a short few weeks together. I am so thankful and have been telling everyone about your organization with the words "miracle workers". Thanks again for everything that you do and from our hearts to yours, you will never know the impact that you have on the lives of others.

God bless.

Abby and Charlie

When to Rush Your Pet to the Vet

Emergencies happen every day. Being prepared can greatly increase the likelihood of a successful outcome. If you believe your pet is having an emergency, please immediately contact your family veterinarian or emergency veterinary hospital before administering a home therapy. Common emergencies include but are not limited to the following:

• Seizures or collapse
• Vomiting and diarrhea
• Difficulty breathing or excessive panting
• Abnormal gum color (pale or bluish/gray or bright red)
• Abnormal skin appearance
• Abnormal urination behavior
• Bloat
• Wounds, trauma or abnormal bleeding
• Disorientation, lethargy, weakness
• Allergic reactions
• Lameness
• Toxicities

In case of an emergency, you should have your veterinarian's office phone number and emergency contact number posted in a convenient location near the phone. You should also list the phone number and location of the nearest veterinary emergency clinic.

Shadow: From Darkness To The Light Of Recovery

Dear Dr. Varis, Thank you so much for your assistance with the care of our beloved cat, Shadow. It was such a relief to learn that she would be a fortunate beneficiary of Frankie’s Fund Charitable Pet Foundation.

Shadow has been such a precious member of our family since arriving nearly 10 years ago. She came to us from some very difficult circumstances as a rescue kitten. Skinny and so very afraid of every little thing those first few weeks, she quickly became a healthy, playful kitten and eventually a full-grown adult cat. Her gentle and playful nature has brought much joy into our home and tremendous companionship for us and her sister Chutney.

We were devastated when she became sick and when we learned the serious nature of her illness. It has all been so overwhelming. Now, thanks to your help, we can concentrate on taking care of Shadow and making sure she is happy and healthy. With the care of NYC Veterinary Specialists, she has been thriving over the past few months.

The work you do and the impact you have is amazing! Thank you so much.

Very best regards,

Jim McCabe and Ricky Horne

Bob Barker: Taking A Bite Out Of Lymphoma

I cannot thank Frankie's Friends enough for the support they have provided me with.  I've worked in the banking field for over 12 years and was first laid off in the first quarter of 2008 and proceeded to be laid off two more times in the past two years and money has never been tighter than it is now. I've had my dog Bob since the day he was born.  I also have his father Romeo and the two of them are great buddies and don't like being apart.  When I first learned of his Lymphoma diagnosis, I think I was in shock.  Animals can't help  themselves and they look to their owners to ensure their health and well being. It made me sick to think my dog may not have a fighting chance because of my current job situation and bad timing.

I want to thank Frankie's friends for giving my dog a fighting chance and we will be in debt to you forever no matter what happens going forward.

Thanks So Much,

Joe

Katie: A Gentle Soul Fighting Cancer

Dear Dr. Varis, Our 7-year-old Rottweiler Katie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma bone cancer. Her treatment consists of an amputation of the back left leg, followed by chemotherapy. Finding out Katie had this life-threatening disease was devastating for our family. We knew right away we would do whatever we had to for Katie but after talking over the cost of treatment with Dr. Rocha,  it almost seemed impossible.

Thanks to you, the Zeus Varis Fund, Dr. Rocha and the amazing staff at NYC Veterinary Specialists, Katie is getting the proper treatment she needs. She has recovered from her surgery and has been handling the chemo pretty well. In between the surgery and chemotherapy, Katie experienced bloat, unrelated to the cancer. She had to have emergency life-saving surgery. If we didn’t have the help from the grant for the first surgery, we certainly would have not been able to pay for this emergency surgery.

Katie is such a sweetie, probably the sweetest Rottweiler you could ever meet. She has brought so much happiness to our family and has taught us unconditional love. We know the cancer will eventually get the best of Katie but everyday we have with her is priceless. Words cannot express our gratitude.

Thank you Dr. Varis for giving Katie a chance.  We appreciate all you have done and we will continue to fight for Katie.

Sincerely,

Ana(mommy), Fernando(daddy), Elektra(sister) and Katie(the baby)

Chino: A Long Life Ahead Thanks to Surgery

Dear Dr. Agnes Varis, I would like to thank you very much for the grant from the Zeus Varis Fund and Frankie's Friends that helped fund my dog Chino's surgery. Chino had multiple masses on his skin removed which were mast cell tumors.

If it wasn't for my vet, Dr. Mann at Brooklyn Cares, who called and told me to contact Frankie's Friends to see if I qualified for help from the Zeus Varis Fund, I don't know what I would've done.  I'm very grateful to Bonni, who set Chino up at the NYC Veterinary Specialists Hospital with Dr. Kyles. I would not have been able to afford the surgery that Chino needed otherwise. Your gift made it possible for the tumors to be removed and allowed Chino to be with his family a lot longer. I can't tell you how grateful I am to not have had to make another decision just because I could not afford the surgery.

Chino is doing very well and is getting lots of rest. I know he can't wait to be out and about. Once again, giving thanks to you, Dr. Varis, and all who took part in helping me get Chino's surgery.

Sincerely,

Manuel M. and Chino

Boo-Boo Kitty: Staying Home & Feeling Better

Dear Dr. Varis, My name is Boo-Boo Kitty; I live with my Mommy and two other cats in New York City.  I had a sister named Domino, but she got very sick and left us a few years ago, Mommy was very sad for a very long time.  I don’t understand where Domino went, I think about her from time to time and I miss her.

I haven’t been feeling very well lately, my throat is swollen and hurts when I eat. My Mommy was very worried so she took me to the vet; Mommy hoped that I could just get a shot to make me feel better.  I had a test called a biopsy, it really hurt. When Mommy brought me home I was very happy to be home with my house mates but I didn’t like the medicine that Mommy had to give me for the pain.

The vet called a few days later and said that I have something called lymphoma and that was causing the glands in my throat to swell.  I didn’t know what that meant but I hoped that the medicines would make me feel better.   Mommy was still very worried, I sat very close to her so she could see I was alright.  I tried to be brave, but I just felt so weak. Mommy said that she couldn’t get treatment for me and she may have to let me go, but I didn't understand, my throat hurt, I didn’t want to go anywhere.

At night I sleep next to Mommy on my pillow, but the sounds my swollen glands make when I breath keep her awake and make her worry more.  Mommy says that she is going to try and keep me comfortable for as long as she can, I don't like the sound of that.  I’m afraid that I won't get better and will have to leave, but go where? I’m very scared, I hope I don’t have to go where Domino went, that would make Mommy very sad.

The vet called Mommy and told her about Frankie's Friends, I didn’t know who Frankie was, but it made Mommy very happy, she made a lot of phone calls and she seems very hopeful now.  Mommy says that because of you, I can go to another vet now, and get treatment for my lymphoma.  Thank you so much for helping my Mommy receive treatment for me.  I don't have to worry about leaving my home and my housemates anymore.  I promise to be a good patient and take all of my medicines so that I can get better.

Thank you again.

Boo-Boo Kitty

Harlem, NY



Toby: Purrs, Licks and Bunny Kicks

Dear Dr. Varis, Toby is a rough and tumble, yet very needy, meowy kitty that has never had any medical issues besides bad teeth.  He is only eight-years-old and I always imagined he would outlast Miso (an eight-year-old Abyssinian with frequent health problems) and live even longer than my childhood cats into his twenties.  To learn that he faces a much tougher road was absolutely shocking and devastating.  It was one of the most horrible weeks of my life.  Although he had been getting sick for several weeks, he did not seem to feel bad or act differently until two days before the official diagnosis of lymphoma.  He lost so much weight and the luster of his fluffy coat.  He refused food, water and snuggles and did not seem like the same cat.

Day by day, Toby has shown marked improvement since beginning chemotherapy in early August.  Within a few days, he started eating and drinking again, then purring and walking around with his big red ribbon.  The next week, he returned to cuddling and neck licking (ouch! but love it more than ever now) and his trademark meowing at any and all times.  Then he started tackling, attacking and biting, although I don't think Miso is very happy that's back!  Yesterday, he resumed jumping, catching and bunny kicking his toys.  I cave much more frequently to his cries to be held and carried around like a toddler and I am appreciating every moment of it.

Just before Toby's diagnosis, I learned that my job would end before Labor Day.  In addition, only a few weeks before that, Miso suffered a severe heat stroke and required expensive overnight treatment.  Little did I know that while we waited anxiously to determine if she had suffered irreversible damage, Toby was facing his own arduous battle.  It was absolutely heartbreaking and financially overwhelming.  I was not sure how we were going to get by.

I cannot thank you enough for your financial, medical and emotional support.  Bonni was incredibly caring, thoughtful and encouraging and provided comfort and light during such a dark time.  We are extremely grateful for the Zeus Varis fund and your generous, loving commitment to animals and their families.

Much gratitude and kindest regards,

Amber, Miso & Toby

A Hopeful Future for Mimou

Dear Dr. Agnes Varis, Words cannot express how thankful and grateful my husband and I are for receiving funding from the Zeus Varis Fund. Learning that Mimou, our 12-year-old beloved cat, had cancer was devastating and we are still processing the sad news. Mimou, a short hair domestic cat with adorable green eyes, is the most loving cat and loves to cuddle!

It was an unbelievable relief to be approved for a grant earlier this week and be able to start his chemotherapy treatment right away. Knowing that we can now provide Mimou with the best possible treatment and quality of life is a truly invaluable gift to us.

Please receive our most sincere appreciation for your precious help and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Isabelle & Paul

Helping Molly Fight Lymphoma

I would like to start off by thanking you so much for giving us a grant towards our dog's chemo treatment for lymphoma. Our dog is a golden retriever named Molly, who will be nine years old this month. We got Molly when she was eight-weeks-old and she has been a  joy ever since. When she was about six months old, my husband taught her to get the newspaper and she's been getting it ever since; no matter how heavy it is she will bring it to him. Then he taught her to get the mail from the mailman who puts a rubber band around the mail so it doesn't fall over, he even has the substitute mailmen do the same thing.

In May of 2008, we took Molly to the emergency vet, who sent us to a specialist for her lungs. She had Pulmonary Bolla (Pneumothorax), which she survived, thanks to the wonderful facility we took her to. In April of 2009, we took Molly to our vet, Dr. Michael Canfield who spotted a melanoma under her tongue. He recommended Dr. Curtis Kane of Florida Veterinarian Specialists, who gave her four radiation treatments. Fortunately she did very well. In June 2010 we took Molly to our vet for her check-up and he found she had lymphoma. We took her back to Dr. Kane, who confirmed it. She is still undergoing treatment.

As of this date, we have spent $19,000.00 for various reasons on Molly. Frankie's Friends helping us makes our life a lot easier knowing we are receiving help for our terrific dog, Molly.

God Bless Frankie's Friends, Dr. Curtis Kane and Dr. Michael Canfield for their special caring of animals.

Very truly yours,

Judythe & Arthur Unfricht