A family has said it is overwhelmed with people’s generous donations to help fund their dog’s battle with a rare cancer.
Amy Dalton, who lives in Abbots Langley, launched a GoFundMe page after pet insurance had been used up treating her dog’s cancer.
In only two days since the fundraising page was launched, £1,505 of the £3,600 target has been raised for Milo, a miniature Daushand.
Amy said: “I thought the page might come to nothing, but I wanted to give Milo every chance to live and have a lovely quality of life.
“The response has been amazing. I’ve had so many people contact me, not just with donations but with support sending their love to Milo.
“It restores your faith in human kindness.”
One member of the public is going to auction off her own animal portrait and donate the funds.
Milo, who is three and lived with the family since he was eight weeks old, was diagnosed with cancer on March 18.
After surgery and chemotherapy, the pet insurance of £7,000 was used up, leaving the family unable to afford the remaining treatment.
Milo’s unusual cancer has sparked an interest in the vets treating him, who have been allowed to study blood samples to help other dogs in future.
She said: “It’s amazing that something so horrible and heart-breaking can help other dogs. In a dark place we are doing something good.
“It’s not a situation you would ever want to go through, because your animals are your family but at least we can help others in the future.”
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He has so far responded well to treatment and has “got used” to the daily steroids he has to have.
Amy said that she, her 10-year-old son and her partner Ryan are grateful for everyone’s donations.
“I am so thankful that people have rally got behind us," she added.
"I will never be able to repay people for their kindness, but it really does mean everything to us.”
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