Companion in Crisis Update
Sophie is six year old Shepherd Mix who was diagnosed with a malignant oral melanoma. Oral melanoma is an aggressive form of cancer and has a 75% chance of spreading to other organs. Through FETCH’s Companions in Crisis, Sophie has a fighting chance.
Sophie has had surgery and handled her radiation treatments well. Read more about Sophie’s journey.
Sophie has a fighting chance
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