[SuzanneC]

I'm so sorry about your Rocky. Cancer is a hard road, I know all too well.

Unfortunately, there is no way to tell whether or not a dog will get cancer. My philosophy is that I will get a dog and love him/her like a member of the family, do my best to keep them in excellent health, and help them to the next place when it is their time to go. I know it hurts badly, my heart aches every time I look at my Cookie and wonder how much longer I'm going to have with her. For me, I just decided that all the wonderful things about sharing my life with a dog outweighed the pain that comes at the end, and I will treasure the time I have with my pups.

Best of luck to you and Rocky. You will be in my thoughts.