Golden Retriever Abandoned At Beach With 46 Pound Tumor

Homeless dogs have very difficulties. This one in particular used to have a family.

He was abandoned at a beach in Newport, California. To make matters worse, he was carrying an extra 46 pounds around due to a tumor growing in his body.

Fortunately, a kind stranger spotted the dog, now named Henry, wandering the beach and contacted Valerie Schomburg of Newport Beach Animal Control. The NBAC rescuers were used to picking up stray dogs in bad conditions.

Nothing could have prepared them for what Henry looked like. The tumor was so big that it was pushing on his right front leg in his shoulder area. Dog wasn’t able to walk. He had trouble not only finding food, but also getting around.

Despite all of the difficulties that Henry had encountered in such a short period of time, he retained a zest for life. He was always happy and wagging his tail. Henry adored everyone he met. He would slobber kisses on anyone who came close enough.

Thankfully, Schomburg was able to gather enough mone, for Henry to have surgery to remove the giant tumor. Despite the fact that the tumor was cancerous, it did not spread.

The surgery was a success and Henry literally had a huge weight lifted off his shoulders. He weighed 78 pounds after the tumor was removed and could finally walk around with ease. He went to live with a loving foster after his surgery and happily made up for lost time.

Henry became a local celebrity after the media picked up on his story. People from all over the world sent him gifts and treats to express their gratitude.

But sadly he didn’t resist. Henry died peacefully in his sleep, but he had made the most of his time on Earth. His constant tail-wag and contagious smile demonstrated his boundless enthusiasm for life.

Although his passing is sad news, some good news has come out of this. They were able to locate Henry’s previous owner after conducting additional research. The OC District Attorney’s Office has charged her, and her criminal case is still pending.