Pets are often considered part of the family, and for Daniela Stolfi-Tow, her Golden Retriever Lily was no exception.
When she discovered that Lily had been diagnosed with cancer, her world came crashing down.
The prognosis was grim, with Lily’s chances of survival being slim.
Daniela knew that sharing the test results with Lily was crucial, and the moment she did so was captured on film, quickly going viral and touching the hearts of millions.
Daniela, an animal enthusiast from Oahu, Hawaii, shared her home with her spouse and their beloved pets.
One fateful night, Lily fell ill, struggling to even stand.
The couple rushed her to the vet, only to be met with the harsh reality of Lily’s condition.
A tumor had been found on her spleen, and her situation was dire.
Lily’s health was rapidly deteriorating.
She was suffering from internal bleeding, and her breathing was compromised due to anemia.
The only immediate solution was an emergency blood transfusion.
Without it, they were warned that Lily could be lost within hours.
After the blood transfusion, more alarming news was delivered.
Daniela shared on her YouTube channel, “Once they stabilized her they told us it was Hermangiosarcoma, and it’s very common in Golden Retrievers.It comes on fast and she only had days to live if we didn’t do surgery.”
The surgery, however, was not a guaranteed solution.
Even if successful, Lily’s life expectancy would only be extended by a few months.
The odds were against them, with only a 10% chance that the tumor was benign.
The couple was faced with a grim reality.
The vet, with 25 years of experience in emergency medicine, had never encountered a benign tumor in such cases.
Despite the odds, Daniela and her spouse chose to proceed with the surgery, hoping to give Lily a fighting chance.
The operation resulted in the removal of a six-pound tumor from Lily’s spleen, and Lily seemed to be on the mend.
Although Lily’s condition seemed to be improving, the couple was cautioned not to be overly optimistic.
They were told that the improvement would likely be temporary and that Lily could suffer from internal bleeding within a few months.
Daniela, however, clung to the hope that the tumor might be benign, despite being told that such an outcome was unprecedented.
After a week of anxious waiting, the test results finally arrived.
Daniela made the decision to share the news with Lily, regardless of the outcome.
What happened next was a heartwarming moment that quickly went viral.
Against all odds, Lily’s tumor was benign!
Overjoyed, Daniela decided to capture the moment she shared the wonderful news with Lily.
Although Lily couldn’t comprehend the words, the joy in Daniela’s voice was unmistakable.
After a terrifying ordeal, the miraculous outcome was a tear-jerking moment for all who witnessed it.
Daniela was deeply moved by the outpouring of support and shared stories from others who had undergone similar experiences.
In an interview with Pet360, she advised pet owners to “do your research and don’t give up hope.”
She added, “Our pets are like supernovas; they shine so bright and fade out so fast. Anything we can do to keep them with us as long as possible we try and do. Thankfully, we were lucky.”
The video of Daniela revealing the good news to Lily is a testament to the enduring bond between humans and their pets, and a beacon of hope for those facing similar challenges.
Watch Lily’s sweet reaction when Daniela reveals the good news to her in the video below!
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