I learned of Emma from A New Chance Animal Rescue in Bedford Hills, New York. She was living with a foster family, but they had three of their own dogs and three small children and they wouldn't be able to keep Emma for much longer. I contacted the rescue organization about Emma's availability. I was told that if I wanted, one of the representatives from A New Chance would pick Emma up from the foster family and drive her to my house for a "test drive for the weekend. I agreed and Emma was brought to my house. Emma was initially terrified of me and it took a while for her to feel more comfortable with me. I subsequently found out that Emma was terrified of all people because where she initially lived in South Carolina, she was rounded up with other dogs and brough to a "kill shelter" for euthanasia. This shelter had a business relationship with A New Chance" and Emma was flown up to Bedford Hills for fostering and then adoption hopefully. I was told that Emma was previously abandoned and abused by people in South Carolina and therefore terrified of all people. I was patient and Emma eventually started to trust me. At the end of that initial weekend, I contacted A New Chance and told them I would adopt her. Emma lived with me for about three and a half years. In 2025, a large mass was found during full body x-rays taken prior to dental work. On 12/24/2025 the mass was determined to be malignant and what could be removed was removed. However there were other smaller tumors that couldn't be removed. During Emma's recovery, it was noted that a significant amount of liquid was building up in her abdomen which was distended but the surgeons didn't want to open her up again. It was suggested that Emma be discharged and that I should consider chemotherapy for her. I didn't want her to have needles stuck in her abdomen frequently to remove the liquid, and I didn't want her to go through chemotherapy. I chose to have her euthanized instead of subjecting her to pain and discomfort of the needles stuck in her to remove the liquid and who knows how chemotherapy would affect her. She deserved peace and dignity. I thought of doing what's best for her and not keeping her around for my pleasure. I believe God knows I made the right choice. I miss her terribly but she's not suffering anymore.

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