Odie is a 6-year-old Newfoundland who came to Colonial Newfoundland Rescue after reportedly spending much of his life outdoors. He arrived underweight, with ear infections, skin problems, and Lyme disease. Despite his rough start, Odie is an incredibly sweet, affectionate boy who loves people, cuddles, and especially car rides.

Shortly after coming into rescue, Odie began having seizures. An MRI revealed a large brain tumor that cannot safely be removed surgically. While there is no cure, radiation therapy may shrink the tumor, relieve pressure on his brain, and give him more quality time, potentially up to two years, depending on how he responds.

Colonial Newfoundland Rescue is committed to paying for Odie's radiation treatments and all medical expenses related to his brain tumor, even after adoption. His future family can focus on giving him the love, companionship, and comfortable home he deserves.

Odie's ideal home:

• Someone home most of the day to provide companionship and monitor his health.

• A home with few or no stairs, since Odie has difficulty navigating them.

• Someone able to help him in and out of a vehicle. A van or similar vehicle would be ideal for this boy who loves car rides.

• A home in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, near a veterinary oncology specialist for continued treatment.

Odie doesn't know he has a brain tumor. He just knows he loves being around people and wants to be loved in return.

We don't know how much time Odie has, but we know he deserves to spend every day he has left feeling safe, wanted, and loved.

Could you be the person who gives Odie the home he's been waiting for?

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