Maddie the (Gonzaga) Bulldog says last goodbyes

Maddie the Bulldog, embraced by many as the unofficial mascot of Gonzaga University, had sad news to share on Facebook Tuesday evening. Having participated in Canines for the Cancer and Relay for Life as often as she could, the dog has developed the disease herself.

Maddie has osteosarcoma, a fast-growing bone cancer, according to her owner, and no amount of chemotherapy or an amputation would cure her.

Maddie had gone into the vet for a routine dental checkup when Joann Waite, who calls herself “Maddie’s human,” decided to get her limp checked out as well. That check revealed a tumor on Maddie’s left shoulder.

Waite decided it would be best to keep the last days of the English bulldog’s life happy and pain-free. She said Maddie has about a month to live/Abby Lynes, SR. More here.

Question: Have you ever owned a bulldog?