08/25/2026
🎊All the best wishes to VINNY! 🎊
The smile in this photo says it all! Handsome black labrador Vinny, is joined by Dr. MacKenzie Pellin, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology), and clinical faculty member at the University of Wisconsin‑Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine.
Recently, Dr. Pellin met with Vinny and his family to talk further about Vinny next steps in his diagnosis of thymic carcinoma, which is a very rare cancer in canines. Vinny was originally diagnosed 2 years ago, had a 9 # tumor surgically removed from his chest, and received chemotherapy treatment to keep the tumor from recurring. Vinny has been living his very best life every step of the way!
Vinny's tumor in his chest has returned, albeit a fraction of it's original size. After consulting with Vinny's family, Dr. Pellin is recommending (10) rounds of radiation therapy to shrink the tumor and contain the spread.
Cancer treatment is always a family affair, and Vinny's first radiation treatment began on Monday, August 24. Please join Czar's Promise is wishing Vinny ALL the very best with each treatment and follow up aftercare.
This energetic, bouncy, happy boy is VERY loved by his family. Czar's Promise sends all of our best to them as they walk every paw and step with Vinny in his care. ❤ You got this Vinny! ❤