Tara is recouperating after surgery yesterday to remove a tumor on her back.  A lump was discovered late last year and removed in January.  It was biopsied and found to be cancerous.  This type of fibrosarcoma is difficult to remove as cells can remain after the lump is removed.   There is also a chance that it will return.   It did…and quickly.  By March she had another lump in nearly the same spot.  At age 16, it was a difficult decision on whether to put her through another surgery, but the alternative was that the tumor would continue to grow.  In consulting with our veterinarian, it was decided that the best option was to remove it before it grew any larger.  Yesterday was a tough day for Tara, but she is doing better today.  She’s been resting on the windowsill and alternating between naps and bird-watching.  Her stitches will be removed in 2 weeks.  In the meantime, she is getting a lot of TLC and many many kisses.  I took the image above today with the Lensbaby 3G and a soft focus filter.