I am so sorry Tamb My old girl is 10 and at her vet visit last week, the Dr felt a lump on her abdomen that felt suspicious. She was talking about removal and surgery and I just can't see putting my dog through all of that. She made me feel really bad about it (also not her normal Dr.)
I'm so sorry. I had to make a similar decision about my dog recently, and it was so hard. Please know that it's okay to choose either option. Big hugs, Tamb.