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Cancerous growth by ear

We found out today that our golden/lab mix, Tucker, has a cancerous growth near the opening of his ear. It grew fairly quickly over the past month or so, which prompted us to bring him in. We believe he is 9 or 10, based on what they told us from the shelter when we adopted him 7 years ago.

My husband took him in, as I have mandated trainings today.

They sent the biopsy to pathology since there were some things our vet had never seen before. So waiting for those results before scheduling surgery. She said that it’s very close to his facial nerves, which isn’t good.

What makes this even harder is that we had to put our almost 14 year old border collie mix, Kirby, to sleep on 2/11/2026 due to an inoperable mass in his colon that started blocking his rectum.

I’m really not wanting to go through this again, especially not so soon after losing Kirby. Our boys will be absolutely devastated.

Has anyone been through something similar? What were your options and how did you handle it?

u/Equivalent-Manner-99 — 2 days ago

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Finding a job before relocating

We are relocating to Florida in August for Hubby’s job.

How do I go about looking for a job before we move? I’d prefer to have one lined up before we get there.

I’m an Admin Assistant with the State of MN, Department of Military Affairs (civilian). I’d like to find a role in government, either state or local.

We’ve never moved outside the state of MN, so this is all new to me! Thanks!

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u/Equivalent-Manner-99 — 9 days ago

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Hello!

We are looking to move from MN, and the suburbs of Tucson, AZ and New Braunfels, TX are both on our short-list.

Pros/ Cons for each would be appreciated!

Schools are important as we have kids. Hubby works a national remote job, so it’s just me that needs to find a job (admin assistant for state of MN).

I know it’s hotter than Hades down there, but due to Hubby’s health we have to move somewhere warmer.

Thank you!

*Not looking for political aspects. We know what both areas are like politically

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u/Equivalent-Manner-99 — 24 days ago

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Hello!

We are looking to move from MN, and the Tucson area is in our short list, specifically the suburbs around Tucson.

What areas would you recommend?

Schools are important as we have kids. Hubby works a national remote job, so it’s just me that needs to find a job (admin assistant for state of MN).

I know it’s hotter than Hades down there, but the dry climate is really what we are looking for due to Hubby’s health. Thank you!

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u/Equivalent-Manner-99 — 24 days ago