Her name was Rose; and she smelled as sweet!  She used to smell like corn chips and cheese like Aunt Becky but since she started on the special itch medicine she's been better.    Dad saw her last week for a lump that just "popped" up.  He said it was something called a "mast cell tumor" and that "those can be really bad.  But we won't know until we remove it and send it to the lab". 

Rose is really a super tough dog.  No wonder every one thinks that I am part Pug.  She didn't complain one bit for any of the pokes.  My dad spent a long time in the no-awake-dogs-allowed room making sure that he removed every bit of the puffy lump.  Rose says she's not afraid of any 'tumor'.  She already takes medication every single day and all it means is extra treats for her.  I think next time someone asks my mom if I'm part Pug I will stand and wag my tail in agreement; especially if it means I have some of the toughness of sweet Rose!