“Most of our lymphoma patients will survive 10 to 14 months,” London said, although some dogs live for two years or longer after the disease.
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The news received an outpouring of sympathy from the local community, many with prayers for the police dog.
“Keeping you two in our thoughts, Nero is a superhero to the kids, and you have been inspirational to many a youngster,” wrote one resident on the canine’s Facebook page.