Strays are forced to deal with potentially fatal medical issues on their own. Animal rescuers go to great lengths to help. When they heard about him, they worked hard to find a homeless dog with a big tumor. It was tough, but they were ultimately contacted and informed that he was passing through a nearby pagoda.
When they arrived, they were astounded by the magnitude of the mass on his shoulder. The dog was in great pain, and he continued wiping it away. The rescuers were saddened to learn that he had been struggling alone for so long. They had to bring him to a vet as quickly as possible.