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30 January 2012
11:26 am

shelbysmom

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My 9.5 year old golden, Phoebe, is undergoing a mastectomy as we speak. When I was hugging her Saturday night, I felt a growth in the mammary area. Phoebe had been basically a brood mare for a BYB who dumped her when he decided he could make more money breeding *designer dogs*.

To say that Phoebe is my little ray of sunshine would be an understatement…..she's wonderful. Always happy, always smiling, doesn't know a stranger and is a true ambassador for her breed.

Please keep Shelby's *sister* in your prayers….and ((thank you)))

Pam……proud mom to Shelby (7 year golden retriever….dx STS 4/5/10 on right elbow) Officially a Tripawd as of 7/2/10 "When you start missing what isn't gone….you lose what's left." "Once someone has had the good fortune to share a true love affair with a golden retriever, one's life and one's outlook is never quite the same again." —–Betty White

30 January 2012
11:42 am

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Pam, I am so sorry. I thought her appointment was Tuesday — did something happen?

We are sending you lots of positive thoughts for strength — and luck. Kiss Phoebe's head for us.

Hugs,

Beth and Rick

Smilin' Sammy, March 16, 2004 – Dec. 5, 2011 Golden retriever, diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September 2010 — right front leg amputated November 2010. He fought valiantly to stay with us; but a second diagnosis of osteosarcoma, this time in his left front leg, was more than our golden warrior could overcome. He loved his pack — and everyone else he met.
We loved him even more. Thanks for the pennies, Sammy. They helped.

30 January 2012
11:50 am

shelbysmom

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Hi Beth……they made an appointment for her because he said he didn't want to wait. Speaking of waiting…………sigh. I hate waiting.

Pam……proud mom to Shelby (7 year golden retriever….dx STS 4/5/10 on right elbow) Officially a Tripawd as of 7/2/10 "When you start missing what isn't gone….you lose what's left." "Once someone has had the good fortune to share a true love affair with a golden retriever, one's life and one's outlook is never quite the same again." —–Betty White

30 January 2012
11:50 am

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Beth, if my friend Karen can come and sit with Phoebe on Wednesday for a couple of hours, would still like to meet you at the Ale House for lunch. I have a *friend* who would like to meet you :)

Pam……proud mom to Shelby (7 year golden retriever….dx STS 4/5/10 on right elbow) Officially a Tripawd as of 7/2/10 "When you start missing what isn't gone….you lose what's left." "Once someone has had the good fortune to share a true love affair with a golden retriever, one's life and one's outlook is never quite the same again." —–Betty White

30 January 2012
11:52 am

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Sending very positive thoughts Phoebe's way! Please update when you can.

30 January 2012
11:57 am

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Great! We are on then, if we don't hear otherwise! Is your friend furry and golden?

Smilin' Sammy, March 16, 2004 – Dec. 5, 2011 Golden retriever, diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September 2010 — right front leg amputated November 2010. He fought valiantly to stay with us; but a second diagnosis of osteosarcoma, this time in his left front leg, was more than our golden warrior could overcome. He loved his pack — and everyone else he met.
We loved him even more. Thanks for the pennies, Sammy. They helped.

30 January 2012
12:01 pm

shelbysmom

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She is furry, golden and has the most beautiful heart and temperament. She's wonderful…………go to my FB page and there are a bunch of pics of her and she's also in my profile pic on FB.

Pam……proud mom to Shelby (7 year golden retriever….dx STS 4/5/10 on right elbow) Officially a Tripawd as of 7/2/10 "When you start missing what isn't gone….you lose what's left." "Once someone has had the good fortune to share a true love affair with a golden retriever, one's life and one's outlook is never quite the same again." —–Betty White

30 January 2012
12:37 pm

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Sending Phoebe our best thoughts and prayers.

Samson is Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and is the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey came to live with him after Daisy went to the bridge in Oct 2011 and then Lady left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Samson is once again a bachelor. Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation

30 January 2012
12:39 pm

Sarah and Kayla

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Paws crossed – hope it all goes well.

Sarah and Kayla

30 January 2012
1:03 pm

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Sending golden, happy, get-well soon hugs your way!

Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011 Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved you…

30 January 2012
2:03 pm

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Waiting is the worst! But you have us here, write to your heart's content and keep the chat window open too, you never know who will stop by. We're cheering both of you on and hoping for a great surgery, recovery and no more cancer!

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30 January 2012
2:49 pm

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Praying that Phoebe sails through her surgery and heals in record time! Hope she's back to her happy loving self before you know it! She is a beautiful girl!

Valentina Angel Dane diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in front left leg May 21st 2011. Amputation July 5th 2011. DOB:11/3/03 DOD:2/3/12 . Valentina was the Love of my Life!!! There is nothing like a Dane!!!

30 January 2012
4:31 pm

shelbysmom

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Thanks everyone………………she's home and can't get comfortable. Poor girl. Going to get one of her pain RX's in her, carry her to my room and call it a night.

Pam……proud mom to Shelby (7 year golden retriever….dx STS 4/5/10 on right elbow) Officially a Tripawd as of 7/2/10 "When you start missing what isn't gone….you lose what's left." "Once someone has had the good fortune to share a true love affair with a golden retriever, one's life and one's outlook is never quite the same again." —–Betty White

30 January 2012
5:19 pm

AngelAbbysMom

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Poor sweet baby. Hope she rests well and has an easy recovery!

Hugs to her and sweet angel Abby kisses,
Jackie, Angel Abby's mom

Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!

30 January 2012
6:52 pm