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Dexter's story - 13 week old puppy (Trauma) ending in leg amputation
5 January 2012
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Oh, Heavens, that is the most precious dog!  His sure willpower and absolute refusal to give up are incredible!  Please keep us updated.

Zeus is an 11.5 year old Husky mix who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in Nov. 2011 and underwent a front right leg amputation on 12/1/11.  A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit who is in the fight of his life. http://zeuspod......pawds.com/
25 January 2012
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this was January 17th still having some trouble getting around. About to post another one I just took today the 25th and he is doing so great.

25 January 2012
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This is todays video.

25 January 2012
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Wow look at him go, this little guy is awesome nothing is going to hold him down (although that enthusiastic tail and big floppy ears might slow him some :-) great to see him doing so well!!!

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25 January 2012
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what a little fighter!!  reminds me of 'the little engine that could' story.  so glad dexter keeps improving, he's a doll.

 

charon & spirit gayle

Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included).  She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure. Love Never Ends http://etgayle
25 January 2012
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Oh Dexter! You melt my heart little guy. 

I am so happy to see him doing so much better and so so happy!!  

25 January 2012
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You are simply the best mom EVER!  I want to meet you and give you a big hug for taking such good care of Dexter.  And then I'd like to settle in for a nice long snuggle with the little cutie-pie.

http://tate.tripawds.com/ Forever in our hearts.
25 January 2012
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It must warm your heart to see the progress your little guy has made!  A big difference even between the 17th and today.  What kind of rehab and exercise stuff are you doing with him?  It is just amazing the progress he has made from 'never will walk again' to today.

 

Karen and the pugapalooza

Karen and the Pugapalooza: Spirit Tri-Pug Maggie, Forever the Leader of our Pack, and the Quad pugs Tani & Obie
25 January 2012
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Oh! Oh! Oh!

That makes my heart so full!  I'm so happy!

Go Dexter!  You got a lot of fans!

Her Retired AvatarComet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly  January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
25 January 2012
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OMD, I love that little guy! He's such a trooper!

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!
25 January 2012
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Oh My….Happy tears!

Thanks for posting!

what progress….YIPEE

26 February 2012
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Dexter is now making it up and down the back steps on his own. He is doing great. He did develop a seroma, which is weird seeing as it has been almost 3 months since his amputation. I took him to the vet and she drained most of the fluid out. It seems to be filling up again, rather quickly too. So will probably have to go back to the vet monday. Aside from that though he just amazes me, I am so glad I stuck it out. Thank you all for your support and encouraging words through everything, it really is appreciated.

26 February 2012
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It's so great to see Dexter is doing well. I love that waggly tail. He has such a great, happy, determined little spirit! Good for you, Dexter. Good for you!

26 February 2012
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what a determined spirit!!!  dexter is getting so big.  does seem odd to develop a seroma so long after the surgery, hope the vet can figure out why and find a resolution.  thanks for sharing this update and the video, dexter is such a champion.

 

charon & spirit gayle

Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included).  She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure. Love Never Ends http://etgayle
26 February 2012
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Awwww, that is serious determination! He looks like he's so much stronger than last time. Thanks for the update. Maybe you might want to consider starting a Tripawds blog? His story is so inspawrational, the blogs are a great way for more people to see his story.

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