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1:16 am
17 September 2015
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It's been a while since I've posted an update on my pretty, sweet WonderPup so here I am! Izzy has been so fantastic but is still awfully "fluffy" ... I've failed miserably at getting her a little trimmer. Oopsie!
After much thought, we decided to adopt another pup. She was waiting and waiting at the shelter for someone to love and nobody came to her rescue. Apparently, she was dropped off by her owners who were moving and couldn't take her ... her ferocious skin infection, serious case of worms and obvious overbreeding told a different tale. The shelter got her healthy and everyone was surprised it took so long to find her a home. The girls get along well and Stormy (the name she came with) even lays on her back so Izzy can have the upper paw when they play. In turn, Izzy makes sure to demonstrate that her comfort is paramount in all things ...
So all in all, life is good. We're waiting for more info on the lump between the pads on Izzy's hind foot ... hoping for the best but knowing that we never really know when our borrowed time will run out. Just loving her and making the most out of it!
Will post more photos as I take them!
Momma to the world's most beautiful American Bulldog, Izzy!! Lost her front leg to OSA 9/18/15. Diagnosed w MCT in June 2016. Celebrated her 1 year ampuversary with knee surgery on 9/18/16! MCT recurrence in Dec 2016. Happy & hungry til nearly 14, earning her wings on 7/31/17.
Welcome to your new home Stormy, and hope Izzy's foot is ok!
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
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24 April 2016
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Welcome Stormy, to a loving home!
Best thoughts for the lump by Izzy's paw pad - Pofi has had three lumps on his feet that were all not cancer - hoping the same for Izzy.
Lisa, Minneapolis
On October 27, 2016, nearly 6 months after amputation, and 18 months since his cancer likely started, we lost Pofi to a recurrence of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in his spine quite suddenly. His canine sister also succumbed to cancer on March 1, 2019 - we lavished her with our love in the interim, but life was never quite the same without her only real canine friend. Cliff kitty had to leave us, too, suddenly, in August 2019. Lucia kitty grieved all these losses, but helped us welcome two new Lurchers into our home and our lives, Shae and Barley.
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Good times for the back! How fun for Izzy and Stormy, they'll be best pals.
Do you think now with Stormy around Izzy can get more exercise and burn more calories? That would be so good for Iz!
We'll be keeping our paws crossed that the lumps are nothing serious. Thanks for the update.
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13 August 2015
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Sending good thoughts your way for Izzys lump to turn out to be nothing serious and a big welcome to beautiful Storm! She's a lucky pup to have found your loving home. Shelter pets are sooo awesome! Looks like the girls are great friends already!
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22 February 2013
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Welcome tonyour new furever home Stormy! And from the little bitmI can tell in the photo, you are a very pretty girl! I'm so glad you'll now know what joy and love feel like
So glad to hear Izzy is doing well and like her new pal.
Keep us updated...with pics of course! Try not to worry about the lump. We tend to over analyze every little hiccup on this crazy journey. Almost always whatever we worry about is nothing serious.
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Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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3 April 2013
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I love the way they share their bed!! lol Stormy is definitely lucky to have found you
Hoping for good results for Izzy!
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
Oh my goodness, how wonderful! I am so happy to hear that Izzy is doing so well and that she has a new friend to love.
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17 September 2015
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Here are some photos of my pretty girl <3
The news is not good about her foot ... MCT. We'll love her as long as we can and keep her happy 🙂
Momma to the world's most beautiful American Bulldog, Izzy!! Lost her front leg to OSA 9/18/15. Diagnosed w MCT in June 2016. Celebrated her 1 year ampuversary with knee surgery on 9/18/16! MCT recurrence in Dec 2016. Happy & hungry til nearly 14, earning her wings on 7/31/17.
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25 September 2009
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Oh what a happy family! I love that photo of her lounging in the sun, I'd sure like to go do that about now.
I'm sorry about the MCT conclusion. What did the vet have to say about it? Any grading/staging done yet?
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8:29 am
17 September 2015
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No, it's in a bad spot and she doesn't think it's a good idea to try to remove it. Too much pressure on the foot and given there is very little flesh, no real chance of good margins and a fear that it incision would split, exposing tendons, etc. She's at the vet today so she'll get to see how the tumor is responding to the prednisone and offered a referral to the oncologist, but I know that Palladia is killer expensive (as is the oncologist's opinion), so we may not do much beyond what her regular vet can provide.
I'll know a bit more tonight, so will follow up if there is news!
Momma to the world's most beautiful American Bulldog, Izzy!! Lost her front leg to OSA 9/18/15. Diagnosed w MCT in June 2016. Celebrated her 1 year ampuversary with knee surgery on 9/18/16! MCT recurrence in Dec 2016. Happy & hungry til nearly 14, earning her wings on 7/31/17.
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22 February 2013
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I'm sure Karen (Stubborn Pug Maggie) will chime in and offer some good insight. If I recall correctly, she was able to treat Pug Tani and give her some good extended quality time without doing anymore surgeries on her.
As you already know, and has you and Izzy are already doing, it's about staying in the moment and enjoying the bliss and joy kf being together! Everyday is Izzy Day!! Cheeseburgers and ice cream for breakfast is always a great way to start the day!
These pictures are so precious!!! A really good looking pack...human child included! 🙂 I'm so glad Izzy and Stormy are friends. A match meant to be...for so many reasons on so many different levels!
Sending extra hugs and love
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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13 June 2013
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I don't have much advice but wanted to say ....beautiful photos!!! So much love in all of them!!! I love how dogs can fully embrace and love with so much of them!
Hugs!
Alison with Spirit Shelby in her heart (and little jasper too)
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
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Oh man that is a tough spot for it to happen. I'm so sorry. But your oncologist does sound like s/he's on the ball and looking out for Izzy's best interests. Keep us posted OK?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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