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LOVE LOVE LOVE this boy! Oh Cassie what a huge and wonderful thing you've done for him, and for all of us. You have educated us with your bravery to pursue this procedure (what's it called again?) and now we know that animals can be happy after it's done. Thank you for opening all of our eyes!
It's great to see your boy. As if he couldn't get any more adorable.
P.S. Is Convenia an anti-nausea drug?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Haha, a total hemimandibulectomy. Which is taking the entirety of one whole side of the lower jaw.
And yes Convenia is for nausea. He had an injection during surgery, but it only lasts for 24 hours. And so far today, no burps!
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
Domino had his left front leg amputate on May 13th 2014 after being hit by a car. He's now living a happy healthy life on three legs :)
Cassie,
Thank you so much for posting and I don't know how I missed this whole thread. I am glad he is doing well. You can't even tell he is missing his jaw. He looks great. Praying for good news with the biopsy.
He looks good for going through another major surgery.
xoxoxo
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
THIS MAKES ME SOOOOOO HAPPY TO HEAR HOW WELL DOMINO IS DOING!!! 🙂 It boggles my mind that he's doing this well sooooooo early!!! I would have thought he wouod jave almost had to have been syringe fed for days and days!!
From this point forward A CUTENESS ALERT must always be posted first before any pictures!!! I have to agree, as absolutely adorable as Domino is, he's even more adorable with his tongue peeking out!! 🙂 🙂 OMD!!! SO CUTE!!!
Thanks so much for the update and, as RENE said, for being so cutting edge and so courageously pursuing every option available for Domino!! 🙂 🙂
Lots of 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!
Domino & Cassie... you are two AMAZING beings! Wow! Domino, you rock the world dude! You are so flippin' cute! You have been through a lot Pal and you deserve to be treated like a king!
Cassie, you are an incredible Mum and an inspiration to us all! The lesson here... Never give up! If there is even a minute chance that our fur babies can be given a better life, then Carpe Dium! (Seize The Day!)
All paws up to Domino & Cassie!!!
Sloppy kisses from Stewie👅🐾
& all the very best from his adoring pack,
Petra, Paul, & his feline siblings, Mr. Spike, Chester Molester & Miss Lily 🐾🐾🐾❤️.
http://stewie20.....pawds.com/
Remember...“live in the moment!“
Thank you all for your kind words!!! Domino is continuing to do great! He doesn't seem to be in any pain and the swelling is almost completely gone. He has his recheck with his surgeon next Tuesday the 3rd and by then we should have biopsy results.
I still can't get over how well he's been doing. He now sleeps without his cone of shame (mainly because he's in bed with me lol) and I let him go without it when I can be right there with him, and he hasn't bothered his face once! He should be done with his antibiotic tomorrow and done with his tramadol by Saturday, so after that he'll just be on rimadyl and gabapentin. So I'm hoping his pain stays well maintained.
I'm also still overwhelmed by the amount of people that seem to care about and love Domino! I get asked at least once a day at work how he's doing, and I even got a card from a friend yesterday about him. So thanks to all of you for your support!! Until next time 😁
Cassie and crooked faced Domino 😉
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
Domino had his left front leg amputate on May 13th 2014 after being hit by a car. He's now living a happy healthy life on three legs :)
Cassie said
I'm also still overwhelmed by the amount of people that seem to care about and love Domino!
No surprise to is how many lives have been touched by Domino AND you!!! A dynamic duo indeed!!
What you have done for Domino from the first day you saw him, and continue to do for him, is such a beautiful love story! He is such a special pup and so darn cute!!!
AOOOOOO HAPPY TO HEAR HOW WELL THE DOM IS DOING 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 MADE MY DAY!!! 🙂
This is such a good update....and it would even be better with PICTURES!!! 🙂
Lots of love
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
PS. How is Finn doing??
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!
I am glad to hear how well Domino is doing. 🙂 He is a fighter and that is what counts. You have done what you needed to for your boy and now we will get through the next part with you. Still praying its not the dreaded C word
xoxoxo
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
King Domino!!! 👑
Brilliant that you are doing so Well! And you get to sleep with Mum! You are a very lucky boy my friend! Stewie has to give up the bed for his feline siblings... he constantly tells me how unfair that is!
Were keeping our fingers crossed regarding your results and loving the fact that you'll be off all those rotten drugs soon!
And what's not to love with a handsome face like yours!
You are a true Hero Domino and have inspired a LOT of people! Keep rockin' it Dude!
Sloppy kisses from Stewie👅🐾
& all the very best from his adoring pack,
Petra, Paul, & his feline siblings, Mr. Spike, Chester Molester & Miss Lily 🐾🐾🐾❤️.
http://stewie20.....pawds.com/
Domino looks great! Very happy to see how well he's doing.
David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)
Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.
He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know.
Hey all.
i wish I was posting with better news. Domino had his follow up this morning and we got the biopsy results. Osteosarcoma. I’ve heard the word a million times but today it’s not sinking in. She said she expects about 6-8 months, maybe more. For now he’s happy and he’s comfortable and he doesn’t know there’s anything wrong. I still don’t really know what to think. Radiation and chemo are out of the question cost wise. For now I’m going to love him, if it was possible to love him more than before.
Cassie and Domino
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
Domino had his left front leg amputate on May 13th 2014 after being hit by a car. He's now living a happy healthy life on three legs :)
Oh my Cassie. I am so so so sorry. I hate this effing disease. You know we are all with you. I am sitting here crying my eyes out. I am thinking of you. Please call the helpline Sally is on duty today. He doesn't know he is sick. Just love him and try as you can put it out of your mind. Live for the moment. Don't grieve him before he is gone or you will miss out on so much. Do fun things with him.
This effing mother disease. I hate it. I have so much cursing I want to do but I can't do it here
xoxoxox
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Cassie - I'm not here much anymore but I am soooooo sad to learn this. It is simply tragic and unfair. But like Michelle said - he doesn't know he is sick AND those statistics don't mean anything! Enjoy and love each day to the fullest... it is all we can do.
We will be here to support you and whatever you need!
Sending you love!
alison with spirit shelby in her heart
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
Unfair piece of s**t disease. Rotten news.
One of the first thing s that came to my mind though....DOMINO IS A ONE OF A KIND DOG who is incredibly STRONG...STRONG WILLED AND DETERMINED!!!! We talk so often about dogs like Domino not being a statistic. We say that because we've seen one of a kind dogs like Domino proof statistics wrong. You know that! You've seen it! You've even met some of the dogs at the Tripawd Pawties who have done that!!
When you can get in a better place mentally, do so e research into other options along tne holistic route. Do me, it seems odd that osteo presents itself in the jaw like that. Maybe you can do searhes here and see what comes up. I'm sure Rene will give you some links.
Yeah, I'm not sure how it is possible to love that sweet boy more!! We've seen the bond first hand!! But I know you could find a few more ways to spoil him somehow...maybe...possibly??? Thi gs @ike ice cream and Puppicinnos might be a good start!
As you know, none of this means swuat to Domino and he certainly has no intention of going anywhere anytime soon!!! I'm just so glad that Domino was at YOUR Vet the day his owners were going to put him down. You jave given Domino the best life he has ever known...and continues to know!!!
Surrounding you with our 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!
Michelle said
Don't grieve him before he is gone or you will miss out on so much. Do fun things with him.
This. So much this.
Overall, I did well being more dog, but there were times I let the anticipatory grief get the best of me. Those are the times I wish I had back now.
You'll have plenty of time to grieve when he's gone; live life to the fullest with him now.
David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)
Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.
He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know.
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