Well, it has been a little over a month since Alexander was amputated.

Alexander was diagnosed with osteosarcoma of the right forelimb…he is only 4 years young….

The first few weeks were absolute HELL. He was okay at first, then he went about 9 days refusing to eat. He was dopey and lethargic, we actually considered that he may be depressed. He would just lay in one spot ALL the time, nothing motivated him. Once we took him off the meds, he was a little less lethargic, but really did not move much.

Two weeks after his amputation, he had his first chemo, The morning of his chemo, he actually ate! It was funny, the only thing that got him going was the prospect of riding in the car and going to see his oncologist….

Alexander had no side effects from his first chemo treatment. We never noticed any nausea, he was actually eating again!!

This past weekend, right before his one month ampuversary, we really began to see our old Alexander again. He is finally playing and barking. He greets us when we come in the house, and is antsy being in the house. We cannot wait to re-introduce him to socializing with other dogs…he was so social before, going out to parks and yappy hours. We are a bit nervous for the first few meetings with other dogs, so we are going to use some friends dogs to re-socialize slowly. We really need to do it soon though, he is getting way to antsy at home.

The reason that I posted our back story and what we have gone through is that I want everyone to know: We were scared out of our minds! We second guessed our decision, and thought he would never be the same again. We were terrified we had put him through trauma and he was never going to recover……Today, I wouldn't change a thing. Yes, I still get sad that this had to happen to him, BUT Alexander is alive and enjoying life. He is absolutely amazing.

For anyone going through the early stages of this awful disease, whether it be the decision making process, or recent surgery: it gets better!!!!!!!

This website has been a God-send to us. Thank you Jerry and all of the members. I am not sure I could have kept my sanity through the past month and a half without all of you!!!!!

Glad to hear Xander is doing so well! Chloe is just a few days shy of her one month ampuversary, but I decided today I would celebrate that on my blog. I added Xander's name to my shirt, so check back in 7 names (yes Names) which is when I will post a new photo with the new names!

-Chloe's mom

I am so happy to read that the old Alexander is back. It's so amazing when they recover and they return to their old self again. Great update, brings a big smile to read such good news.

 Jo Ann & Tasha

Here's to being our ol selves !!!

Yea Alexander!

I knew you could/would do it, boy!!!

              Happy Days !

               Denise

We love reading good news first thing in the morning! Give that pup of your's a big belly rub from us.

Oh Alexander, I'm so happy you are doing well!

Angel Ruthie's Mom

Such wonderful news to hear that Xander is back to being his ol' self again!  Best wishes for many, many more ampuversaries!!

Sue and Queen Nova

Hooray!  Ajax is 2 weeks ahead of Xander and we had the same experience in terms of "back to his old self."  Now he is so "normal" that I actually had to scold him for barking his head off for a treat this weekend …  can you imagine?