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I just wanted to share a message of hope for all of you whose tripawds have been diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Last October, we received the awful news that my beloved Ridgeback had bone cancer and amputation was recommended. After some soul searching (and finding this website!) we decided to amputate. The first month was awful, but after recovery, Hector bounced back. We opted against chemo and went after the cancer with homeopathic remedies and a strict anti-cancer diet. Like most Ridgebacks, Hector didn't have any trouble eating, no matter what we gave him. He still gulps down kale just as enthusiastically as kibble. As the days went by, I kept giving him little goals - make it through Christmas - make it past my birthday in March - make it to your birthday. His next goal is his one year anniversary, and I'm beginning to think he actually might have beat this beast. All I know is that each day he's still with us is a blessing to me. And if he still wants to come up on the bed and smash up against my legs in the summer heat, it's worth the loss of sleep!
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Awwww thank you SO MUCH for sharing Hector's story! I see you joined back in November but are just now chiming in. We really appreciate it, every story like his gives hopes to others who are just starting out.
He still gulps down kale just as enthusiastically as kibble.
OH my gosh that made me laugh so hard! Too cute. We hope he has many, many more hoppy times ahead. You are certainly doing a great job Being More Dog and following his lead. I love the little goals you've reached for. It's such a great way to be present and live in the now.
Do you have any photos you'd like to share? Here's a post about adding images to the Forums Let us know if you'd like assistance OK?
YAY HECTOR!
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8:55 pm
3 April 2013
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Yeah Hector! 
Just look at that face! 
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
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24 April 2016
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That is just brilliant! Happy, happy birthday and amazing 10 month ampuversary, Hector! We look forward to celebrating more milestones with you!
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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21 May 2016
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So glad to hear Hector is doing great and almost getting to his 1st year ampuversary yuhpiiiii 🎉🎉🎉
It is always such a huge pleasure to hear great news like these !
keep up the good work !
One more salad bowl for Hector 🍴☘🌿🍃🍴and a glass of champagne for the pawrents 🍸🍸
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
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21 May 2016
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Oh and happy 11th anniversary too 🎉🎊 this calls for a whole bottle of champagne 🍾
Raising my glass here and sending you a big hug and celebratory cuddles 🐾🐾🐾
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
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22 February 2013
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HECTOR!!!!!!!!
HAPPY TEN MONTH AMPUVERSARY!!!
Great.reasons to celebrate!!!!!!! Such an inspiration to all!
When you can, do you mind sharing any of the holistic approaches you have taken? Whatever you're doing, it's working! Hmmmm...maybe the Kale has hidden magi almoowers!
Keep these celebrations coming!!
Lpve!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
PS...Loving all the little icon thi gs from Eurydice!
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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