Hi Everyone:

I am new here and just today, posted my blog about my rottie girl Ravyn.

She was diagnosed with osteo in her right hind leg on Nov 30, 2009. She had just turned 4 years old.  I work in oncology research so I know a bit about this horribe disease..so I was beyond devastated :(

Dec 2 Ravyn began chemo and bisphosphonates. Jan 20, 2010 her leg was amputated. She completed her chemo in June 2010 and never missed a beat, never had any symptoms, no dose delays or reductions…. and to this day (recent cancer check was last week) she remains cancer free.

She has thrived as a tripaw. Negotiating stairs like a champ, playing with a puppy, dragging me around the enighborhood on our walkies :) Her oncologist wants to use her as inspiration for the newly diagnosed and I am gladly participating. I know back when Ravyn was diagnosed, a story such as hers (and this place if I had found it back then) would have offered rays of hope in the total despair of the newly disgnosed.

Oct 28th, 2010, she turned 5. Truly a milestone as I honestly didn't expect that she would make it this far.. but she has and she contines to thrive.

Anyway, that's a breif history of us and why I am here :) Ravyn is 14 months out from her diagnosis and still going strong. I treat each day with her as a blessing and am forever grateful for each moment I have with her, she truly is my heart-dog :)

Becky and ravyn

krun15 said:

Hi Becky and Ravyn,

Welcome again, I just posted in your blog.  Thanks for joining and sharing your story here.  I look forward to getting to know more about you and Ravyn!

 

Karen and the pugapalooza

 

p.s. you won't have to wait for moderation on any more of your posts as long as you log in, it's just the first post that has to wait.

 

Thanks Karen :)

 

I just read Maggie's story, what an amazing little girl she was and how you must miss her.

Hello Becky and Ravyn – Thanks for the happy story. We love those around here. My boy, Lincoln, is creeping up on a year post- amp, and is still doing well, though I hate to even talk about it sometimes in case I jinx it. :-) He had a CT late last year, and his lungs still look great, so we're hopeful if nothing else.

Ravyn is beautiful!

Lincoln's Mom

Hi Becky and Ravyn!  I'm so glad you're doing well! I love Rotties! I had a Rotti/Shep mix Sadie that had her amputation at 9yrs old due to osteosarcoma, and now I have Ranger, a Rottie mix about Ravyn's age that's a tripawd due to being hit by a car.  Cancer always sucks, but it sucks more when they're young like Ravyn.  I'm so glad she's kickin' butt!  I will go visit your blog now

Lisa, Ranger and Spirit Sadie

Welcome, Becky & Ravyn. Hoppy 1st ampuversary! Can't wait to hear more of Ravyn's adventures and to see more pics of her. Enjoy every minute with your little girl!

Cathy