Hello everyone.
I last visited this site Sept 19, just a few days after Peanut's surgery. I may have been gone from the site all this time, but I've never forgotten about it, the people, and especially the dogs.
I now have 3 weeks off from work, so I am able to catch up! Woohoo.
It was devastating for me to read about those that are no longer with us since only 3 months ago. Let me tell you I cried harder reading those stories than I have during this entire journey with Peanut. My heart goes out to all of you.

For Peanut, it's a different story. I have remained positive and hopeful, and spend most of my free time taking her and Bubba, my 4yr old Springer Spaniel, on daily excursions. She is still the same Peanut, minus her front left leg. She's happy, strong, and full of life. My friends call her a "champion".
It's been just about 3 months since her surgery. Her last set of xrays were done last weekend… and… drum roll, please… still NO lung mets!

Peanut is an amazing dog, and I thank the stars for every day she's with me. I know her time will come sooner than it should; just like all of our tripawd friends. But I still refuse to feel sorry for her or me. Since her diagnosis, I have focused on maintaining a positive outlook… for all our benefits. I broke down and cried a few times a while ago. But I realized then that I was crying at the thought of her being gone. But she's not gone. So my eyes have stayed dry for us, and my spirit has been hopeful for her.

Peanut celebrated her 6th birthday 11/30. Family and friends called to wish her happy birthday, and visitors actually came and brought her gifts! The other day I was walking (ok, so it was more, like, trotting) her down the block, when a person drove by and shouted, "I love your dog!".
She draws people to her, and they naturally fall in love. Peanut is truly a special dog, and I will continue to celebrate her life.

–Melanie, Peanut (tripawd), and Bubba.

Here is a picture of my Peanut from yesterday's outing: