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Hi guys! Been about a year since I posted anything but wanted to hop on here and give a quick update for those who may remember my Roxy. Yesterday was Roxy's 66 month ampuversay! Yep, 5.5 years on three legs. We do believe time is running out on our beautiful girl, but she's given it a heckuva run. She's about 11, best guess, and in great health. But her arthritis is getting so bad that it is getting very difficult for her to get around. I have an appointment in a couple weeks to try acupuncture to see if it can help relieve her pain. Otherwise we're just taking it one day at a time. As long as she's enjoying life and freely giving love we're going to do all we can to keep her around.
I think of the tripawds often! I hope all of your babies are enjoying life.
Leslie
Way to go Roxy!!! 5 1/2 years as a Tripawd is amazing and inspirational...
I'll keep my fingers crossed that sweet Roxy will find some relief for the arthritis through acupuncture.
Sahana and her Angel Leland and Lucian too
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
OH MY ROXY!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!!
What a miracle girl, what an amazing example of how amputation isn't the end of the road, Roxy you are truly INCREDIBLE!!!
Everypawdy who's new, here's the backstory on Roxy, check it out and be inspired!
It's so good to hear from you and know she's doing well for a mature gal. That ol' Arthur Itis will go packin when you start the acupuncture, I'm glad you're checking it out. Let us know how it goes, and remember it takes at least a few sessions before it really shows it's working. Here's a post about a senior dog and arthritis that you might check out:
http://tripawds.....with-care/
We're so glad you posted, give her extra love from all of us!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Roxy girl!! So glad to hear you're still hangin' in there! You are absolutely amazing! I'll be thinking about you and hoping acupuncture helps you out a bit!!
Yay Roxy. Way to go. That is super. Hope that acupuncture helps you out a lot
xoxox
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."
ROXY IS A ROCK STAR!!! To have Beacons of Hope around here like Roxy is inspirational beyond words! To know how victorious she is lights up the whole Tripawd Universe!!
Thanks so much for the update!!! It also gave me a chance to go back and look at some of the GREAT photos you've posted of Roxy and her pack! I'm smiling bigtimew!
Sending lots of hugs to all!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle 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!
Thanks guys! My girl is so precious to me. I'm really hoping the acupuncture will help her out. Thanks for the link Jerry! I'll update you all in a couple months to let you know if she's benefited from the treatments.
Leslie
Also, Jerry, I re-read my own post you linked to from last year. That blanket is still my favorite ever! Unfortunately my pesky little beagle has chewed on it, so I have requested a new one for Christmas. I hope the material of the blanket hasn't changed!
Awwww aren't those special blankies just the best? Silly beagle, get your own blankie! 🙂
Yes please do keep us posted, we are always thinking of you guys. xoxo
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hey guys! Roxy has done 3 acupuncture treatments so far, Friday will be her 4th. We have seen a definite improvement in her. She still has issues, it still takes her a little extra to get around, but we're not giving up. I'm not sure what my expectations should be honestly. She's an almost 12 year old (at best guess) boxer who's been on three legs for 5.5 yrs. I don't think completely pain free is reasonable, maybe? We're just doing what we can. She's our girl.
Leslie
Soooo glad to see this update!! YAAAAAAAAAY FOR ROXY!!
No indeedy, Roxy's. not giving up!
Moving a little slower, taking extra time to get up and moving about, maybe some stiffness...yep, sounds like a touch of "senioritis" to me!! And having been bouncing around for years on three legs...Roxy is doing ecellente'!!!!
Cheering for you Roxy and sending love to all!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle 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!
That is so amazing! I love to hear stories like this, thank you!
Donna
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
WWWWOOOOHOOOO!!!
I'm so glad to hear acupuncture is working. I think that as long as you see that it is improving her life in some way, that's awesome. At her age and with her health it would be very hard to have one solution to a pain-free life, it usually takes more than 1 (such as acupuncture in combo with another modality like pain medication, massage, etc), but the more regularly you're able to dedicate your time (and money) to helping her get there with whatever you can do, the better off she will be. She is SO lucky to have you!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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