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Spirit Tri-pug Maggie, borrowed from the Tripawd Hero's book:
Our 4.5 year cancer journey began in 2005 when a mast cell tumor (MCT) was removed from her side, it continued in 2006 when she lost her left rear leg to another MCT, and it ended on June 2, 2010 due to an oral melanoma tumor.
The ‘Be More Dog ’ philosophy I learned from Maggie during the first cancer battle helped me though the second one. Don’t focus on stats and prognosis, be happy for each day, don’t look too far ahead. Be realistic, but at the same time stay optimistic until there is a definite reason not to be.
Maggie’s journey inspired me to stay active at Tripawds.com.
Maggie's Story and Maggie's Blog have more details and pictures. And I know you guys have the pics from the book.
Karen
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14 September 2011
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krun15 said
..The ‘Be More Dog ’ philosophy I learned from Maggie during the first cancer battle helped me though the second one. Don’t focus on stats and prognosis, be happy for each day, don’t look too far ahead. Be realistic, but at the same time stay optimistic until there is a definite reason not to be...
This is some of the best advice anyone can be given on this journey. Maggie's journey will continue to inspire many people for many years to come.
Karen and Spirit Magnum
Magnum: 30th May 2002 to 5th May 2012. Lost her back left leg to osteosarcoma on 5th Sep 2011. Lung mets found on 20th Mar 2012 but it was bone mets in the hip that ended her brave battle. Magnum's motto - "Dream as if you'll live for ever, live as if you'll die today" (James Dean). Loyal, loving, courageous and spirited to the end. My beloved heart dog, see her memoirs from Rainbow Bridge ...... http://princess.....pawds.com/
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Thank you Karen. Maggie's heroic story is and always will be an inspawration to many. Your guidance, concern and friendship means more than you know here, thank you so much.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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28 November 2008
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I never get tired of seeing Maggie pictures. She is a special lady.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
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