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10:21 am
29 October 2010
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Today is Abby's 13 month ampuversary. This month went by really fast.The bummer is that our sweet beach girl hasn't been to the beach for the past 10 days. As you may remember, I posted last week that we were worried about her having some lameness in her remaining front leg. When we went to the onc, she seemed so much better that we ended up not doing an xray and he said to just keep an eye on her as it seemed like an overuse injury. Well, that day and the next we went for our onc.-approved 10 min walks and she seemed ok. But then Thanksgiving morning (of course these things always happen on holidays/weekends) she was quite lame again in the a.m.
Her onc is not back in San Diego until tomorrrow, so we are going tomorrow at 12:30 for the xray. I just talked to him on the phone and he said to try not to worry too much as it still just could be a nagging injury, but we'll know for sure tomorrow.
In the "pro" category, she still has a good appetite, gets up and goes outside to do her biz on her own, tries to play with me now and then, and follows me into the kitchen after dinner at night to "help" with the clean up. On the "con" side, she has yelped a couple of times getting up/down, she can't sit up very well, and both hubby and I think her leg looks weird - definitely a bit swollen.
So, while you are giving your pup (or yourself) a treat today in honor of Ab's 13 month ampuversary, please also have a good thought for her appointment tomorrow. I'll update y'all tomorrow afternoon.
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
11:03 am
2 February 2011
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Happy Lucky Number 13, Abby! Momma says we gets a lotsa treats for your special day! Maybe your momma will take you for your special Flying Dutchman cuz you're such a good girl.
My momma also says to stop making us all worry, especially your pawrents. We are doing lotsa chanting and our special "scare away the cancer by dancing" here in WA for you: Overuse Injury, Overuse Injury, Overuse Injury.
Your TWP friend,
Rio
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12:07 pm
29 November 2008
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Happy 13 Abby! I'm sending good thoughts your way that your leg just needs more rest!
12:11 pm
8 December 2009
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Awe, Abby....happy 13 month ampuversary!!! I'm sorry you're still having troubles and positive thoughts headed your way for your appointment tomorrow!!! Thinking of you...
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
1:29 pm
Awww Abby... Happy Ampuversary!!!
Still hoping for that pesky overuse injury. We will have Trouble Beans for you tonight (well, the pugs will) and think really, really, really good thoughts for you tomorrow.
Karen and the Pugapalooza
2:45 pm
Okay ScAbby,
I wasn't going to say it, but now I going to say it and I'm not going to say it very loud...
I will let you give me a little kiss, (NOT A BIG SMOOCH or ANYTHING, just a little peck on the cheek!) if it will make you feel better. I'm not going to kiss you back and I'm not going to enjoy it but I really want you to get better so I can pick on you some more!
There. Done. Are you better yet?
- MBBVP
P.S. And mommy did get me a Flying Dutchman burger a few weeks ago, thanks to you! So, I hope I get another one to celebrate your 13 months! Mommy seems to get excited over these celebrations.......so....paws crossed for me!
Happy 13 Abby! I'm focusing on all the "pros" and feeling pretty good for you - good luck - all our good thoughts will be heading your way! xoxo Sue
4:08 pm
15 May 2011
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Happy 13 months Abby! We are chanting: "overuse injury" over and over here in IL for you. Please take it easy on yourself and your pawrents!
Jenna & Spirit Chili Dawg
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
4:11 pm
28 November 2008
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Happy 13 Abby! Who says 13 is an unlucky number. Celebrate in style, make mom get you something really special. Maybe ice cream, or cheeseburger, or green beans!
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.
4:42 pm
Happy 13 months Abby!!! Hoping and praying for good news from the Doc tomorrow. 
5:20 pm
12 February 2010
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we just know it has to be good news tomorrow!!! geesh, charon has trouble getting up and down and sometimes she looks swollen (usuallly her belly cause she eats too much...). we're sending our best et juju to you, and we're celebrating tonight with extra cheese!!!
gayle & charon
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
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25 September 2009
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Hey if a number has a three in it, it's lucky darnit!
Abby, you'll be fine. It's an overuse injury and that's all there is too it, ya hear?
So for now, it's time for a big green been cheesy ice cream ol' celebration in your honor. Hoppy Sweet 13 my dear, congrats!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thats Lucky 13 Miss Beautiful Abby! Speakin' of, we gots all 13 paws crossed hard for you here in Oaktown Abby. Dang, I just fell over. Hard to walk with yer paws crossed......
Dreamin' of U,
Travis Ray
Hoppy belated, Lucky, 13 months!!!! Keep up the good work on being healthy!!!
-Chloe's mom
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
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