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13 Months...
29 November 2011
10:21 am
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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. Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
29 November 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

the Woo

~ ~ Rio ~ ~
Forever in my heart...

April 2000 – January 20, 2012
Diagnosed with Mast Cell Cancer in June 2007. Left rear leg amputated Feb. 8, 2011.
Mets discovered Aug. 31, 2011. Read more of Rio's story here.

29 November 2011
12:07 pm
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Happy 13 Abby!  I'm sending good thoughts your way that your leg just needs more rest! 

29 November 2011
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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

Diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma 10-12-09, amputation of left rear leg 10-20-09
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"It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up."  ~ Vince Lombardi
 
 
29 November 2011
1:29 pm
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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

Karen and the Pugapalooza: Spirit Tri-Pug Maggie, Forever the Leader of our Pack, and the Quad pugs Tani & Obie
29 November 2011
2:45 pm
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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!  

The monkeydogs have invaded in the TriPawd State thanks to my Angel sister Comet, the deformed three legged Tripawd!  I'm the King of all Monkeydogs! You too can join the Monkeydog Federation is you have 4 legs! (NOT 3!!!) Our job is to get attention since stooopid tripawds get too much attention! 2011 was the Year of the Bunny!  2012 is the Year of the Pirate!
29 November 2011
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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

29 November 2011
4:08 pm
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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 Osteosarcoma: 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.
29 November 2011
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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.
We honor our fellow November Five members who will always remain forever in my heart: Nova – the lone survivor, live proud and long; Spirits Max, Cherry, & Tika – who made half the journey with us and greeted Trouble at the Bridge
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29 November 2011
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Happy 13 months Abby!!! Hoping and praying for good news from the Doc tomorrow. smiley

Valentina Angel Dane diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in front left leg May 21st 2011. Amputation July 5th 2011. DOB:11/3/03 DOD:2/3/12 . Valentina was the Love of my Life!!! There is nothing like a Dane!!!
29 November 2011
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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. Love Never Ends http://etgayle
29 November 2011
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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!

It's better to hop on three legs than to limp on four.™
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29 November 2011
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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

1 December 2011
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Hoppy belated, Lucky, 13 months!!!! Keep up the good work on being healthy!!!

-Chloe's mom

Chloe was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma and had her amputation 7-29-10. Chloe's blog Inspawration comes standard 
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