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Hi everyone!!
I know it has been forever since we touched base and we apologize, but we have been so busy!
For those of you who don't know us. Cody was diagnosed with osteosarcoma on February 20, 2014 and we amputated his back right leg on February 21, 2014. We did not do traditional chemotherapy, instead we have been doing homeopathic treatments with Dr. Loops out of North Carolina.
Since we last checked in we have moved... again.. we FINALLY purchased our first home! We were always nervous that Cody wouldn't be able to make this move with us, but he DID and he loves our new home 
AND today is a huge day for Cody. Today is cody's EIGHT month ampuversary!! EIGHT MONTHS!!! Can you believe it?!?!?! I can't... I just can't. Where has the time gone?? Cody is doing great! We did notice some cracking of his joints when he stands sometimes, so we got him some joint supplements and are making sure he takes it easy when playing. We have noticed that every once in a while he will cough.. but it is so sparatic. Like maybe once a month.. That's how rare it is. None the less my heart skips a beat every time and Dr. Loops told us to just keep an eye out and track it when it happens. Cody still weighs the same, is eating and drinking just fine and is still as spunky as ever!
Cody also celebrates his birthday this month.. EIGHT years! So today was extra special! Check out our blog post for some updated pictures
I've been trying to collect some good videos of Cody. I have three I really think you all will enjoy! Please ignore my annoying voice
I like to call this one "Cody vs. baby toad"
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Then there is "Cody vs. Houdini"
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and FINALLY a howling video.. he always stops when we get the camera out so we had to improvise. But he howls on a daily basis
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We hope everyone is doing amazing! Love and Hugs from our pack to yours!
Cody is our 7 year old Australian Heeler mix boy. Diagnosed on 2/20/14 and became a tripawd 2/21/14! We chose a homeopathic approach and he is being treated by Dr. Loops our of NC.
WOW... great to hear from you all!!! Congrats on the new home and congrats to Cody! 8 months!!! a real inspiration!
So happy to see this! Way to go Cody ! Keep kicking butt. You look amazing!
Hugs,
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart (and little Jasper too)
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
ANNNNNNGELA!! This just has me grinning ear to ear!!!!! Have a hole lot of warm fuzzies splattered with melting heart over here!!!!
I just finished posting to your blog and now I get the extra bonus of these DELIGHTFUL VIDEOS!!!! Sooooo happy to see these...just so happy!
Cody is doing GREAT!!! He is living his life to the fullest and CLEARLY has every intention of celebrating his 15th BIRTHDAY in 2019!!!
Cody, you are such a Beacon of Hope!! Doing things your way....and doing them splendidly!!!!!
ROCK ON CODY...ROCK ON!!!!!!
LOTS OF LOVE!!!!!
Gonna go out and howl at the moon tonight in your honor!!!!
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!
Angela- So many things to be grateful for- New house, 8 month ampuversary, 8 year birthday. Cody looks great. Looks like a great pack. Thanks for checking in! Keep howling Cody!
Laurie
Congrats Cody on your 8 month Ampuversary!! And have an AWESOME 8 year Birthday this month!!
I'm so happy for you that your Cody is doing well and congrats on the new home. That's a big step for anybody and I'm glad that Cody took it in stride.
Keep going strong sweet Cody!!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
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!
WAY TO GO CODY!! What great news!!!!!!!! I just love hearing news like this, and he looks SO GREAT! Keep living life in a huge way buddy!!! You are rockin' it!!
xoxo,
Erica & Jill
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
WOOHOOOO!!!!
Oh my DOG it's just so great to see Cody and all of you, congratulations on livin' large and loving life!!!! I'm so happy to hear about all the excitement in your life, that's so cool.
The toad video is my fave. I LOVE seeing Cody and the pack, which, by the way, is VERY well behaved if they can play together like that and nopawdy loses an eye. Impressive!
Rock on, love these updates.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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