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9:37 am
20 August 2011
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I'm so glad he is holding his own!
My last doberman got lung cancer (totally different than the fibrosarcoma that Spencer has, the one my last dog got started in his lungs and was much slower than what Spencer is dealing with). he was diagnosed in April and was with us until February. he was on prednisone most of that time and it really did seem to help him.
Jac and Angel Spencer. Spencer was 5.25 years old. He fought a grade 3 fibrosarcoma, started on his shoulder. Left front leg amputated in August 2011. 15 weeks of chemo finished 12/22/11 (mytox and adria). Lung mets found on x-rays 12/28/11. Started carboplatin 1/6/12. Went to Heaven on 2/27/12. I miss him like crazy every day. See his blog here: http://spencer.tripawds.com/
9:52 am
9 February 2011
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Meghan, you are doing what most people want to do but seem unable to figure out how to do--overlook what's at our feet and instead look ahead and above. You are keeping your eyes on Bo and not his cancer. Very hard for humans. But your family and Bo each benefit in so many ways.
I had also been wondering how Bo was doing, and I'm really delighted to hear that his days are good. Two bad days is nothing; I have two bad days a week easily! Keep loving him and giving him those beach days, ear scratches and yummy stuff.
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
8:47 pm
Yay! So happy for Bo!!! Glad to hear that you still have some time with him and you are making the most of it!! You guys are still in my thoughts and prayers!!
6:55 pm
13 June 2011
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Thanks for the support everyone! I didn't want to start a new post with the same info, so I thought I'd just share here... We're celebrating again today! It's Bo's 3 month ampuversary!! Bo got a nice, juicy burger for dinner along with his new favorite treats...ice cubes!! Finally, a cancer cost that is easy on the wallet! 😉 We really appreciate all of the sweet thoughts from everyone...they help keep us going!
7:16 pm
11 June 2011
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Yay Bo!! Congratulations!! 3 months ampuversary -way to go. And celebrated in style with burgers and ice cubes; fabulous!!!
We love you Bo!
Huggs to you and your Mom,
Lylee and her Mum
xoxoxoxo
http://lyleegir.....ipawds.com
7:21 pm
29 October 2010
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Hoorah for Bo and 3 months! Three is a beautiful number!
Huh, ice cubes and burgers - not a combo I'd heard of before! (Note to self, convince Abby that ice cubes = fabulous treats!)
Keep on trucking along Bo! Big hugs and sweet Abby kisses,
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!
7:24 pm
9 February 2011
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Meghan, I think you SHOULD start a new post for this! It's an ampuversay, for crying out loud!
New Post! New Post! New Post!
How else is Bo going to know how many people are cheering him on? 
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
9:40 pm
14 August 2009
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Congrats BIG TIME on the Big 3!
YES! Start a new topic!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
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25 September 2009
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Three's the Magic Nuuuuuuummmmmmmberrrrrrr!!!
Go Big Bo, Go!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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8:06 am
25 August 2010
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3 months, yay!!! Congrats Bo, you are wonderful! So are your people 
happy 3 months,
Elizabeth and Sammy
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
5:58 pm
28 November 2008
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Three months is awesome! Glad to hear you are getting treats! So many have to celebrate with diet food and vegetables- yuk!
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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