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Dotty (mini-schnauzer) is nearing her 12th birthday and her second anniversary after losing her right hind leg to cancer (no-one could agree about what kind of cancer it was, it was a toss-up between osteosarcoma and fibrosarcoma). She gets tired and sore if she does too much, but by the same token, she sulks if she misses out on beach or forest walks. When she realises that she's getting an off-lead walk she grins from ear to ear and does her little rocking horse run, ears flying and tail straight out behind her.
I have tried to post a photo here...not sure if it's worked.
OOOOOOOMMMMMMDDDDDDD!!! You jave no idea how thriled I am to see this post!!!! Honest to goodness, mynjeart is just racing at this good news!!!!!!!!
Keep trying that picture, okay? In the meantime I know you can email it to Rene a she'll post it.
HAPPY TWO YEAR AMPUVERSARY!!!!! And HAPPY VIRTHDAY SWEET DOTTY!!!!
So hard to believe twonyears! I remember the start of this journey very well! Do you still jave pictures of little "Cabbsge Patch" riding in her baby carriage?
Dotty is such an inspiration...such a Beacon of Hope! Talk about a VICTORY! Dotty defines victorious!!
This celebration does rewuired cake and ice cream! You do realize that, right??? And Dotty says, " I realize it!!! Where's my cake?"
Victoria, thanks for giving us all smiles to day and for reminding us success stories do happen!!!
Love and hugs!
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!
Victoria said
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... tried to post a photo here...not sure if it's worked.
Here are detailed instructions for adding photos to forum posts . If you do not already share photos online somewhere, you can start a free Tripawds blog and upload them there.
Be sure to focus on strengthening exercises and core conditioning. FYI: Walks don't build strength, only endurance. Find lots of professional tips about the amount and type of exercise recommended for Tripawds as well as many how-to lists and videos for exercise, stretching and massage in Loving Life On Three Legs , now available in the Tripawds e-books library.
Hope this helps!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Hi there! Thanks for the nudge, I have started a blog called "We Love Dotty", I've posted a few recent photos there so you can see Dot enjoying life.
I also needed a nudge to refocus on her strengthening needs, I'll blow up the peanut shaped fit ball for her and get her back up on it. Treats will play a big part in this process...!
Oh my gosh it's so neat to see her having a ball! Really neat to see where you guys went on vacation. Is all of New Zealand that pretty?
For those who want to catch up on why Dotty is the Cabbage Girl, check out this Tripawds Nutrition blog post:
Simple Cabbage Poultice Heals Wounds
We love you Dotty!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Love tjat Dotty!! Love jer! Smoch the mug everybody, wet nose and all!
And congrats in the blog!
Love!
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!
Awe ~ congratulations!!!
Donna & Murphy
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
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