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9:17 pm
27 October 2010
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Hi everypawdy. I think this is the right place to post this. Cooper rebounded in a most awesome fashion from the sinus/allergy troubles only to have his left rear leg give out on him last weekend - he took a controlled spill when his leg went out but he cried a lot Saturday night and moved very little, had a hard time getting a comfy position to sleep. He seemed better By Sunday, but still had obvious distress in his left rear. Called the vet Monday morning - I had thought Coopers hip had a problem but on describing what happened and what kind of mobility he had , the vet said he felt Cooper had pulled something in his knee. He put him on Previcox, to get the pain and inflammation out and possibly this Friday we will do an xray. He wants to avoid any kind of surgery due to Coopers age and the fact that it is his amp side that was hurt. After 2 days Coop is moving around very well, still a bit weak going up and down the stairs, but no crying and he was standing up waiting for us when we got home today. He has also gotten back to being very playful. Just asking for prayers and pawsitive thoughts for my boy, he has been such a trooper since day one, he has so much spirit and in terms of cancer is plain kicking its butt, even though we never did chemo. Biggest battle seems to be in keeping his body from wearing out before his spirit does! I didnt say anything sooner because I just wanted a couple of days to see how serious this looked. I will keep everyone posted
Coopsdad
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
9:24 pm
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25 September 2009
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Coops, you rebounded so high you took a spill! Doh! Feel better my friend, I hope you're back to normal soon. Watch out for the Previcox though, it's like crack for dogs. It made me like a PUPPY again but it also messed up my gut. If your poo is mucusy, black or runny, stop taking it and call your vet OK?
And hey, remember, I never did IV chemo either, so if I could do it, I know YOU can keep kickin' cancer's butt too!!!!
Rest up, we're rootin' for ya.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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9:31 pm
Cooper,
I've been worried about you! I'm glad to hear you were standing up today & feeling playful. I'm glad your not having so much pain....stairs are so much trouble aren't they?
I'll be thinking about you, as always and hoping you feel better everyday!
Love,
Isabelle
10:59 pm
14 August 2009
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Oh Cooper!
That sounds like a bad fall for sure! I'm so glad you recovered so quickly or at least, on the mend!
We'll be sending crate loads of healing thoughts! You better keep us posted on your recovery!
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.
3:25 am
28 November 2008
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OK, Coop, you need to take it a little easier. We need you to rest and re'coop'! It isn't nice to worry mom and dad.
Glad to hear you're feeling better.
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.
Sooper Cooper, stop worrying your followers. Between your sinus issues and now this, we worry a lot about you. We are glad it seems that you are feeling better. Keep your spirits up and get better, my friend. You are super in every way!!!
XOXO,
Ginger
8:13 am
12 February 2010
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scary stuff - glad you are feeling better now!! we've had a few 'spills' too, and it is double hard to catch yourself 'mid-air' with only three legs. if you have availability, we highly, highly recommend some acupuncture for the knee, back, hip, etc. it's really helped when we had such issues. sending our best ET juju to cooper and folks, we highly recommend you boost the number of medicinal naps!!!
charon & gayle
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
8:30 am
29 November 2008
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Hey Cooper, I'm glad you're feeling better now. Take it easy and rest the next couple of days!
Get better Coop!
These kinds of setbacks are sure scary for your folks!
Rest and get that swelling down so you can be sooper dooper in no time!
We had that happen too! Hopefully the xray turns out good and all the worries go away!
Hang in there Fearless Leader, we've got your back, paws up big buddy
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
9:07 am
Sooper Cooper, Hope you are feeling better real soon! Rest up, so you fight off the monkeybutts, etc.
Sending you lots of healing golden hugs!
Cathy
3:03 pm
11 February 2011
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Come On Pooper! 1st gacking up globs , now this!!?? You are taking all the fun out of harassing you...
Get better! Thats a threat! Pfffffftttttt!
Samson
Spirit Samson was Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and ruled as the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey stayed from Oct 2011 and left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Miss Perdy is left and has some big pawprints to fill.
Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation
5:00 pm
25 August 2010
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I read this at work this morning, but couldn't tell you that I instantly said my prayers for Cooper and for your family. He is really amazing, I am so confident he will be back up in no time. But if it makes you feel better, he is included in my prayers anyway, BECAUSE he is such an amazing boy, we love Cooper!
Hugs from our Newfie mix to yours, and us to you,
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.
6:39 pm
27 October 2010
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samson007 said:
Get better! Thats a threat! Pfffffftttttt!
Samson
Ok SamsonIQ007.... I'm on it! Tonight when my dad came home from work I insisted on going outside without my ruffwear harness ..
Harass away if it doesnt hurt your spotted head too much!
Sooper Dooper Fearless Leader Clown Cooper
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
6:44 pm
27 October 2010
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Elizabeth and Sammy, hugs right back to all of you from Cooper and us! And thank you so much for your prayers for Coopie. I personally believe in God and believe He looks after our furkids, He was their creator too, why wouldnt He watch out for them? Cooper was up to greet us again tonight and insisted on doing it himself when he went outside, no ruffwear harness . So under my watchful care he went upstairs and down inside and out all by himself ( I had a hold of his collar and kept him against the wall to contain him) but he is moving so much more freely today and is quite obviously pretty well done with pain. Thanks for the warm thoughts everyone!
Coopsdad
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
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