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Today is Diwali, the biggest festival in India. A time to celebrate new beginnings. I never believed in this stuff before, never really cared to celebrate. Honestly, I was always annoyed by these celebrations and the noise and the fireworks. But today is different. Gabbar, with his resilience has made me realize what is important. So here's to new beginnings. Let's celebrate every day like it's Diwali, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Eid, Hannukah, or whatever! Happy Diwali to you all!
Read about Gabbar's journey from diagnosis to amputation at
3:47 am
14 February 2016
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This is the greatest photo! Gabbar looks great, and actually, even though I know you are probably all pretty sleep deprived, you all look happy! Happy Diwali! This truly is about a new, pain free beginning for Gabbar!
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
I love that photo! Your perspective mirrors mine. Be present, each day is a gift. Gabbar and the crew look great! Happy Diwali!!
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15 December 2015
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Fabulous picture! Happy Diwali! Gabbar looks amazing, so relaxed and secure. And yes, here's to new beginnings!
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
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22 February 2013
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HAPPY DIWALI DAY!!! HAPPY NEW BEGINNINGS DAY!! And best of all, HAPPY MAKE EVERYDAY "GABBAR DAY"!
Your insights are spot on!!
And that picture speaks volumes about JOY and LOVE and GRATITUDE and DEVOTION and HAPPINESS!! 🙂
LOOOOOOVE that picture!! We celebrate with you and for you!
Love and light!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
PS...my dogs do NOT like fireworks either!
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!
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25 September 2009
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WOOOHOOOO! Hoppy Diwali to you as well. You are such an adorable pack! What a perfect way to celebrate Gabbar's new journey as a Tripawd.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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11:36 am
13 June 2013
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What a fabulous photo!!!!
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
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27 July 2014
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Thank you for including us in your Festival of Light, Diwali. May the light shine strong in Gabbar's heart to give her the strength for a rapid healing and many happy, spirited days as a tripawd.
Happy Dwali with few fireworks
Kerren and Tripawd Kitty Mona
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15 December 2012
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That is a wonderful picture to go along with your wonderful attitude. I will have to remember Happy Diwali just to stump my friends
Penny and the gang.
Thanks for the Gabbar updates! It is SO clear he feels better and by the looks on your faces in your "pack" picture, so does everyone else
. While there may be some moments that are challenging in his recovery, I think there is no doubt you did the right thing for him. And rather prophetic that this happened at the same time as a festival to celebrate new beginnings. Happy Diwali indeed to everyone!!
Nancy and Fionn
Nancy- mom to the FABULOUS Fionn. He rescued me in 2015 when he was 6.
Right front leg amputation at age 7 for osteosarcoma 10/6/16. Taken too soon 6/12/17. Read about our journey here:
http://fionnsjo.....pawds.com/
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18 October 2009
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But today is different. Gabbar, with his resilience has made me realize what is important. So here's to new beginnings. Let's celebrate every day like it's Diwali, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Eid, Hannukah, or whatever! Happy Diwali to you all!
This is another way to explain what we mean here by Be More Dog ! Live in the moment and appreciate the gifts that each day brings.
Happy Diwali to your wonderful family!
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Maggie's Story Amputation and Chemo
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Thanks everyone. Here's a video from day before. One of our friends dropped by to check on Gabbar & got him a new toy. He's still up for some tug of war.
Read about Gabbar's journey from diagnosis to amputation at
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25 September 2009
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WOW he looks great! What a lucky boy to have such wonderful humans checking in on him!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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14 February 2016
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Just wanted to check in on you guys. How is Gabbar doing?
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
We're doing good. Gabbar had a follow-up vet visit today. Vet was very happy and pleasantly surprised at how well he was doing and how happy he looked. His surgery sutures and staples are holding well and keeping dry. He's eating and pooping well, although yesterday was a nightmare for him because of the Diwali fireworks. Everytime he would squat to pee, fireworks would explode somewhere in the vicinity, sending him into a tizzy.
They did a basic check on the harvested lymph node and said it looked clear. The more detailed results from the bigger sample will take 3-4 days. Pain meds (Meloxicam) have been stopped. His Fentanyl patch also was not replaced. Vet felt he seemed good, and didn't want him to become a junkie!
Antibiotics will be continued, with some bone supplements, hip & joint etc.
Still trying to figure out a good diet for him. Started him and Suzy both on Turmeric golden paste twice a day. And I've eliminated grains completely from their diet. So it's lentils, chicken, eggs, boiled vegetables. I'm going to try adding Ragi (finger millet) porridge with chicken and vegetables from tomorrow. Hopefully they take to it. The vet has asked us to essentially eliminate carbs as much as possible.
Now, I'm still trying to figure out what the next steps are, based on the test results. Any cancer-specific medication, supplements etc. We've taken a call to avoid chemotherapy, and just focus on quality of life for Gabbar from here on. I am looking for a good holistic vet to consult with.
Here's a selfie of Gabbar & I after the vet visit earlier today, as we waited in the car while his mom picked up some lunch:
Read about Gabbar's journey from diagnosis to amputation at
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