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4:31 pm
25 January 2014
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Sorry I could not resist. He seems so much better!
Tired now though, but has followed me from room to room since we got back. I made him a bed here in my office so he would rest. We were only home 10 minutes when he went back outside, slipped out of garage with other dogs. When he came in,(my fault, did not have a runner down) he slipped on the wet floor
I am so mad at myself. I am hoping that he did not hurt anything. I think he was more scared than anything. He acted ok after, some of the pics (by the front door) were actually taken after our mishap. Now vet wants to talk chemo again....Metronomic, Holistic???? I am so confused. Drain comes out in a week. Here are some pics of his homecoming. He has a shine back in his eyes. I will be glad when it is tomorrow and I can truly see that he did not hurt himself. I would like to get a harness, but he has not been yet healed enough to wear one.
I am going tomorrow and getting more runners. It needs to STOP SNOWING!!!
Thank you all for thoughts, encouragement and prayers!
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
Welcome home Ty!
You look wonderful....and tell Mom that you are fine after your fall....probably just a bit embarrassed.
Don't even think about chemo talk today or tomorrow....rest, snuggle and enjoy that your big guy is home.
Linda and Tucker 
4:46 pm
25 January 2014
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OK so now he is coughing....I think belly related as he is also burping, but hacking like he has a hairball
Snoring too! I guess we always worry.
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
4:55 pm
13 June 2013
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OMG .... he looks absolutely amazing!!! I see what your vet meant by 110% better! I can see it! I see the sparkle in his eyes!
Welcome home Ty! I hope you feel the love and support of your Tripawd family ...
And I agree w/Linda ... think about meds tomorrow. Tonight, enjoy your homecoming! Rest up big guy!
XO
alison and shelby
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
5:09 pm
12 February 2013
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Oh good. This is wonderful news. I am soooo happy that Ty is feeling better. Better start hiding those shoes!
Karma, Adelaide and the crew, and our forever angel Brendol
Adelaide is a young tripawd Husky, from an injury. Her amp was on 10/1/12. She has 4 sisters, Aissa (a senior border collie/chow), Maggie May (a puppy Great Pyrenees), Mathilde and Morrigan and 1 baby brother, Bagheera. We are all watched over by our angel Brendol, who was dx with OSA 1/30/13, amp on 2/6/13, and left us on 8/20/13.
You can read their stories at http://adelaide.tripawds.com and http://brendol.tripawds.com
Aww! Welcome home! He looks good! The coughing could just be from having been intubated during surgery. Hang in there! Get rest and try to relax 
Lori and the family
5:32 pm
26 January 2014
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Welcome home TY!!!!!!! This is such great news, he looks so happy!!!! This calls for a celebration 
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
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18 October 2009
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Welcome home Ty! And you already scored a shoe!!!!
Both of you rest up and don't worry about what comes next. Take a couple days to enjoy a little normal, then decide what the next course will be.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
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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6:15 pm
29 November 2008
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So glad your boy is back home where he belongs!! And for what it's worth, I think you should let him keep the shoe!!
6:39 pm
26 January 2013
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Oh my gosh...I just got all caught up on Ty's condition this past week. Holy cow...he looks great! I'm so happy he is back where he belongs. What a fighting spirit he has.
There's lots of info on here about metronomic therapy and holistic approaches. We had a good run with the metronomic therapy for Libby. Hang in there Ty...you're doing pawesome!
Amy & Spirit Libby
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
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22 February 2013
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Over the moon happy!!!!! That great big full moon.....jumping right over it we're so happy!!!
TY IS HOME!!!!!!
Now, jump i to the moment with TY.....the bliss of beng home surronded vy love!! Stay there with hm and not worrying avout anything!!! Let NOTHING enter your mind but the joy of having TY HOME
The miracle cntinues to happen...ENJOY IT...PLEASE, PLEASE give YOURSELF a great big hug...and TY too...along with another shoe!!!
Happy love and hugs!
Sallyl and Happy Hannah
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!
7:20 pm
26 January 2014
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I'm so happy that Ty is home. I haven't commented bc I usually log on from my phone and it gets messed up when I try to type but I have been checking in multiple times a day for updates on Ty. You and Ty have been through so much but he looks awesome and happy to be home! I'm sending lots of pawsitive thoughts your way! You are such a good mommy to Ty! He is a lucky pup!
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25 September 2009
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Oh this is the BEST DAY EVER!!!!
Welcome home buddy, you sure have a sparkle in your eye, I can see it!
I'm gonna box up all of my shoes and send them to you. Will you do me the honor of hiding them around your house? It's so wonderful you're back with the pack
Enjoy your cuddle time and being together again. You've made all of us so hoppy.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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7:37 pm
13 March 2013
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Hooray!!! We are so glad to see those pictures of Ty right back where he belongs. He looks absolutely wonderful. Keep on snuggling, belly rubbing, loving and everything else you do to make him know just how happy you are to have him back home (as if he doesn't already know).
Kathi and Murphy
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
10:53 pm
31 December 2013
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You did it baby! It warms my heart to see you interested in that sneaker. I think Mama said you can have it as a welcome home present. Go on, chew it up! So happy to see the sparkle back in your eyes little guy. You scared the %#&$ out of your mama and all her friends here. I know you'll heal up fast with all that love around you!!!!
Claudia and angel jersey girl
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