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5:37 pm
27 August 2013
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We've made it through our first week and so far so good. The past couple days Maverick has been crying and trying to lick at his sutures but I know he's itchy and I'll remove the sutures on Saturday. I feel bad that there's nothing I can do, the itch is just part of healing and it'll be gone by the end of the week. I would upload some pictures but I'm having some computer issues (it really doesn't want to talk to my phone right now) so when I resolve it I promise I'll post some 
He really is doing great and I think he's moving around better now than before. If there was ever a doubt amputation was the right decision, it is long gone now! He looks adorable in his shirts and he really likes them, especially with this freak cold front we're getting now. I can't wait for life to get fully back to normal and start training Maverick for the rest of his certifications. Keeping this working pup quiet is close to nightmare status, lol.
Maverick is a wonderful miniature australian shepard born with a malformation of the front right radius/ulna, amputation performed on 11/4/13 at 6 months old. Follow his story at mavericksjourney.tripawds.com.
8:25 pm
26 January 2013
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Good news! It is amazing how relieved we are once we see how well our furbabies adapt to 3 legs. Once we had a plan in place it was a big relief. Keeping our paws crossed that Maverick continues a smooth recover and gets back to the certifications.
Amy & 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
8:31 pm
1 February 2013
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Hang in there Maverick. We look forward to hearing all about your training and future successes.
Luanne and Spirit Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
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25 September 2009
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Yay Maverick!
Try to chill my friend, there will be plenty of time to get back to the business of romping and regulating the pack.
I'm so glad things are going well. Can't wait to see more pix. Silly computers, don't they make you crazy sometimes?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Congrats on your wonderful recovery, Maverick!
Take it slow for a while you wonderful pup...even your young body needs to adjust to your new reality.
Don't stress your pawrent out.....chill for a few days
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22 February 2013
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CONGRATULATIONS MAVERICK.....AND MOM!! Wheeeeeew! Recovery is going smoothly and it nly gets better!!
One week ampuversary calls for steak!! Maverick, dn't let this slide by without special treats for you, okay? Maybe even steak with ice cream!! And mom, you get extra chcoclate!
Navigate the site for soutiins to the itching. I thik some have tried Vitamin E oil. OF COURSE, don't do ANYTHNG without your vet's approval!!
Can't wait to see the pics!
Thanks for the great update! We love those arond here!
Sally ad Hapo 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!
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3 December 2012
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Sounds like Maverick is doing great!! Paws crossed he continues to do well (and I'm sure he will!!)
All our love xoxo,
Erica & Jill
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
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