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The bathroom is ready, we have his new bed. My friend is giving me a piece of FitPaws equipment. I pick him up after work tonight. I'm nervous. He was my nosework partner and conformation show dog but I've promised he could finally retire. I want him to build strength but not overdo it.
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25 September 2009
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Awww what a great homecoming it will be! Be strong and remember that this recovery is only temporary, things will get better. Stay pawsitive and he will too.
And he does nosework? Oh my gosh! That is such an awesome way to keep a Tripawd active and fit, neither one of you may want to retire when you see how much he can do on three legs. Check out this recent News Blog post that features a video of our super duper rock star obedience/rally-o Tripawd, Spirit Maggie. I have a feeling that Adam is going to keep on rockin' for a long, long time.
Keep us posted on how it goes.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Coming home is so exciting..and can be a bit scary, that's for sure!
Just stay connected to us and let us know if we can help! The first couple of weeks need to be slow...pretty much potty breaks and rest. There is a whole lot of info. on the site about building strength, etc.
Cannot wait to see some pics and videw of your amazing Adam!
Look forward to hearing from you! Oh, and we love to celelbrate first poops! Let us know so we can do our hoppy poopy dance!!!
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!
I'm sure he will be happy to be home! Can't wait to hear updates on his progress
Sonya & "Millie"--born Feb 1999, diagnosed with OSA 8/27/14, set free 9/27/14
(RIP baby girl)
He's home!!! Oh glory be he's home and acting surprisingly normal. He has a fentyl patch that will last him about a week, tramadal, cephalexin and his previcox. He insisted on walking to the car, which wasn't far so I let him and now he's laying in the bathroom probably still seeing pink elephants but very happy to be home and pee in his own yard. He's already growled at an aussie who got to close to the baby gate to sniff him. Now for 2 more weeks of the cone of shame .
He's definitely one of those "I can do it myself" dogs so I'll have to reign him in a bit, make sure the one aussie doesn't lick his sutures and let him heal. I don't want him blowing his one remaining ACL that's for sure!
Oh so happy he is home. Try a soft collar they are less cumbersome than the cone. Remember he will have his ups and downs. Hooray for Adam!
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22 February 2013
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YAAAAAAY FOR BEING HOME!!!!! AND YAAAAAAAY FOR A FEISTY GROWL!!!!!
Sounds like Adam has a good plan for pain meds. Isn't ntheir ability to walk absolutely amazing?!
Get some rest while you can!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
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!
Welcome home, Adam!
So glad to see this post and that Adam is keeping his fursiblings in their place.
The next few weeks may be a bit of a roller coaster but meds (for Adam), chocolate (for you) and lots of snuggles for both of you will help a lot!
Linda and Tucker
We have now pooped. We didn't dare tell them that he was raw fed figuring how little they would offer him would not be an issue so the kibble set him off a little. Once again he was "don't bother me, I'm handling it" and my husband had to drop the lead and could not catch up with him before he tried to take the steps up to the house. Silly boy. Need to get a long line on that dog out in the yard.
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22 February 2013
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YAAAAAAAAAY!!! HOPPY POOPING DANCE GOING ON ALL OVER TRIPAWD LAND!!!!!!!!!!
So glad Adam is doing so well....ahead of the curve well! You take it easy "silly boy", you still have some recovering to do!!
Great update!!! Thanks!
(((((((((((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!
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Welcome home Adam!! Isn't it the best? I couldn't stop smiling when I got Jill home it was the best feeling ever! Keep up the great work and keep us posted!!!
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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YAY Adam! Tanner and I are doing a happy dance for you!!
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”
Time to break out the champagne. I got a call from the surgeon today. Biopsy results are in. Downgraded to a grade 2 tumor, no evidence of metastasis!!!!!! No guarantee but I'll take it. It makes taking the leg all worth it to me if that means he can live out the rest of his life cancer free or at least free from that particular tumor.
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PAWESOME! Sounds like a great idea, we'll take it too!!!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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22 February 2013
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GREAT NEWS!!!!!!! YAAAAAAY
Now get on with living life to the fullest...and taking lots of oictures and videos!!! We'd love to see more!!!
Treats for everyone!!!!
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!
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