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Shelby....5.5 weeks post-op and checking in :)

9 August 2010
12:46 pm

shelbysmom

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(Disclaimer: The letter that follows U iin the alphabet no longer works on my laptop keyboard so I am substituting an asterisk* for that letter…….groan)

Sorry we ha*e been M.I.A. for a while…….between computer problems (not only THE LETTER THAT FOLLOWS U IN THE ALPHABET but now it's slower than slow), searching for another p/t job and a screwy back problem, I just ha*e not been on the forum as much as I wish. I know some of you friends ha*e suffered losses and setbacks and to those folks, my heart and prayers go out to you.

It's been 5.5 weeks since Shelby become an ampawtee and she's fantastic. No more pain meds, no more baby gates or ex-pens…she's back to her *Tropical Storm Shelby* self and I could not be happier.

I ha*e some great photos but seemingly can't get them to load e*en on webshots….maybe one of these days……sigh.

Hope to stay in touch MUCH better from here on and be the support to others that you guys were to us and continue to be.

Pam……proud mom to Shelby (7 year golden retriever….dx STS 4/5/10 on right elbow) Officially a Tripawd as of 7/2/10 "When you start missing what isn't gone….you lose what's left." "Once someone has had the good fortune to share a true love affair with a golden retriever, one's life and one's outlook is never quite the same again." —–Betty White

9 August 2010
12:56 pm

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shelbysmom said:

I ha*e some great photos but seemingly can't get them to load e*en on webshots…

FYI: Here are detailed instructions for adding photos to forum posts. We created the Tripawds Blogs as an easy way for members to upload photos.

Thanks for the great update!

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9 August 2010
2:24 pm

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After what I've been through the past few days, it is wonderful to hear some good news! I am so happy to hear of Shelby's progress, so please kiss her snout for me – belly rubs too!!

Cathy

Skyler earned her wings and regained her right rear limb on 6/11/2010. Chloe earned her wings and joined her sister Skyler on 4/4/2011.They are now "Happy Together" with all the other Tripawd heroes and other furbabies that are running free at Rainbow Bridge.

9 August 2010
3:58 pm

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So happy to hear about Shelby's progress… big-blink Hoping that you and your computer are feeling better soon!!

Angel Jake and Wolfie's Mom

Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!

9 August 2010
4:08 pm

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Yea for T.S. Shelby!!

So did we miss her 1 month ampuversary? or did I miss the post?

Either way- happy 1 month ampuversary to T.S. !!! This is how we can tell you apart from our other front leg amp golden girl Shelby who is the P.P.

I hope things get better for you to Pam- have you tried hitting the computer with a stick? May not help technically but it does feel good little-devil .

Karen and the pugapalooza

Karen and the Pugapalooza: Spirit Tri-Pug Maggie, Forever the Leader of our Pack, and the Quad pugs Tani & Obie

9 August 2010
5:43 pm

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That's great to hear that Shelby is doing fantastic! We're very happy for you that you got your Tropical Storm Shelby back. Now about that computer….I like Karen's solution…just hit it with a stick and you'll feel better! laughing

Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)

My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!

9 August 2010
6:18 pm

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Happy 1 month+ ampuversary Tropical Storm Shelby!! (I like Karen's idea – TS Shelby – sounds like some really famous dog!) And yes – hit the computer with a stick! It'll do wonders for you!

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Holly, Zuzu and Susan

Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time! http://anyemery.....ipawds.com

9 August 2010
6:52 pm

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Yay for Tropical Storm Shelby! Great update on Shelby as for the computer I agree with hitting it with stick!

Jo Ann & Tasha

Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment. Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….

10 August 2010
6:25 am

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great news, so glad to hear ts shelby is doing so well!!! and, we agree on the stick idea too…..

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 http://etgayle

10 August 2010
2:12 pm

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Yay Shelby! I'm right behind you ….

Love, Ajax (amp 7/19/10)

10 August 2010
3:16 pm

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Yea for Shelby! So glad to hear she's doing so well. big-grin

Daisy, 12 years young, had left forelimb amp on 5/19/2010 due to osteosarcoma. She left her body behind and joined the other spirit tripawds on 7/16/2010. So grateful for each day with her! Lexi (Daisy's momma)

15 August 2010
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Can't belie*e I missed this update! I'm so *ery glad e*ery thing is going so well with Shelby! I was just thinking about you guys and wondered where you were?!

I hope you get your computer fixed, your back is better and you can find a job! Ha*e you tried getting a job at a chiropractor? rasberry

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(didn't want you to feel left out with not ha*ing that letter that rhymes with "e".)

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.

15 August 2010
9:44 pm

shelbysmom

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Thanks everyone!

And Comet's Mom, you cracked me UP!! Talk about being supportive! (Obviously, I am not on my computer as I can actually type the letter V. See??? vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv)

16 August 2010
7:06 am

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I'm not sure how I missed this one either – but regardless – Happy, Hoppy 1 month ampuversary to Shelby! and big sticks to mom!

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.
We honor our fellow November Five members who will always remain forever in my heart: Nova – the lone survivor, live proud and long; Spirits Max, Cherry, & Tika – who made half the journey with us and greeted Trouble at the Bridge
http://k9cancer.org – a canine cancer support community

16 August 2010
8:55 am