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Hi there! I hope this video of Tonka shows up!
This video of the stairs was taken 7 days post amp. We are now at 10 days and he is doing fantastic! Still working on weight loss but doing great!
The first 3-5 days were the hardest. His biopsy came back Chondrosarcoma.
Here we go.....
3:16 pm
13 June 2013
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WOW.... dogs are simply amazing! He looks like he's doing great. Happy Day!
~ Alison and ShelbyÂ
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
4:09 pm
29 November 2008
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Tonka looks great!!! Stairs are no problem for The Mighty Tonka!! Awesome!!
Wow...I'm amazed at how well Tonka is doing.....Tucker still hates the stairs and he is four months post amp!
I love the photo of your daughter checking out the amputation site....no fear from her...just interest....what a healthy attitude she will have.
Linda and Tucker
7:13 pm
27 December 2012
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I SWEAR I saw him smile when he was halfway up the stairs and again when he got all the way down! WAY TO GO! He does have a lot of weight to move, but his mobility will get better with more practice and praise. I love how his furry buddies also seem to encourage him...or treat him no differently, which is equally as sweet. He's doing great! YEY!
~ Katy & Jackson
ps: I love the sprawl of dog beds, mattresses, and throw rugs! Keep it up! A NEW home decorating style that should catch on...
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
7:55 pm
11 June 2013
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Awwww wtg tonka! I love his monks cap!...Chuck had one too 
keep it up big guy!
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25 September 2009
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Oh. MY. DOG! Tonka, you are our hero! Look at you go Mr. Pawesome!
With hoppy tears we salute you my friend. You are rockin 
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17 October 2012
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Awww awesome job Tonka 🙂 Great video
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Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 -Â Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19Â fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Tonka says "Thank you...Thank you!" Â as he takes a bow! Â
I was keeping him downstairs and sleeping with him there, so he wouldn't have to do the stairs. Then one day my kiddos left the kitchen gate open and Tonka made a bee line for our upstairs bedroom (where he usually sleeps). I thought since he was already there I'd let him stay and figure out how to get him down in the morning. That was the first night he stopped panting and crying and slept solid like a log. I don't know if it was coincidence or he just wanted his usual routine, but he's been content at night ever since. Â I guess missing a leg and sleeping in the kitchen was just too much for him! It was almost like he had a huge sigh of relief when he reached the bedroom. Â "Ahhhhhh.... this is where I want to be!"
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22 February 2013
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Awwwwww, this is video, and your post above, just warms my heart on this chilly night in Virginia!
I found myself cheering for him..."Co e on TTonka, you can do it...come on!" I wanted to scream through the computer, 'GOOD BOY TONKA! Such a GOOD BOY!" I wouldn't be able to cntrol myself, I'd be hugging on him and immersing him in treats! Such a good boy!
His determination was really ulling at my heartstrings! This takes HUGE amo t of energy! HUGE! I was exhausted just watching him!
I love how his dog companions seemed to be helping him along, cheerng him on.
This just astounds me this early in recovery! Tonka was determined to get back to his routine and sense of normalcy. Just shows how important a cnsistent routine is.....a real sense of security for them.
Keep these videos and pics coming! You have a lovely pack! Tonka is so handsome!
Standing ovatuon going on over here!
Sally 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!
7:15 am
27 December 2012
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I felt that Jackson's recovery improved when he was able to resume any aspect of his quad-paw routine: getting onto the couch, going up/down stairs, a little bit of tug 'o war, finally making it to some of his favorite bushes to pee on.
Yey, Tonka!
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
10:47 am
3 December 2012
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This is SO SO GREAT!! What a great video! Way to go Tonks!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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