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Update on Happy

5 February 2012
1:00 pm

happy2003

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Happy has two more weeks of radiation to go, out of 5! I think this last two will be smoother, but he is pretty tired of all this. We both can't wait to be back home in our own place. He has done well but he looks older, and his eyes are a little off..I don't know if this has to do with anything..He has been such a trooper, and just goes along with everything that is done to him. The vets feel good about his case, and everyone loves him up there, of course. Who could not love him? I have been focused on work since the internet is not good where I am staying, and the only time I am online is at Starbucks, and outside Starbucks in my car while I'm teaching..I have not even brought my personal computer with me! Thank you for the inquiries and I will be on more soon! Any Austinite tripawds want to meet up int he Spring sometime?

Robin and Happy

5 February 2012
1:29 pm

jerry

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Yaaaay for Happy!

I have heard that some dogs will look older after chemo/radiation but I think that just means they are wiser than ever.

We're definitely up for a spring pawty. Should be back in the area in late March/early April. We'll keep ya posted.

Hope you get back to the real world with good Internet soon! Thanks for the update.

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5 February 2012
2:23 pm

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I would love that! Please do keep me posted on when you will be in Texas! Thanks for the warm wishes.. :)

5 February 2012
2:41 pm

AngelAbbysMom

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Oh two weeks to go. Hang in there Happy! We'll have a big celebration when you are done!

Jackie, Angel Abby and MBBunny Rita's mom

Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!

5 February 2012
3:00 pm

chilidawg

Plainfield, Illinois

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Way to go Happy! Hang in there buddy!

Jenna & Spirit Chili Dawg

Diagnosed with Osteosarcoma: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011 Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free.

5 February 2012
5:05 pm

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More than halfway done! Good job Happy, you are almost there.
We need to start planning the treat menu now- getting done with 5 weeks of rad has to be a BIG celebration!!!!
Not to mention getting home.

Karen and the pugapalooza

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

5 February 2012
6:39 pm

maximutt

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You're doing great Happy, keep it up! I know all this medical stuff can be tough on a guy. Keep your chin up, and it'll be over with before you know it. In the meantime, know that everyone here on Tripawds is keeping you in their thoughts, and sending healing wishes your way!

5 February 2012
6:58 pm

etgayle

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keep up the great work, stay strong, and you'll be home before you know it!!!! we are so proud of you!!!!!!!

charon & spirit 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

5 February 2012
7:01 pm

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Way to go Happy! Keep us posted.

Samson is Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and is the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey came to live with him after Daisy went to the bridge in Oct 2011 and then Lady left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Samson is once again a bachelor. Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation

5 February 2012
8:47 pm

Lylee Girl

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Well done Happy & Robin! You are in the home stretch – we are with you and have you in our thoughts!

Sending lots of hugs and wags

Joanne & Lylee

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5 February 2012
9:02 pm

happy2003

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Thank you, everyone! We went on a good walk tonight..Back to the vet, and the grind, tomorrow! I think it may be just NINE more week days, so maybe this is the last 5 day week..I hope!

6 February 2012
10:29 pm

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Way to go Happy! Stay strong and keep up the good work :-)

7 February 2012
5:51 am

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Yeah Happy!!! Lucy and I are so glad to hear you're almost done. Let us know ahead of time when it's good to get together and maybe we can take the long car ride down (from Dallas). After a good home rest I'm sure Happy will be ready for a pawty!

Take care,

Mary and Lucy

Lucy's front right leg was amputated 12/19/11. Thankfully there was no tumor, but her nerves were found to be degenerative. Life as a tripawd is Lucy's new adventure!!

7 February 2012
7:06 am

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Yay!! As hard as this journey has been for us, I cannot imagine having to go through it away from home and family. Homecoming is definitely cause for celebration! I will begin preparing the treat buffet well in advance….

Zeus is an 11.5 year old Husky mix who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in Nov. 2011 and underwent a front right leg amputation on 12/1/11. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit who is in the fight of his life. http://zeuspod......pawds.com/

7 February 2012
8:11 am

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Oh you are so close now– well done Happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! By the way, I love your smiling picture; I see why you are named Happy. And we are so very HAPPY for you and hope you are walking around Zilker really soon! You certainly are a trooper!

Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011 Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved you…

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