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Yes, i think it's safe to say we have all felt that way. I think that's one of the reasons we continue on to try and help others. It's just not fair so we do the best we can with what we have to work with.
Support and friendship mixed with a love for animals goes a long way.
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
I'm so happy that PIttens is out of surgery! That's fantastic news! 
Yes, this is undoubtedly scary, it's believing that better days are ahead in a time of such great uncertainty. But you are so much stronger than you think or give yourself credit for. You can do this. You ARE doing this!
And I agree with Stacy, be strong and pawsitive so that Pittens can feel the courage in your heart and follow your lead. Together, you two will tackle recovery and put it behind you soon. You can do this.
It is an honor to be here for you both. Every story makes this community smarter and stronger. Thank you for being here.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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gosh jerry.... Thank you for helping me so much. It started eith calling the hotline at 1 am to then a chat online with you. You were my first intro to direction.
Im so grateful
Aww Sumi that’s why we are here, just know that you are never alone. Have a restful Sunday, Pittens will be home before you know it.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thank you! I need you guys!
I got a call that she will be coming home at 2- she is walking and eating and drinking water and urinating already.
I can't figure out how to post photos- but do want to so you can all see her progress or if something isn't right.
Hi Sumi! That is an amazing update - Pittens is showing off how strong she will be during her recovery! To post photos, they must first be hosted somewhere online, such as on Instagram or cloud storage. Find the photo you want to post, right click on it, choose "copy image address", come to your Tripawds post, and paste the image address. The image should show up once you click paste.
I started a free blog on Tripawds to host my photos. If you choose to go that route, be sure to first reduce the size of the images you are uploading to the smallest size so that you don't run out of storage space on your blog. To reduce the size of an image, right click on the image, click "resize", and then choose the smallest option. You can then upload those images to the media library on your blog and use that as the host site for uploading photos into forum posts.
I hope this helps and I can't wait for another update once you have Pittens at home! Good luck! ~ Stacy
Griffin lived an amazing life for 11 years! Diagnosed with osteosarcoma on March 17, 2020, Griffin's right forelimb was amputated on April 2, 2020. Ten days later he was running and playing fetch! Lung metastasis discovered in July 2020 did not slow down Griffin and he lived joyfully for the next 7 months, passing peacefully at home on February 11, 2021. https://griffin.tripawds.com
STACY! I feel so relieved. I feel so strong and Ican do this. I have all of you and hearing this was so great.
Yes ! Showing off fully!
How fantastic would it be if one day we all cae face to face after all of this? I will know all of you till my last days. Because you make me feel goodness in this world.
This really is wonderful, it is a step in the right direction for sure! I sent you additional tips for photos, there is also an article in the technical forums if you need more.
I am so glad Pittens had a good night and is thriving. This is one HUGE battle behind you now. You will still be challenged with recovery, but the first hurdle is complete.
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
yes.
once I get here and am in the room with her Inwill navigate this and find out how to blog
Way to go Pittens! You got this. Even Tuxedo was cheering for you just moments ago.
Hoping for continual great updates like this one.
Hugs and well wishes
-Dawna, Tuxedo, Lilly, and Angel Dazzle
hahahaahhaahha yayyyyy tuxedo!!!!
im waiting in the parking garage. im so nervous
they now said the gabapentin will come in powder form and to mix a cc of this with cc water.
what the hell is a cc.
There should be a dropper or dosing syringe with lines on it. 1cc = 1ml. So equal parts water to powder.
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
thanks!
Update for everyone
She is.home! Calm ride back home. She was so happy to be back and is already walking!!!! she fell sometimes because she qas going too fast. She used the litter and urinated and her love for food had stayed!
Im really so happy with AMC and Dr. Kennedy so far. She came back clean. I know she is on pain meds...but she was excited to be home ...makes me feel there is no trauma of neglect or harsh handling.
Will keep you posted! so far we are great and she is amking me feel sleepy too! Maybe we will both finally sleep after months.
WOWWWW! This is so awesome! That she used the litter box is AMAZING!!! I hope that by the time you read this you are both having a nice snuggle and getting much needed rest. Wonderful news!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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