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Yes, Pearl had surgery today. She is home and resting now. Bonnie said she had an approx 4 inch scar and said the surgery went well but Pearl had a little rough time waking up. She wouldn't really rest til she got home and Bonnie laid down with her. Now keep her in your prayers as they wait for pathology reports.
Yes Sally she posted on FB today. I wanted to give her time but I know she was pretty stressed so I am just letting you all know what I saw. I am sure Bonnie will post when she has time 🙂
xoxoxo
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 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Thanks Michelle!!! You are always so good about passing on information on all of our behalf when we're a vit whacked out avout things!!
Yeah, I'm sure it's hard for her to post now. Such a s****y to happen ro our Bonnie and her/our Peal.
.Please convey my love and positive energy.
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!
No Sally, I don't know for sure. I was just going by her original post that said it was April 6th. She has been on my mind a lot.
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
Will be sending daily prayers for both Bonnie and for precious Pearl to get a good pathology report!
Linda, Ollie, Riley & Spirit Mighty Max
Hi everyone,
I am so sorry for not posting sooner, but the last week and a half has been a week and a half from hell again.... Thank you Michelle for taking the time to update everyone here, I very much appreciate it. You and many others have been my lifeline again. And thank you to the others that have posted here that I haven't had a chance to get back to yet. Besides Pearl being diagnosed with MCT, my sweet Zuzu got a really bad report at her cardiology appt. last Wednesday, I was quite ready to jump off the nearest bridge....
Pearl did good for her surgery, like Michelle mentioned, she woke up pretty rough, but we got her through it. My vet lets me come up and sit with her once she comes off the operating table, and while she is coming around, it always makes my girls happier when they know I am there with them. My vet said the pathology report should be in from 4-7 days, but to be honest, I would feel much better if I never heard another thing about this surgery, but that will not be possible. I just can't deal with this so soon again, or for that matter, at all anymore.
The 1st pic below is Pearl coming out of anesthesia; 2nd pic is her 4-5 inch incision and staples; 3rd pic is me laying down with her once we were home, and I went into Tripawds with my phone and the first banner that popped up was my precious angel Polly, so I KNOW she was watching over us; 4th pic is Pearl getting comfy on the sofa this morning, and last pic is her attire for awhile, Polly's t-shirt that I had to open up the right armhole again, and Polly's Mutt Luks that I have to use on Pearl's rear left foot to keep her from scratching her staples, so far it is working.
I will keep everyone updated once I get the report, but if it is bad, you may not see a new post for a bit until I can somehow deal with it. Thanks to all of you for the amazing support again, I'm not sure I will get through this again without you. 
Much Love to everyone,
Bonnie, Angel Polly, my fighter Pearl, and my other fighter Zuzu
((((((hugs))))))
I'm SO glad the surgery went well. Polly's banner (cute pic!) is a sure sign that she's looking out for Pearl, Zuzu and YOU. I hope that Pearl is feeling better today.
Remember, no sense in panicking over a report you haven't seen yet. Day by day, stay strong and pawsitive. Keep us posted Bonnie, we're always here for you.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Well then it's a good thing you don't have to get through it without us. Cause we're right here with you. With all of us hoping and praying for a good report it WILL be a good report! Put this whole crappy week behind you for tomorrow dawns with a bright new sun. Look see? New sun. 🌞🌞 It's shining brightly on you, Pearl and sweet Zuzu too. Bask in it! Don't let ANYTHING take your sun away!
Much love and hugs!
Linda, Ollie, Riley & Spirit Mighty Max
Bonnie, our dear sweet Bonnje. A rough week indeed. It may not feel.like it, butnyiu ARE stronger than you think! The fact that you HAVEN'T jumled off that bridge is a testament to your strength. Besides, we already have our Tripawd Universe lifeline rope tethered to you.
As hard as it is, try not to jumpr forward to worse case scenario with either Pearl or Zuzu. Clearly Zuzu isn't interested in what a report says. And other than recovering from the surgery, Pearl is feeling just fine.
And for goodness sakes, don't worry about being on the site, okay? We all understand you have you have a lot on your plate.
Polly's banner popping was clearly a message from her that shes watching over everyone.
Whatever the future brings, we are your family and you are ours. We aren't going anywhere. Nope, can't get rid of us know matter how hard you try!
Smooch FIGHTER PEARL and smooch FIGHTER ZUZU and HUG FIGHTER BONNIE for us!
Sending so much love and lots of ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 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!
Hugs to you Bonnie, Pearl & ZuZu!
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
Wow, bless your heart. I can't even come close to imagining what you're going through.
I remember a conversation I had with a close friend where I confessed to her, as a teenager, I prayed for patience. Well, then the bottom of life dropped out and seems to have been that way (a lot) ever since. My friend asked me, "Well, did you think God was just gonna zap you and all of a sudden you would be more patient?" I might add she asked me this very sarcastically.
I answered, "YEAH! I DID!"
So, now I look in the mirror every morning and say (mentally), You got this.
Bonnie, of all the people I've "met" on this site, I can count on one hand of those I know who've got this, and you, my friend, are my thumb.
We're here for you. For me, I can never repay the comfort you brought me during my journey with Harmony, but you can bet, I'm gonna try.
You got this!
xoxoxo
pam
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
Pam...you bring us smiles when it's hard to find them. Two thumbs up back atcha'
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!
How did I not see this thread until now? I'm glad I was able to follow on FB.
Bonnie, you know we all have your back. You have been there with us through thick and thin, and it is our turn to help shoulder your burden now. Pearl is being Pearl, and nothing (not even this POC disease) can change that. It sounds as if she has bounced back remarkably and will continue to do so. You just need to lean on us. WE GOT YOU!
Kathi and the Turbotail April Angel...and the Labradork
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
Oh Bonnie, you have been through the mill. What are the suggestions on ZuZu? I agree with Sally, she does not give a rip about any report. She is just so happy to be yours. For some reason, I have a good feeling about the report you are going to get for Pearl. I agree also with Pam, you got this! Even when you feel like you don't. You are giving these girls such a good life. We have your back! Hugs, Lori, Ty and Gang
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
Hi again everyone,
I just want to say, that you all are the best friends anyone could ever ask for in life, and I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight (although I am thoroughly exhausted), without telling you that my Pearl is basically cancer-free !!!!!!! My vet called earlier today with results that came in a little sooner than expected, and he wanted me to have the best weekend ever, and I can surely tell you, I will 😄😄👍
Pearl's results said that her grade on the little tumor is a #1, and the mitotic index is a 0, very slow growing cells, and clean margins as well, so my exhaustion is due to my celebrating and smiling so much my face hurts !!!
Sally, Linda, Jerry/Rene, Pam, Lori, Kathi, and Donna, and all the rest of you, my heart is over the moon with relief, happiness, and so much love for all of you, you all are the ones that made me strong, and helped me be able to handle whatever came along, but I have to say, I am glad I don't have to with Pearl now, and I pray it stays that way for a long time. I will definitely sleep better tonight, and hopefully for a long time as well. All your posts and words of love and support will stay with me forever.
Lori, to answer your question about Zuzu, her heart valve defect is rapidly progressing much faster than her cardiologists hoped it would, she is now considered terminal, with maybe another year to year in a half at most, but you are right, she doesn't know anything, she is on tons of meds now to help her as much as possible, and she is still the happiest, funniest, most joyful pup I have ever had, and is teaching me so much about life. And your good feelings about Pearl came true 😎
Thanks again to all of you, so much, I love you all with all my heart 💜❤️💜
Bonnie, Angel Polly, Pearl, and Zuzu 
The thread title can now be changed to...EFF. OFF YIU PIECE OF CRAP DISEASE! YOU NO LONGER RESIDE IN THE HOUSE OF POLLY!!!!
Just got home and had a VM...It was from our dear friend Michelle reading me every single word ofnyournpost in FB to make sure I heard the good news 🙂 🙂 Is she an amazingly thoughtful friend or what?!
OVVVVVVVVVERRRRR. THEEEEEE MOOOOOON HAPPPPPPPYYYYY WITH JOY!! Wish Amin Guy woukd lift the ban on more than five smiley faces just this one time!!! Wait! Where there's a will there's a way!! Here we go! He hasn't banned tavlet smiley faces yet....yet...emphasis in yet!
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A d I have a really good feeling about Zuzu too! Do you know how many new treatments are created every day for dogs! Some really good medical intervention may be just around the corner!
But right now is all that matters anyway. And right now, allmis well I the Hoise if Polly!!! She's such a good Guardian Angel!
Soooooooooo estatic!!! Sooooooooooooo happy!!!
Loads of ice cream for everybody!!!!!!!!!
LOOOOOOOOOVE!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 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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