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It just thrills me to see my Blind RockStar Merry Myrtle and Super Cool DawgTripawd Frankie having soooo mich fun.
Needless to say, it took sweet Myrtle quite awhile to "adjust" to being blind. A sparkle showed up here and there. Her xonfidence started building slowly. And so grateful to see Frankie being Frankie (almost to a fault). after a surgery on one rear leg, then a year later surferymon themother rear leg, then, most recently, a surgery to remove the failed apparatus on the first surgery.
Soooo....this is what a blind dog looks like with all her sparkle back and what a happy three-legged dog (with lots of arthritis and a couple,of surgeries on two of the legs) looks like!
And yes, I did cringe as they got a little too rough sometimes and Myrtle would try and pin Frankie....nope, didn't mean for that to happen.
Look how Myrtle tries to fool Frankie as she turns to go up the ramp...and then goes to,sneak attack him! Of course, she thinks he can see her😉
Sprry, one more. I just love see a dog enjoy a good back scratching Happy roll fest. Their gripawdness makes it all the cuter!😎
Thanks for indulging!
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!
Oh Sally, they look so happy! If I didn't already know I would of never know Myrtle was blind. That doesnt stop her one bit! And Frankie, oh my goodness! Brownie use to roll on his back and kick his legs up the same way. I am so happy they are doing ok after the treat feast!
Wouldn't you know, as soon as I clicked on your post up came Brownies banner. My heart jumps every time I see.
Your kids look so happy! You are such a great mom!
My Beautiful Beloved Brownie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on February 26, 2019. With all odds against him he lived an additional one year and eight days with amputation, love, and prayer. I was honored to be his mom, and I have never been so proud! He will live forever in my Heart!
04/01/2007 - 03/05/2020
"March Saint"
THANIS Namcy! And I love that Brown popped in to say hello....oh yes he did!!!l😎
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!
They are the absolute cutest! Myrtle is so clever with her sneak attacks and I don't think anyone could tell from the videos she is blind unless they already knew. And Frankie with his play bow and back scritches antics is such a handsome fellow. Thanks for the videos - they are pure joy! ~ 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
OH my goodness. I am so happy to see them playing 🙂 I know you have to hold your breath but he is doing great and Myrtle is doing awesome. Good to see the sparkle there.
xoxoxo
Michelle & Angels Sassy, Bosch and Baby Simba
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
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."
Stacy, yhank you for yoir kind comments ❤ Very proud of everything they've overcome👏
And thank you Michelle!!!❤ Getting that surgery on her beautiful blind eyes to relieve the pressure is when her sparkle really started coming back. She's a very lucky girl to have had help with that😉👍
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!
Oh Sally! I can't tell you how this warms my heart! I can't believe how far they've both come! Everything you and they had to go thru was so worth it to see them play like this. Sooo happy for you!
Paula and Warrior Angel Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
Thanks Paula!❤ Yep, you and Michelle saw Myrtle when she first lost her sight and was so fearful and uncertain Then you voth got to see her become her sociable self again, bring6 you her babies and getting vutt rubs
But playing like a wild child ore and more is yet another phase of sparkle that has gotten brighter and brighter😎
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!
I can never see enough of those two!
They have such an incredible bond, and a pretty incredible mom too!
Karen and the Pug and PugMutt who ignore each other.
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
benny55 said
It just thrills me to see my Blind RockStar Merry Myrtle and Super Cool DawgTripawd Frankie having soooo mich fun.Needless to say, it took sweet Myrtle quite awhile to "adjust" to being blind. A sparkle showed up here and there. Her xonfidence started building slowly. And so grateful to see Frankie being Frankie (almost to a fault). after a surgery on one rear leg, then a year later surferymon themother rear leg, then, most recently, a surgery to remove the failed apparatus on the first surgery.
Soooo....this is what a blind dog looks like with all her sparkle back and what a happy three-legged dog (with lots of arthritis and a couple,of surgeries on two of the legs) looks like!
And yes, I did cringe as they got a little too rough sometimes and Myrtle would try and pin Frankie....nope, didn't mean for that to happen.
Look how Myrtle tries to fool Frankie as she turns to go up the ramp...and then goes to,sneak attack him! Of course, she thinks he can see her😉
Sprry, one more. I just love see a dog enjoy a good back scratching Happy roll fest. Their gripawdness makes it all the cuter!😎
Thanks for indulging!
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Those videos are adorable!
Hi 3PawMom, welcome to the forums. Your future posts will not have to wait for approval.
Please consider starting a new thread so you can introduce you and your pup and tell us your story.
Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Sally, Merry Myrtle and Frankie the Wonder Dog - great videos!! So much fun to watch the gentle, loving play. Of course you are proud Sally! I'm proud and happy for you. Myrtle and Frankie live at the happiest place on earth. 
Kerren
Karen ❤and the Pug and the Pug Mutt who ignore each othrr!!🤣😂 Nope, Murtle and Frankie don't ignore each other.. definitely buds 😎
3Paw...❤glad you enjoyed! Thanks!
Kerren❤....Yhsnks Kerren. yep, every day is a Happy day with these two.
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!
Just seeing this now for the first time, how totally adorable They are true besties aren't they?! Made me smile to see their antics. Everypawdy looks happy, healthy, and enjoying a beautiful spring day. We don't get to see nearly enough of these super dogs, thank you so much for sharing a smile in a time where smiles are hard to find.
Lots of love,
Jackie and Huck
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
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