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I think this is a wonderful idea! How much fun and what a wonderful message to send to the world! Eurydice cracks me up, she is such a goof in those videos.
I love, love, love that you are sharing your adventures with us! We haven't been to Portugal, so this is so great to see. And I love watching the way Eurydice gallops lol.
I love her walking herself 
The cheeseburger from the chef! wow, how nice! 
Cassie always tries to catch water from the sprinkler - she would love one that's installed in the ground & just stays there for her to catch all day! lol
She's so beautiful in the forest. And next to the car is great!
And your parent, oh my goodness! How precious are they! That they would cry for Eurydice (and you). ....that's gold.
There's something about spending time with childhood friends. 
Keep sharing! 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... you are an international ambassador for the Tripawds nation!!! How very cool to travel and show how well a dog - a BIG dog - can do on three legs!!! I love these photos and hearing about your trip. Truly amazing!!! Thank you for sharing and passing the world about our beloved tripawds!
Hugs,
Alison with Spirit Shelby in her heart (and little jasper too)
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
This is just the most amazing adventure!! Thank you so much for sharing I am only a little bit jealous! You have such a fantastic opportunity to spend wonderful quality time with your girl - and look how much she is enjoying it. You can see her excitement and joy in every bound she takes and that is just priceless. I feel terrible for the heart ache your parents felt at finding out about the cancer but hopefully they can take comfort from the memories and special time you are all spending together now.
She really is a true inspiration for all of us and for anyone finding themselves at the beginning of this journey. With the right love, care and precautions we can all continue to thrive and live life to its fullest
Take care, have fun and keep the pictures coming!
xxxx
Zuki Wuggafer 30/09/06 - 11/11/16. Right hind tripawd due to Osteosarcoma. He had a strong 5 and half months as a tripawd but unfortunately a secondary issue with his spine ended our battle. He loved life, loved our family and was the best dog I could ever ask for. Truly my first love, forever in my thoughts and heart.
Read our story: http://zuki.tripawds.com/
Sounds like so much fun! Eurydice looks so happy! A true global citizen.
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
YAAAAAAAAAY!!!!! LOOOOOOOVING THIS!!!!! CANNOT STOP SMILING!!!! WARMY FUZZIES HAVE OVERTAKEN ME!!!
Everyone has said everything so beautifully and all I can do is DITTO!!!!
Are you kidding????? Spreading joy and happiness and posting it here so we can share in the joy and happiness is THE best reason to ppst EVER!!!
And like everyone, I love your parents and how much they love Eurydice! And I like that they thunk Eurydice will "succumb"to old age!! So sweet!
To see Miss Cow spread out across the hitel bed a dd then standing next ro the car really does show the magnificence of her size!!
I KNOW she is touching so many lives in so many ways in this trip! She TRULY is an INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR OF GOOD WILL
The photos, the memories made, talk about forever treasures, WOW!! SCARED!!! Such a magical time!!!
We cannot thank you enough for sharing this specatular EURYDICE ROCK STAR TOUR !! 🙂 Looking forward ro more!!!
Sending lots of love znd hugs!!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
PS...Have to come back to see the videos...having connection problems...can't wait!!!
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 love that she had a napkin while having lunch!
One of the ways we beat cancer is that we live life to the fullest and not dwell on the disease. Eurydice is a wonderful (and gigantic!) example of enjoying the moment.
Keep the pictures, videos and stories coming, it would be nice to see a picture of you and Eurydice!
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
Hi Linda
Thank you so much for your words, I am gathering magical moments with my girl and will keep them in my heart forever
She may be much slower than before and get tired much quicker but everybody I meet mentions how happy she looks and that is all this is about!
It is such a pleasure to share my travels with you
Sending you a huge hug and lots of cuddles
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Hi there Jack & family
Yes, she is a bit of a clown 
and looooves to have fun, never a boring moment around Eurydice
Sending you lots of hugs and cuddles to your cutie
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Hi Donna
It is so great to be able to build up such great memories with my sweet girl
I can see Cassie going for the sprinkler all day long, she and Eurydice could become a team !
Photos and videos are coming, trip has just started !
Sending you lots of hugs and cuddles to your beautiful babies
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Hi Alison
Yes, I try to be an international ambassador for Tripawds but Eurydice is always the big star 
she wins everybody's hearts along the way
I am so proud of my girl, it is always touching to see a huge body hopping on 3 plus she has a huge smile at all times !
Sending you a big hug and cuddles to your sweetie pie
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Hi Zuki and family
I really feel blessed that at this moment in my life I am able to take this time with my girl and keep so many precious memories in my heart for ever.
Hopefully our journey will inspire others to live life to the full and enjoy every day
Lots of hugs flying your way and cuddles to your cutie
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Hi Christine
There is nothing Eurydice loves more than getting in the car and travel for days non end!
I could not have hoped for better companions than her and my previous Dane, Kinky.
So, on we go !
Sending you much love and cuddles to sweet Tess
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Hey Sally
You are such a sweet heart as always
We are enjoying our trip to the full, it will no doubt be memorable and even if I won't be able to do so many things I wanted with Eurydice at least we will share wonderful moments for as long as possible!
And she is SOOOOO happy !!!!!
Sending you lots of love and cuddles to your sweet fluffies
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Hi Karen
I agree, the only way to deal with this 
disease is by living in the moment and enjoying life as much as possible!
We know the war is lost but every won battle tastes like nothing else !
Sending you a big hug and cuddles to your gorgeous little pack
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
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