Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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Wow! 2 Months already! My Jill is just thriving on three legs. Thank you Thank you Thank you to this community for all the support you have shown us. I've said it so many times, but there is NO WAY I would have made it through the first part of Jill's journey without my new family here. Jill is going to celebrate today by getting a TON of belly rubs before she goes for chemo round #2 tomorrow (so happy this appointment did not fall on her ampuversary!!!)
Much love,
Erica & Jill
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Hoppy Ampuversary Jill. Hope you get extra rubbies from Sassy & I also. Great job kicking cancer's butt Jill.
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."
Ah, Jilly Bean! You are too cute. Hoppy 2nd Ampuversary, girl! You are looking great and that whole 'cancer looks good on you thing', well, it kinda does cuz you are fabulous!
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Wow! Two months flew by quickly! I know you probably didn't think that since you've dealt with the emotions and recovery and all that, but Jill really looks like she's been lovin' life on three legs for a long, long time, she is such a great Tripawd!
Hoppy Ampuversary Jill, we are so proud of you! I know you are going to beat this cancer thing like nopawdy's business!
Thank you for being so brave to come join us and hang with the doggies. See, we don't bite! You have opened the door to more feline members, and we can't thank you enough for expanding our community and becoming so involved. Yipeee!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Happy Ampuversary! What a sweet, sweet kitty. Oh my...rub her belly for me!
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
Thanks everyone!
Bud - I'm hoping to follow in your footsteps and taking it as a sign that you ALSO celebrate your ampuversary on the 12th of each month! You are an inspiration.
Jill
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
I'm so glad Jill's done so well as a tripawd! I'm also glad she's broadened our little group here. We didn't bite and she didn't scratch--we should show some politicians how it's done!
Go to chemo tomorrow and get a whole lot of hugs from the folks there, Jill. Soak it up because you're a pretty girl and deserve it.
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
Give jill some big tummy rubs from me and a hug. She's so great.
You should post some video of her getting around. She's so amazing.
Topher
Vet Assistant (in school to be a licensed vet technician)
1.5 years Oncology department, moved to rehab & sportsmed December 2024
Tripawd Angel, Cora the Determined <3
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