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Isabelle's 7 month ampuversary
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littlemanjake
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24 March 2011 - 3:13 pm
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Today is Isabelle's 7 month ampuversary. She had a great day today, as the healing gods sent winter back to Chicago. The past couple of weeks have been warming up a bit, but unfortunately the damp, warmer temperatures here are tough on her arthritis. She had this problem last spring, before her first cancer diagnosis. Now, though, I have to go through every dark scenario before I accept the most logical.

She was getting tired & panting on walks outside and was laying down to rest and although it resolved almost immediately…I worried it must be lung mets, or spinal mets or a cardiac problem….She had 4 clear views of her chest less than a month ago…highly unlikely she has a lung tumor large enough to be that symptomatic, she was able to run down the stairs & down the block 4 x/day & could walk 40 mins in the underwater treadmill without panting…or even getting tired…and clearly had no rear leg weakness. Otherwise she was acting normal, playing, eating, bored, bored, bored…constantly looking to be entertained.

She was looking out of alignment…running on a bit of an angle, not walking straight in the treadmill & just not quite right standing….after a good chiropractic adjustment, extra acupuncture, and a precipitous drop in outside temperature, she's back to normal, running, playing, not wanting to go back home. So I think I finally believe this was actually age & arthritis. I'm pretty sure if Isabelle could talk, she'd say I'm crazy. She says so with her eyes all the time!

It seems we have at least 4 more days of winter temperatures, and maybe only in the 40's for the next week…that will be good for her.

 

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Isabelle actually got to eat a beef tendon…..something she never gets…today in celebration…she almost ate Denali too, who thought he'd help himself to the other end.

 

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It was a bunny or a rat…I'm thinking rat…she'd chase a bunny!

 

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Whew! All straightened out again!

 

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The snow arrived last fall before the leaves fell…even though it looks like autumn, this was today! 

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24 March 2011 - 3:54 pm
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Awe, happy ampuversary, Isabelle!  You are definitely a sweetheart.  Love that stylin' coat.

And BTW, that age thing and arthritis just suck.  Hope you're feeling like taking mom around the block a few times really soon.

Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul.  Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.

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24 March 2011 - 5:22 pm
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congrats on your ampuversary!!  we'll celebrate here in ET with extra naps and cheese!!

charon & gayle

Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included).  She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.

Love Never Ends

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24 March 2011 - 5:31 pm
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Beautiful Isabelle... hoppy ampuversary !! we are so happy for you and we will definitely celebrate tonight heartily with extra treats and playtime! 7 months is an absolutely awesome milestone! Hoping for many many more for you.

 

Love Cooper

Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn

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the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state

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24 March 2011 - 5:49 pm
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Happy ampuversary Isabelle!

 

Age and arthritis- thank dog I got this old- but does it have to hurt so much?  way-confused

 

The pugs will be happy to have some snacks and maybe an extra anti-inflammatory in your honor tonight.

 

Karen and the pugapalooza

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24 March 2011 - 6:39 pm
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Maddie say's HOPPY AMPUVERSARY Isabelle!!! Believing for MANY more to come!

Maddie's having an extra treat tonight in your honor.

 

Maddie Mae and Mom.

 

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24 March 2011 - 6:47 pm
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WOOHOO!!! Here's to many, many more hoppy ampuversaries!

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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24 March 2011 - 7:39 pm
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Isabelle,

Happy Hoppy Ampuversary! Wishing you many many more!!

Daisy 

(Monkeybutt Samson wanted me to ask why Denali didnt get his OWN treat in celebration of your hoppy day?)

Daisy earned her wings on Oct 22, 2011 at 14 years old

She is now the official greeter at the rainbow bridge

Everyone is guaranteed a welcome sniff and Dalmatian smile

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24 March 2011 - 8:32 pm
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Isabelle you are just so darn pretty! I love those pics.

Hoppy Ampuversary you stylin' city gal! Keep on keepin on in the big bad city.

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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24 March 2011 - 9:34 pm
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Oh Isabelle you are really special!  And what a special mommy you have!  Happy ampuversary sweet lovable girl!

I'm pretty sure if Isabelle could talk, she'd say I'm crazy.

Aren't we all???!!!  But I'm sure she'd add an "I love you anyway" to it! 

 

Rocket is going to celebrate with whipped cream cheese, his new favorite thing! He's decided he likes his dog food ala mode!  And Cosmo is going to eat another electrical cord treat! laugh  (I need a "Puppy Help Forum" Topic")

 

Love the photos Isabelle!

Her Retired AvatarComet - 1999 to 2011

She departed us unexpectedly  January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.

She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.

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24 March 2011 - 9:47 pm
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Happy Ampuversary Isabelle! 7 months - that's fantastic! What a beautiful girl you are.  Tell your mom that our tripawds think we're all crazy so she's in good company.   We are so happy that you're doing much better.  Way to go Isabelle! We will definitely be celebrating tonight with lots of treats and ice cream! coolcoolcool

Kami, Angel Mackenzie and Kobe

My sweet golden Mackenzie.  She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2  although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home.  She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009.  She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes.  I love you Mackenzie!

littlemanjake
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24 March 2011 - 10:04 pm
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Samson,

Denali didn't get his own treat because it's MY Ampuversary, he's a monkeybutt and I don't like him!

Isabelle

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24 March 2011 - 11:42 pm
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Denali should BE your ampuversary treat twisted  OK, just kidding (sort of)

Way to go Isabelle!!! Ranger wishes he was there to help you celebrate!!

Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end.  On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/

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25 March 2011 - 8:59 am
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cometdog said:

And Cosmo is going to eat another electrical cord treat! laugh  

 

HAHA, now that's funny! 

How old is Cosmo? Puppies are certainly chewers! Some more than others.....smiley

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25 March 2011 - 9:21 am
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Happy ammpversary to Miss Isabelle

....Im glad she is feeling better!

 Wishing her sunshine and warm weather to celebrate in SOON!

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