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Yes! Here she is when I took her home 2 years ago after the surgery to remove her cancer leg:
And here she is today, lounging on the bed. Unfortunately she's constipated. She doesn't look like it though, does she?
Hmmm, maybe she does. She looks somewhat thoughtful. I took her in to the vet today so hopefully we'll get things working again soon. She doesn't seem uncomfortable and is still very happy and thrilled with the canned food the vet send home with her. He's always wheedling his way into her heart.
She's been enjoying the sunny days outside by the ferns and bushes keeping cool and rolling around in the bark mulch.
We couldn't be happier. Life is good. We wish you all many 3-legged years with your furry ones.
Kerren and Tripawd Kitty Mona
She's so beautiful! Even when feeling backed up!!
Happy milestone anniversary to you and Mona.
Lisa, Minneapolis
On October 27, 2016, nearly 6 months after amputation, and 18 months since his cancer likely started, we lost Pofi to a recurrence of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in his spine quite suddenly. His canine sister also succumbed to cancer on March 1, 2019 - we lavished her with our love in the interim, but life was never quite the same without her only real canine friend. Cliff kitty had to leave us, too, suddenly, in August 2019. Lucia kitty grieved all these losses, but helped us welcome two new Lurchers into our home and our lives, Shae and Barley.
Wow! Two years? Where did the time go?! Mona, every day you amaze us with your grace and beauty, you are truly a rock star in the Tripawds Universe! Super duper congrats to you and your pawesome Momma for reaching this huge milestone. Thank you for all you do to welcome other members, kitty or not, and share your wisdom.
(I hope you get things moving again soon!)
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Awww, how sweet!!!! Love the pics! xoxo
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
Happy two year ampuversary Mona!
You and your mom are such a wonderful presence here at Tripawds, showing the kitties how it is done and offering support and wisdom to the pups as well.
Amazing- counting in years!
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Happy day!!! Two years is awesome and amazing and inspiring! Hope your poopy situation is cleared up soon!
XO
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
Hoppy Ampuversary Mona! That's so awesome! 
And here's to 
lol (I think we all just need a reason to use that one!)
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
Hurrah for Mona hurrah hurrah hurrah the prettiest cat ever
Adorable pictures, Mona you are a real STAR !!!!
Happy ampuversary to you
Happy ampuversary to you
Happy ampuversary dear Moooooooooooonaaa
Happy ampuversary to youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
And many, many, many, many more to come !!!!!!
Sending you a flood of cuddles and a cloud of kisses to Mom
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 :-)
Time flies when you're having fun!!
TWO YEAR AMPUVERSARY!! Way to go sweet Mona!! You are showing kitty cats everywhere, not only how to rock on three legs, but how to blow sstatistics to smithereens!!
You offer so much hope and inspiration tk everyone here. And hope is the best medicine of all!
Kerren, please know that you contribute so much to all.pf us on so many levels. You are always so supportive and always have so much wisdom to offer ew cat members facing this journey. And uou do it with grace and humor!
It is a true privilege to be with you in this journey and to join in the celebration of all of Miss Mona's victories! Keep em coming!
Extra ear scratches for Mona...and catnip with a scoop of ice cream tonight!!
Lots of love!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
PS...We LOVE seeing pics of Mona...HINT!!
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!
Happy Happy TWO year Ampuversary beautiful Mona! You are an inspiriration for kitties everywhere! Kerren thanks for sharing those glorious pictures of a beautiful, happy and very loved Mona.
Linda, Riley & Spirits Mighty Max & Ollie
Hooray for Mona! Congrats on 2 years!
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.
Mona and I thank you all for your kind words and encouragement for , although Mona informs me that kitty looks more like Almond Roca when found in the litter box.
I've learned so much from Mona and all of you. The spirit, encouragement, empathy and kindness of this community is heart-warming. Mona is a star in so many ways and to be honest I didn't know she had that much spunk. I've also learned so much from her vet who allows her to guide him and he just follows.
Of course I'm looking forward to many more years with Mona and some evidence of
Kerren and Tripawd Kitty Mona
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