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Zeus, as usual, woke us up at 5:30 am this morning (his internal clock is spot-on, his internal calendar - not so much. Has a hard time telling Sat & Sun from the others). He just knows it is time for breakfast. He was smiling, which made me smile. He was wagging his tail, which I just couldn't muster up the energy to attempt at that hour. Then I retrieved the paper and saw the date. Seven months today! That made me smile even more.
Happy Ampuversary, my brave boy. Treats for all!
Zeus was a Husky mix diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at age 11. A visible lung met and suspicious spot on his liver meant a poor prognosis-six weeks was our vet's best guess. We decided to fight for our boy and his right front leg was amputated on 12/1/11. We did six rounds of chemo, changed his diet and spoiled him completely rotten. We were blessed with 10 great months after diagnosis. Against the odds, the lung met remained a single met and grew very little over those months. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit, he fought with a strength that we never imagined he possessed. We have no regrets...
http://zeuspod......pawds.com/
Seven months is something to celebrate. And seven is a lucky number! I'm glad that he is tolerating the pills and you know things are good when they get up and want food!
Harley is an 8 year old Golden Retriever. Amp surgery for an infiltrative lipoma canceled due to two masses in chest. A rescue, he found his forever home on 3/18/07 and left for his eternal home on 1/09/13. His story and medical history are at http://myharley.....pawds.com/
Congrats Zeus!! I like that you keep Mom & Dad on their toes by telling them it's time for breakfast!! Hope you have a great day!!!
it's ZEUS day here in ET!!! extra fun in the sun, extra treats, extra EVERYTHING!! keep fighting zeus, you are a tripawd warrior!!
charon & spirit 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
Hoppy Lucky #7 Zeus!!!
With each day you prove to the world that life is good on three paws, thank you for sharing your pawesome journey with us! There's a pawty in Tripawdland in your honor today. Woo hoo!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hooray for 7 months!!! Glad to hear Zeus is feeling bright eyed and bushy tailed, even if it is at 5.30 in the morning!
Treats all around to celebrate Zeus day!!
Jackie
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
Wow! Congrats Zeus!! That's a great milestone.
Everytime I see Zeus's pic I smile because I think of the "maple bacon" dog. The way Zeus' cute little face is in the avatar so reminds me of that dog.
I'm sure everyone here has seen it, but if not...
Start the celebrations NOW! This is a terrific to way to start a new month! Happy Ampuversary Zeus!!!
Monkebutt says....bring on the treats! (I won't tell you what else he said - it wasn't nice.)
love the Maple bacon dog...can never get enough and those lips do like Zeus'!!
Comet - 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.
Happy seven month ampuversary, Zeus!! So happy for all of you
A true tripawd warrior-wishing you many tail wags, scrumptious treats, and tons of scratchies (Lily love her scratchies). We're coming up on 7 months on 7/16-thanks for leading the way, Zeus
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
Thanks everyone.
Kathyl, I must confess that he is not currently on the pills. After that first dose making him sick, Dr. R said we need to figure out which one made him so sick and to wait 48 hours with no vomiting and then try the Cytoxan only to see if he does okay with that alone. 48 hours was up on Friday night, but I read that it should be given in the morning (no one had mentioned that before) so we were going to start this morning. Once I realized that it was his ampuversary I decided to let him have a day of feeling good and to try tomorrow morning. Keep your fingers crossed for us!
Dukez, I had not seen the maple bacon dog but Greg and I loved the video!
Zeus was a Husky mix diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at age 11. A visible lung met and suspicious spot on his liver meant a poor prognosis-six weeks was our vet's best guess. We decided to fight for our boy and his right front leg was amputated on 12/1/11. We did six rounds of chemo, changed his diet and spoiled him completely rotten. We were blessed with 10 great months after diagnosis. Against the odds, the lung met remained a single met and grew very little over those months. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit, he fought with a strength that we never imagined he possessed. We have no regrets...
http://zeuspod......pawds.com/
Oh man, I almost let the day get away from me! So glad I made it to say Happy Ampuversary to the wildest smile around! But dang, 5:30 on the weekend? Zeus buddy, don't! Go back to bed. No breakfast is that good.
When is your birthday, Zeus? If you had your surgery in November and you were 11 1/2, then shouldn't you be closing in on a birthday? I'm just looking for reasons for more ice cream and cake.
Here's one for you, Zeus! 
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/
That's wonderful news Zeus. Congrats on hitting another milestone. May there be many more.
Karen and Spirit Magnum
Magnum: 30th May 2002 to 5th May 2012. Lost her back left leg to osteosarcoma on 5th Sep 2011. Lung mets found on 20th Mar 2012 but it was bone mets in the hip that ended her brave battle. Magnum's motto - "Dream as if you'll live for ever, live as if you'll die today" (James Dean). Loyal, loving, courageous and spirited to the end. My beloved heart dog, see her memoirs from Rainbow Bridge ...... http://princess.....pawds.com/
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!zeus !!!! We are all rooting for you. You have been a warrior. We hope you had a wonderful day. Glad that you shared the news with us. We are always happy to celebrate milestones. Take care and keep on fighting.
Your friend ,
Bruno & Maricela
Maricela and Spirit Bruno
What pawsome news for Zeus! Keep it up buddy, we are all routing for you!!! But 5:30 on a Saturday or Sunday is a little early for wake up calls!
-Kori & Angel Lupe
Diagnosed with possible synovial cell sarcoma of right front elbow 5/31/12. Amputation surgery performed 6/7/12. Final diagnosis of histiocytic cell sarcoma 6/11/12. Her soul and spirit were strong, her body was not...my little girl earned her wings 6/14/12. "If there are labradoodles and goldendoodles, why can't I be a cockadoodle?"-Angel Lupe (June 28, 1997-June14, 2012) http://lupepod......pawds.com/
Dakota Dawg said
When is your birthday, Zeus? If you had your surgery in November and you were 11 1/2, then shouldn't you be closing in on a birthday? I'm just looking for reasons for more ice cream and cake.Shari
Zeus' birthday is October 31st. Actually, we adopted Zeus and Merlin from a shelter where I was volunteering. A man brought in dad, mom and seven puppies that he "found in the woods behind his house" - mmm-hmm, yeah - so we don't know the exact birthday but it would have been right about the end of October so they were dubbed Halloween babies. 
He was just over 11 yrs at diagnosis, but I've kept his biography up-to-date to show his current age.
Well, he woke up this morning feeling fabulous. We gave him his Cytoxan and Prilosec and I am holding my breath to see how the day progresses. 
Zeus was a Husky mix diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at age 11. A visible lung met and suspicious spot on his liver meant a poor prognosis-six weeks was our vet's best guess. We decided to fight for our boy and his right front leg was amputated on 12/1/11. We did six rounds of chemo, changed his diet and spoiled him completely rotten. We were blessed with 10 great months after diagnosis. Against the odds, the lung met remained a single met and grew very little over those months. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit, he fought with a strength that we never imagined he possessed. We have no regrets...
http://zeuspod......pawds.com/
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