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Today was not a good day. This morning we dropped Emily off at OSU Hospital. I have been so hopeful that what we were going to find was the miracle cure for Em but it was not to be. What we thought was from hip dysplasia was not. Emily had a big tumor in her chest that was pressing against her esophagus. Also, they thought the cancer may have moved to her spine closer to her head than where she was x-rayed for her bowels and bladder. They said they could do something, I forget what, to find out for sure but we said no. Also, from her x-ray just three weeks ago she had ldeveloped ung mets. I promised Emily last week that if there wasn't anything we could do for her we would let her go. We went and picked up my youngest son from colllege and went to OSU and let her go. We were able to hug and kiss her and say goodbye in privacy. It meant so much to me, as well, that the vet cried too. Emily was a dog that was easier loved and we will miss her forever.
I have cried so much that it feels my head will explode but we did the one last thing we could do for her.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Although I don't remember what exactly my first post said I know if was something about being so scared I couldn't breathe. Thank you for being there and I hope that even though we did not get the results we prayed for that I can continue to be an encouragement for others facing this scary time.
We had almost six months after amputation. Not enough time but most of that was quality time and I have no regrets.
Debra & Angel Emily
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
Debra,
The word sorry is just not enough at a time like this. Emily will be remembered here as a fighter, and a hero. 6 months isn't long enough, but you made that time special for her.
From the moment you found her and took her home, she was so loved, and she knew it. That's all our dogs ever ask for. She was very lucky to find your family, and you were very blessed to find her.
Hugs,
Michelle
It's never enough time. Emily's heroics shall live on here forever. Thank you for sharing, and bless you during this difficult time.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Debra:
My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so sorry. Emily is at peace now, and you did have some extra moments with her.
I will be thinking of you, Tika gives you a hug and a cuddle.
Take care,
Kim and Tika
Kim and Spirit Tika http://www.tika.....ogspot.com
Wow, I wasn't prepared for this one. I am so sorry your visit didn't turn out as you had wanted. Emily is an inspiration, a fighter, a legend. I applaud your strength in sticking by your promise and letting her go, and your grace in posting your final moments. Oh my God, I don't know how I will ever handle it when it is our turn.
I share your grief, your tears. As with the others before you, my sincere hope is that you will find peace in the happy memories you shared.
My thoughts are with you.
RIP sweet Emily, run free at Rainbow Bridge.
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.
I'm shocked. It's hard to let them go, but after finding out how much the cancer had spread and knowing she was probably in a lot of pain, it was the loving thing to do. 6 months is a long time. I like the saying that she was living with cancer, not dying from it - she put up with it until the very end and for that I'm very proud of your fur baby! She rocked, and is probably already right at home. Let us know how you are doing, and my thoughts are with you.
<3 Laura
Dear Debra, I am so very sorry to hear the news. You were so selfless to have kept your promise not to let Emily suffer.
I am sure all other tripawd angels in Heaven are opening their big paws to welcome the newbies, Emily and Jake!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hugs.
OMG! I'm so sorry Debra... I haven't even stopped crying about my Jake yet... and now this! My heart is breaking for you too!! I'm crying so much I can't even type anymore... Just too much sadness in the past 2 days...
I don't know what else to say... I am so heartbroken for you. Emily was such a beautiful girl!!! Maybe our two angels will meet each other in heaven...
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers... May your beautiful Emily rest in peace...
Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
oh my gosh.....Debra, I am so so very sorry to hear about the loss of Emily. I had been following your story with her in the last month and was SO hoping she would fight it through. You guys are in my thoughts a prayers. Again, I am just so sorry to hear this sad sad news. Emily and Jake are little angels together now. All the best for your recovery process. Jack and I send positive love y'alls way
Erin and Jack
(((Debra))) We are so sorry to hearof your loss, you did the right thing by keeping your promise to Emily and we're sure she thanks you for that. She is no longer in pain and will always be a part of you.
Run! Emily Run! You are free at the Bridge now.
Chuy & Eleanor
Chuy, showing everyone that Tripawds do everything 3 times better than regular dogs!
Debra I'm so sorry about Emily. It was hard to login and see the topic title---Emily had to go through difficulties with her legs and getting around but she kept with it and fought and so you kinda tell yourself that nothing's gonna stop her so it's hard to believe. Six months is a long time (I know it's never enough) in the cancer world and you are lucky to have gotten that extra time with her. Heck you are lucky just to have known her and she was sooo lucky to have you take care of her. You stuck by and never gave up. I send my thoughts your way during this terrible time.
Emilysmom said:
we did the one last thing we could do for her.
Debra,
As with everything you did for Emily, you did it with extreme class, dignity, and humanity. Words cannot really express the deep sympathy that Cherry and I feel at this time for your extreme loss. I do mean both of us, for just as I read your posting about your wonderful Emily, Cherry removed herself from the couch in the family room, entered the computer room, gave me a very sad expression before laying down here beside me. She senses just how sorry I feel at this moment.
Our brave companions are never with us long eneough in this world, but know that the gifts that Emily has given you will live with you forever. She will always be beside you until that day when you all can reunite on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
Praying that the day is very near when you can remember Emily with a smile and not just the canyon of a hole of loneliness,
Bob & Cherry
Debra
I am sorry for the way things turned out. You have worked so hard thinking it was hip displasia and now this. You are wonderful for acting on the news that way you did. Things were not going to improve so she had as much great quality and loving time as she possibly could. No, six months is not enough, neither is 2 weeks, 2 months or 12 or 24 months months. But I guess we have to accept what we get in the tripawd world.
Susan & Tazzie 2
I am so sorry about Emily! I was hoping that the new drugs would help her, but I'm glad that the vet school was able to give you an answer as to why she wasn't responding to her other meds. It is so hard to let them go but at least you were able to spare her any more discomfort. I still miss Tazzie so much but every day does get a little better.
Pam
Oh my, I am so, so sorry to hear that Emily became a angel today. Six months is not enough time but so much more than it would have been had you not done the surgery. You made a promise to Emily and you honored it, you gave Emily all your love and support, you never gave up. You were a wonderful mom to her.
Jo Ann and Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
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