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I am so very sorry to hear this news about sweet Fergus. It seems unimaginable that this horrible disease can occur in another leg so soon. My heart aches for you. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
Sue and Queen Nova
Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!
I am so, so sorry to hear this awful news. My Sadie also got osteo in another leg, but it was 8 months post amp/chemo, so at least I got to see her fully recovered from the amp at least. It is such shocking news, you try to prepare for future issues like lung mets, but this is like a "sucker punch" to the gut. My heart hurts for you, but I hope that being together to share the love you all have for Fergus will also help you to heal.
Lisa
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/
Oh, this is so heart-breaking. I'm just so incredibly sorry about Fergus. We'll be thinking of you during this very sad time.
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.
So sorry to read of Fergus diagnosis. I hope knowing you did all you could for him will bring you a sense of comfort. Unfortunately this crap is ruthless, but it can't take away the memories or beat the strength family has, I'm glad you can all be together, our thoughts are with you guys , Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
Can only say how sorry I am that you are facing this. The decisions are so difficult, and you never know for sure your timing is right. Listen to your heart and to Fergus.
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 am so sorry to hear about your big boy! This disease is just not fair. I'm not sure how far you want to go with things but you can ask your vet about pamidronate injections that can help strengthen the bone and relieve pain.
Pam
Tara,
We are in the same boat, soon we will have to make the decision for our sweet Tate. My heart goes out to you and your family. I hope tomorrow is truly a day of Thanksgiving for you. Despite the sorrow, I know we have much to be thankful for and this site and the friends we have here is one big thing. Our friends here understand our heartbreak.
Jan
http://tate.tripawds.com/
August 16, 2006 to November 28, 2011
TATE ~ Forever in our hearts.
So so sorry to hear about this...I lost a dog to osteo this past June...I know how hard a time it is for you...You did everything you could, and your baby knows that and loves you...
Lots of love and hugs sent your way...
I am so sorry, this is the worst part of the disease. We send our prayers of peace to you and Fergus, and hopes that you have the best time with the time you have left. I lost my girl this past summer, and I tried to do all the things she loved to do, but I forgot one. It still bothers me that I forgot to do the other thing for her before she left. So I tell you to write everything he loves down, and check them off. It helps when you are trying for the perfect day to make sure you get all of the favorite's done.
You are in our thoughts,
Elizabeth and Sammy
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
I am so sorry...
Just wanted to send lots of positive thoughts and prayers to Fergus. Make lots of memories, take even more pictures (make sure that you are in them), and spoil him completely rotten.
Hugs and chocolate kisses,
Ellen & Charley
Charley's Blog: CHOCOLATE KISSES
DOB: 3-29-08, male chocolate lab
Dx: OSA L proximal humerus 10-19-10
Amputation: L front leg & scapula 10-28-10
Chemo: 5 rounds of Carboplatin
Video (12 weeks post amp):Tripaw Charley Playing
♥♥♥ Lots of supplements and love!!! ♥♥♥
So sorry to hear this awful news. i know that is my biggest fear right now with cholla, and one of my concerns with doing the amputation. I have appreciated your support during the difficult decision i had to make and want to know i am thinking of you and your beautiful fergus during this difficult time.
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