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It's been about 6 weeks since Maya became a tripawd. She is now back to her old self. She hops around like she doesn't remember life with 4 paws. She has learned to get up and lay down just fine. She loves to go walking, be not as long as she used. She can get on and off the furniture on her own and she even attempts to get in and out of the car.
Last week she went to the local park for "Tail Waging Tuesday" where she was treated like a star. People made over her (and asked about her missing paw) and the other dogs all sniffed noses with her. Her tail was waging the entire time.
I was really concerned prior to her surgery about what her quality of life would be like on 3 paws but she has adapted to it just fine. My little girl is once again my happy little girl.
Owned by Maya the Basset Hound
Way to go Maya!!!
I'm so glad that her recovery has gone well and she's getting back to her happy self.
Sahana and her Angel Leland and Lucian too
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
That is great news! Dogs are SO amazing how they adapt. Just onward to the next fun thing!!! So glad to hear Maya's rocking the tripawd life!
Hugs,
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
Great news ! glad to hear Maya is back to a new-normal life on 3 legs. She is happy, she is pain-free, that´s what makes it all worthwhile. Keep on hopping!
hugs from Daniela & Johnnie
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
YAAAAAAAAAY FOR MAYA...AND MOM!!!
This is the kind of uldate that has us grinning ear to ear!!
And way to represent tripawds at the event Maya! Yoj are a perfect Goodwill Ambassador...and clearly a ROCK STAR!! Enjoy your celebrity status!
PICTURES! We need pictures!!
And HAPPY SIX WEEKS AMPUVERSARY!!!
Love!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
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!
Way to go Maya. Glad to hear you are doing so well
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Love it love it love it! Pictures please!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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