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No useful suggestions here, but your idea of the shorts with padding sounds good to me. The challenge obviously is something that protects, but doesn't rub or cause friction. I wonder if you could see in a leather insert to provide extra protection over the stump?
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.
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I tell ya' what! That Izzi is a very loved doggy, and she knows it!! You are doing everything possible to keep her happy and maintaining a good quality life.
Yeah, as an older gal with all those previous issues with her rremaining leg, she's doing remarkable well! And every picture shows her smiling! You are doing such a good job at figuring out ways to help her navigate.
I have no idea how to do the configuration, but wonder if an athletic cup or jockey strap could somehow be reworked to cover her stump.
Do you have some more pictures of sweet Izzi you could post? She's such a cutie and she makes us smile! 🙂
Hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 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!
Ditto the request for more pictures of sweet Izzy! Re protection, I would get in touch with these people http://www.dogl.....al-area-1/ I've had a quick look through and I can't see the precise thing Izzy needs, but they are extremely resourceful and inventive and if you describe the situation, they might well come up with something. The products are pricey, but they are great quality, and unlike many cheaper versions, they really do work. I used them pre Meg's amputation for protection of her infected elbow.
All best,
Meg, Clare and Elsie Pie xxx
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, 20 November 2023, adopted 12 January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
Thank you so much for the suggestions everyone. @megstamum that website has a ton of awesome things. I don't see anything that fits exactly what Izzi needs but I will definitely reach out to them and see if they have any ideas. @benny55 of course! I have a never ending supply of photos! She's actually been feeling good and had a lot of energy the past couple of days. She's been running around like a wild child. She just has her days... It's awesome to see her running around the back yard doing zoomies though. She's also getting a little more upper body strength and figuring out how to pull herself up onto the couch which has always been her favorite spot. I just keep a pile of dog beds and pillows along it so she can roll off onto a soft surface when she gets down 🙂
We broke out the tacky Christmas sweater last weekend for our walk. She was not impressed.
She came with us to my parent's house for Thanksgiving and was eager to assist in the kitchen
I brought 3 of my dogs and they have 3 so we had a very full house. Their little black schnauzer also has cancer 
. She had a liver tumor the size of a lemon removed in 2015 and it recently came back and the cancer has metastasized to her lungs... So that has been tough.
Taking naps after a turkey feast.
Oh Izzy!! I don't know how it's possible that you get cutter with every picture but you do!! It's hard to improve upon perfection!
Loooove that avatar picture! And she lookls very stylish in her sweater!!
Love that you had a great family gathering of humans and dogs for ThanksgIving! Your Mom's dogs are adorable too. Sorry to hear about the health challenges of ypthe little guy. He sure looks happy though. As you know, we jave a lot of dogs who get great extended quality time even after mets are discovered. We'll be sending
positive energy to her!
That picture of Izzy napping.....OMD....so cute!! I'm smooching her mug through the screen!!.
Thanjs for sharing these great pictures!
Hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 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!
Yep, the napping picture is perfect. That kind of bliss is why we do all of this!
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.
Why is is that dogs sleeping are just so darn cute?!? I cannot get enough of snoozy dog photos!!! That is pure bliss, happiness, zen, and safety... I just want to kiss and cuddle that sweet face!!!! HUGS!!!
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
Hope everyone had a very very Merry Christmas!!! Did your dogs get lots of treats/toys? 
Mine were pretty spoiled by all their grandmas 
Anyway, just wanted to stop by and share some pics of all the festivities.
How did you get them all to pose so perfectly? Amazing. Glad Izzi is doing so well!
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.
Melting my heart over here!!!! The sweetest pictures evvvver!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
You have such an ADORABLE pack!!
And I agree, they eached ppsed perfectly under their pretty tree! True Supermodels!!!
Izzy looks so relaxed and content with her ducky, or is it a goosey? I k ow this is the best Christmas she has ever had!! In fact, I know each day with you is the best day she has ever had!!
Thanks for sharing these...they're BEAUTIFUL!! My stupid tavlet wouldn't play the video....grrr!
Hugs to all!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 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!
Aww what a very special Christmas! Merry Howlidays to your pack also! Here's to another year of rockin' the Tripawd life!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Fabulous pics! What a merry festive pack! Thanks for sharing xxx
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, 20 November 2023, adopted 12 January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
Hey all 🙂 just wanted to drop in and let everyone know Izzi is celebrating her 10th birthday this week! A year ago she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and we were told to expect only 6 more months with her. At the time, I didn't really know if this day would come. I have been truly blessed to have so much time with her and I hope I get so much more. She's such a strong brave girl and I'm so proud of how far she has come.
Hope you all are well!!!
Welcome back!
I'm so happy that Izzi gets to celebrate being 10 since her 9th birthday kind of sucked.
That white face is adorable, what a beautiful girl!
Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
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