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Hello! My fur babies name is Sebastian and he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. The tumor is located in his right front leg and the amputation surgery is today. This has happened so fast and I fell like I can't breathe. He has already been dropped off and I am now at home in a panic. I am not sure what time the surgery will be because they have a fluid schedule. They did say that they would call before they took him back. I am scared and just preying that everything goes good today.
Praying with you, and the rest of this loving community. I bet Miss Cow is already by Sebastian's side making sure everything goes well.
My Belle has her front limb amputated 2 weeks ago, also a Thursday, and thanking everyone on earth that we had no complications and extending my prayers to every doggie going thru this.
Sending love,
Belle & family
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! WE ARE RIGHT BY YOUR SIDE!! I know this is a scary time, so fullmof uncertainly and fear. You are doingmwhat needs to be done to give Sebastian a chance at a pain free life!
So deep breaths....B R E A T H E......B R E A T H E.......B R E A T H E
Sebastian will be on some good drugs and high as a kite. He's in good hands. So use that time to ask us any questions you may have, okay? And update us when surgery is over.
Extra 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!
We met in chat the other day....good luck, sending prayers for a speedy recovery.
Paula and Warrior Angel Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
Thank you all for the kind words. It has been awesome to have this community here. I just got a call that they are taking him in to the OR to start the surgery. The doctor said that he was doing great before and they think everything will go just fine. I will let everyone know when it is over and how it went. THANK YOU ALL!!!
Wishing you and Sebastian all the best today. I still remember getting that call and all the anxiety and uncertainty that comes with it. But Sebastian is in good hands and will be fine. Hang in there.
David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)
Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.
He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know.
Thinking of you and Sebastian. We'll be checking back for updates. 
Fallon 8/28/06--9/6/18. My Heart.
Fallon's left front leg was amputated due to osteosarcoma on 10/11/17.
Nothing But Love in Her Heart - dawn3g.tripawds.com
We are sending lots of love your way for an uneventful surgery and a good recovery. Keep us posted!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Darling friend 🌸
As Belle's Mom says, Miss Cow is right by Sebastian and will not leave until surgery is done 🐮✨
Angels can do anything, you know, and she is keeping the closest of eyes on your pup 🕊
Sending you much love and pawsitive energy to your sweet pup 😘🐮💫✨🌟🌹
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Sebastian is out of surgery and everything went good. It seemed like it was forever from the time they called to say the surgery had begun to the time the said it was complete. It took just over 3 hours. It was the longest three hours ever. They now have him in recovery and he will stay overnight. The doctor said that she thinks he will be able to come home tomorrow. I am relieved that everything went ok but i am still very sad that my baby had to loose his leg.
Woo-hoo! Way to go Sebastian!
Try to relax and get some rest tonight. The worst part is over, but there are still some tough times ahead. You and Sebastian will get through it. And you'll be amazed at how quickly and well he adapts.
David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)
Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.
He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know.
Wonderful 🎉🎉🎉
Yuphiiiiiii 🎊🎊🎊
Surgery is done and of course you feel sad at Sebastian loosing his leg but remember the 💩 tumour is gone and the pain is gone!
We ain’t going anywhere so you have lots of help at hand during his recovery.
You will feel much, much better when you see your Sebastian hopping happily in three legs with his eyes shining with joy.
That will happen as soon as recovery is over.
Just stand strong for your baby and remember each day that goes by is one day closer to the end of recovery and the start of a happy new life on three.
Hugs and cuddles 🐮😘💫✨🌟🌹
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
OH I still remember that sense of relief when that phone call comes and you know surgery is over and everything's ok. Try to relax and get some good sleep tonight....tomorrow starts a new chapter. The bond you will build with Sebastian will be epic. And help is here if you need it.....hugs!
YAY FOR SEBASTIAN!!! He's high as na kite right now and in good hands, so try and get some good rest yourself! It's mentally and physically exhausting to get to this point. You've ndon a great job of holding it all together😁
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!
Hello Everyone!! I just spoke with the doctor and she said that Sebastian will be able to come home today. She thinks that he will do much better once he gets home. Apparently he is being a little snippy now that they have tried moving him to the oral medications and they have to mess with him a little more. This makes me nervous and a little worried. I asked how he was getting around and she said that he is having a bit of a hard time but she thinks that is because of their floors. She did seemed positive that once he was home he would be much better.
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