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Tomorrow is the day my 12 year old beagle, Kasey will have her front right leg amputated. I appreciate everyone's thoughts and suggestions. I will let you know how her surgery goes and keep you updated on her recovery. Please say a prayer for both Kasey and I.
Danell
Good luck Kasey, I'm sure you will do fine. You are a beagle after all and you have a loving mama!
Penny, Blink and Maggie Over Yonder
Good thoughts for tomorrow! I'll be watching for an update.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Thinking of you and your sweet Kasey tomorrow......she and my Polly will be Tripawd twins, Polly lost her right front back in early October.
Keep us all posted......it is a bit stressful, but we are all here for you.
Bonnie & Polly
Remember, sne's not worried about a thing! You're the one feelkng all tne stress.....Kasey's just wondering why she can't have a bunch of treats before bedtime!
You've done your ho ework, youve gotten your hojse in lrder flr er and you afe doing what's necessary t give Kasey a pain free quality life!
Recovery's no picnic and that's when you lean on us, okay? And it's also when you inhale lots of chocolate...it helps!!
Please post as soon as Kasey's out of surgery so we can celebrate with you.
Hugs...lots of hugs to you!
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
Thinking of you and Kasey today!
Keep us posted!
Hugs and prayers
Linda and Tucker
Kasey and Danell, we are here for you and cheering you on! Stay strong and keep us posted. Lots and lots of love is coming your way.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
You will be in our thoughts .... hang in there and we are here for you!!!
Love and hugs!
Alison and Shelby
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
I heard from the vet about two hours ago and she came out of surgery just fine. He said everything went great. They had to put a drainage tub in at the suture point and that will stay overnight. I will be able to pick her up tomorrow afternoon. I know tomorrow will be difficult when I see her for the first time, but I will be ready to get her home.
Danell
I'm so happy that her surgery went well! She will be so happy to see you tomorrow, too!
Hugs,
Carol
Very happy Kasey's surgery went well....just remember when you see her tomorrow, to act normal, excited to see her, and don't treat her any differently. It was hard for me at first, too, but I got through it really well once I saw my Polly's excitement to see me.
Best wishes for you and her on your new journey!
Bonnie & Polly
Great news that surgery went well! Breath a little sigh of relief. On to recovery. We are here for you!
Thanks for the update and best wishes for a speedy recovery! Consider checking out the Tripawds photo galleries to prepare yourself before going to pick her up.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I picked Kasey up from the vet about two hours ago. The vet tech said she is doing wonderful. The vet had got called out for an emergency. They gave me her pain meds and instructions for activity. She said no strenuous activity, but let her do some movement around the house. I got her home, she sniffed the other dogs, let them sniff her, drank some water and then before I could stop her she went up the stairs with no problem. I was amazed by this and won't let her do it again for a few days, but she did it without me knowing and I couldn't yell at her for doing it.
She is now sleeping on her doggie bed with her favorite blanket. The vet wrapped the amputation site with bandages and a wrap so it makes it a little easier b/c I can't see the site. I know it will really hurt when he takes the wrap off. I go back in on Thursday for him to change the wrap.
Danell
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