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About a month ago we had a mass removed with a toe amputation on our cat Henry. The mass began to grow back. Last week we took him back in, and the vet suspected cancer. She sent off the biopsy material they had taken during the first surgery. On Friday she called to tell us it was soft tissue sarcoma, and that we needed to take the leg off. Henry is 12 years old, and I had many fears about an amputation. The weight of the decision felt like it was sitting on my chest and literally crushing me. I came across a blog this weekend about a little 3 legged cat. It really made me feel lighter about the decision to take the leg. We dropped him off at the vet this morning (Monday). The vet called this afternoon to say he did well, and should be able to come home tomorrow afternoon. I am so nervous, but also grateful that saving his life was even possible.
blueeyes said
I came across a blog this weekend about a little 3 legged cat.
Which blog?
You can search all sites or browse the blogs directory for more.
Best wishes for Henry's speedy recovery. And welcome, your future forum posts will not require moderation.
PS: One of the first feline amputees we wrote about in the Tripawds News blog was Henry the three legged cat.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Hello and welcome to you and Henry from me and Jill the tripawd cancer fighting kitty!
Please visit Jill's blog (jillsjourney.tripawds.com), I documented everything from before her surgery to now 9 months later. She also has a facebook page:
https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl
That is crazy, Henry's story is SO similar to Jills! She had her toe amputated first, she had a large mass on her toe. The aspirate said some type of cancer, so we took her toe off. The biopsy came back as osteosarcoma (bone cancer), but she got great margins, so we did not amputate her leg. However, 6 months later a metastasis showed up in her leg, so we amputated her leg and she had four rounds of chemo.
It is now 9 months later and she is doing amazing! Which leg did Henry have amputated? Jill's is her right rear. I know it's so so scary, but trust me, Henry will do GREAT as a tripawd! Please let me know whatever questions you have, I'm here to help! Also come to the chat room if you can!
xoxo,
Erica & Tripawd Kitty Jill
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Welcome Blue Eyes Henry! You are one handsome kitty!
You have come to the best "support group" in the world for tripawds. And, on top of that, we have quite the "celebrity" tripawd kitty on our team and she is quite the pioneer in so many ways. She's already chimed in...the dynamic JILL!
We allunderstand the absolute terror one experiences when first conronted with this scarey situation. You have done it! You stepped up and made THE best decisin for your bo!
Itis a major surgery and recovery is no picnic. Once fecovery takes place, yor Henry will do just fine! His personality will come back bigger and brighter than before! You think you have a bond now? You will not believe how deep that bond can be once he becomes a tripawd. His courage and resilience will astound you!
Your kitty is out of surger and seeing lots of pik bunnies while he's flying high as a kite! You get some rest tonight.....he's feeling no pai !
We are here for you, okay? You are not alo e! Look forward to more updates AND photos!
Hugs to you! You're doing great!
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!
Henry is beautiful! You have come to the right place as there are some great kitties on here. Jill and Erica will be a great source of information and the rest of us will be here for support. Keep us updated.
Luanne and Spirit Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
This is such a great site.. and such a great resource full of helpful people and others who have gone through the same thing as Handsome Henry!!
So glad that you found us.. and the chat room is a great place to ask questions, (as well as post here in the forums too) to get some ansers and helpful advice!
Good luck Henry.. you will do amazing!!
Christine..... with Franklin in her heart♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
It was Fang's blog that I came across when searching the web for information. And, of course, that lead me hear, where I have read about other successful and happy tripawds.
It is Henry's front left leg that needed to be removed. I am still on pins & needles waiting to hear from the vet on a pickup time. Thanks for all the warm wishes/thoughts. I really appreciate it.
Awww we LOVE kitty members, thank you so much for joining us! I'm so sorry you had to (we like to say this is the club nobody wants to join) but as you can see, you are in great company and if you have any questions at all we are here to help.
Please keep us posted and let us know how things are going.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Fangs the best huh? He is our Kitty Tripawd leader! It is because of Fang that Jill and I found our way here as well!
Please do keep us posted!
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Just a quick update: Henry's home and doing great. He has been trying to wobble around, and even jumped up onto the loveseat all by himself. I am over-the-moon right now! 
I just commented on your blog as well but isn't it the BEST feeling in the whole world? I felt like my Heart was bursting with happiness when I got Jill home! Sounds like Henry's doing just great. Jill definitely stumbled for the first week or two like a drunk kitty but then she got the hang of it real fast! Welcome home Henry!!!!!
Xoxo,
Erica and Jill
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
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