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Hi everyone-I have Lola, a 6 yr old Newfoundland. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma on Feb 4th, to say it rocked our world would be putting it mildly (as you all know). She had her front left leg amputated on Feb 8th, so we are 2 wks out. She is scheduled for her first chemo session this Friday. I have to say I feel so much better after reading how many pups out there have handled their chemo so well, I was so nervous and scared for her. She is truly doing amazing on 3 legs, she hopped right out of that dr's office the next day and I was in awe as I continue to be everyday. She has 2 other Newfie siblings at home and I am having to hold her back, she is so anxious to get back to romping around with them. I am so glad our oncologist mentioned this site-you are all very brave and devoted parents to all these beautiful creatures-what a blessing!
Margaret, thanks for sharing Lola's story with us. Wow, a three-Newfie house? You're pawesome!
Lola's spunk and chutzpah will take her very far (and you have a great attitude yourself, so you'll both do great). We're glad to hear she's getting around so well. How are the siblings treating her? Have you noticed any difference?
We are totally curious...who's your oncologist? Please thank him/her for us!
P.S. My Mom and Dad are in Arizona for a few weeks (silly snowbirds). Are you by any chance near Tucson where we are? It would be fun to meet Lola in person!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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lola, we love your avatar picture. glad to hear you are doing so well after your surgery. with three of you in the house, somehow we picture everyone knee deep in 'hair bunnies'.....pictures, we need pictures....
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Cooper just saw Lolas picture and he's in love.... what a beautiful girl. hoping she has a good recovery!
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
Hello Lola and welcome!
Daisy earned her wings on Oct 22, 2011 at 14 years old
She is now the official greeter at the rainbow bridge
Everyone is guaranteed a welcome sniff and Dalmatian smile
Hi Lola and Margaret!
Me too, in love! I love newfoundlands! My boy is part newfie and so is Cooper. I am sorry for her diagnosis, but it sounds like she is doing really well.
I am curious, is she a 'talker'? What type of chemo are you going to do? I hope to see some pictures of her and her newfie family, I am a fan of this breed. How big is she? Welcome to this site, I found it helped me to read all of the stories. There was another pure bred newfie here named Oslo. There were some great video's of him. I watched them over and over in hopes that it would help me with my boy.
Elizabeth and Sammy
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
Thanks for joining! We're happy to hear Lola is doing so well, and especialy love to share big dog success stories. Please keep us posted on her progress. If you haven't already, be sure to bookmark Jerry's Required Reading List for lots of recovery tips and advice.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Thank you everyone for the support-I honestly never thought I'd write in, just read all your great stories and advice but here I am, just what I needed. We are certainly not alone and it has truly helped my wandering mind, so thank you! Lola's first chemo is in the morning, I just pray she tolerates it well. Her newfy siblings are treating her very well, they must wonder why the heck she isn't joining in on their fun but hopefully she will be right back with them soon. I will post more pics soon of Lola and let you all see the 3 of them too, I often ask what was I thinking? but I wouldn't trade them for the world, dog hair and all! Thanks again for allowing me to be a part of your journeys too!
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