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and for goodness sake I almost let it pass me by!!!! I didn't even realize it til I was at the vet picking up the next chemo that we just started (will be posting an ongoing record of this new chemo).
He had a VERY active time at the dog park we haven't been to for about two years! He met a young golden lab and TWO young pits…one who was in HEAT (1 yr old) and her male companion (2 years old). I was a little apprehensive because these were very strong and large pups! Well, MAGIC WAS THE ONE MISBEHAVING!!! He was humping both of them and boy was I embarrassed. (as everyone knows, it isn't sexual, he was just claiming the whole damn dog park!) He played and chased probably longer than I should have let him because we had walked a little at another park but no one was there to play with then we went to the dog park but had to walk in from the parking lot and THEN had to walk BACK. He did NOT want to leave and really tried to guilt me into staying….Even thought throwing himself down would make me take him back (gee, don't suppose I have spoiled him rotten do you….)
So although we have a rather unfortunate outlook, we are doing well today and THAT is what counts!! So come follow us through this new treatment and crossed fingers and paws and many prayers that this will retard the growth of those nasty things!!
Happy Ampuversary, Magic!! It sounds like you had a pawsome day today - two parks?!! You lucky dog, you! And we will keep all fingers and paws crossed that the new meds keep those nasty things from growing. Holly will be enjoying another treat tonight in your honor! You rock!
Hugs,
Holly and Holly's mom
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
Happy 2nd month ampuverary Magic! You'r eMom is the bestest! Has anyone told you that? 😉
Glad you had a great time at the Dog Park~!(humping and all!!)
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Indeed, today is what counts. And an ampuversary is ALWAYS worth a celebration! Magic is feeling well and that is the important thing. He's happy, he has energy, and he still loves his play time. Those are all things to be thankful for.
This probably belongs somewhere else, but because you are my friend, I want to share it with you. I realized as I sat with Trouble in the yard this evening, I am no longer afraid she will die. That paralyzing fear I had for so many months has left me. We have been blessed with time, time she felt well, time for me to spoil her, time for me to make her my heart. I have finally accepted that she will one day leave me, and I will be heartbroken, but OMG, the wonderful memories we've made. Go, Diane and make memories. You are well on your way, you know how to enjoy those moments in the park, you know how special it is to do the things Magic enjoys.
Give Magic an extra treat (after his pills) for Trouble. We send wishes for many, many, more ampuversaries to come. Hugs to both of you!
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Magic man - Happy ampuversary!
Yes, I concur your mom sure knows how to celebrate with park trips! She's always got the right spirit, too! It's all about living!
Let's keep our toes crossed that the new treatment will do its work!
Big Congrats!
Shanna,
This probably belongs somewhere else,
The last time I looked, the forum police was eating donuts at the donut shop! 
So, you can post whatever you want!
I totally "get" what you are saying. Acceptance is powerful.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
A great big HOPPY AMPUVERSARY Magic! We are so proud to know that your lessons have made an impression on your Mom. Sounds like you're doing a great job teaching her how to live in the now. Diane, you are doing GREAT! Keep it up!
Shanna, you also deserve a great big hug too. Your honesty touches our hearts. What you are holding there are the keys to living with cancer (and even without), while staying sane, present and grateful for that gift of another day together. Congratulations.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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cometdog said:
The last time I looked, the forum police was eating donuts at the donut shop!
Hey I thought YOU were the forum police! How were the donuts?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
hugapitbull said:
Indeed, today is what counts. And an ampuversary is ALWAYS worth a celebration! Magic is feeling well and that is the important thing. He's happy, he has energy, and he still loves his play time. Those are all things to be thankful for.
Go, Diane and make memories. You are well on your way, you know how to enjoy those moments in the park, you know how special it is to do the things Magic enjoys.
As usual Shanna has nailed it perfectly on both counts. Two months is definately worth a PAWRTY with extra hugs, extra play time, extra treats, and hopefully ICE CREAM Miss Cherry's favorite. I think that I remember that Magic has lost his taste for ICE CREAM, but that may just be holding out for a diferent flavor. We will be toasting this great event and celebrating with you vicariously. (That is the noise you are hearing from just east of the bay.)
Also extending Shanna's thought, these momories will warm your soul. We know when we bring them home that their time with us will be all too short and this fight does not help that situation. Taking a line from Simon & Garfunkel's Bookends, which is the first song on my short video tribute to Miss Cherry, "Preserve your memories, they're all that's left you." Praying that You and Magic have many more months of memory making.
Spirit Cherry's Dad
Happy Ampuversary, Magic !
Atta boy - way to show 'em at the dog park - who needs 4 legs to be the big dog ?? Tripawds rule !!
Sending you Golden licks from Sophie - who will be celebrating your ampuversary with extra treats ...
Tana and Sophie
Sophie (1998 – 2010)
"Going Dog" def: living every day in the moment
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
–Unknown
Happy 2 month ampuversary Magic!!!
Glad to hear you had a fun time at the doggie park! Hope you get through your first round of Temodar without too many problems... and are back to your old self real soon!!
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
Way to go Magic! Each day is a victory- here's to many more.
Diane- sounds like you are on the right track as well- savor each day!
And Shanna-well said- it belongs here, it belongs everywhere on this site!
Karen and the pug girls
Happy 2 month ampuversary Magic!!! So glad you have a fun filled ampuversary. Hoping many, many more ampuversaies for you !!! Keep making memories Magic.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
magic, happy ampuversary!!! keep capturing the best of every moment, and good luck with that new treatment!
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
Hoppy Ampuversary, Magic! Glad you had such a fun-filled day (even if mom will be too embarrassed to go back to that dog park)! I can just picture Magic throwing himself to the ground ... I don't wanna go!!!!!
Amputation on 11/10/09, due to Histiocytic Sarcoma in left elbow. Angel Harley earned his wings on 06/24/10.
Happy 2 Month Ampuversary Magic!! That is so pawesome and playing in the dog parks sounds like you really ruled! But of course, you're a tripawd! Yea! Here's to many, many more ampuversaries and dog parks galore!
Sending you lots of golden hugs!
Kami, Mackenzie & Kobe
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
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