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Hi I'm Maggie. In December I started limping and my person took me to a vet who took an xray which showed a fuzzy spot. We were scheduled for a biopsy but my person found out my daddy had died of osteosarcoma a few months previous. My person and the vet felt very strongly I also had osteosarcoma so off with my right front leg. Last week was my 3 month ampuversary and I seem to be able to do everything I did before. I can dig holes, jump in the jeep, catch mice and fight with my sissy. In my yard I have this big oak tree that has many, many squirrels. There's a hole in the tree and I want to find a way to get up there. Ladder anyone? So that's my story and I'm stickin to it.
Well I tried to add a picture and even with Jim's instruction I can't figure it out. But the picture is in my new post.
Hi Maggie! Sounds like you are one adaptable pup. It is so heartwarming to see a tripawd is just like all other dogs, they just don't have a spare leg. May you find nothing but happiness on your journey.
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.
Here is the pic of Maggie and her tree:
Happy Three month ampuversary Maggie! Three on three is a special one.
Karen
Maggie, you're darling! I love your tree! Own it, girl, own it.
Keep up the great work!
~ Katy
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Maggie, I have NO DOUBT you'll figure out a way to get up that tree to those darn squirrels!!
My money is on you Maggie...you get those darn squirrels. What a beauty Maggie is. Her coat is such a magnificent color. Im glad that Maggie is adjusting so well to her new life on three legs. You will continue to be in awe of Maggie as she shows you that life does go on with three legs. Happy Ampuversary Maggie........big hug and kiss
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
That photo is absolutely stunning....the colors of nature look as though Maggie was the pallet from which selected the hues. Talk about being one with mature.
Thank OK for sharing such a beautiful portrait of serenity.
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!
WOW MAGGIE!! That is some tree!! You are a gorgeous pup! It's great to hear how great you are doing 
I bet Jill would like to get her claws on that tree!!!!!
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
Oh Maggie I'm so glad you found your way to the forums! You are such a pretty girl. Congratulations on your ampuversary!
For some reason my people never got me a ladder but I still tried to get them skwirels! Good luck to you! Get one for me OK?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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