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Destiny is a 11 year old staffy who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma on the 13 of feb 2013 in her left back leg. The only way to save her was to ampuate the leg. she was home in two days and is slowly getting used to 3 legs she is a bit down sometimes luckly a tennis ball or a walk cheers her up
Hi Destiny and family, welcome to the club nobody wants to join! We're glad you found us through, we are here to help however we can. You sound like you have a good, upbeat attitude. This will take you far as you both learn how to live life on three legs.
Have you checked out Jerry's Required Reading List ? This will help you so much in your journey and answer many of your questions. But of course we are also here to help too. Take her recovery day by day, don't try to do too much too soon, and life will be good!
Let's see some pics. 11 years old and Destiny is really like royalty around here. We love senior pups!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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hi tripawds hows it goin today?
just lettin everyone know im bouncin back to normal im running around more and wagging my tail lol sometimes im still sad though but my parents are there to let me know its ok 
Hi destiny! So glad to hear your recovery is going well. Recovery is such a hard time for so many. It takes about 2 weeks for them to truly get back to being who they always were, and to completely adapt to their new normal. You are making great progress it sound like.
We love staffies, and pitties, in our house. Duke is a 7 year old AmStaff mix and Emmi is a 2 year old AmStaff/Lab mix, and of course the beautiful Trouble the tripawd was an American Pit Bull Terrier.
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.
Aww Destiny, we're so hoppy to hear that you're loving life!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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she sure is lovin life and lots of attention im just glad shes happy as ever she had adjusted to life with 3 legs better than i thought she would after reading 3 legs and a spare there was alot i didnt know about dogs it was very interesting and i loved your story jerry it was amazing u lived life to the full
Welcome Destiny and I am so glad you are adjusting to the new normal. Come to the chat sometime a bunch of us are ususally there in the evenings.
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Hi Destiny! Welcome to the Class of 2013.
There seems to be more of us everyday. You sound like you are adapting well to your new normal and have wonderful loving pawrents.
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.
thank u yes im back to playing rope again love a good tug of war lol and a good ball play
hey everypawdy just dropped by to say hi my pawparents have put more pics of me on my page hope u like them its from beginning when i came home and the other black dog u might see in a video is harry he passed away a few years ago from cancer rip bouncy boy
destiny said
...my pawparents have put more pics of me on my page...
Pawesome! 
Please consider adding a link to Destiny's blog to your signature in your Forums Profile, or including a link in your posts so readers know what page your talking about. Also, photos uploaded to your media library will not appear anywhere until you publish them on a page or in a post. See our tutorial videos or post in the Tech Support forum if you need help.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Welcome, Destiny! It sounds like you're doing really well. How wonderful! But don't forget, since this is new to you and you have a new "new", take it easy. You don't want to over exert yourself while you're recovering and building new muscles. In the meantime, lots of wiggles and wags!
~ 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!
thank u ill try but i get excited easy and can't help myself when other humans come over my tail starts wagging and i wanna play ball 
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