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I haven't posted in quite awhile, but I did want to log on and say- today is a year since Sophie's surgery, a year and five days since her diagnosis. There have been a few hard points- mostly her developing pretty bad osteoarthritis in her remaining front leg (came on suddenly and progressed quickly), so it was sad to see her going from springing around to more haltering. But she's got a great pain specialist and still appears to be loving life! Given that her leg may go out before the rest of her does, I have been putting my resources into that care instead of continued x-rays, and I do wonder if the cancer may be coming back, as she seems to become winded very easily these days. We're mainly focusing on quality of life, and she really does seem happy and to be enjoying herself. She has a little "brother" now, and this morning I recorded them playing- will post if I can figure out how to download it off my phone!
This site was so incredibly invaluable for me, and therefore for my ability to be a good mom to Sophie, particularly in those early dark days. I will be eternally grateful for that support. I am also so incredibly grateful for this extra time we've had together, and however much more we might have. Thank you to Jerry's folks and everyone else who has supported us over the past year. And the best to all of you and your pups!!
Congratulations on reaching one year with Sophie. I can relate to what you are saying about the osteoarthritis in her remaining leg because Emily developed hip dysplasia in her remaining hind leg. It also came on quickly and progressed quickly. I am reassured to hear that with good pain management that she continues to have a good quality life. We have just started prednisone and am hoping Emily will be walking again soon.
Anyway, congratulations again. Celebrate!!!
Debra & Emily
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
Congratulations on Sophie's one year ampuversary!!! It gives me great hope for my Jake who is just 19 days post his front leg amputation... I hope that a year from now, I can also post about his ampuversary!!! 
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!
YAY!!!! What an amazing milestone you guys have reached, and what an inspiration to those of us just starting or a few months into our journey. Congratulations, Sophie! I hope your mommy got you a delicious treat for this momentous occasion!!! 🙂
<3 Laura
sophiesmom said:
Thank you to Jerry's folks and everyone else who has supported us over the past year.
No, thank you!
It is the sharing of inspawrational stories like Sophie's that make the Tripawds community what it is. Congratulations on this wonderful update and thanks for checking in!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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That is Awsome!!! Congradulations, and I hope you will continue to more quality and time with your girl!!! That is definately INSPAWRATIONAL!!!
Shilo diagnosed with osteosarcoma 9/4/2009, amputation 9/9/2009. ShiloAnne lost her battle 11/23/2009 where she regained her fourth leg and is patiently waiting for her parents to join her. We will always love you baby girl.
What wonderful news!! It makes me so happy to hear one of our Tripawd pups is beating the odds!! How grateful you must be, love her each day and live life. Don't worry about what her x-ray might show....it would not change the way you love her and care for her.
Take care,
Gineej & Paris
Grateful for every moment we had with Paris…..no regrets!
Honoring her life by opening our hearts & home to Addy!
One Year!! How wonderful!!
I glad she's still so happy and somewhat active and I'm sure her little brother helps keep her on her toes. Can't wait to see the video.
Wishing Sophie many more ampuversaries. 
Michelle
Sophie and Mom,
The cheers you are hearing from the west coast is the celebration upon your reaching such a great milestone. I cannot believe that I missed the posting last night, so the toasts have had to wait until today. We will be celebrating with you vicariously but there is no less excitement here. Reaching such a milestone is not only great for you, but also for all those starting down this journey. We are six weeks away from reaching this milestone ourselves and can attest that it truly was and continues to be inpawrational every time we see an ampuversary no matter what the length.
Wishing you many more ampuversaries and nothing but the best,
Bob & Cherry
Congratulations! and good for you! We wish you many, many more ampuversaries!
Shelby's mom and dad
Waaahoooo!!!! Woof!!!!
Sophie, we send our congrats your way, what pawesome news! Thank you for writing and inspiring and giving hope to so many others.
Keep it up girlfriend, we are so proud of you.
Wyatt Ray Dawg . . . The Tripawds Leg-A-Cy Continues!
Read all about my adventures at my Tripawds Blog
More West Coast congratulations! What an inspawration you are! We wish you many more ice cream celebrations!
Mary and Cemil
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
Here's a happy dance comin at ya from Texas. One year is a great milestone!
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.
Yes, yes indeed! Happy hippy hoppy amupversary Miss Sophie! One year is definitely something to howl about! Wishing you many more......
xoxoxo,
Codie Rae
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
Sophie
It is good for us relative newbies to hear from a successful pup like yourself. Congratulations and we hope you have another great year! You should really be celebrating right now!
I know many of us wonder about the remaining leg that bears so much weight. Any tips from your experience? Do you think anything in particular contributed to the problems with Sophie's remaining leg or just life as a 3-legged? How old or big is Sophie?
Susan & Tazzie 2
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