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Yeee haw! Sounds like a pretty darn good experience, good to hear. Stay close to look for side- effects but hopefully there won't be a single one. Keep us posted!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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What Jerry said. Sounds like a great all around experience. That is all we can ask for. Hoping for you the post chemo experience will be non-eventful as well.
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.
Hi all,
Well, here we are on Sunday evening and the chemo was Friday...We've had little discharges, leakages of diarhea, shall we say, but then her actual poops which are nice and solid (which Kona seems to producing a few a day...quite the factory) and feeling yucky that first 12hrs, I'd say, and then just ehhh, you know.......she's doing better everyday. the lil diarhea minis seem to have disappeared (yea!) and her appetite's been good....thus the good and plenty poops.
She was hot that first night......all the nasty chems in her.......destroying anything bad and taking no prisoners...
We're looking forward to Monday evening when kisses are allowed and the kids can once again drink water from the same bowl.
I will keep you all updated.
Many thanks yet again for the support/love.
Denise and Kona Kai
Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010.
Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma.
Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010
Second chemo July 9th, 2010 Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010
ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog !
***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***
We Love you so much Kona….always
Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs)
Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle)
Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
Great news Kona Kai! (except the leaky stuff 
)
I don't have a cancer pup, I'm just here for the fellowship! (and the free cash drawings on Friday nights! 
)
But I just wanted to send my best to your crew and to Kona!
Comet's mom
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.
Thanks Comets Mom !
Yes, poor Kona's been mortified by the leakage...it seems to have faded away for the most part.
We keep telling her that she's a good girl and it's ok, Mommys understand.
Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010.
Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma.
Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010
Second chemo July 9th, 2010 Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010
ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog !
***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***
We Love you so much Kona….always
Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs)
Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle)
Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
Good job Kona! And now its almost Monday night so lots of kisses for everyone!
Glad to here she seems to be tolerating the chemo pretty well.
I also love the story of her escape attempt...
Karen and the pug girls
The clock is ticking...almost time for smooches! Be sure to give her some extra ones from the Tripawds crew OK?
Hey this is great to hear, we love knowing about dogs who make it through chemo without any issues. Thanks for updating!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Well done, Kona. What's a little leakage among loved ones anyways? 
Hope she continues to do well. Definitely kisses time I think.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
Good to hear that Kona is making it through her first round of chemo without too many side effects... Well, except for the poopy leakage (Yucky). Definitely no kisses... especially if someone has been licking their butt!!!
I always ask my doggies before I kiss their face... have you been licking your butt lately? Well of course they never answer me... and I kiss them anyways! 
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!
Hi all,
Yea !!!
KISSES !!!
What a long 72hrs.
Kona's seems sort of low energy today, but geez, it's tough going through all of this.
I think it's because there's been more activitiy in the house and she hasn't caught as many naps as she could use.
Better tonight. 
One day at a time .
One chemo down and two to go....hey, a third of the way through it !
more soon,
You guys are the best!
Your support really helps me through my days.
thank you,
Denise
Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010.
Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma.
Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010
Second chemo July 9th, 2010 Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010
ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog !
***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***
We Love you so much Kona….always
Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs)
Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle)
Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
Oh Tana, I'm so sorry to hear about Sophie.
I hope that she will get strong in treatment and be home soon.
I can really relate to you losing it at the vet's office. Been there, done that.
I have my strong-ish moments, and then..................
you know.
I'm holding good thoughts and prayers for your Sophie.
hugs,
Denise
Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010.
Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma.
Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010
Second chemo July 9th, 2010 Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010
ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog !
***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***
We Love you so much Kona….always
Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs)
Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle)
Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
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