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Well, it has been some time since I've posted...we've been soooo busy!
Yesterday, Alexander celebrated his two month Ampuversary!!!! He is doing amazing. Sometimes it is so hard to remember the feeling of hopelessness of the first few weeks..but I know it was really rough. I still look at him and get sad, but I know that he has a quality of life now that he wouldn't have had before.
Alexander has been able to attend his good old Yappy hour events, and though he gets tired quicker, he seems to truly enjoy them. We just bring a big orthopedic bed with us now. I was so afraid that he may be weird around other dogs since his surgery, but for the most part he has been great.
He has his thrd round of chemo tomorrow so long as his blood work is okay. For his second treatment we had to delay one week due to a low neutrophil count, but he bounceed back. Physically, he is tolerating the chemo just fine. He has had no vomiting or diarreah, he just gets super thirsty in the days following a treatment. W are keeping our paws crossed that his continues for the next two treatments.
In general, Alexander is pretty much back to his old self...looking for lovin, fighting with his sister, Baylee, eating like a champ, snuggling, barking his heart out at nothing. Its so funny, those things that used to be so annoying, and are still aznnoying just don't matter much anymore....we are just happy he's doing them! He has even taken to laying comfortably on his incision side, which we were afraid he'd never do.
We are so thankful and inspired by the spirit of this big guy, even when we get sad that this had to happen to him, we know that it will all work out.......
~Shannon
Alexander The Great Dane
Suspected Osteosarcoma July 12
Diagnosed Officially 7/16/2010
Amputated 7/27/2010
Became Spirit Xander 2/20/2011
xanderdane said:
In general, Alexander is pretty much back to his old self...looking for lovin, fighting with his sister, Baylee, eating like a champ, snuggling, barking his heart out at nothing. Its so funny, those things that used to be so annoying, and are still aznnoying just don't matter much anymore....we are just happy he's doing them! He has even taken to laying comfortably on his incision side, which we were afraid he'd never do.
We are so thankful and inspired by the spirit of this big guy, even when we get sad that this had to happen to him, we know that it will all work out.......
~Shannon
Nice to hear Alexander is doing well!! Ain't that the truth...happened here in this household too....Maggie's once annoying little habits are no longer really annoying...in fact, it was a joyous occasion the day that she started doing her antics like barking at the UPS man and such! 
Here's to hoping the remainder of his chemo treatments go well! So far so good for him!
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
I know what you mean....we used to get so aggravated when Zack would bark because he was hungry at 6 in the morning, but now we are so thankful that he does, especially in the first few days after his chemo treatment!)
It's nice to hear that Alexander is doing so well - keep it up!
Zack, King of Dogs, 1996 to 2010
Zack lived a full 14 years, even to the end.
The joy and memories he provided us will last a lifetime.
Surviving him is his sister, Izzy, a 12-year-old boxer mix quadpawd.
And the latest addition, Zula, an 11-month-old pit bull mix tripawd.
That's so good to hear. Congratulations on the ampuversary, Xander! You're a hero!!
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
Roooroooroo! Alexander, you go big guy. It's great to hear you are doing so 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.
Hop Hop Hooray for Xander! Chemo going well and a 2 month ampuversary to boot! I just remembered that Xander had his amp just a couple days before Chloe since she celebrates her 2 month tomorrow!!
Chloe and I hope his next few chemo sessions go well!
-Chloe's mom
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
Love hearing good updates! Two months! That's hoppy news and it deserves some celebrating! Did I hear someone say, ice cream?
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.
What other kind of recovery would your Dane be having but GREAT???? 
hee hee hee
Spirit JD's mom
JD
One Tough Girl
(1999-2010)
-Diagnosed with osteosarcoma of her left front leg –
-Amputation July 23 2010 –
-The cancer didn't get her, but she is gone-
-She fought the cancer and loved life till bloat brought her down August 29th, 2010-
Now she watches over her mom and two new sisters, the Quad-Paws Serena and Maya
Hoppy 2 month ampuversary Alexander! So glad to read things are going so good for you, Yay!
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….
wonderful news, thanks for the update!!!!
charon & 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
Happy ampuversary Alexander!!! Way to go big guy.
And Shannon- thanks so much for the update. He sounds like he is doing really well! And your post will help others to see the light at the end of the tunnel- it really does get better!
Can't wait for the next ampuversary update.
Karen and the pugapalooza
YAY! Congrats to Alexander and your family. He is one amazing boy.
My husband and I were just talking last night of "formerly annoying things" that we are so happy our boy is doing again.
Here is to many more barks at nothing!
Elizabeth and Sammy
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
Congrats and Happy 2 month Ampuversary!! 
What great news!
It is a celebration when those annoying habits return! Here's to many more ampuversary's for Alexander!!
Dx Osteosarcoma 3/31/10. Amputation 7/21/10. Honey put up a valiant fight and lost her battle 9/22/10. Missing her and treasuring 9 years with our Honeygurl.
Yeah, again we get to have more ice cream to celebrate the good news of Alexander! As for annoying habits, they just don't seem to matter anymore. We miss everything about Spirit Skyler - good & naughty. That is why Chloe is now so damn spoiled (well loved??)
Keep us updated, and kiss his snout for us!
Cathy/Jane/Spirit Skyler/Chloe
Super duper fantastic news! Xander, we've been thinking about you, you've been so quiet. No news was definitely good news then, congratulations!
You are a true inspawration to all of the big kids out there who are facing amputation. Keep it up big guy, we are cheering you on!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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