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I just recieved a call from Tasha's vet. Surgery didn't go very good. He said when he opened up her knee it was so full of blood and blood clots. He could not identify the cause of the bleed and can't get it to stop. He put a tourniquet on the leg and the blood stopped but he couldn't find the source of the bleed.When he took the touriquet off blood just came from everywhere. He is sending out a biopsy which we should have the results of late next week. He still talks of it possibly being another tumor, he said sometimes they will bleed like this but yet still doesn't feel that is what we are dealing with. He said that he has never seen anything like this and is very puzzled about it. He cleaned out her leg and she has a compression bandage on again. I am to call tomorrow to see if she is able to come home then.
I feel I am loosing her. I know if it's another tumor how could she be mobile on 2 legs and if they can't stop the bleed she can't go on like that. I am so terribly scared for my girl. We wait and pray that next week when the results of the biopsy come back we can fix all this.
I am rambling and having a hard time seeing the keyboard, I am just so scared for Tasha. Life without my girl in it just seems impossible.
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….
JoAnn, we are so sorry, this isn't supposed to happen, darnit. She is such a fighter! We know she can get through this! In fact don't you think it's a good sign that she pulled through surgery?
We don't blame you for being scared, we would be lying if we said we weren't either. So remember that we're here with you, sending all the pawsitive energy we've got (and it's a LOT!). Hope that she can come home soon, it will do both of you so much good.
Keep us posted OK? Many many many hugs coming your way....
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I am so sorry to hear your girl, and you are not doing well. Naan and I will send some healing positive thoughts in your direction. I wish the best for you both.
Sending healing energy to Miss Tasha,
Naan & Lisa
If you don't own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.
- Roger Caras
I've been scanning this site all day waiting to hear about Tasha. I am sending you all the pawsitive thoughts & prayers I can muster! Hopefully the vet can get some answers & take care of Tasha. I know how scared you are, and my heart hurts for you.
Please keep us posted, and hope you can bring Tasha home tomorrow. Sending you many, many golden hugs!
Cathy
oh jo ann, we are sending our best ET juju your way. there must be an answer to this and we pray there's a fix to this problem. our best to you and tasha, she is such a fighter don't give up!!!!
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
Jo Ann, please know that there are more pawsitive thoughts heading your way from Ohio...a big virtual (((hug))) too. I wish there was some way to take the fear and anxiety away. I'm praying that you get some answers and Tasha comes home real soon to heal.
Anita, mom to Xena and my angels Spammy and Chloe
Oh Jo Ann!
I'm no help because all I can do is cry with you while writing also.
But's lets not think about the worst that could happen let's think about all of the positives right now! It could be anything. Maybe your vet will call some other vets and they have the answer.
We are here for you.
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.
Jo Ann, know I am with you. I feel your fear, my own memories are so fresh. Your words ran through my head so many times.
Sending you strength to face this, courage to continue to fight, and healing thoughts for Tasha. It is so very hard not to give in to the fear, but remember, it isn't time to panic until you know what you are dealing with.
((hugs)) to you and Tasha
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.
Jo Ann, I'm so sorry. Not having an answer is so frustrating and nerve racking! Just be there for your girl and try to think positive. We're sending over lots of hugs and positive thoughts.
Lisa
Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/
I'm so sorry to hear things aren't going well, Lisa is right, not knowing is the hardest part. But don't think you'll lose Tasha if she only has two legs; someone sent me a video of a two-legged dog and he was doing great. I posted it: http://tripawds.....it-bull/ I hope you find encouragement in this. And I hope Tasha can come home tomorrow. You'll both feel so much better when you're together again.
http://tate.tripawds.com/
August 16, 2006 to November 28, 2011
TATE ~ Forever in our hearts.
Jo Ann and Tasha - please know that you truly are in our most heartfelt prayers.And sending positive thoughts your way! Tasha is a fighter, we will pray for strength and healing for her.
Coopspack
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
Joann and Tasha
We have you in our thoughts and prayers. I hope your vet has some answers when you call tommorow.
Daisy earned her wings on Oct 22, 2011 at 14 years old
She is now the official greeter at the rainbow bridge
Everyone is guaranteed a welcome sniff and Dalmatian smile
I'm sorry to hear about Tasha. Keeping you in my thoughts & hoping you are able to find some answers soon.
Cynthia
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