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I thought I'd share some good news we got today - Mackenzie had her 3 month chest x-ray and it's clean and clear!! I'm so relieved as I was very nervous about this. As we often do, expect the worst and hope for the best. She has finished all of her chemo treatments (we did 5 in total) and we will be starting her on the metronomic protocol tomorrow. The doctor is very positive about the effectiveness of this treatment. In addition to the Cytoxin, Mackenzie will be taking Lasix (diuretic) and Metacam.
I've been so distracted these days that I can't believe that I miscounted Mackenzie's ampuversary date! I've been thinking that she's going on 4 1/2 months but it's really 5 1/2 months! 6 months will be at the beginning of May. I shake my head wondering, first of all, how could I have messed that one up, and secondly, I'm very grateful that we've made it this far. Keeping our paws crossed....
My heart goes out to all of our tripawd heroes and their pawrents who may be having some difficult times....and of course to all of our tripawd angels that we will never forget.
Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
Oh Miss Mack the Night!
You just don't know how much I needed to hear some good news today! I so happy 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.
YESSSS! Dog knows we needed that today, thank you so much for the great news, congratulations.
How could you have missed the date? Well you're living in the Now, silly! 😉
Hoppy Ampuversary Mackenzie!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Yay Mackenzie!!!!! I, too, am glad for some good news!!!!! Good for you and your Mom 🙂 Nothin' wrong with miscounting...I think it means all is well!! 
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
Oh I am so so so glad to hear that .... SO SO GLAD...Did I mention how glad I was to hear this news? Oh, well then I'd better tell you how GLAD I AM TO HEAR THIS NEWS!
Yay!!! Congrats Kami & Mackenzie .. what wonderful news! I think that etta and mackenzie are related ... if that wasn't your pic I would swear it was a pic of miss e! And since we are both in L.A. who knows? 
Our angel "Etta" amputation on 4-15-10 lost her front limb. initially dx'd with neurofibrosarcoma. However, after surgery they discovered histiocytic sarcoma a very aggressive cancer. After two full rounds of chemo our special angel lost her battle on 6-21-10. the sweetest and most gentle soul. Our lives are forever blessed for having known her...
Wonderful news!
Debra & Angel 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.
Mackenzie what wonderful news ! and happy 5 1/2 month ampuversary !
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….
Clean xrays and five and a half months! Yay Mackenzie, you get another, even bigger party.
Thank you for sharing this great news.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
Way to go Mackenzie! You just can't ask for better than that. Hope you had a special celebration for your good news. I still remember that checkup like it was yesterday. It was the first time I took a deep breath after our journey began.
Wishing you many, many more celebrations along your journey.
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.
Happy 5.5 months ampuversary MacKenzie!! 
Great news about the clear chest x-rays too!! Hope you and your pawrents had an awsome celebration!!!
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!
congratulations!!!! time to celebrate - today and every day!!!
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
5 1/2 months, Waaaaa HOOOO!!!!!! You go girl!!
Cheeseburgers, fries, ice cream and treats for everyone!!
Shelby, the P.P.
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