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I know it took me a while to start a new thread here. It's been a week since we got the
ALL CLEAR ON THE X-RAYS!!!
again! 16 months post amp and diagnosis!
it took me so long for two reasons: while I am completely thrilled, obviously, I can imagine this to be bitter sweet (to say the least) for people that didn't get all this time and I really don't want to add to anyone's pain. And secondly because, of course, we weren't done quite yet. The bloodworks showed fairly bad liver values that my vet felt should be checked out. So a week after the x-rays, as in yesterday, we had an ultrasound.
Again, everything looks good. It was a little tough on my mother, who lost her dog to a hidden liver tumor inspite of ultrasounds and from her experience I know that anything can happen at any given time, but: we've done all we could. That is the one thing I've always wanted to be able to say, and now I can. And it has worked for us. For however long. I am thankful.
Amy put it best the other day: they could live even ten more years and it would still not be enough.
But to anyone who's still in the decision making process or has just started on this journey: there's hope! Look at us! No, you probably won't get to heal your beloved companion but you may get a lot more time to make the most of. And that, to me, right now, means the world.
Thank you all for your continuous support. We love you.
tina & Manni 
This is him, with his little shaved belly from the ultrasound ( or as I call it: his summer hair-do), enjoying the shade in the little hut he never ever uses ( which explains while he had to work around all the clutter....)
Guardian of Manni the Wonderdog. -Or was it the other way around?
Osteo and amputation in Dec 2015. Second, inoperable, primary osteosarcoma found in June 2017.
The end of our adventures came Dec 10, 2017. 2 years to the day.
So happy for you Tina! You and Manni deserve this! Never ever feel you don't! Those of us who didn't get much time still get validation from those of you who do! I'd never want anyone who gets more time to feel anything but happiness. Evil cancer stole our Max nothing else and I'm truly thrilled that others can give cancer a boot in the a*s* for us! Give Manni a hug and kiss from us and see you next week! So excited to meet my new German "friend"!
So glad you posted in the forums! YAAAAAY Tina we are thrilled for you and Manni! We will continue to celebrate !!!
No we can never get enough time with our beloved fur babies, we sure are going to do our best to fight this FN C disease,
with any means possible and give it our all! Manni is proof those statistics are not always concrete! Everyone needs to be aware its possible! I'ts proof ! Its HOPE!
We are all in the same fight and we need to see the pawsitives !! We can all hope for the this! Everyone will be happy for you guys ! Glad to hear the ultrasound was good too! YAAAAAAY All this is tough on us humans but when we hear the ALL CLEAR its a big eraser isn't it! A huge weight is lifted! YES!
Summer time hair-do! Yep and Manni it looks fantastic buddy it will be a nice, cool, breezy do;)
A nice little reminder all is CLEAR with Manni!!!!!
(((((((HUGS)))))))
Holly & Purrkins
And Manni is EXACTLY why we say STATISTICS DON'T MEAN SQUAT AROUND HERE!!!!
To quote the GREAT BRUNO MARS: "Ya' don't belive me (Manni) just watch!!"
This is such GREAT news! 🙂 Victories like this MUST be shared!!! No one would start this journey...no one would get THE most precious extended time EVER.....no dog or cat would get more time for spoiling and Starbucks Puppacinno...if we didn't have victories to hope for! 🙂 🙂
Linda got additional time with MAX who was pain free all the extra bonus time he had. I with Happy Hannah, and almost everyone here!''And that was because we had victories like Manni before is to give us hope 🙂
So Missy, BOTH of your reasons for not posting have been blown out of the water! 🙂 🙂
And BTW, Manni's little "man cave" is adorable!!! He clearly has made it his comfy corner 🙂
Now go give that boy a scoop of ice cream and some cheese pizza!!! 🙂
Love and hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
PS...Give your Mom an extra hug for us, okay? She has a good little Guardian Angel watching over her.
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Yay Manni & Tina. You are kicking butt. I agree with what Linda said. All of you who blow those stats out of the water we cheer you on. Yes, we would have loved to do that but the cards didn't play in our favor we all fought the best way we could. Never ever feel like you shouldn't or can't post the positives no matter what happens around here 🙂
Can't wait to meet you in less than a week. Just think next week at this time we will all be getting ready to go to the park and party 🙂
xoxoxoxo
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
We were so hoppy to read the news! And now, your words of sage advice are here to help others see that things can get better. Manni is living WITH cancer and he is ROCKIN it! So are you! Thank you for being here to help others during your own journey, and sharing the pawsitivity and hope. 3-paws up to you both! xoxo
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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And, this, Tina, is why we all love you and Manni. You are so open and honest and thoughtful of and to others because it may be hard on them. That is compassion and empathy of the highest quality.
As for MAJOR MANNI, well, he, as usual, looks FANTASTIC!!!!! What an incredible, incredible, and inspirational fella!!!!! We would never be able to go forward if we did not have TriPawd heroes like Manni!!!!! Sooooooo SHARE him with us as often as possible because Manni, well, you GOT THIS MANNI!!!
( As for liver values- which can fluctuate- have you talked to the vets about using milk thistle?)
HUGE HUGS AND HUGE WOOFLES AND HUGE SLOBBERY KISSES from DaBear HQ!!! MANNI IS A MAJOR AND MAJESTIC TRIPAWD. We are in awe:) And YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAA for clear x-rays:):):):):)
This is just the best news, Tina. What a relief! I am so thrilled for you and for handsome Herr Manni. Are we ever going to celebrate on Wednesday night!!!! (and for a week thereafter...) Days away now, Tina, days... 🍸🍸🎉💓
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
SUCH AWESOME NEWS!!!! I cannot wait to celebrate with you this Friday!!! YAY!!! Manni is a super star for sure!
xoxo
alison with spirit shelby in her heart (and little jasper too)
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Not sure how I missed this post. Congrats to Manni! That is just terrific news.
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
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