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It's tomorrow but we'll start celebrating early! She's moving really, really slowly ... unless we go across the street (she was off leash and I had to run to catch her) so I think that it is in part mental for her and part physical. I can't "see" anything really wrong w/her rear leg but she seems to be moving more labored somehow. I am chalking it up to the chemo! As far as I can tell (and I've been home w/her since her last treatment) she hasn't done anything that could have injured it. She just likes to keep me on my toes!
What a long way we have come in 3 months ... truly - now she sits on the other side of the room at night (instead of the bathroom) or at my feet. She hasn't coughed in about 3 days - that's when I started noticing that she hadn't done the coughing thing when she wakes up. I can't believe the chemo really worked that fast but who knows!
We spent sometime outside today ... it was a bit chilly for us (about 60). But she loves it and loves the fresh air. She got scratches from people walking by! All in all ...so far a good day! She is still a crazy champion of an eater which makes me happy that this chemo has had almost no side affects.
She is my best girl.... so proud of my fighter dog! I can tell she's fighting and she's doing great and we are blessed and happy for EACH day we have together!
XO
Alison & Shelby
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
Oh! Wonderful pictures! Congratulations to 3 months post-amp!
Gunilla, Wilbur, Bellis and angel Penny
The pics are great but that 2nd one is just the sweetest. Congrats you two...every day is a gift.
Hugs,
Amy & Spirit Libby
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
Hoppy Ampuversary 3 months already. Too fast. Love all the pictures. 60 right now to us would be warm LOL. I love Shelby smelling the flowers I think that one is my favorite.
Hugs
Michelle & Angels Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
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."
Happy 3 months! Shelby looks great, I love the picture of you two together, it really beautiful.
Esther and her Snoop
I'm smooching too!! Can't help mueself!! Have to smooch that sweet, sweet face!!! Shelby is just such a sweet soul!! Love this girl!!
I loce how she's taking time to smell the flowers......yet another lesson she's passing on to mom!!
Every picture where you are holding her and snuggling her.....each one of those pictures always show her face veiled over in peace and contentment. A very, very loved girl!
HAPPY THREE MONTH AMPUVERSARY PRE-PARTY!! This means we gottoparty some more tomorrow, right? And more pictures tomorrow, right? THREE MONTHS SHELBYSTRONG! Standingovatin to othof you!!
Sending love!
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
Hooooraaay! Shelby, you are the BEST role model for the Tripawds Nation, you are glamorous, spunky, feisty and #SHELBYSTRONG!!!
Hoppy Ampuversary beach girl, we love you!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hoppy ampuversary, Shelby.
Kathi and murphy
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
Hurray, Alison and Sweet Shelby.......3 months and counting. Continue to make everyday special and happy.
Much Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Happy, hoppy three month ampuversary Shelby!
I love all the pics of you - even if you are "cat hunting" in the one 
Many hugs
Linda and Tucker
Shelby says thank you all and to please ask mommy for In-N-Out for dinner with frosty paws for dessert! 🙂
We do take a lot of the same photos (kissing on her face) but I swear, they warm my heart and those are the memories I will forever cherish. But for today, we live in the moment, thankful and grateful for all that we have!
Today is the last day of my 'stay-cation' with my girl and we had to run by the vet this a.m. for blood work after her last chemo. Happy to report the white blood cells were where they should be and all her other blood work looked good. She's still anemic but I didn't think that would go away in a week. However, when they brought her out to me, she did her fainting thing and they saw it first hand. I think it was in part excitement and in part they just took blood. They didn't seem as freaked out once she came out of it so maybe that's normal to them? It never stops being scary to me - especially when she hit her head on the floor (I caught her before she did it again).
But for now, she's snoozy, snoozy and I'm going to snuggle up w/her and enjoy our 3 month celebration! We are so lucky ... it's not w/out challenges but she is HAPPY and that has been my goal all along! She is indeed #shelbystrong!
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
Shelby looks amazing! Happy Anniversary! Well Done Alison!
Kirsten & Fred xox
Thank you all! We didn't go for In-N-Out (mama needs to dial it back on the eating out and snacking) but she did get FROSTY PAWS to celebrate!
Cheers to our Tripawd family!!!
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
Woot! Woot! The pawty train keeps on rollin!
Hey Mamma, just 'cause you're on a diet doesn't mean Shelby has to be! 
Time for a Flying Dutchman at In N Out!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Yeah...Jerry's gotit right!! Shelby ain't on no stinkin diet! FROSTY PAWS morning, noon and night!
Love how she had a brain freeze but still managed to find the camera and mug for it before polishing it off:clap And yeah, the few times I've had to have blood drawn, I've nearly passed out too.
HAPPY THREE MONTH AMPUVERSARY!!!! Kee 'em coming!!
Great team you two!! Great team!!
Love and Hugs!
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
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