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Today is Skyler's one month ampuversary, and she's doing really well. 
She's moving around (well...actually running) in the back yard. She's still struggling with steps, but we're working on it. She has had 3 of 8 chemo treatments, and so far is tolerating it pretty well. The only side effects we've seen so far are a bit of lethargy, some panting, and increased thirst. We know that can change at any time, but are thankful for how well she's doing at this point. We also know there are no guarantees, so we just count each day we have with her as a blessing. I have a great video of her running, but I don't know how to post it on here. 
Thanks for all of the great support!
Jane-Cathy-Skyler
Skyler – 10 year old Golden Retriever. Diagnosed with Mast Cell Tumor on 2-26-10. Right rear leg amputated on 3-4-10. Crossed Rainbow Bridge on 6-11-10. Chloe – Joined her sister on 4-4-11, due to hemangiosarcoma. The beloved Golden Girls are now back together.
Hooray for Skyler! [Image Can Not Be Found]
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jmolen said:
…so we just count each day we have with her as a blessing.
Perfect attitude – live each and every day for the joy of the day. They are blessings and should be appreciated. My Dad always says that reaching such a milestone as one month is a definate reason to celebrate – PAWRTY!!! Be sure to give Skyler extra hugs, more playtime, special treats and . . . . ICE CREAM! Dad also says that I measure each pawrty by the ice cream, but there are worse things. The steps will come with time, but Dad bought a Ruff Wear harness to help me into and from the 5th wheel trailer. That way I was able to go camping. It was one of my most favorite things – rolling down the road and seeing all the National Parks. Like I said, the harness was definately a big help – especially getting up the steps for a left-foreleg amputee.
You are nearly half way though the chemotherapy Skyler and it does not sound as if it has been too bad. My only complications were a total loss of appetite – that nasty taste that the chemicals left. Things really started to improve once the chemo was complete, so you have that to look forward to.
Keep on celebrating and posting those ampuversaries. Dad always loves to get such good news!!
Spirit Cherry
Happy one month ampuversary, Skyler. Love that you're doings so well early on, and 1/2 way through your chemo. Woohoo!
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.
YEEEEHAW! Happy ampuversary, littly missy! You certainly are showing the rest of us how to be awesome, and we can't wait until your mom gets that video of you running up online 🙂 First ampuversary down, a million more to go 🙂 Here's to many more moments of loving life. Cheers!!
<3 Laura and JackJack
Happy 1 month ampuversary Skyler!! 
Glad to hear you're doing so well and already completed 3 chemo cycles... Whoo! Hoo!! 
Keep up the good work!!
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!
yay!!!! 1 month is huge!!!!! congrats and relax...give that pup a huge hug for us
ERin and Jack
Yeah Skyler. You've got the hard part done. Enjoy your ampuversary. I think Spirit Cherry is right about the ice cream.
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.
Hey Skyler, congrats! Don't worry about those steps, it took me a few months before I was comfortable with them.
Keep up the great work!
Wyatt Ray Dawg . . . The Tripawds Leg-A-Cy Continues!
Read all about my adventures at my Tripawds Blog
Skylar - Happy 1 Month Ampuversary! That's so pawesome! Also great to hear that you are tolerating the chemo well. That's one of our biggest worries around here. We're so happy that you're doing so well. Can't wait to see the videos - as Jerry said, it's real easy. I just posted my first one and it was no problem at all. Here's to many more ampuversaries (and btw, with ampuversaries come lots of treats so be sure to let you mom know!)
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!
Skyler!! You are pawsome!!! 1 month!! WOW!! I am so glad to hear you respond very well to chemo!! Woo hoo!!! [Image Can Not Be Found]
Suzanne and Oslo
A big CONGRATS to you Skyler!! You can't keep a Golden Girl down!
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.
Wow. Three chemo treatments and only one month post amputation. What a strong, strong girl!
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
Chiming in a little late but HAPPY AMPUVERSARY from Magic, kitty bro and mom.....wow, you are something to aspire to, my ampuversary is today and I've only had ONE chemo....I am in awe of you....woweeeeeeeee
And thanks for reminding me about the treats (MOM....HEY MOM.....)
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