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Yesterday was a month from Cora's surgery and she's been with me for 3 weeks now. She was gumpy all day yesterday so today I've kept things really mellow for her. She's been out and about in the world a lot lately and needs some rest. She's been to work, my friends house and puppy play time. Today, she got a bath which she pretty much seemed to enjoy.
On Sunday, she was walking better than I've ever seen her and then she seemed to backslide but I suppose it's all a process. I have moments when I fear that she's never really going to master walking. If that happens, which is probably unlikely we will get a cart. She has no troubles pushing with her back legs.
Today I will celebrate the fact plays more and she's quieter.
Happy one month ampuversary Cora. Its a great milestone. Keep making great strides little girl 
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05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
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HAPPY ONE MONTH AMPUVERSARY CORA!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU GO LIL PUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Happy one month ampuversary!!! Enjoy every second of the day! Yeaaaaa Cora
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
She's sound asleep. I meant to post a picture. Here she is all clean and sweet.
Happy ampuversary Cora. She is just so sweet and adorable.
Karen and Spirit Magnum
Magnum: 30th May 2002 to 5th May 2012. Lost her back left leg to osteosarcoma on 5th Sep 2011. Lung mets found on 20th Mar 2012 but it was bone mets in the hip that ended her brave battle. Magnum's motto - "Dream as if you'll live for ever, live as if you'll die today" (James Dean). Loyal, loving, courageous and spirited to the end. My beloved heart dog, see her memoirs from Rainbow Bridge ...... http://princess.....pawds.com/
Yey! Happy 1 month, Cora! You are so cute! Keep on fighting and working hard. Your momma (and all of us are) is so proud of you!
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Hoppy! Hoppy! Ampuverrrrrrsssssaaaarrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Cora did anyone ever tell you that you have the most adorable ears EVER?
Cute! Cute! Cute!
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Yippee doo! Way to go, Cora!!! I was looking to hear some pick-me-up positive story and you gave me just what I needed! Those darn cute big mischievous looking puppy eyes melt my heart. Keep up the good work, kiddo!
What a cutie! Happy ampuversary Cora (cute name)!
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
Happy One Month Cora!!! You are a total rock star! (And pretty darn cute, too!)
Happy Ampuvarsary Cora!
Humm.. is it just the camera angle or are those puppy feet pretty big??
We have a thing for black pups in our house too...
Karen
Sorry I'm a little late, but I'm here! Happy ampuversary sweet Cora! You're doing great!
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
Great job Cora !!!!! You hit the big one month anniversary. I am so proud of you. I love your picture. You are a little darling. Sending you a big hug and a kiss.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
Happy 1 month! She's such a cutie. And, yes, it's a process. There will be days where you do too much and she needs a down day or two. She'll get the hang of it.
Keep us posted,
Jackie, Angel Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
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