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Hey guys this wont be long cause we r still in the car drivin home from the vet... But I just wanted to tell u guys u rock!!! I definitely wouldn't be able to deal with all this with out each n every one of u!!!! We brought kaylee for moral support her n alpha were both beyond thrilled to see dr Hansche! Alpha was rolling around like a goof ball wanted to wrestle him! And kaylee of course enjoyed her snuggles! I have the strangest dogs ever lol their vet is like a uncle to them they love going to the vet just to see him!!! I think it also made kaylee feel better that she saw her brother was just going to hangout with dr Hansche! So it's a long 2.5 hour drive back home but well worth I will definitely keep u all posted! Surgery should start around 1 or 2 eastern time. I'm holding up surprisingly well we tried tellin alpha what would be happening (I'm not crazy my pups totally speak English!) he was very happy n had and extra lil spring in his step when we got outa the car he even lifted his leg so so high when he peed that he almost fell over(that's a very alpha thing to do he's always lifted his leg way to high lol) but he stood on his bad leg kind of a finally farewell n good riddance to that pesky leg slowin him down! Everyone in the office goes nuts over him so hell be good n spoiled n I'm not worried at all about him
Waking up from surgery alone someone will be goshing over him! he's in good hands'!
Thx again!
Xoxo my kaylee girl says TANK U 2
You have such a fantastic attitude! This will be a piece of cake for all of you, I can tell. But we're still sending you lots of good wishes!
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Hey Everyone! just got word from alphas vet...He is out of surgery EVERYTHING WENT GREAT! there was very lil blood loss, he said alpha was wonderful! they did blood work n chest X-Rays before the surgery everything was perfect! Alpha is coming out of anesthesia and is wrapped in a blanket so i'm sure hes a very happy man, it doesnt take much to plz him as long as hes nice n warm! Dr Hansche is going to call me again before he leaves for the night ..i'm not sure if anyone is gonna stay with him all night or if its just one of those cameras :-/ i dont really wanna ask i dont really wanna know the answer if know one will be there!...Dr Hansche did say he did the incision very tight to prevent blood pooling and all that fun stuff so it important to make sure alpha is laying down n not being him crazy self for the first 3-4 days ...i did just realize that most dogs have a ton of fur to hide the scar ..alphas fur is literally no longer then beard scruff! so im really curious how that will look..Hell just be more bad ass 
hell look just like his daddy! (my husband likes to break himself so he has lots of scars and metal rods n plates and nails and screws!!) they will probably keep him for 2 nights unless hes doin amazing tomoro n then we can get him tomoro afternoon ...my husband is kinda pushing him to stay 2 nights being that hes had so many surgeries he knows the drugs r better in the hospital! so we will see know just time to wait out the biopsy! JUST BE BENIGN! i dont care what it is! as long as its benign!!!!!!!!
Thanks guys!
XOXO Suzy, Joe, Kaylee & ALPHA
Oh a lil side note to make u guys smile Alpha was Joeys best man at our wedding they walked down the aisle to Love me like my dog does by Billy Currington
Kaylee was the Flower Girl she walked down with my sister because my niece freakout and ran around all the guest NOT down the aisle to her mom who was one of my bridesmaids lmao
YAY! Go Alpha, you are a rock!
I agree that if you have the option to let him stay another night at the hospital it would be beneficial. Your husband likes to break himself? That is funny! But yeah obviously he knows what surgery and post-op care is like so at least you both have lots of experience there. What a team you all are!
As for the battle scar, have you seen this Tripawds design from our Cafe Press store? It was inspired by brave Bellona, who wanted all Tripawds to be proud of our battle scars!
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Bet you get a good night's sleep tnight owng all is well! Great up dte! A lot of positive energy going on in Alpha's household tonight!
We have got to see the wedding pictures with the pups! That was a precius idea! Your pack is all about family togetherness!
It's womderful that your pups look forward to seeing your vet. That is soooo important!
I gree with your hubby, if they think he should stay a second night, do it? A lot come home the day after though.
Sending you lots of love and support and, of course for your hubby.....HOO RAH!
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!
Thanks for the great update!!! I think Alpha will look so dashing with his scar. You won't be able to hold the girls back!!! Crossing all our fingers and toes for a "no cancer" diagnosis.
Take care.
Luanne & Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
hey guys i posted some pics from our wedding with the Blue man!
and Kaylee updated my blog for me this morning check it out
http://suzyq.tr.....pawds.com/
Thx for all the support ..:-) i agree he will definitely be Dashing with his scar and its already hard enough to keep the girls off him! the boys too sometimes! lol
SuzyQ I just left a reply on your blog! But just have to repeat how fantastic those photos are!!! I encourage everyo e when theyhave a minute, to hop over! You're in for treat!! (my reply said "waiting for moderation" so I don't kow if you've gotten it yet).
Really glad Blue Dog is enjoying his drugs and out of surgery! YAAAAY! Homecoming will be wonderful
Again, rest up!!
Lots of llove'
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!
Yea for successful surgery!!
He has the most interesting face! What a stunning dog 
.
Hope recovery is smooth.
Karen
thx guys glad u like the pictures we get him tomoro....i feel bad Dr hancshe said he really wants to come home 
but i no its best for him to rest ..... he did walk out n sniff the grass n lay down out side for a lil while today but i guess hes not really eating only a lil off dr hansches finger n i dont think hes peed or pooped yet i miss my baby feelin a lil bummed tonight Kaylee is really worried about him too
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