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Update on Calvert! !!
Today is 17 days post amputation for Calvert. I knew he would be able to jump and play again, but I doubted he would be able to run as fast as before the amputation.
I let him out the front door tonight to use the restroom. .. usually he'll go, and come right back in. Well, my lil guy saw something across the yard and just took off, running faster than id ever seen him run! !! And he didnt come back. He went over to the neighbors yard to play with their German shepherd. I went and got him, hes the happiest ive seen him since before his accident. 
he also jumped up onto my bed for the first time since his accident today. He still has some drainage, but hes definitely made a better recovery than i even could imagine. Im so overjoyed. Cried happy tears.
Calvert!!!! Nothing is gonna sop you from playing full out!!!
You are such a cute and spunky little fella'! I know you are gonna give that German Shepherd friend of yours a good workout! He better rest up!
This is a wonderful update and has us all grinning ear to ear! I know you are s o very proud of your boy...as you should be!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY. CALVERT. AND MOM TOO!!!
Sally and Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
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!!! That's great news! I remember when I was so amazed by how FAST Shelby was post-amp! she was a jack russell terrier mix and boy was she was fast back in the day. She could get some serious speed on those three legs!
So happy for you! Keep posting !!!
Alison & her Shelby fur-ever in her heart
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
Yay, Calvert! Keep moving forward... as fast as those legs want to take you! Thanks for sharing.
Hooray for Calvert! Sometimes instinct kicks in and they don't even realize what they are doing. Calvert keep up the good work, just don't get TOO CRAZY!
Laurie
Great news, handsome Calvert !! So happy to read he is doing so well, and each day will get even better. None of our Tripawds even know they are 3-legged, they just GO !!
Hoping each day continues to be great, and you and Calvert enjoy every single day together!
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Aww that is a fantastic update! There are so many times when it's hard to see that things get better, but Calvert is proof that they do! Yay kiddo, you're rockin! Thanks for the great news.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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By the way, how did Calvert get his name? We've never had another member with that name before, it's lovely.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Calvert is short for Lord Calvert. Lord Calvert is a brand of Canadian whiskey. My roommate prefers Canadian whiskey over American whiskey and the night we brought Calvert home we couldn't decide what to name him. My roommate happened to be drinking Lord Calvert, and it hit me... we named Calvert after the whiskey.
Way to go Calvert!!!!
I'm so glad his recovery is going so well. What a cute story behind how he got his name. We came up with Leland's name from a TV show...Dog the Bounty Hunter. Leland was Dog's son and he always sent him after the bail jumper first. He'd say "go get 'em Leland!!" and my husband and I agreed that would be a cool name for a dog and would fit a Dobie perfectly.
Keep up the good work Calvert and showing everybody there's no stopping you!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
Haw haw, that's a memorable way to name Calvert! And thanks for sharing Leland's name story too Sahana, I always meant to ask you. There's a recent Forum topic here, where folks share how their animals got their names, but I can't seem to find it. It's a fun read.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Well, Calvert got his remaining paw cut last night.. so he's going slow again. SMH... Oh, Calvert. . . What am I gonna do with you!!
Oh Calvert, I just read that, you are a WILD boy! Take it easy ya hear? Recovery is not going to be easy with your kind of energy, I'm so sorry!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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