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Today Bear had his last round of chemo, he was also x-rayed for lung mets. It is with great joy that I inform you all that the cancer has NOT spread!!!! He is doing fantastic! I would like to thank everyone for the support and encouragement. This site is an absolute blessing. If you would like to learn more about Bears journey, check him out on Facebook under Bear Pup. I am grateful for all of you.
Bear is a 7 year old Rottweiler. He became a Tripawd pup on April 1, 2013.
Way to go Bear you sweet thing! Great news. 
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
Puppy Bear, ' you are adorable!!! That. mug. needs to be on the cover of National Geographic!
Congratulations o. pass I g all your tests ad graduating g!! And graduating with flykng colors!
Enjoy living sweet Bear!! That's what yo are here for....living g. ..lovi g and being spoiled!! And beautifying the planet with fitness!
Just curious, is Puppy Bear have four, five or six carboplatins?
Whatever he had, so ethics G's work g!"
Giving you a standi g ovation iBear----and your momma too! Now go beg her for a treat----betcha' get two:-) 
Sooooo happy for you!
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!
Yay Puppybear. That is great news. Keep kicking butt.
Hoppy Ampuversary
Hugs
Michelle & 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."
Oh Bear that is terrific! We are so hoppy to hear this. Thanks for sharing your great news, congrats!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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So wonderful to hear good news! You go Bear!
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.
Thank you all for your support. Because of you and this site, I made the right decision for Bear.
Sally to answer your question, Bear had 4 rounds of carboplatin. He handled every one like a champ.
For anyone that reads this, I know every pups experience may be different. But Bears quality of life is great and he is the same pup on 3 legs as he was with 4. If I had the choice to do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate. This is only a page in the chapter, if everything were to change tomorrow, I would still feel the same way. Every day that I have with my best friend makes it worth it.
Bear is a 7 year old Rottweiler. He became a Tripawd pup on April 1, 2013.
Congrats!
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puppybear said
This is only a page in the chapter, if everything were to change tomorrow, I would still feel the same way. Every day that I have with my best friend makes it worth it.
Beautifully said. Thanks for sharing.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh this is such wonderful news! Thanks so much for posting! This is so inspirational for us others who are just approaching your milestone. Sometimes I don't feel like I can breath when I think about the pending X-rays in three weeks. So happy Bear got the all clear!
Woo-hoo! I am happy you are doing so great Bear. 3 paws up!
Marla and Daisy
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit 
and Spirit Daisy 
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