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Just wanted to say hello as it has been a few months since we checked in. We are doing fantastic in Elk Grove, CA. Brody continues to love to run at the dog park, and being a greyhound remains one of the fastest dogs there. Please take heart that osteosarcoma doesn't have to be an immediate death sentence although the recovery from the amputation was brutal. Brody is as strong as ever....but he eats a lot of protein and no wheat products. He also had chemo last summer. I have added more carbs lately just to give him more endurance. It is trial and error, and we love every day that he is with us. Whatever your challenges, remain strong, your dog loves you for helping him/her in any way that you can.
Brody's mom, Pat
thanks for posting such a positive update!!! sometimes we get overwhelmed with the scary and sad stuff, and need to see the possibilities for joy!!
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Atta boy Brody. 14 months is pawsome! 
Pat, thanks for the encouraging reminder. I often forget to just enjoy the time I have with my boy and I find myself focusing on the disease and an unsure future. We have had so much sadness here at Tripawds as of late. It's really uplifting to hear Brody's inspirational update.
Fortis & Brett
YES! Ditto to Gayle's post!
Brody - that is more than a year (isn't it??)! Wowsa!
That's has ice cream written all over it!
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.
14 months is an awesome update, and still going strong. Brody is moving into celebrity status. Love to hear all of the milestones, but in particularly the ones past 12 months. That seems to be the measuring status for awesome. Keep kicking cancer butt, Brody. You're a hero!
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.
Way to go Brody, 14 months is so awesome!!! Congratulations !!! You are a Hero!!!
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
Brody,
WOW!! A milestone as great as 14 months is definately reason to PAWRTY. Be sure that you get extra hugs, more playtime, special treats and my personal favorite way of celebrating ICE CREAM!!! I am so glad to hear that you are doing so very well and that the chemotherapy is just a distent memory. Dad has always said, that my real improvement began when all those chemicals were gone from my system. That is when food started to taste good again and Dad introduced me to ICE CREAM.
Keep on enjoying life and be sure to bring good news like this to this community. It made Dad smile and that is good on Father's Day.
Spirit Cherry
Thanks for the Greyt Update!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Congratulations, Brody! What SUPER DUPER news! I agree with your mom...a cancer diagnosis doesn't mean imminent death (we just celebrated 12 months!) as much as it may seem like it will at the time. Thanks for showing us all what can be possible!
<3 Laura and Jackers
Happy 14 month ampuversary Brody!! That is awesome news!!! Hope your mom made you a big celebration... with lots of ice cream!!! Wishing you many, many more happy ampuversaries!!! 
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!
Pat, he's come such a long way, thank you for the update!
For anyone who isn't familiar with Brody's story, here's some topics Pat posted:
Bleeding capillaries (if it wasn't for this post, we wouldn't have known about the bleeding issues that Greys can experience after amputation surgery)
Brody (another grey) has his first chemo today
Pat, I forgot you're in Elk Grove. If you are ever able to, our Northern CA Tripawds bunch is recuriting members for their next get together in Mill Valley! If it's too far for you I'm sure the folks there would be willing to meet you halfway. Hope you can make it next month!
Yeay for Brody!!!!!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Brody that is great news! After the recent losses by some members it is wonderful to have some positive news. We hope for many more ampuversary's for you.
Chuck Holliman
Rusty is a Labradoodle who was diagnosed with level 3 Fibrosarcoma on January 16th, 2010 and had his left hind leg amputated on January 25th, 2010 five days before his 18 month birthday. Please see Rusty's blog @rusty.tripawds.com. He is putting up one heck of a fight against this terrible disease.
Hoppy 14month Ampuversary, Brody!!! Woo-hoo! Wishing you many, many more to come!
Amputation on 11/10/09, due to Histiocytic Sarcoma in left elbow. Angel Harley earned his wings on 06/24/10.
Wonderful news! It is so great to get some good news and have a reason to celebrate. You go, Brody!
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.
Thank you thank you thank you!
There's nothing like good news!
Way to go Brody !!!
Denise and Kona Kai
Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010.
Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma.
Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010
Second chemo July 9th, 2010 Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010
ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog !
***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***
We Love you so much Kona….always
Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs)
Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle)
Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
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