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Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
... thank you Mickey, you a really great pal ...
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
... me and Pedro are getting ready for our beauty sleep 
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Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
... let's see ...
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
... ahhhhhhhhhhhh ....
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
... Mom says tomorrow I'll have a super ultra extra special day ...
... full of fantastic surprises and adventures
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
... oh boy ...
... I better go to sleep quickly then ...
... if Mom says it will be an extraordinary day ...
... and extraordinary day will be ...
... CANNOT wait for tomorrow ...
... Nighty Night everybody ...
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
EURYDICE!!!! You are THE best storyteller EVVVVVER!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 The way you chronicle your adventures and share your thoughts out loud with us...OMD....soooo DELIGHTFUL!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 You really, really, really bring us right along with you every step of the way! 🙂 And we looooove it!! 🙂 🙂
I know it takes a good chunk out of your day to take us on these great journeys with you, but just like with every single person you meet, you put the biggest smile on our face!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Really glad Kerren pointed out the yoga pose to us. Now that I know what to look for, I see that you do it after every pee!! You are sooooo adorable!!!
And yes indeedy, you own that couch sweet girl 🙂 🙂 🙂
The way you interact with dogs always amazes me. It doesn't matter what the demeanor of the dog is.....you are ALWAYS so welcoming and so gentle. You are such a very, very special Soul Miss Cow!
And I love how three, four, five people or more can all pet you at the same time and you still have more areas available to be petted!! 🙂
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!
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Just wanted to say that we DO watching you use the set up your Mom made for you getting in and out of the car. Shhhh......we won't tell her though, okay?
And it was really cute watching you and Dad take a brisk little walk on the beach. Quite a cute pair!! 🙂 🙂
Oh my gosh...seeing you with that teeny weeny dog who jumped in the car with you....so cute! And Inloved how she pretended to have just three legs! Solidarity indeed! 🙂
Always looking forward to more Miss Cow!!! @ots of love and hugs and non-stop cuddles 🙂
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
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!
Sleep tight, beautiful Miss Cow. (Even your toes are graceful!). Cannot wait to hear what your magician 🎩 of a Momma has in store for you tomorrow. Sweet dreams, gorgeous girl 🏖💝💌😘🐄
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, 23 November 2023, adopted 12 January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
It's probably obvious that I enjoy your daily adventures. I feel like I'm there with you. It amazes me how you pick up on the energy of each and every animal and person and you are so respectful. You find dogs who want to play, so you play; others just was to sniff to make sure you are safe. Some little Jack Russells can act a little bossy (like humans) - that one on the beach was wearing a vest, maybe he has a job as beach security? He figured you were safe and good in a role as beach ambassador.
Just think of the stories that are told every evening when children and big humans go home to tell about the most gentle tripawd dane they met. You are memorable.
I suspect the woman that walked away upset that you have cancer has been impacted by cancer in her family. She's still hurting. It's too bad she didn't spend more time to be comforted by Miss Cow and see her joy and love for life.
The second last photo with Pedro under her chin in one of my favourites. Her eyes are reflecting upon her wonderful day and look a little dreamy. What a wonderful life!
Kerren, Eli and the little miss Mona
We love watching Miss Cow and her adventures!
Otis - 121 lbs pre amp - 114 lbs post amp and now 118 lb Great Dane - English Mastiff X. Started limping on 12/24/16. Diagnosed with Osteosarcoma 12/28/16 - amputation of front left leg on 1/6/17. Stitches out and 1st round of Chemo on 1/19/17. 2nd round of Carboplatin on 2/10/17 - 3rd round on 3/2/2017. 4th round was scheduled for 3/22/17 - however due to low WBC postponed - 4th Chemo completed on 3/28/17. Had breathing difficulties, stayed in Tufts ICU overnight. Due for 2 more rounds of Chemo but we are opting to go with homeopathy with Dr. Loops instead.
Oh Eurydice! What a beautiful one year ampuversary your mum had for you! You both have been an inspiration with your travels and your bright light. Sending prayers and strength to you Teresa as you enjoy the rest of the time you have with Miss Cow!
Warm hugs,
Kelley & Gideon
PS. We have decided to go with amputation on Gideon on Thursday. Thank you for all your advice.
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