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Hi All,
Well, tomorrow, Friday, Kona has her 3rd and final chemo (YEA YEA YEA !!!) in the series.
We're looking forward to just getting on with life, you know? And not have to think about all of "this" all of the time. Just enjoy our time, which we hope is long and happy.
She's been doing well. Good appetite (always) and and getting stronger each day.
Also, yes, shes' back to her devilish self for sure!
Stealing toys from her pup siblings (adopted) at each opportunity. She's like a shark……just watching and when the timing is right, she strikes! Diving in and taking whatever toy the others want.
Ahhhhh, it's so good to have that pup back.
And, I hope for a long time.
Will let you all know how tomorrow goes.
I know I always say this, but you, my tripawd friends, help me through all of this so much.
Thank you!
Denise
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.
What wonderful news that Kona is back to being her devilish self. Wishing you all the best on your final chemo. My thoughts will be with you.
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….
konakaismom said:
... you, my tripawd friends, help me through all of this so much.
The support of this community never ceases to amaze us!
Thanks for the great update. We're happy to hear kona is doing so well. 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
The devilish pup! I love that! Glad to hear she is doing so well and is beginning to terrorize the rest of the pack. Gotta keep them in line somehow! Good thoughts for #3 today, I know it is probabably routine by now, but it never hurts to have good thoughts coming your way 😉
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.
Thanks for putting the smile on my face. Kona reminds me of Chloe (THE toy hog of all time). Great to hear that Kona is doing so well. I say it's a cause to celebrate! Ice cream for all pups and pawrents!!!
Tails are wagging really hard today, and it's Friday!
Cathy/Jane/Spirit Skyler/Chloe
Great stories like Kona's help us too. Congrats! We hope the last one goes smoothly so she can continue stealin more toys!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Thanks everyone !
Today went really well.
We had a meeting with our doctor and treatment is now done. We are moving forward back to our lives, hoping to get lucky and lots and lots of wonderful, healthy times.
We had stopped at Jack in the Box before picking up Kona and saved her some meat/cheese. She wasn't in my SUV for 5 seconds before she was, in a direct manner, shall we say, (firm paw presure on me from behind) she WANTED it NOW !!! Needless to say, we gave it to her ASAP !
Then, during the drive home, she said that she had to go potty....yes, NOW.............so, we stopped at a park's parking lot, and she was quite excited....because as I was getting her out......ok, she climbed into the front driver's seat and wanted me to let her out...as I'm helping her out (wearing her Ruff Wear Harness ) she spies this pile of horse poop just past my door........ahhhh, a delicacy!
Yuck!
I grabbed her back just in time.......hmmm, maybe a lil tiny sample of it........so gross........Kona, of course, was so pleased with herself.
We walked around for a bit and she had a wonderful time. Then, we drove home and were greeted by Bella and Cotton, our other two pups.
Goodies, hugs, playing in the backyard. It's all good, my friends.
will keep you all updated.
Have a wonderful HEALTHY weekend ++++++
Denise
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.
Oh what a feisty girl! What Tripawd could ask for more after chemo than horse poo! Tasty 🙂
Oh boy what a relief, this is great news. We send our love for a pawesome weekend and long hoppy chemo-free life ahead!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Kona is just a challenge a minute! Sounds like she's feeling great and keeping her pack in order.
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.
Yay, Kona! Keep smiling, and eating (or trying to eat) horse poop! And, stealing your siblings' toys! Sounds like a recipe for a happy day indeed! At least that's what Zuzu thinks a happy day is!
Hugs,
Holly, Zuzu and Susan
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
Thank you all!
Yes, Kona has always been a 'challenge'. ahem…….understatement.
With cattledogs, they have to learn to control the 'dingo within'.
With our first cattledog, that took a year to control that wild side.
With Kona, welll, ummmm, it took a good 2 yrs. And, even now, at 9yrs, she's still a handful. We discovered that there is a BIG difference between the 'companion' cattledog, and the 'working' cattledog. We actually adopted Kona from a cattle ranch. Her mother was brought over from Australia. And, it turns out that they're bigger in Australia too. Where the Americanized Aussie females are supposed to be 35-45lbs, she's 63lb (now….trimmed). Big powerful girl.
We love her. She's our devil girl
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.
Ahhh... the delecacy of horse poop... hmmmm 
. Good thing you caught her before she rolled in it too! 
Glad to hear Kona is doing so well after her 3rd chemo. Wishing your devil girl many, many happy ampuversaries torchuring her poor siblings!!!
Angel Jake and Wolfie'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!
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