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Lindt is also a new amputee... he had surgery on Dec 22nd, was diagnosed Dec 15th. The past few days has had its ups and downs... at times Lindt has gotten up on his own and moved around but he slipped a few times and now I'm worried that his confidence is shot because he won't get up on his own, and has even peed himself with attempts to move him. We've decided to take the advice on this site let him be in charge of his recovery, getting up when he needs. He is eating and drinking okay, has peed outside a few times but hasn't pooped yet! We've decided to get his non slip booties for his feet since we have slippery tile and hardwood everywhere in our house. Any advice for a concerned dog mom for the next few days would be really helpful! My significant other and I are so grateful for this site... what a resource its been, especially since our vet was closed over the weekend.
Hi again Lindt's pack-
I approved the other post you started in the Treatment and Recovery forum and gave you some suggestions on how to help Lindt.
Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
An update.... he's been on denamarin since the second round of chemo so I still give it to him. We made it through Christmas and he had a good last one. Today he has slowed down. Doesn't want to get up much and seems his strength isn't at it's best. He is eating and drinking. Unfortunately I sense that it might be sooner than later, but we will take it day by day. It's just so difficult knowing the inevitable.
For Lindt - sorry for the late response. Just give him time. They do adjust and figure out how to do things. Guinness didn't like help so I had to let him do it on his own. Hard wood and tile is tough - if the booties don't work, I suggest getting cheap area rugs or yoga mats work too. It was about a month after surgery where he really got a hang of things. Be patient - it will happen. What type of pain meds is he on?
Hang in there. You did the right thing with surgery. I know I don't regret it. It's given me more time with Guinness and I'm so grateful. Keep me updated on his progress! Best of luck!
Alrighty, Mr Guinness was able ro have a nice Thanksgiving, he played "old- man -rug -o -war" and he hung around to have a good Christmas,and now he's helping you to ring in the New Year! Guinness sure does like to do things Guinness's way!! So I imagine he is a bit more tired after all that pawtying!
You're continuing ro make every moment count. I know this is hard, but your Iove for Guinness is so strong you will be able to stay fully present with him. Guinness knows have fiven hi such a wonderful gift of extenw quality time with you. And he kniws when his quaw is no longer there, you will give him the gift of release...because you love him that much.
Right now though he is still enjoying lounging around and being spoiled and eating yummy foods. And now is all that matters.
Sending Iove and hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
PS. Very kind of you to send suport to Lindt.
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!
Dear Guinness and Mum
i am super pleased that you had a lovely Christmas together. I am sorry that you know what is to come, but please try to focus only on the moments here with your boy. Tell him you love him every second and I know he will never get tired of hearing it from you! If you focus too much on your heartache, so will he. It’s so tough lovey, my heart goes out to you!💕 He is still your precious boy that needs only you, every day!
Hugs and best wishes from Petra, Stewie and gang. 
Remember...“live in the moment!“ 
Just checking in on Guinness and his pack. I hope you are all maintaining and doing ok.
Hugs,
Jackie and Huck ❤️❤️
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
Thanks for the kind words. He is eating and drinking but moving around isn't his favorite thing. He tires super easily and gets out of breath easily. I can feel some swelling in his abdomen from the tumor growth. I tell myself there is nothing I can do about that but I can give him lots of love. We are currently snuggled in bed. I lift him on each night - no easy task with an 80 pound dog! - and he stays up there until morning. I've been on break last week and this week and return to work next week, so I'm very nervous to leave him alone. My dog walkers will visit him midday when I'm back so I'll have some sense of reassurance.
I will keep you posted. Thanks for checking in!
I had to say goodbye to my sweet boy today. The past week he struggled to get up. Today was tough - he was defecating on himself and wouldn't get up. His urine was puss and his liver, spleen, and lymph nodes were very enlarged. It was time. I had a hospice vet come to the house to put him down. He was calm and happy. He got treats and cuddles and went to sleep without any pain or fear. And I got to be with him, which was my fear that I'd not get that.
Thanks to all who helped guide us through becoming a tripawd. I don't regret it at all. It gave use more time together and for that I am grateful. This site is wonderful and I will stay connected to support those going through this journey.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am really glad that you were able to do it peacefully and that you were together. That means so much. My heart goes out to you, I know the pain and loss is just overwhelming. Guinness has his wings now though. His pain is gone, he is happy and whole now and meeting all the special angels up there that were waiting to meet him on the other side of the bridge. Please find comfort in knowing that you are a fantastic pawrent and you took the best of care for your boy. Sending you hugs, you're in my thoughts.
Jackie
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
Darling Mum,
we are so very sorry to hear that you had yo say goodbye to your boy! You gave him the best chance in life and he will be eternally grateful to you!
You are also a brave warrior, to have no regrets in doing what you did for Guinness and made all the right choices for him! You loved each other dearly to the very last second that he was on earth. You have proven to Guinnness that your love is eternal and will last forever. There is nothing that can break this bond!
Thinking of you both!
Petra, Stewie and his Pack.
Tears are falling roo hard right now to write much.
The one thing that stands out though, is how committed you were to making every single moment count with Guinness. You didn't let that piece of crap disease interfere with your time together. You and Guinness fought hard. When he was ready to be free and go healthy and whole into another open door, he knew you would support his decision.
Guinness, znd the loving unbreakable bond you two shared, touched us deeply. Special Souls like Ginness never leave us. They become part of us.
I'll be back later, but just wanted to thank you for sharing this remarkable Soul with us.
With love
Sally and My Chunky Spiritual Being 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!
Oh gosh I'm sorry to read this. Handsome Guinness, you will be missed.
My heart aches knowing that you had to part ways with your handsome boy. He fought through a brutal form of cancer because you managed to help prepare to transition from this earth by filling his heart with beautiful memories and true love. No dog could ask for more. I'm so glad you got to spend so much of his last few weeks together.
Do you have any more photos you want to share? We would love to see them, and celebrate the good life you gave him. May all those happier times help carry your heart through the sadness. If you want to talk, we are here for you OK?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks for the supportive words. I'm so incredibly sad he is gone. This morning was so hard without our routine and coming home today to a quiet house was deafening. I miss him terribly. The first pic is when he was ten months old. It was the Xmas card. The second is after getting caught in the sprinklers and the third is lounging on the bed.
I know it will get easier but right now I wish he were by my side.
I know how hard it is. Honestly, I can joke and encourage with the best of them, but every time a warrior like you in here loses their baby I lose my words and the pain I feel over my own loss is right in front of me again. I don't have the grace and proper verbiage that so many in here have. All I can say is I respect and appreciate your loss. It's a long road. You never stop missing them, but you find a place for it and that part of your heart will always be theirs forever. I do believe when the time is right, Guinness will help you find a companion that needs you like we found Oscar and Huckleberry. You're not even looking and then BAM, there it is, and you smile. My thought are with you and I pray for peace in your heart. You and Guinness are true warriors to the end, and you gave him the best of the best.
Love and hugs,
Jackie and Huckleberry ❤️❤️
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
Oh gosh, I am just so terribly sorry to hear this. I know exactly what you mean about that awful sense of emptiness and quiet. Of course you miss him terribly. Your love for him was so deep and strong. Know that he will always be in your heart. He will never, ever leave you in that sense. The bond you shared is truly unbreakable.
Sending love at this hardest of times. The pics are gorgeous. He looks so pleased to share your life, to be your dog.
Big hug,
Meg, Clare and Elsie Pie, and beloved Angel Billie too xxxx
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted 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 Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
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