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Lookin' good Rock! I love the shirt you're wearing. This is great news that you are handling chemo so well. I knew you could do it!
Did you ever get a chance to ask your vet about their preference for the # of treatments?
Michele, thanks for sharing your story here, I know it's helpful for others. Be sure (if you haven't already, I just got on the Forums), to start a new topic about Cadence so we can all get to know you two. Funny, we've got another Cadence here and she's totally opposite of yours...she's a giant white poodle! Can't wait to hear more about yours.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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michele thanks for your imput .. as far as cadance goes im sorry to hear this but rest assure amputation IMO is the best thing in this situation.Their life is changed forever but NO PAIN ! rock is back to himself just apearance has changed we have been taking him to the park for bbq's every weekend since . I still cant bare the thought of him getting old and knowing one day he leave us but i will give him the best time he has left . i have always hoped i would go before any of my pets but god does things for reasons which we dont know ,now im not god but i can give my pets the best and will do so to the end. This site i can not discribe in words how thankful i am to have found it ..
jerry i did ask him he said he consulted with the oncologist and that she said theres no sign it spread ( nodes where clear so 4 treatments should be a safe amount for him
Awww, we're glad you found us too! Every story makes a difference and helps someone else here. Thanks so much.
Glad to hear your vet is consulting with an oncologist. Paws crossed that the rest of the treatments will be a breeze.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Rock looks terrific!!! Thanks for posting the recent video, it is so great to see our tripaw pups adapt so quickly. I look forward to hearing more about your new life together.
Samdog was a 10 yr old Golden and retired SAR dog. We found a bone mass on 8/17/12, needle biopsy showed sarcoma 8/22/12, amputation on 8/23/12, post-amp biopsy confirmed osteosarcoma on 8/28/12. Sadly, we found lung mets on 11/27/12 and my Spirit Sam earned his wings on 12/2/12.
We didn't know where we were headed and we don't regret a single step along our path. It all happened too fast, but he left a legacy of love that we will always cherish. Good bye my heart.
You can find our story at http://samdog.t.....ipawds.com
hey guys sry its been awhile but ive been back and fourth very busy . update" rock has just finished his 3rd treatment of chemo. He has 1 more to go and we will take x-rays im praying there clear as they where 12 weeks ago . But hes handing chemo great! hes getting around fine and back to his old self. I have a few videos of him with his brothers and sisters.
Rock, you are lookin' good dude!! Glad to hear you're handling the chemo well. We'll be sending positive thoughts for your next chemo/x-rays! Keep on rockin' buddy!!
He looks great! Glad to hear he is handling chemo like a champ.
I'm hoping for the very best outcome when you do X-rays, keep us posted.
Karen and the pugapalooza
Hooray Rock! Great news that he's almost done with the chemo and doing well. Sending good thoughts for when he's due for the xray!
Fingers crossed for all good news!
Jackie, Angel Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
Well after the wait rock has completed his last chemo session and had x rays taken . He recieved a clean bill of health , im very pleased with the way his doc has taken care of him . Rock is a happy friend and i can see it in his eyes hes appreciative for all the help . I would recommend amputation and treatment to anyone, Our pets deserve it . thank everyone on this site for there prayers and advise from the bottom of my heart rock and i love you guys for that .
Wooo hooo! Thanks for letting us know, it really means a lot here, especially to new folks who have just started this journey.
That's terrific news about Rock, I'm so glad to hear that you've both got your life back. Congrats on finishing chemo and getting back to the routine, you and Rock....ROCK!
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Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I just finished reading this thread. Rock is amazing! What a stunning dog.
Thanks for posting your story. It's giving me more strength.
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
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Hank was not himself for a little over the first week. He's starting to perk up. He pooped only twice in the first 10 days but it seems more regular now.
I bet your little man will perk up too.
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
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Another great update for Rock!!
Thanks for sharing your good news with everyone here- it does inspire and give hope.
Karen and the pugapalooza
I was just thinking of Rock the other day. I hadn't seen you post anything and I started to get a bit worried. I am so happy for you and Rock. He is kicking butt......... Keep us updated and I am so happy for you and Rock.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
that is so great Rock. You are an inspiration to us all. Keep it up 
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05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
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