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Vet is examining Otis now. Waiting for her call to know whether he will be able to come home. (The "whether" was a bit of a surprise. Moved a futon and his favorite bed back downstairs. Killer on my back, but gives us the option of where we will sleep.
And, if he does come home, I bet he eats better than all of us. My ex was a chef, so I'm expecting a filet mignon to show up.
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
Yup, I think it's safe to say that around the globe there are fingers, paws and everything else crossed for Otis xxx
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...
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Just now seeing this and I'm fighting back tears.
I so hope he gets to come home today. No matter what happens know that you have done all you can for your boy.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
He's home, and has three double cheeseburgers in his belly. The vet this morning needed to understand the game plan before she would release him. If we were going for the more invasive surgery to try to correct the tears in his lungs, she would have recommended he stay. She totally understood our plan, however, and he is laying on the futon next to me, breathing normally. Maybe we can take a nap?
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
He is sleeping so soundly I had to check to see if he was alive. Kind of feel like we should be doing more - sitting outside maybe - but he has got to be exhausted. I know I am.
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
He is home and surrounded by love (and full of cheeseburgers) - that is more than enough!
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
It's such a lovely peaceful image. Fast asleep, full of cheeseburgers, back home where he belongs. Do hope you can get some rest as well.
Lots of love,
M&C xxx
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...
Is there anything new on Otis. Praying he is just having a rough spell. Hugs
Unfortunately, more than a rough spell. Tears in his lungs which cause air to collect. The vet removed 2 liters of air from one lung and one from the other. He is back home now and resting. Unfortunately, this will reoccur. Could be hours, a day or days. There is a surgical fix, but in his condition, I am not going to put him through it. He has been resting since he got home, breathing normally. If that changes, I will take him back in for a final transition.
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
OH Paula. Oh. How hard this is to hear. I'm so sorry he is going through this. I know your heart is breaking. Enjoy this time you have with him. Praying for both of you!
Ugh. Sorry I called you Paula. Just saw where nitro had a rough day to so still had Paula on the brain!
Oh Christine, I'm so sad to read this. I was so hopeful that Otis would keep on keepin on and the Palladia would be effective in the fight. Hug him close and love on him all you can. Heartbroken for you but hoping that your remaining time together goes easy and peacefully.
Sending love from Izzy and I 
Amy
Momma to the world's most beautiful American Bulldog, Izzy!! Lost her front leg to OSA 9/18/15. Diagnosed w MCT in June 2016. Celebrated her 1 year ampuversary with knee surgery on 9/18/16! MCT recurrence in Dec 2016. Happy & hungry til nearly 14, earning her wings on 7/31/17.
We are allith you...with you all the way.
You have now and now is all that matters. "Later" will take care of itself.
You are with Otis...all the way...he knows that.
Now, one MUST top thoses cheeseburgers off with ice cream!!! And what the heck, three M&Ms would be an extra special treat!!
Holding you in my hearts
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie
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!
I am just catching up on this and am heartbroken for you all.... I am so sorry. This stupid disease!!!! It just creep up on you!!! KNow that Otis is such a part of our community (and you too) now and for forever!!!
Hugs and love as the days come ....
alison with spirit shelby in her heart
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
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