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Thinking of you ...
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Hey - I know some of you might be waiting to hear about Abby's x-ray... the xrays were odd and not at all what her onc expected. In a nutshell, there was good news and bad news so we will try the new drug and see how it goes. I didn't cry at the appointment, so that's good, right?
I'm writing up the details on her blog and will post when I'm done!
Thank you for all the good thoughts - I think it helped.
Jackie & Abby
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!
I have been praying for you guys all day.
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
Thanks, Jenna! You guys are the best!
The Reader's Digest version of our day/the xray results is my previous post above.
If you want to hear about the full-on results (and also hear about my crazy day...), you can get the entire story by clicking here.
Thanks again everyone! There is nothing like the pawsitive thinking of the collective Team Tripawds!
We <3 you guys big time!
Jackie & Abby
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!
Glad to hear Abby's x-rays didn't turn out like your day had been going up to that point! Not great results, but I would say not totally bad results either. You have a strong girl there! Keep kickin' cancer's ass, Abby!!
Keeping my fingers crossed that Natasha's twin packs her bags
Heads to the hills with the new meds.
Hey Jackie,
Well, what to say....? I guess my fav part is the onc saying she won't be going anywhere anytime soon!!
As for the neighbors, well maybe you can get them to move? Play loud music, throw wild parties... I'll come down and help 
. But at my age I can't do the naked thing... (you all have to read the blog post for that last sentence).
I hope the mastinib kicks some 'mints' a**!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karen and the pugaplooza
Well gosh darn it!!!!
All I can say is, 'chin up'! (double chins are never attractive...I know!)
We're still rooting for some good news in the future!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Wow. I have been off the site for a few days, so I am sorry I wasn't here to send positive "juju" to sweet Abby. Your blog about your day was pretty amazing. I don't know how I feel about the new met, but it sounds like the drugs are kicking tail pipe on the other mets. I really hope for the same results as what "Lucky" got!
The guy in your yard... hmmm. That would've made me glad that I got my CC license. (carry permit). I am crazy enough to have chasitized him for being in my yard. If you need us tripawd folks to do a "sit in" on your neighbors yard, we are here for you!
Well, I really adore Abby and your family, so we are sending the BEST of prayers up for her, may she be clean and cleared of all mets, for a long and healthy life. Amen.
Hugs, and best of juju
Elizabeth and Sammy
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
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