Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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We're Home! I'm sitting here watching her sleep finally... She hopped up two little steps to the front door. I thought I would have to carry her but just assisted with her temp sling. Bandages come off on Wed and then stiches in two weeks. All is well for the moment....
Our angel "Etta" amputation on 4-15-10 lost her front limb. initially dx'd with neurofibrosarcoma. However, after surgery they discovered histiocytic sarcoma a very aggressive cancer. After two full rounds of chemo our special angel lost her battle on 6-21-10. the sweetest and most gentle soul. Our lives are forever blessed for having known her...
This is the tough time, but you will both get through it. We're all right here if you need support. Get your rest when Etta rests, and face everything as it presents itself.
Have a speedy recovery, Miss Etta!
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.
🙂 there you go girl, home finally and have your mum to watch over you 🙂
best wishes and speedy recovery....keep us posted 🙂
Wow, that's a pretty bandage.
Hang in there Etta! Recovery will be a bit rough, especially with the added responsibility of taking care of your nervous pawrents. But try not to worry about them too much, they'll be okay. Rest up! 
Gerry has been a tripawd since 12/16/2009.
He was a shelter dog with a mysterious past and an irrepairable knee injury.
Videos and pics of Gerry's pawesomeness can be found at: http://gerry.tripawds.com
Hi Etta, you beautiful girl. We're glad you're home and that you conquered those steps. I hope everything else goes as well!
Mary and Cemil
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
A beautiful girl indeed! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hey sweet girl, we're glad your back at home in your comfy bed and recuperating. You look pretty darn good, it's so great to see your photo! Take it easy and rest up, you have lots of Tripawd Ambassador duties to tend to when you're all healed!
xoxo
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi Etta, you really are pretty in pink. I am so happy that you are home, hoping for an uneventful and speedy recovery for 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….
Oh I LOVE your bandage Etta!!! And you are so clever to manage the steps right away. Now take time to heal and try to get lots of rest. Make sure you look sad every so often to get extra treats. Oh ya - don't worry about the pink dinosaurs you are going to see while on your pain meds, they aren't real and they will go away when you get off the drugs, but for now you'll need to put up with them. Cheers and glad you're back home.
Tai Dog and Laura
Tai – 9 yr old lab. Diagnosed Osteosarcoma Dec 18/09. Front right leg amputated Dec 21/09. Started chemo Jan 7/10. Lung mets discovered Sept 16/10. Valiant to the end on Oct 26/10 when cancer reappeared in a leg and we made the decision to set her free. Forever in my heart where not even cancer can take her from me.
Etta,
You look so pretty in pink! 
Now, get plenty of rest, eat and drink and take all your medications... Hopefully your mom will get to take some naps while you sleep. Hope you have a speedy recovery!!
Sending you and your mom a big fat hug!!
Angel Jake'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!
Etta, welcome home!!!! like dorothy said...there's no place like home. rest and get better. it does get better!!! our blessings to you and your pawrents!!! gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
What a precious girl. Hope Etta is well today!! Countdown the 2 weeks and hope the days go as smoothly as possible. Keep us updated.
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
I'm glad to hear she is back home where she belongs. Etta you are a beauty.
Debra & Angel Emily
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
congratulations on a successful homecoming, Etta! You look tuckered out, Missy...you'd better take loooots of naps over the next 2 weeks (if for no other reason than to prepare you for all the energy you'll have as a tripawd!!!). Keep the pawesome news coming 🙂
<3Laura and BirthdayBoy
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