Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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OMG ... I am shocked. How devestating for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss... So terribly sad. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers!
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
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Roxy. We didn't even get a chance to know her better. You are still one of the Tripawds family, and we will be here for support whenever you need us.
Kathi and Murphy
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
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OH NOOOOOO!! NO! I am sorry beyond word!! I don't even know what to say!
Gosh, she was doing well and clearly showing her spunky side. I'm soooooo glad yo got to go see her.
I'm sorry Heather, I just don't even know how to begin to bring you comfort. You did EVERYTHING POSSIBLE to give her a chance at a quality life! EVERYTHING! It almost sou ds like it jad to be a clot for it to be that quick and painless. Something that no one cold forsee or control.
PLEASE stay connected to us, okay? Everyone here will tell you there is no greater loss. Everyone here will also tell you that's the price we pa for such a great love. And Roxy knew she was loved!!
Our hearts break with you and we cry too. Roxy will never be forgotten here...one hour or one year...once you join our family we are with you...and she with us...FOREVER!
Sending you love and surrou ding yo with Roxy's eternal grace.
Sally and Happy Hannah
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 my goodness! I'm stunned. I'm so sorry. You guys were clearly ready to fight and take on the recovery. Oh, man, I'm so so sorry.
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Oh, I am so very sorry! Please know that we are here for support and if you just need to vent. I agree with everyone, you and Roxy and Seka too, are now a part of our Tripaweds family. With love, Lori and Ty Guy
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
I'm so sorry, what a shock, I don't know what to say.
If it is something that helps you I hope you decide to stay here. Sometimes the company of people who have been where you are is comforting.
I still can't think of anything to say but I'm sorry. Let us know what we can do to help you at this difficult time.
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
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