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That title was supposed to be FEELING better w/Pixie. Tired fingers here, tired brain.
We had a good night! She panted a bit but once she found her position in the crate, she slept away the night – well, except when I shined the flashlight in her eyes. She barked to get up at her normal time, went outside, walked a bit but sat, trying to get her bearings, I think. I know she had to pee but she could not do it yet. Brought her in and she drank and ate her entire breakfast and I gave her the Metacam and Clavimox and settled her in her ex-pen, now she is staring at me pleasding to get her OUT.
I think we are off to a good start, but I sure thought she would be hurting this morning. We took her back out and she peed after breakfast and hopped about 15 feet to us!
Sounds like Pixie is off to a good start, yay keep it up.
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….
Good girl Pixie! Now your pawrents can relax a bit. Have a nice Friday.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Well, that Freudian sli just means you're lucky to have Pixie, and she's lucky to have you! Thanks for the update.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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glad to hear pixie is doing so well!!! it's amazing how excited us 'sisters and brothers' can get when our tripawds pee and poop... paws crossed for smooth sailing!
charon & 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
You are off to a great start Pixie! Peeing and pooping and eating and hopping all right after your surgery?? That's pawesome news!
We'll be keeping our paws crossed for you that you continue to do this well every day! 
Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
We are so happy to hear that Pixie is doing well, our tails are wagging for you! Have a great weekend, and get some rest!
Alicia,
Lucky works too I think. Sounds like she is doing great. 1st pee YEAAA!! Just wait to see how excited we all get with the first poop
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How are you and your son doing??
Karen and the pug girls
Thanks everyone. This dog is amazing. She is having snacks, lots of water, wants to be with the others (I do not allow unless I am holding her, they all want to sniff her to death!) and my son took her outside and she hopped across the yard to him, then peed. It kind of did something to me, seeing my one legged son who is doing well and my three legged girl who is also doing so well. Kind of made me choke up. My son was all smiles, I walked over to her and he had picked her up and was telling her, "We are a real pair, Pixie, and I love you and your three legs". I told him to put her back down and walk back to the house and as he went through the sliding glass door, she was right there and hopped up two steps and sat by him with her tail twitching away.
It is a GOOD day here in Fresno, Califonria, and trust me, that is something you usually will NEVER hear!
A good day indeed! Even in Fresno. 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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