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Hank's big journey is officially starting tomorrow morning where he and I will drive 2 hours to meet the team that will take his pain away. I can't believe it's actually happening. It seems like it was yesterday I was told he had osteosarcoma and the he should be put to sleep. I recall all the tears I've shed on Hank's fur not wanting to believe that it was going to be over soon. Too soon. Then I remember starting to talk to people that were going through the same and finding about here. Seems like yesterday the oncologist told me he was a great candidate for amputation. Hank never gave up which pushed me to go through all that emotional roller coaster and the tiring battle to find funding. There's angels watching on us that's for sure. The first step is finally in line. I know there's more battle to win but for now I need to focus on this one.
Thanks to all of your on Tripawds for your unconditional support! I know I will need you in the future.
I will pick him up Saturday. I will try to keep you all updated on his progress.
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
bikeintime.wordpress.com (will soon have Hank story)
Good luck tomorrow Hank!
If you can, let us know when the surgery is done so we know you guys are OK.
Karen and the pugapalooza
Hang tough Hank! Most importantly, the pain will be gone and you'll adjust to the Tripawd life. There will be bumps in the road, but we're here to help you navigate through them.
Frazier, Dorothy & Thom
We are sending lots of happy thoughts and healing wishes to you both! Keep us posted on how things are going. Relax, breathe, and you will get through this just fine. Good luck!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks to all. Hank is now with the vet team. They are making a nice pain killer cocktail for him. They are going to work with him to walk on 3 legs before the surgery so it's not a big surprise. Nice team. I will update as soon as I get news.
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
bikeintime.wordpress.com (will soon have Hank story)
Sending healing vibes to Hank! He will make a fine looking tripawd. 
Right hind limb amputated 7/3/12 for OSA, started on alternating cycles of Carboplatin and Doxorubicin and oral Palladia. Single lung met 9/1. Met in the neck muscle removed 9/30. Large mass in sublumbar lymph node 10/2. Rescue chemo with ifosfamide 10/6. Mets to the rib and axillary lymph node 10/21. Started Leukeran and Pred 10/25. Wookie left this Earth for a far better place on 12/4/12. I miss you, Boo, you were my heart.
I will be thinking of you Hank, you are such a handsome boy!
Amanda & Angle Porthos
Angel Porthos, Pyrenean Mastiff, 7 years old Os front right leg, DX 18 May 2012, Amputation 14 June 2012, Hip Dysplasia, Two TPLO surgeries. Is now somewhere over the rainbow, 21 November 2013.
Melanie,
Thinking of both you & Hank. I am so glad the vet team doing his surgery are nice and working with him to walk. 
That will help him. I am sure they won't care if you call and check on him. I know my vet didn't.
Michelle & Sassy
xoxxo
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Sending good thoughts out for you and Hank!
Keep us posted!
Jackie, Angel Abby's mom
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!
Sending you warm and strong thoughts. I hope that it went smoothly.
K, an 8 year old chocolate lab, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma of the radius and ulna on 12/23/11. She had stereotactic radiation to kill the bone tumors, and 3 rounds of carboplatin. On 3/16/12, lung mets were found. We tried several different kinds of chemotherapy to slow the lung mets but none worked. Finally, mets appeared at other sites, including her spine. She earned her angel wings on July 15, 2012. K changed my life, and I'll never forget her. Our/my journey is chronicled at romp-roll-rockies.blogspot.com.
I hope everything is going well. Hank will be an extraordinarily handsome tripawd. Please keep us posted and try to relax through the next few weeks. There will be ups and downs, but you will be surprised at how quickly Hank learns to walk, run and be "normal." Our dogs are amazing.
Beth, Spirit Smilin' Sammy and MB Wiggly Wrigley
Smilin' Sammy, March 16, 2004 – Dec. 5, 2011
Golden retriever, diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September 2010 — right front leg amputated November 2010. He fought valiantly to stay with us; but a second diagnosis of osteosarcoma, this time in his left front leg, was more than our golden warrior could overcome. He loved his pack — and everyone else he met.
We loved him even more.
Thanks for the pennies, Sammy. They helped.
Hank, what's going on? Been thinking about you, hope everything is OK. Keep us posted.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
They haven't started the surgery yet but he had a good night. The tech said they will be starting around 10am. I hope everyting is going to be ok. I'm sure they will.
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
bikeintime.wordpress.com (will soon have Hank story)
Good luck vibes to Hank! The waiting is so hard...I remember sitting at work just staring at my phone, willing it to ring so I knew Lupe was okay. Keep yourself busy if possible and get some rest!
-Kori & Angel Lupe
Diagnosed with possible synovial cell sarcoma of right front elbow 5/31/12. Amputation surgery performed 6/7/12. Final diagnosis of histiocytic cell sarcoma 6/11/12. Her soul and spirit were strong, her body was not...my little girl earned her wings 6/14/12. "If there are labradoodles and goldendoodles, why can't I be a cockadoodle?"-Angel Lupe (June 28, 1997-June14, 2012) http://lupepod......pawds.com/
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