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I had to be gone for an extended work trip, and worried about Susie's welfare. When I left for London on March 12, I was still having a lot of trouble getting her to eat. (I was coaxing her, feeding her by hand, etc.) She's always had a small appetite, but I think she was still not feeling well, and food did not appeal to her at all. (She would sometimes retch in the mornings, but nothing would come up, as she hadn't eaten.)
I was giving her Pepcid, and thankfully, was able to get her off the Gabapentin before I left. So she wasn't on any meds.
While I was gone, she was fed Science Diet I/D (for gastrointestinal distress), and it must have helped, because her appetite came back and she started eating out of her bowl. Sometimes she even demanded THREE feedings a day instead of her usual two. She put some weight back on, and by the time I returned, she looked great!
She is definitely feeling SO MUCH better and can even go up and down the backyard deck steps with ease now. (She couldn't do it before I left.)
Yesterday we even hit up TWO pet shops! (Shopping is her favorite activity in the world.)
You can see from the photos below how thrilled she is to have me back home!
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Look at all that HAPPINESS and ADORABLENESS and CUTENESS!! 🙂 🙂 You really can see the joy!
This update has me grinning ear to ear! I know you've had what seemed like a never ending recover, but look at her now!! This galnjust lights up my world!!
Thanks for this great update and DELIGHTFUL pictures!!
Lots of love!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
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!
Awe Susie looks great! It must have so hard for you to leave! But looks like nothing is stopping this little sweetheart! Thanks for the update and the pictures of the beautiful Susie!
Linda, Riley & Spirits Ollie & Mighty Max
Susie looks GREAT!!! What a great update all around!!! So happy to see her looking so happy and full of life and zest!
Hugs!
alison with spirit shelby in her heart (and little jasper too)
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
It's so nice to see her hoppy smiling face! Susy the Smiling Ray of Sunshine is back and looking GREAT! Thanks for the update.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Have you really been away from her for a month! I am not sure I could have done that - my two or three day trips have been an agony of missing him. But how wonderful that she is doing so well now! Glad you're home!
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
Yeah for Susie!!! She looks wonderful! 
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
Nothing cuter than a Westie - but if you tell Nitro I said that, I'll deny it! Glad she's doing well.
Paula and Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
She's adorable!!! Lovely, lovely pictures. Yay Susie!!
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
She looks fantastic! What a lovely, happy dog. Great pics.
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
Thank you SO much, everyone! I'm so thankful for ALL of you! Without everyone's encouragement, it would have been so much tougher to make it through all this!!!
Was thinking about you and Susie over the weekend. A new Petco opened up. I remember you mentioning that Susie loves to shop. Otis couldn't go since he is still in the chemo period, but I got cute Petco bandanas which he and Tess are now wearing.
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
Susie looks fantastic-she is so adorable. Love that she loves to shop...a girl after my own heart
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
Thanks so much, Christine! I'll bet that Otis and Tess looked very cute in those PetCo bandanas! 
And I remember you mentioned how I must hate to leave Susie when I have to travel for work. You are so right--it's the hardest part about my job. Luckily, I've been able to have long periods of time home with her since her diagnosis, and I work at home, too, so she gets thoroughly spoiled.
Love and (((((hugs))))xxx
Nancy & Susie
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