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She is absolutely gorgeous and so confident on 3 legs! Way to go, Ziva! (And yes, your dad needs to get better about posting photos and videos more regularly!) 
Stacy
Griffin lived an amazing life for 11 years! Diagnosed with osteosarcoma on March 17, 2020, Griffin's right forelimb was amputated on April 2, 2020. Ten days later he was running and playing fetch! Lung metastasis discovered in July 2020 did not slow down Griffin and he lived joyfully for the next 7 months, passing peacefully at home on February 11, 2021. https://griffin.tripawds.com
Oh Ziva! You make me smile ear to ear! You are so happy and proud to have your green ball....so happy to be pain free....so happy to be ZIVA!!! And you are sich a cute Eottie tripawd too!
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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!
Aww that hoppy girl! She has joy in every step! Thank you for sharing, this made our day.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Steve, I'd just like to let you know that Ziva's story was such a comfort to me. I read about her journey while my own baby was going under the knife last week. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Happy New Year
Ziva and her pack are doing great. Ziva is still showing all clear with her Vet appointments so maybe 2021 will be a better year for all.
We are glad that Zivas story can help in any way shape or form.
Nine months so far and hopefully many more to come. Stay safe and stay health.
Love you all Ziva.
Hi Steve! It always makes me so happy to hear that Ziva continues to do well! She and the rest of her pack (humans and pups) look so happy in that photo! Griffin and I are sending both of you lots of love and good wishes for a fantastic 2021! Stacy
Griffin lived an amazing life for 11 years! Diagnosed with osteosarcoma on March 17, 2020, Griffin's right forelimb was amputated on April 2, 2020. Ten days later he was running and playing fetch! Lung metastasis discovered in July 2020 did not slow down Griffin and he lived joyfully for the next 7 months, passing peacefully at home on February 11, 2021. https://griffin.tripawds.com
Hoppy New Year Steve and Ziva! What an adorable pack! I love that photo, thank you for sharing and letting us know life is good. She is a true miracle girl!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Such a great family photo!
Love the different ways Ziva and her hapoy pack decide to "pose".. So cute!!!. And the hoomans look hapoy and too!!
YAAAY FOR ZIVA!!! HAPPY NINE MONTH AMPUVERSARY ZIVA!!!! Keep 'em coming!!👍
Hugs
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!
Hey all, quick Pupdate for you. ZIVA is doing well, she's been having an issue with one of her teeth so we go in next Thursday to get that taken care of. While there we will do a check on her cancer and see where we stand with all that.
She's been having a little bit of sinus "snorting" I call it. It's that little bit of popping when she takes a deep breath and or exhales. I'm pretty worried about that because my Vet said she wants to take a close look at her sinuses. She's worried about a possibility of the cancer showing itself there. Fingers crossed that the sinus issue is caused by the tooth and not the evil C word.
Anyway I'll let everyone know next Thursday after the tooth appointment. Until then stay safe and keep on tripodding.
Good to hear from you and to know Ziva is w joying being Ziva!!!👍
Seems like dental work is "going around" on the site recently. Must be too much sugar over the Holidays. The si us snore noise ost likely is related to the tooth. While that piece of crap disease can show up anywhere I suppose, I don't think the sinuses are the usual target.
Did the Vet offer any antibiotics in case there is infection from the tooth?
Okay, you know we need pictures of this sweet Ziva, right?? We're waiting😉
Hugs
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!
Hey welcome back! Sounds like despite the dental issue she's still being amazing Ziva, yay!
OK I don't even want to THINK about the c-word for her so I won't go there for now. I like that your vet is being proactive though, so keep us posted on the check-up. And yeah, pictures please!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks for the story. I am glad your dog is doing well. My dog, Sadie, a 7.5 yearly Rotweiller is getting amputated tomorrow. She was diagnosed about a month ago but started limping about 3 months ago.
So today is a huge day in Zivas recovery and treatment. I'm dropping her off this am for a dental issue and while she's there we wil be doing some X-rays and blood work to see if her cancer is back.
Zivas been having some issues getting up by herself and she just doesn't seem real " happy" lately. So my vet said we should take a good look and see where we stand.
It's been ten months since her amputation and I am grateful for every minute extra I have had with my bestestest friend. I've been praying and crossing all my fingers and toes for a decent report today, but on the other hand have been preparing for the worse as well let's hope it is for the better not worse.
So it will be a long day at work today but I know my girl,is in good hands so I'll just have to be patient and see.
Keep good thoughts for Aiva today and lol report back later. Thanks Steve.
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