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5:54 pm
3 April 2013
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Hi All ~
Cassie, Murphy's bestest friend, has been having a hard time lately. Back in April she was diagnosed with arthritis in her back and a couple of bulging discs. We've done steroids, muscle relaxer & anti-inflammatory meds along with laser treatment, but she's having a harder and harder time walking and getting up. Of course we're using the shopping bag trick, and I've gotten some funny reactions from the vets... How clever we are! 
But I thought if anyone had the Help 'em up harness they weren't using, I would buy it from you. Murphy's Ruffwear harness
doesn't really help much, and he was a little bit smaller than Cassie. From their website, it looks as though she could probably wear a medium or a large. She weighs about 65lbs.
Thank you!
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
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22 February 2013
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Awww Donna. Sorry to hear that precious Cassie is having a rough time. I lurk around over and facebooger sometimes and see his adorable picture.
Hoping you get a harness real soon.
Hugs to you and all the pack
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25 September 2009
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Donna I hope you find one. If I hear of anything I'll let you know. I'm sorry Cassie's having a ruff go of things right now. Got my fingers crossed things will get better soon.
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3 April 2013
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We found one for sale on Facebook. It had only been worn once 
and they actually just lived right around the corner from us. They also had a ramp for the car, so we bought that too (we're using that outside right now to help her get from the deck to the yard a little easier).
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
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25 September 2009
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That is so pawesome Donna! We're glad to hear it, thanks for the update.
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