Those prayers, positive thoughts and good vibes are working. Sarge had an amazing day yesterday! We had company over which seemed to totally lift his spirits. He was up and around like he had been 4 days post op. Sarge even did something he has not done since he broke his leg 4 weeks ago, he got up on the couch! This is a “no-no”, but we were trilled to see he was up there! He was even able to do 5 minutes of PT in the pool!
I was so tired, after having a very fulfilling, active day! Mom didn’t even tell me to get down like she usually does!
I had a wonderful fourth with my people! We hung out by the pool and I even swam a little with my life vest on, Mom calls it “PT”. I’m getting back to being myself again!
Author: c1nicolei
Sarge has been the the love of my life since we rescued him in 2007. He was thought to be a carcass on the side of the road in our community park. As I walked over to look at the pitiful dead dog, I soon realized he was still breathing, barely. We rushed him to the vet and although severely malnourished and in a terrible state, with TLC he miraculously pulled through. Snap shot ahead to 6/2014, we decide to go outside to play fetch, he was so excited and full of energy, doing his typical bouncy boxer pelvic shuffle. He took a nasty tumble and the sounds that followed was nothing short of heart piercing. My heart stopped, because I knew it was bad, very bad. I am a PA, not a veterinarian, but I knew instantly the leg was broken badly. I splinted him and rushed him to the vet. What initially was going to be an orthopedic surgery to repair a broken radius and ulna, quickly turned into, "Your dog sustained a pathological cancer, we think he has osteosarcoma". I could not even hear what I was being told. How could this seemingly happy, healthy, FULL of life dog have CANCER?? The BX confirmed my worst fears. This whole process took over a week. In that time I researched every aspect of canine osteosarcoma I could find and I had already made up my mind, we were going to fight this, not for me, but I knew he was not done living!!! Making the decision to amputate was not one taken lightly. We ensured there were no macro mets and that his blood work looked stable. I also decided if we amputated we would also do chemo. Sarge had his leg amputated 2 days ago and I am amazed at his hour by hour improvement. We start chemo in 2 weeks. I will keep everyone updated and love reading stories on here that give me hope that he will be able to be a happy, pain free normal Sarge!!! This is when we joined TRIPAWDS! What a wonderful, reassuring supportive community! I love you TRIPAWDS!
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And from this point forward, the couch shall forever be known as…………SARGE’S SOFA!!!
Isn’t amazing how our tripawds can get away with anything now? My Hapoy Hannah rarely heard the word “no” anyway before her amputation. But afterwards, she never heard it at all!! All she ever heard was “good girl”…even if she got in the trash!
I’m just delighted to hear the good update on Sarge! You see why we call this journey a roller coaster ride?!
I love that you’re seeing bits of his sparkle come back…and it will continue to burst forth even more!! Take is slooooow and easy. And yeah, just having visitors can perk up their attitude too!
GREAT PICTURES!! Sarge is sooooo handsome and just exudes sweetness!
Keep the positive updates and pictures coming!
Roller Coaster is right. I’m wanting to cry and saying “WHAT HAVE I DONE TO MY BABY!” one day and the the next, I am so happy we are giving him another chance. That is what I am hoping this blog will do is offer information to others going through this to know there will be challenging times and there also is great HOPE! All of your blogs are what helped me to make the decision to more forward. If Happy Hannah and other dogs did it, so can Sarge! I had thought we would not amputate because he was a large dog. You and others let me know it was possible!!! Thank you!
That is wonderful that Sarge got some of his “old spark” over the holiday!! Just keep hangin in there with Sarge and he’ll continue to surprise you everyday!!
YAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
And from this point forward, the couch shall forever be known as…………SARGE’S SOFA!!!
Isn’t amazing how our tripawds can get away with anything now? My Hapoy Hannah rarely heard the word “no” anyway before her amputation. But afterwards, she never heard it at all!! All she ever heard was “good girl”…even if she got in the trash!
I’m just delighted to hear the good update on Sarge! You see why we call this journey a roller coaster ride?!
I love that you’re seeing bits of his sparkle come back…and it will continue to burst forth even more!! Take is slooooow and easy. And yeah, just having visitors can perk up their attitude too!
GREAT PICTURES!! Sarge is sooooo handsome and just exudes sweetness!
Keep the positive updates and pictures coming!
Sending hugs and love!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Benny,
Roller Coaster is right. I’m wanting to cry and saying “WHAT HAVE I DONE TO MY BABY!” one day and the the next, I am so happy we are giving him another chance. That is what I am hoping this blog will do is offer information to others going through this to know there will be challenging times and there also is great HOPE! All of your blogs are what helped me to make the decision to more forward. If Happy Hannah and other dogs did it, so can Sarge! I had thought we would not amputate because he was a large dog. You and others let me know it was possible!!! Thank you!
That is wonderful that Sarge got some of his “old spark” over the holiday!! Just keep hangin in there with Sarge and he’ll continue to surprise you everyday!!
Still sending positive energy your way!!!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
I’d say that sunshine, lovin’ and a pawty holiday is just what the doctor ordered. Glad to hear you’re getting better with each new day Sarge!
So glad Sarge is doing better! Thinking about you guys!