JesseesJourney

Greetings from the Tripawd Diva Dane.     The weather finally cleared up and warmed up a bit so we got the pack into the car and out for some day trips, cause after all who doesn’t like traveling and sight seeing.  This is Jaymee and Jessee with the dad at the hood canal.  Nothing better than sniffing seaweed and peeing on the rocks 🙂

And last week we headed over for a romp around Lake Leland.  Just a little lake but some exercise and no problem walking on that grate which mom was worried about!

When we got home I was not to tired to jump up on the daybed which I’m not supposed to do but I like to do anyway!

Jessee continues to do really well.  That is not a torn and tattered shirt the diva is wearing.  But a double fleece we found that she adores but it’s too tight around the arm, so we quickly modified it so she’s comfortable.  That’s what counts right?   Jessee continues to do really well.  She’s very active (considering), very alert, eats like a horse, takes her meds and is just enjoying life.  Noticing some decline in her rear legs at 9.5 so we are doing more massages and will look into acupuncture to possible help with that.  Hope my Diva Dane continues to inspire other big dog owners that are not sure if amputation is the right decision.  It is!!!  We’ve had an additional 13 months now and counting…  Love this girl soooo much.

Greetings.  Yesterday was a scary day.  Jessee has a spot on her side that had swollen up again.  Dr. Allen checked it out and it is a benign cyst.  Probably from use of harness after her amputation a year ago.  After being reassured by Dr. Allen, Jessee put on a bit of a show and laid down in the middle of the floor of the exam room and just completely relaxed. Dr. Allen spent about 15 minutes with her talking to her and massaging her.  Jessee just loved it.  How did we get so lucky too find Dr. Allen!  then today a new place opened here in Sequim, WA. Sonny’s Spaw self wash for dogs.  Jaymee went in yesterday and it was a great experience.  Jessee went into today after the vet check yesterday.  She loved it.  This. is actually the first real bath she’s had since becoming a tripawd as she will not get into a bath tub.  She’s had sponge baths but nothing like this.  Mary, the owner, also did her nails.  Sharing a few photos to show how great it was.  She is also maintaining her weight of 107-108 and feeling good.After nail trim, kisses for Mary.Jaymee loves his bath too.  Just amazing with elevating bathing tubs and elevating drying tables.  Clean kids.  Jessee got lots of love and attention from everyone in the parking lot and the customers.  She is such a Diva.

Merry Christmas to everyone.  The first pho0to is Jaymee, Jessee’s “brother” and he loves a good romp in the snow.  We got 8″ here in Sequim WA which is a lot for us.  Jaymee had a great time.  Jessee is not a big snow lover.  Made a great video of her and Jaymee on the front porch but I always forget how to upload from YouTube.  In the meantime,  it was a wonderful holiday and we enjoyed every single minute of our second post amputation with Jessee.  She continues to do really well.  The Xanax Jessee has just before bed time has completely resolved her shaking that she was doing late at night.  We hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday and all our fellow Tripawds are doing well!

Happy one year Ampuversary to me

WE DID IT!!  We celebrated our ONE year ampuversary on 12/15!  It’s been a year full of tears and smiles and enjoying life.  So to make our day special mom made me a carrot and peanut butter cake with a big bone on top.  No photos of the cake cause me and Jaymee grabbed the bone immediately!  We don’t do a lot of treats in this house cause we stick pretty close to the oncology diet to keep me slim and trim.  But I was so excited I was jumping around to get my share of my cake.  Mom was not sure we would have another Christmas together this time last year.  But I’m feeling strong, happy, engaged, active and loving my life as a 9.5 year old Tripawd Diva Dane.  Mom went crazy with pictures so here they are!  My brother Jaymee got to share my cake cause he’s my buddy.  

Greetings from drippy Sequim

We are three days away from our ampuversary.  Jessee knows she is not supposed to jump up on the daybed.  I usually have cat beds sitting on the bed to discourage her, ha ha ha.  But Jaymee jumped up then moved everything around and my Tripawd diva dane decided she was gone park her butt up there too.   Which is actually ok with me cause she loves snoozing up there.  We just get down in slow motion so we don’t put any strain on that front leg.  She continues to do really well.  Healthy appetite, she just ran through the house chasing Jaymee who had the suckie baby she wanted.  I will be making the peanut butter and carrot doggie bday cake to celebrate on Wednesday.  I can’t believe a year has gone by so quickly.  This time last year we were waiting to see the surgeon for the evaluation and get clear scans to proceed.  Never dared to hope for an whole year so this celebration I’ll start planning for her 10th bday next August.  My cancer warrior diva.