Hello from Montana. Our sweet sheep dog, Yeti, will be having surgery tomorrow to become a tripawd due to a recent diagnosis of bone cancer in her right front paw. She is a tall beast with a strong spirit. Weighing 75 pounds and with enough fur to look like she carries 120, we are hopeful that she will get a hang of the three-legged hop so that she can continue to impress everyone with her muppet-like ways. Wish us luck! This site has been helpful in preparing us rationally and emotionally for the journey ahead. Here is a picture of the beast…
We are also feeling hopeful that Yeti’s favorite season is just ahead. The girl loves winter!
Welcome Yeti & family-
Sorry for the diagnosis, but glad you were able to find the site. It’s a great place to learn, vent, cry and laugh.
Where in MT are you? We are in Ennis. Might have to work on a MT Tripawd Pawty!
You’ll be getting lots of advice on here – lots of area rugs on hard surfaces, elevated bowls (especially for front amps) and much more. Get lots of rest as the next couple of weeks are the hardest, but I promise they get better and your bond to Yeti will only get stronger.
Keep us updated and sending pawsitive thoughts Yeti’s way for surgery tomorrow.
Take care.
Luanne & Shooter
What a great big cuddle bug!! Just want to get all in that fur and give her hug after hug after hug!
Stay connected to us. We all understand and there is a wealth of first hand experiences on which to draw!
You are not alone! We are here by your side!
Recoverymis no picnic. But boy oh boy, when recovery takes place and the sparkle comes back…WOW! Yeti the beast will be feeling so much better than before the surgery! You will be amazed at the difference!
Get sleep while you can…you may be up a few nights when Yeti comes home:-) 🙂
We’ll be watching for your updates and PLEASE, more pnotos of that cute adorable fuzzy “beast”!!
Sending you calm and strentgh,
Sally and Happy Hannah
Oh Yeti you are GORGEOUS!
Well if the cancer was gonna happen at least you will have enough time to recover for winter fun. We are sorry about the diagnosis but remember we’re here to help however we can OK? You’ll also find lots of help in our Forums too so we hope you’ll hop on over there as well.
Thanks for joining us.
Dear Yeti, You are our most adorable grand-dog. I know itis hard to be brave now, but you heal so well, this will work. Sniff, rest, walk a bit, play with Burnsley, and plan on being with all of us for a long time, because we love you and need you, and winter walks, snow, cool winds and a new lil babe to love are all around the corner, Su Su