Ted E. Bear

Izzy signing in,

Mom and Dad are not big on birthday parties, but I knew Tuesday was a special day. Dad took me for a special walk with Mulligan, we even went into the post office and met lots of people. When Mom came home from work, she gave me extra special hugs.

Until next time,

Izzy signing out.

Izzy signing in,

After an hour and a half car ride, hour wait, we began our evaluation. Mom and I went in and talked with a nice lady named Sue. Mom and Sue talked about what was to come and she gave Mom some pointers. Finally we went in, Mom walked me around the room so I could get more comfortable. Let me tell you, the room was warm and Mom spoke to the evaluator about it. Mom let her know that much of my panting is normal, but the room is warm which is unusual for me.

I just do not know why Mom was so nervous. She knows me like the back of her hand. She knew the one exercise that I would hesitate on. Those silly people, I didn’t want to be in that warm room and found the door to the outside. Mom talked to the evaluator about it. When it came to that one exercise, the evaluator was to pet me and Mom was to call me. That is all fine and dandy, I will go to Mom. Here is the thing, the evaluator and I are next to that exit door and Mom is all the way across the room. Now I am not stupid and neither is Mom. Mom said, “I can tell you right now, Izzy wants to go out that door, she is hot and wants fresh air.” So, the evaluator said, “Let’s see what she does.” Well, Mom called me, I wagged my tail and did not move. Ha, Mom told her so. The evaluator smiled, and moved me away from the door to another corner of the room. Mom called and I came without hesitation. Mom knew, another feather in our cap. Woof.

After all was done, the evaluator passed us. The only concern was the environment we would go in. She said some places are hot, Mom said, then we won’t go there. I would never be put in a situation that is uncomfortable for Mom or me.

Oh, Oh, at the beginning of the evaluation, Mom spoke of Ted and showed all the people my pink tripawd pendant. She told them we were doing this in his honor. The evaluator said, this is hard for the two of you to do without him. Mom said, “Yes”

We did it Ted E. Bear!!!! Thank you for watching over us. We love and miss you very much.

Until next time,

Izzy signing out.

Mom here, this is such a wonderful sight. I really never dreamed Ted would be able to do is favorite past time. I know he mentioned it before, but now I have caught him in the act. He is quite loud, so you really may hear him in East Tennessee.

Mom just remembered, today is my one month ampuversary!!! Here is what I remember, I woke up in the morning and I was in this strange place. I was waiting for my Mom or Dad to get me out of the cage and take me outside, then feed me. Well that did not happen. A stranger came and got me and took me for a short walk. I remember it was snowing outside. Then I was given something and I went to sleep. Next thing I knew I was waking up and was very confused. I could not move very well. I felt like I was being held down or something.

I did hear the phone ring, the person on the phone looked at me and smiled. I think my Mom called to check on me. The person, Jamie, said I did very well and if I pee and eat on my own I can go home tomorrow!!! Well, what do you think I did right away, well, I think it was right away. Yup, I would eat and pee when they take me outside.

The world started to become more clear to me later that night. I noticed I had been shaved and, well, I was missing a leg. Hmmm I guess that is what Mom and Dad were so upset about yesterday. I will show them, I thought, I will be good as new in no time. I also figured something out, if I started barking, someone would come over and open my cage. Then they would sit with me and pet me. Boy did I like that. That was my plan, I would get as much attention as I could get until my Mom and Dad would come and rescue me.

Morning arrived, more time passed, then the phone rang. I just knew my Mom was calling. Yup, it was her. They are coming to get me. Yippy!!! I had my way with the workers here in the hospital and got their undivided attention until my Mom and Dad showed up. Oh boy, I think I can hear them, I think I can hear them. I am going to whine and bark. I just know it is them. I can hear them. Yeah!!! Homeward bound I go!!!

So that is what I went through 1 month ago today!!!

You know you are back when you try to make a bed. Boy is it a lot of work for a tripawd to make a bed!!! Especially when you only have 1 front foot. I try every night to make a bed on the new pillow Mom got me!!! If you have not tried it, give it a whirl, see how you make out!!! Woof Woof Woof

As I looked outside this afternoon, I longed for a walk. Must be Mom could read my mind. She asked Dad if he wanted to go for a walk with Izzy. Soooo, the four of us went for a walk. It was great. The sun was out, the air was brisk and I was walking with my Mom, Dad, and sister. I was in heaven. We didn’t go very far, but I did it. My ears were flopping like bunny ears, and I had a big smile on my smoosh!!!

Thank you Mom and Dad for taking me for a walk!!!

Yeah, today Mom and Dad took me for a short walk. Mom put that harness on me. She adjusted it a few times. I am not sure if she is happy with how it fits yet, but I know she will get it. Dad went down the stairs first just incase I needed help. I am Mr. Independent and went down those steps like a champ. Mom used the flexi thing and I just loved it. I went ahead of them, then stopped to wait. Then ahead I went again. It was a blast. I think we went for 1/4 of a mile today. Mom said next time we go Izzy will go too.

Oh, I also have my shirt off. I have been good, no licking. It sure feels good to have it off.

What a wonderful Saturday for my family and me!!!

Dr. Robinson from Veterinary Medical of Central New York called Mom today! It must have been good news. She was like jumping for joy!!!

The reason the results took so long was because no conclusive results could be found that cancer was present. Therefore, there is no evidence of Ostiosaracoma. The cells almost looked normal, Dr. Robinson said it was low grade.

As for the reason for the bone to be the way it was??? Could be the level of bone formation, or an immature bone. It is just a guess.

All I know Mom and Dad are very, very, very happy. They even gave me a taste of a meatball after dinner for celebration. Yes, I know I am to lose weight. Can’t help celebrating such good news!!!

Woof, Woof!!!

I do not need any further treatment.  I am healthy!!!

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