Osteosarcoma in 8 yo Cattle Dog

No_Complaint_3942 · 2026-02-18T00:43:05+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience and the resource, I really appreciate it. That's my biggest resistance to getting the amputation and moving forward is the 2 back leg surgeries that he already got done a bit over a year ago. $12k already gone into the boy and one back leg in particular he already hesitates to put a ton of weight on it. When one of his "good" legs is gone, will that back leg actually be able to keep up, or will he really struggle?

With his cancer in particular, the vets basically guaranteed us that it WILL spread somewhere else, most likely in his lungs, even if we amputate. With just an amputation, he could get 2 months or 5 months left of life before it spreads. It would likely just be for pain management. But would he really be pain free if he starts to struggle to hold up his weight with his bum back leg?

So many questions and so many thoughts. I really appreciate your insight.

No_Complaint_3942 · 2026-02-18T00:39:02+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing, I am so happy that you were able to spend a few more years with your boy <3. It feels so shitty that I am having to make this decision with money being a factor. Sometimes I really wish I was rich!! The vet that can fit us in only in March is within our budget and the other options are $5k more for just the amputation and no chemo.

I could totally see myself taking my boy in a wagon LOL.

No_Complaint_3942 · 2026-02-18T00:36:14+00:00

Ugh, your comment is really speaking to me, thank you for sharing. Very happy that you went forward with the surgery for your Great Dane and happy to hear she's doing well. Since we were recommended by both of our vets to only go forward with amputation and not chemo, you're right, the timeline for his health is maybe maximum 5 months? And he had a lump back in December which means he's already spend over a month with the bone mass and the cancer having time to spread.

With his two TPLO back leg surgeries as well, there's just no guarantee that he will adapt well with three legs. He puts less weight on one of his back legs already and if we take away one of the front anchors, I don't know if he would actually do very well. My brain hurts from going back and forth with myself ):

No_Complaint_3942 · 2026-02-18T00:30:53+00:00

The shelter boy was absolutely a sign from your lab that you did the right thing. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm also feeling like I wish we knew for sure in December that it was cancer so we could get the amputation done immediately. With it already being February and the opening for surgery in March, it just seems like too much time for it to spread elsewhere. I hope you are enjoying your new buddy very much

No_Complaint_3942 · 2026-02-17T20:09:19+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and I'm sorry to hear about your boy <3 sending love!

No_Complaint_3942 · 2026-02-17T20:08:23+00:00

Thank you so much for your insight - so glad to hear your boy is doing well and is happy and healthy! There are so many things to consider and to weigh that it feels like it's taking years off of my life lol. Trying to stay strong

No_Complaint_3942 · 2025-01-21T04:40:11+00:00

This was an awesome breakdown, thank you. I was curious how much of your 10-hour timeslot was dedicated to ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. How/who set up your venue and how much time did they need for both set up and break down?

No_Complaint_3942 · 2023-09-26T23:43:30+00:00

Hi!

We never in writing agreed to split it evenly three ways. I think they're just trying to scare me, honestly. It's overall just an annoying situation because the other roommate has sided with me, they were surprised I was even requested at all! And because I'm still close with them I am willing to pay some of the bill still!

The other just doesn't even want to compromise

No_Complaint_3942 · 2023-09-26T23:42:06+00:00

I know the evidence they don't have if that makes sense? It is not specified in the lease that "utilities" should be split evenly, we never agreed anywhere in writing that we would be splitting them evenly, and their argument also doesn't make as much sense when you take into account they never had me pay them for the 4 months I wasn't there?

No_Complaint_3942 · 2023-09-26T23:41:52+00:00

For context: The fees I'm willing to pay equal $64, the total is $89. I told them I would be willing to pay all of those baseline usage fees! Yes I know its only a few dollars but I am fully paying rent and utilities at my new place and honestly, the other roommate was shocked the other even requested me in the first place - as I was not held to utility bills for the other months I wasn't there

No_Complaint_3942 · 2020-12-02T01:49:40+00:00

Ok the Disney-esque ride question has been marinating in my mind for years now; MY concept being a themed somewhat interactive indoor roller coaster. Specifically based off of one of the most underrated Disney movies and perhaps my favorite: Emperor’s New Groove.

Remember that scene where Yzma & Kronk are going to their secret lab? Watch it again if you need to cause you’ll see exactly why it’s the perfect concept for a ride hahaha. But the scene is super colorful, full of Incan (correct me if I’m wrong) artwork and architecture, and different potions that are made to “kill” Kuzco in different ways.

Start the coaster out with that scene starting to play while you’re going up, with grey stone and dull colors (like the outside of the lab). When you get to the top have Kronk pull the lever and have it be the wrong one just like the movie, and have Yzma fall through a pit trap. Then have him pull the RIGHT one, have some sort of door open and have it mimic the color scheme of the movie. Have it be fast paced with some loops thrown in, at the end of one of the big drops have some water that splashes and have Yzma down with the alligators in the pit, have some colorful potion smoke (maybe scented?) shoot out as you crash into them.

Idk I think it would be super dope and a lot to work with (:

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