My name is Heidi and I was born on 1 Jan 2009. I was the only puppy in my litter, and I was conceived via invetro fertilization. I came from the same breeder as my mate, but we have different parents. Shortly after my owner brought me home, we discovered that I have megaesophagus. After an exploratory surgery, my vets determined that it could not be fixed. As i have grown, my mega-e has gotten “better”. In June of 2010, I had a lump show up on my front left leg. After x-rays and a bone biopsy, I was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer in dogs). My vets gave me 4-6 months to live. I am happy to say that I am still going strong 10 1/2 months after my diagnosis. I had my leg amputated in March of 2011, and I haven’t felt this good since before my diagnosis! If you have any questions about my conditions, please feel free to ask me. I want to help as many dogs as I can! 🙂
welcome heidy…so what kinda pup are you?? we need pictures, lots of pictures! glad you are still doing well and kicking cancer to the curb!!
charon & gayle
I’m a GSD. Still trying to figure out this site. I will post pics asap, but until then, you can view pics on my fb page: http://www.facebook.com/heidis.cause
Welcome and thanks for joining! post some pictures and you’ll likely develop a quick following… we have a number of shepherd lovers around here. Check out the blogs for Wyatt, the Tripawds Spokespup, Codie Rae, Travis, gunner and Bandit, just to name a few!
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Heidi is beautiful! I love her puppy pictures, too.
Awww Heidi! You are a superdawg! We’re so glad you found us, thank you for sharing your story, I know you’re going to inspire a lot of people out there. Wooo hooo! Tripawd GSDs rule!