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When I saw the post cats, cats, cats, I simply had to create this one. I've had two dogs. My first was a miniature pinscher named Bucky. He'd been thrown out of a car (!) and ended up on a corner where I got off the bus. He was one year old, and eventually became my psychiatric service dog. The difference between that and a therapy dog was that Bucky had actual tasks to carry out. Such as pawing at my leg to bring me out of a dissociative state.


The second picture is an expression we used to call The Face. When he saw something he wanted. Food, toy, you name it.
Bucky died abruptly of congestive heart failure at nine. That was over five years ago, and I'm still heartbroken.
I got a puppy, another miniature pinscher, named Fletcher. He is an adorable bundle of energy, and neurotic as the day is long! EVERYTHING scares him! He's a rescue who spent his first four months in a cage by himself at a puppy mill. Five years later, Fletcher is a sweet, loving dog. But a real mess. He didn't even know how to be a dog. He still doesn't greet like a normal dog; he's happy to see me, but darts out of reach if I try to pet him. Other than that, he loves to cuddle. And he has a loud, shrill bark, as these dogs do.


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6/30/2015, IDC: Papillary, Left, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 1, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Surgery
7/22/2015 Lumpectomy; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
Radiation Therapy
11/11/2015
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6/5/2016, LCIS, Right, <1cm
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💔💔💔💔 we are crying with you and dog ...
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Sep 22, 2020 08:45PM
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Nugget is my new exercise program. I have lost 2 pounds so far.
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Sep 23, 2020 12:24AM
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Too funny only because I'm looking back a few short years ago when my little poodle mania was a pup. Up down, up down, in out and in out. Even with crate training, they are energetic.
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4/26/2015 Mastectomy: Left, Right
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IDC, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 1
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Sep 23, 2020 05:39PM
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I thought I posted this thought (rephrased) yesterday. Dogs were here before man ever thought of physical therapists.
Mary
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10/3/2018, DCIS, Right, 6cm+, Stage 0, Grade 3, ER-/PR-
Dx
11/16/2018, IDC, Right, <1cm, Stage IA, Grade 1, 0/5 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+ (IHC)
Surgery
11/16/2018 Lymph node removal: Sentinel; Mastectomy: Right; Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
Targeted Therapy
12/19/2018 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Chemotherapy
12/19/2018 Taxol (paclitaxel)
Surgery
6/28/2019 Reconstruction (right): Fat grafting, Saline implant
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Sep 24, 2020 06:24PM
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Nugget is so precious!!!
Mimi
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1/11/2017, IDC: Papillary/IDC: Cribriform, Right, 3cm, Stage IIIA, Grade 2, 4/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (IHC)
Dx
1/11/2017, IDC, Left, <1cm, Stage IA, 0/2 nodes
Surgery
2/15/2017 Lymph node removal: Left, Sentinel, Underarm/Axillary; Mastectomy: Left, Right; Prophylactic ovary removal
Chemotherapy
3/21/2017
Radiation Therapy
7/31/2017 Whole-breast: Breast, Lymph nodes, Chest wall
Surgery
10/30/2017
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Sep 28, 2020 12:51PM
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We have a 10 or 11 yr old girl beagle. She likes to eat out with us. Her thing is making us clean up after her after we finish dining out and walking back to our car. So if I get this straight hoomans pay for her meal and than gladly pick up. Hoomans ain't the master dogi is.
Mimi
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1/11/2017, IDC: Papillary/IDC: Cribriform, Right, 3cm, Stage IIIA, Grade 2, 4/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (IHC)
Dx
1/11/2017, IDC, Left, <1cm, Stage IA, 0/2 nodes
Surgery
2/15/2017 Lymph node removal: Left, Sentinel, Underarm/Axillary; Mastectomy: Left, Right; Prophylactic ovary removal
Chemotherapy
3/21/2017
Radiation Therapy
7/31/2017 Whole-breast: Breast, Lymph nodes, Chest wall
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Sep 29, 2020 08:21PM
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every commercial, every where I go I can’t shake missing my Tag. I hate death. It’s just so awful that I can’t kiss and hug my best buddy. I am missing him terribly. This really sucks. I can even pet another puppy . My other dog is still sad and sleeping on his brothers bed a lot. He isn’t as jovial as they we’re together. Breaks my heart
Everyone has to dance, they just don’t know what song they will get.
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1/22/2016, IDC, Left, 4cm, Stage IV, metastasized to bone, Grade 2, 13/35 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
Chemotherapy
2/10/2016 AC
Surgery
6/21/2016 Lymph node removal: Left, Underarm/Axillary; Mastectomy: Left
Chemotherapy
7/19/2016 Abraxane (albumin-bound or nab-paclitaxel)
Targeted Therapy
11/6/2016 Ibrance (palbociclib)
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Hormonal Therapy
Arimidex (anastrozole)
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Sep 30, 2020 10:18AM
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So sorry Micmel, I know your Tag was just simply your best boy ever. ((Hugs))
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5/23/2018, IDC, Left, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (IHC)
Surgery
6/26/2018 Mastectomy: Left, Right; Reconstruction (left): Silicone implant; Reconstruction (right): Silicone implant
Hormonal Therapy
7/26/2018 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
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Sep 30, 2020 02:51PM
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Nugget is doing really good. Hardly any accidents in the house! He's lost his lower canine fangs and now sleeps on his dog bed during the day. It is cute to see him sleeping with his belly in the air.
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Sep 30, 2020 04:16PM
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Tippy has adjusted well to returning to the kennel during the night. He has been retreating to the far back of the kennel when I put him in. I also have a blanket over it. He has been playing on my bed, burrowing under the blankets. Probably looking for the best of both worlds. I wish I could get into the kennel with him.
Mary
Dx
10/3/2018, DCIS, Right, 6cm+, Stage 0, Grade 3, ER-/PR-
Dx
11/16/2018, IDC, Right, <1cm, Stage IA, Grade 1, 0/5 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+ (IHC)
Surgery
11/16/2018 Lymph node removal: Sentinel; Mastectomy: Right; Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
Targeted Therapy
12/19/2018 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Chemotherapy
12/19/2018 Taxol (paclitaxel)
Surgery
6/28/2019 Reconstruction (right): Fat grafting, Saline implant
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Oct 3, 2020 12:52PM
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Nugget had his first bath in our home. He didn’t like it very much but he got one. Think I am going to have to get a throw blanket for his crate. It’s getting pretty chilly here at night.
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Oct 3, 2020 06:54PM
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Micmel my heart goes out to you. We know how much you loved Tag and how much you were struggling with when is the right time. Please be comforted knowing he had a long and happy life with you where he had so much love. I know exactly how you are feeling though. My husband and I finally got Tucker’s paw print back so we did a vigil for him where we lit incense and we still miss him so much. It’s a different chapter without him and never the same.
Mommyof2 - Nugget is the cutest thing ever! He looks like he is going to be a delight. Please continue to keep us updated and post pics. He looks like a handful in a good way!
Spookiesmom what a great idea with the collar!
To Rah, MCBaker, Castigame, Magiclight, doggrooming and others - hope all is going well with you and your pups too and it’s nice to see the updates and check ins.
So our new chapter of a paw family is Tucker and Kit Kat together across the rainbow bridge (maybe they are meeting up with Tag) and Domino and Finley here with us in this world. Finley has started puppy play dates with other pups his age (he’s a whole year old now) and Domino turns 14 this week and I just hope she can live forever.
Domino and Finley:

The “original” paw family - Domino is now the last surviving member of the original pack:

Dx
9/7/2018, IDC, Right, 1cm, Stage IIA, Grade 2, 2/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (FISH)
Surgery
9/19/2018 Lumpectomy: Right; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
Radiation Therapy
10/29/2018 Whole-breast: Breast, Lymph nodes
Hormonal Therapy
Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
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Oct 3, 2020 07:37PM
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Want to smooch them all.
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Oct 3, 2020 11:10PM
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Nugget is crashed out on my lap giving his mommy some comfort. Had a bad day and I needed a few puppy cuddles. With it getting colder here and him having a short coat, we got him a nice warm throw blanket for his crate or to put over him in his doggie bed when he crashes for a nap until we turn the heat on. He loves it! Today was the first day that we tested him on being out of his crate when we were out running errands. When we came home, I was so pleased to see that he had been such a good boy while we were out! He got lots of love and a treat for being so good!
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Oct 4, 2020 10:50AM
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Spookiesmom I agree! That is an adorable pack of fluffs!
Pebbles thanks for thinking of my doggos they are doing well. We are enjoying the cooler weather which is easier on arthritic bones for a short period until the true cold sets in. My boys turned 14 (!) a couple weeks ago. Hard to imagine.
Mommy so glad you have that Nugget for cuddles.
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5/23/2018, IDC, Left, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (IHC)
Surgery
6/26/2018 Mastectomy: Left, Right; Reconstruction (left): Silicone implant; Reconstruction (right): Silicone implant
Hormonal Therapy
7/26/2018 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
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Oct 4, 2020 11:48AM
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Nugget on his new blanket. This morning when I took him out for his wake-up potty call, he had a huge surprise. He got to see his first bunny rabbit. He tried bolting after it, but mommy was faster than him!
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Oct 4, 2020 12:52PM
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I recently got a no-pull harness for Tippy. PT recommended working on that behavior, because he could make me tip over, especially in snow and ice. I know he is only seventeen pounds, but he is strong. This is more effective. The loop for the leash is in the front of his chest, so he is pulled around to face me if he bolts. It works.
Mary
Dx
10/3/2018, DCIS, Right, 6cm+, Stage 0, Grade 3, ER-/PR-
Dx
11/16/2018, IDC, Right, <1cm, Stage IA, Grade 1, 0/5 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+ (IHC)
Surgery
11/16/2018 Lymph node removal: Sentinel; Mastectomy: Right; Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
Targeted Therapy
12/19/2018 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Chemotherapy
12/19/2018 Taxol (paclitaxel)
Surgery
6/28/2019 Reconstruction (right): Fat grafting, Saline implant
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Oct 4, 2020 03:27PM
M0mmyof2
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Getting a harness for Nugget very soon
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Oct 4, 2020 06:18PM
PebblesV
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Finley has a harness that we call his “adventure vest” because he gets all excited when we put it on. To him it means going outside for playtime.

Rah - my Domino is turning 14 this week!

Dx
9/7/2018, IDC, Right, 1cm, Stage IIA, Grade 2, 2/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (FISH)
Surgery
9/19/2018 Lumpectomy: Right; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
Radiation Therapy
10/29/2018 Whole-breast: Breast, Lymph nodes
Hormonal Therapy
Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
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Oct 4, 2020 06:22PM
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awww
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Oct 4, 2020 07:18PM
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smooch.
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Oct 4, 2020 07:52PM
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Well Nugget is all set for when it is colder than it is now and I want to take him for a walk. We got him a doggie hoodie and his harness. When I can get him in his harness and hoodie, I will get a picture.
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Oct 5, 2020 09:47AM
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Oh! The cuteness! Happy Birthday Domino! I am sure your Mommy is planning goodies to celebrate!
MC great idea about the harness.
I had to walk my boys on a lead when they were puppies. Now they only get leashed when going to the Vet or to be boarded. We live on a farm so they roam around freely. Although I have noticed now that they are older they stay close to the house and only go into the woods when we walk them. They get two big walks a day. Hubbs does the first one in the AM, I do the second in the late afternoon. We don't walk them as far as we used to now, they get too tired. Haha so do I.
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5/23/2018, IDC, Left, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (IHC)
Surgery
6/26/2018 Mastectomy: Left, Right; Reconstruction (left): Silicone implant; Reconstruction (right): Silicone implant
Hormonal Therapy
7/26/2018 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
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Oct 5, 2020 10:58AM
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I have to keep Nugget on a leash outside my street is a busy one. He tolerates the harness well.
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Oct 5, 2020 01:55PM
Micmel
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Happy Birthday Domino..... you special dog you!
Everyone has to dance, they just don’t know what song they will get.
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1/22/2016, IDC, Left, 4cm, Stage IV, metastasized to bone, Grade 2, 13/35 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
Chemotherapy
2/10/2016 AC
Surgery
6/21/2016 Lymph node removal: Left, Underarm/Axillary; Mastectomy: Left
Chemotherapy
7/19/2016 Abraxane (albumin-bound or nab-paclitaxel)
Targeted Therapy
11/6/2016 Ibrance (palbociclib)
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Hormonal Therapy
Arimidex (anastrozole)
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Oct 5, 2020 02:53PM
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Nugget did very well on his first walk in my neighborhood. He’s napping now.
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Oct 6, 2020 12:45AM
PebblesV
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Awwww go Nugget! And thank you Micmel, Rah for the birthday wishes for Domino and SpookiesMom for the smooch for Domino.
Here is the birthday girl - tomorrow is her "official" birthday. She still has a baby face!

Dx
9/7/2018, IDC, Right, 1cm, Stage IIA, Grade 2, 2/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (FISH)
Surgery
9/19/2018 Lumpectomy: Right; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
Radiation Therapy
10/29/2018 Whole-breast: Breast, Lymph nodes
Hormonal Therapy
Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
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Oct 6, 2020 01:01AM
Micmel
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My heart still hurts over Tag but had to wish Domino a Happy Birthday! Welcome to nugget...... adorable and full of energy. !
Everyone has to dance, they just don’t know what song they will get.
Dx
1/22/2016, IDC, Left, 4cm, Stage IV, metastasized to bone, Grade 2, 13/35 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
Chemotherapy
2/10/2016 AC
Surgery
6/21/2016 Lymph node removal: Left, Underarm/Axillary; Mastectomy: Left
Chemotherapy
7/19/2016 Abraxane (albumin-bound or nab-paclitaxel)
Targeted Therapy
11/6/2016 Ibrance (palbociclib)
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Hormonal Therapy
Arimidex (anastrozole)
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Oct 6, 2020 10:16AM
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He is Micmel, he is! He’s 5 months now and no sign of slowing down. My parents saw a picture of him and my stepdad says he looks like a dachshund/beagle mix.
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Oct 6, 2020 04:08PM
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Thank you so much Micmel and I know from these boards how much you love Tag and how special he was too you. Also what a wonderful life he had with you!
Today’s the day - here is our birthday girl Domino who is 14 years old today! I thought I would attach a pic of when she was a puppy to all grown up now so you can see what a little hamster she was - I had no idea she’d grow up so perfect and pretty!

Birthday girl!

Dx
9/7/2018, IDC, Right, 1cm, Stage IIA, Grade 2, 2/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (FISH)
Surgery
9/19/2018 Lumpectomy: Right; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
Radiation Therapy
10/29/2018 Whole-breast: Breast, Lymph nodes
Hormonal Therapy
Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)