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Happy, Hoppy 11 month ampuversary to my handsome pup, Tucker!
Tucker continues to love life on three legs - though he does have some of the challenges that many older Labs have. As Rene and Jim have stressed to us all many times, core strength is really important for our tripawds to continue living happy and "painfree" lives.
The day before the amputation of his right front leg, Tucker was diagnosed with mild hip dysplasia in his left hip so rehab has been very important for him.
Tucker spent his day today with one of the vets from his clinic - who is training to become a certified canine rehabilitation specialist - and he got to try the underwater treadmill....with great success.
Again many thanks to everyone I have met on this journey!
Many hugs
Linda and Tucker
4:19 pm
31 August 2013
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Yay !! Happy 11 months handsome Tucker !! I am so glad we have all these specialized treatments for our pups and kitties now, I'm sure it is a huge help for them as it is for us when needed. But now, time for cake and steak, and definitely ice cream !!
Here's hoping Tucker has many more Happy Anniversaries ahead !!
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
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22 February 2013
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TUUUUUUUUCKER!!! OMD!!! Gosh, time flies when you're having fun, huh? And you are.indeed having fun!!!
You are one amazing YOUNG pup!!!
Okay the Lovely Miss Linda...we need VIDEO of Tucker enjoying his swim! One of my favorite oictures of all time.is Tucker laying down in the puddle of water just as pleased as punch! And look.at his face in this phot...another happy Lab in water!
And we have a wonderful milestone coming up...and many, sooooo very many more after that!
You and Tucker are such a great team. We treasure you both very.much! And you can bet the Lovely Miss Hannah is stuffing cake and ice cream.in her cheeks to celebrate.....as if she needed an excuse!!
TUCKER, HAPPY HAPPY ELEVEN MONTH AMPUVERSARY SWEET BOY!!! You are quite an inspiration! Keep on rockin'!!!
LOVE!!! LOVE!!! LOVE!!!
Sally and Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
5:03 pm
13 June 2013
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11 months is definitely a cause for celebration!!! Great job my friend!!!
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
6:25 pm
5 February 2014
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HOPPY 11 MONTH AMPUVERSARY TUCKER! Keep going beautiful boy! You have this!
Much love and hugs,
Tracy and Bailey
6:56 pm
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17 October 2012
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Yay Tucker. Hoppy 11 month Ampuversary. It has gone so fast. Keep up the good work with your therapy. And kicking butt. Love it
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Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
9:55 pm
15 December 2012
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Tucker,
You are a great inspiration for all of us. Your momma takes great care of you. Happy 11 and many more!.
Penny
12:15 am
15 March 2014
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Yaaaay Tucker -- Happy Ampuversary! Yaaaay Linda! And paws up on the water treadmill!!
Btw, Lexie says that Tucker sure is handsome!
Big hugs,
Deb and Lexie
Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.
7:14 am
3 June 2014
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Way to go Tucker!!!
We're all so proud of you and getting to your 11 month Ampuversary!! I have no doubt you have many, many more Ampuversaries and Birthdays to celebrate.
I am so happy that your rehabilitation is going well and I'm sure you had a blast in the water on that treadmill.
Congrats and keep going strong Tucker!!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
9:39 am
25 January 2014
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Whoo Hoo Tucker!!
way to go! Happy Ampuversary! Lori and Ty
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
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Oh look at him having a ball! What a lucky dawg to be in the hands of such great humans.
Congratulations Tucker, you really are beating the odds and showing everyone Life is Good on Three! Rock on!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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