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11:54 pm
23 May 2009
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I can't believe that it has been a year since I have been on this site. Yes, Brody (our greyhound) will soon celebrate two years and two months of life after the amputation of his front leg from osteosarcoma. Every story is different, and I don't know what has helped. Was it the two transfusions he received after his amputation when he bled out. Was it the chemotherapy? I don't know, but I think these things helped plus K-9 Immunity and absolutely no wheat products (unless he has snagged some bread off of the counter). Also, he was 7 years old when he got the cancer, and this is the age with the best longevity for survival. I am thankful for these extra years, months and days with him, as well as all of he support that I got in those horrible days and weeks after his diagnosis and surgery. It was worth it all!!
What a great story to read to start the day! Bo's one month ampuversary is this week. We are hoping for many more! Great job Brody!
5:53 am
8 December 2009
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Happy Ampuversary Brody!!! WICKED cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come around more often to share your wonderful ampuversaries of your boy! 
I agree Meganhowell17, what a great story to read this early in the a.m.!
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
6:48 am
15 May 2011
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Wow! That is amazing! Congrats! I hope you are celebrating!
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
8:15 am
Another terrific reason to celebrate! 26 months is pawsome, and may Brody continue to have many more ampuversaries. Post some pics when you can!
Cathy
8:55 am
12 February 2010
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a wonderful achievement - here's to many, many more great times ahead!!
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
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25 September 2009
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Brody, You Rock! thanks for the GREYT Update! 
If you can get a picture of Brody running, in all his three legged glory, we'd love to see it. We ave an idea for new Tripawds t-shirts but need a Greyhound picture to work from
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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10:40 am
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25 September 2009
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Zoweeeee! You know when we don't hear from members for a while we like to assume that no news is good news, but this is GREYT NEWS!!!
We all learn something from everyone who visits these forums. For newcomers I'd like to share Brody's story in the links below. When you came to us, we didn't know much about how Greys are more prone to heavy bleeding after amputation surgery, but thanks to your joining us and sharing your recovery story, we can now warn other Greyhound people about this. So thank you!
Here's Brody's Greyt recovery story:
5/25/09: Bleeding capillaries
6/26/09: Brody (another grey) has his first chemo today
7/12/09: Boarding your dog post amp
8/21/09: Greyt Day at the Park
3/25/10: Eleven months post amputation–there is always hope!
6/20/10: Brody – now 14 mos. post-amp and going strong
Pawesome news Brody! Don't forget to send us some pics OK?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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11:39 am
14 August 2009
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That's so incredible!!! Congrats!!!!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
1:02 pm
29 October 2010
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WOW! That's totally pawsome! Keep the ampuversaries coming! Congratulations.
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
2:04 pm
25 August 2010
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I love it, love it, thanks for the hope and congrats on this wonderful time! 26! Yay!
Elizabeth and Sammy
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
