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7:31 am
2 February 2008
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Sunday October 16th 2011 was a big day for Darcy and for us. It was 4 years since Darcy was diagnosed with osteo in her front right leg (and she had her amputation on the same day).
Here she is at her party! (she's on the right hand side of this pic)
Helping herself to party food
We were devastated when Darcy broke her leg and had it amputated and then all over again when the biopsy results confirmed our worst fears but then we got to 12 months post amp. And then we got to 24 months post amp. And miraculously we got to 36 months posts amp. And this weekend we celebrated 48 months post amp. This milestone is even more miraculous (if such a thing is possible) because in August of 2010, Darcy was diagnosed with severe Dilated Cardiomyopathy. It was so severe that she was not expected to leave the hospital. But as you may be realising, Darcy doesn't read the veterinary text books and she doesn't take much notice of statistics either!
Now and again, you get a little bit of a miracle. Darcy is ours - and I hope she raises a smile and gives others a little bit of hope too xxx
Darcy – tripawd since 16th October 2007.
***Darcy would love to be your friend on Facebook - just search for Darcy Deerhound***
7:36 am
12 February 2010
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darcy, congrats on four year - FOUR YEARS!!!! geesh, you are such an achiever!! looks like you had a wonderful party, we'll celebrate for you here in ET with extra cheese. thanks for sharing your accomplishment and for helping us all hope for a little miracle in our lives as well.
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
8:21 am
8 December 2009
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WOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Celebration is due for this girl!!! CONGRATS Darcy!!!!
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
9:08 am
29 October 2010
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That's one heck of a great reason to party! And it looks like a pawesome party too!
4 years is totally amazing!!!
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!
9:31 am
Well, if that isn't the best news on this site for the year! Congrats on 4 years, that is simply pawsome. And lots of pups to help in the celebration too! Looks like quite a pawty.
Cathy
11:21 am
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25 September 2009
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Oh Darcy, do you KNOW what an inspawration you are to this community? You give hope to all of us in the darkest of times. Thank you for sharing your wonderful news, thank you for being a part of this community, it's an honor to know you!
{{{{hugs}}}} to you Darcy, and you too Bev!
xoxoxoxo
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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1:28 pm
It can happen, it does happen, there is reason for hope!
Thanks for stopping by and sharing this AWESOME ampuversary.
Karen and the pugapalooza
2:10 pm
2 February 2011
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You are so very, very lucky. Your Darcy's 4 YEAR ampuversary is truly a miracle.
Rio and Micki
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2:28 pm
15 May 2011
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Wow! THat's amazing! Hoppy 4 year ampuversary! I hope you celebrate for WEEKS!
Jenna & Spirit Chili Dawg
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.
3:35 pm
2 February 2008
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Thank you everyone 
Darcy – tripawd since 16th October 2007.
***Darcy would love to be your friend on Facebook - just search for Darcy Deerhound***
5:29 pm
13 October 2011
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This is great news! We are just getting started in this process. Do you have any advice? 
Levi was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma 7-7-11
Ampuversary 10-14-11
Lung Mets Discovered 1-4-12. Chemo seemed to not be working so we switched to Artemisinin and other supplements. In May, Levi developed a sinus infection and started having seizures. The cancer had moved to his brain. We let him go 6-26-12.
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23 August 2008
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I have used Darcy's story many times when talking to other people with sighthounds to let them know that these dogs can do well even with cancer. Thanks for the update!
Pam
11:43 pm
14 August 2009
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One word. Amazing!
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.
4:41 am
25 August 2010
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I love knowing that their are dogs out there right now who have won against cancer, thank you for the hope, and happy happy happy HAPPY four YEAR ampuersary!!
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.
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