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7:01 pm
27 December 2012
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Greeting Tripawd Nation! Today is a grand day. Jackson's 6 month ampuversary is what we're celebrating! Still no new signs of cancer and he's just as happy as could be. Lots of fetch, lots of tug 'o war, lots of wrestling, lots of squeeky-toy-banging against all surfaces, lots of barks at thunder and, soon, fireworks. Ever since about his third ampuversary, we're feeling so lucky to still have our pup around. I mean, without amputation, he'd be freed to the bridge to roam without pain. Well, that damn tumor is out and life is grand. He's a happy guy, living each day to its fullest, tail waggin' at every return home, and licks to great us in the AM and, well, anytime! Love you, buddy! Keep up the hops!
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
8:06 pm
3 December 2012
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WOOT WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOOK AT ALL US WINTER WARRIORS GOOOOOOOO!!!
Jackson you are a WARRIOR INDEED!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are one cute dude and one super tough fighter! You make your Mom, Dad and ALL OF US proud! You are the cutest. Oh...I already said cute...haha well you are.
Keep it up J man! You are seriously kickin booty and TAKIN NUMBERS!
We love you,
Erica & Jill
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
8:32 pm
29 November 2008
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Happy 6 Month Ampuversary Jackson!! You are one handsome boy!!
8:37 pm
1 February 2013
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Jackson - You are one handsome boy! Congrats on the big six months!!
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
9:15 pm
6 March 2013
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Six months is a grand anniversary!! Congrats, and thank you for being one of the folks we follow and look up to <3 <3
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17 October 2012
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Hoppy Ampuversary Jackson. You are truly a Winter Warrior. Keep kicking butt big guy 
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Michelle & 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."
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25 September 2009
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Jackson, you are an amazing inspawration and a leader in the Tripawds community. We are SO hoppy for you and your pack, what a strong boy you are! Congratulations!!!!
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22 February 2013
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Okay, if Jackson isn't literally smiling at the camera, I'll,,,,,,I'll...force myself to eat a bowl of ice cream! Look at that photo and tell me he's not grinning er to ear! And his eyes re dancing with joy too! So happy for you BOTH! This is wonderful news and a wonderful milestone! Really is a bright spot for all of us today.
Your momma gave us a great description of how you like to play tug of war and bang your squeaky toys around,! You are a PUPPY who just happens to be a little premature gray:-)
Katy, thanks for sharing such a great update and for always sharing your knowledge and support with all of us.
Fetch on Jackson! You got this kid!!:-)
Love that bright beacon of hope you're shining on the tripawd fmiy!
Sally ad Happy Hannah
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!
Wow this is just wonderful to read! Such great news! What a beautiful pup you are Jackson and obviously so happy......it just exudes off his face......smiley, smiley, I'm a happy boy! So happy for you and your family!
Happy ampuversary and wishing you many many more!
Patricia & Mighty Atlas
12:32 pm
27 December 2011
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Happy 6 month Ampuversary to Jackson. Keep kicking cancer's butt you handsome tripawd warrior prince!!
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
8:59 pm
26 January 2013
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Yay Jackson! What a guy you are. We are all so proud of you. Extra belly and ear scratchies for you today.
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
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