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Jackson's TWO YEAR CELEBRATION!
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New Haven, CT
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28 December 2014 - 4:39 pm
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Ladies and gentlemen, we've beat the median survival time BY A YEAR!  Jackson celebrates his two-year ampuversary as an osteosarcoma survivor!  Christmas with him is so special, as the one we tried to celebrate two years ago was heavily shrouded in pain, worry, and heartache.  But since then, he's loving life and doing great!  We still take it one-day-at-a-time, as this cancer often rears its ugly head without warning.  To celebrate Christmas, he got a dozen tennis balls and a new squeaker ball in a brown paper bag he could rip up (and later ingest) in the excitement.  To celebrate TODAY he's getting his favorite asparagus with beef-stew chunks with his supper.  Enjoy, buddy! 

And, I've donated to Tripawds as this source was and continues to be my tether to reality, my support system, and a lifeline to some very special, priceless friends.  Thank you to Jim, Rene, Wyatt Ray , dear Jerry, and our Winter Warriors crew.  HUGS to Libby's pack, Sassy's pack, Hank's pack, and Brendol's pack.  Three paws up to Jill!  She and Jackson are just about a month apart - both passing 2 years, both black and white, same ampu-site twins, same cancer, and same passionate mommas.  Love to you all!

We're happy, proud pawrents and we know how lucky we are to have these 2 extra years with our pal.  So many have not been this lucky.  Love you, Jackson!  Congrats, buddy!

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And, for a pretty backstory, here's the video I made a year ago, to celebrate his 1 year:

~ Katy & Action-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!

Virginia
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28 December 2014 - 4:47 pm
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Go Jackson!!!!!!!!!! Screw what those people said, you knew better and look at you two years later enjoying your tennis balls and stew!!  So many don't make it, and just ONE makes us all the happiest people in the world. We are all celebrating with you today Jackson, keep kicking cancer's butt and we will all keep cheering you on!!!!!

Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”  

      

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28 December 2014 - 4:49 pm
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Congratulations, Jackson! You rock!!! We arrived on this site shortly after you, and I can certainly say you have been an inspiration to all of us.

Kathi and Murphy

PS. That dinner sounds WONDERFUL.

Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!

UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!

Virginia
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28 December 2014 - 4:52 pm
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Woo-hoo! go Jackson and Katy!
Enjoy every bounce of the tennis balls and every bite of your special meal, Jackson. Way to inspire all of us and kick cancer's butt!

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.  

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28 December 2014 - 5:02 pm
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Whoop! Whoop! for Jackson. I remember the awesome feeling when Trouble doubled that 'expected' one year mark. Hope to follow you through many, many more.

Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul.  Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.

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28 December 2014 - 5:59 pm
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Woo Hoo Jackson!

Happy hoppy 2nd ampuversary!  I love the thought of twelve new tennis balls for Jackson - he will be a happy boy for many days to come!

Many hugs

Linda and Tucker :)





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28 December 2014 - 7:20 pm
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Yay J.  Way to kick butt.  We are very proud of you buddy.  I know Sassy is celebrating at the bridge for you.  I am so happy you made it.  Way to go.  We knew you could do it.

 

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Michelle & Angel Sassy

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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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28 December 2014 - 7:36 pm
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Congratulations, Jackson!  stories like yours, and Charley's, are very inspiring.  Enjoy and celebrate.

Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet.   Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues.   Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle.  October 17:  started having seizures.  Taking fenobarbital for seizures.  April 18: started prednisone.

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28 December 2014 - 7:36 pm
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Way to go, handsome Jackson!! Love, love, love happy news with our wonderful Tripawds ! May you celebrate many more happy days ahead !!

Bonnie & Angel Polly

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28 December 2014 - 8:44 pm
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Seriously SUPER COOL! Pawesome Jackson, you da man! Hoppy Ampuversary kiddo, two years is truly tremendous!

Thank you so much to you and your pack for being here during your ups and downs, and to share such sweet victories. We can't find the right words to express our gratitude for your generous donation today and in the past, you have done so much to help this community while continuing to inspire others to have hope for the future.

YAAAAY!!!!! clapsuperstar

Hey folks, if you're new to Tripawds, be sure to read Jackson's Tripawd Tuesday Feature for a good time!

Tripawd Tuesday: Play On, Action Jackson!

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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30 December 2014 - 12:44 pm
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WOW!  Such awesome news!  Jackson you are our hero and inspiration!  Two years!  Oh Yeah!!!!

Atlas & I are so grateful for all the times you and your mom Katy has helped us!

Hope you get lots of treats handsome boy!

 

Patricia & Mighty Atlas

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31 December 2014 - 10:31 pm
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JACKSON!!!!!! You didnit!!!! And you're still doing it!!!! You're showing us all what victory looks like!!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAY FOR JACKSON!!!

TWO YEARS!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!! So few, so very few get to that milestone! Yet, your shining example gives people hope! You show it can be done!! You show it does happen!!

I love every single update on you....especial l y the photos and videos! I'm always amazed at your energy! You should be knnthe cover lf AARP for Dogs and show the world that nothing slows this senior down....except maybe chasing a dozen tennis balls all at once!!

And thank you for sharing your mom with us on this journey! She has provided so much support and soooooo much valuable information!! She continues to bring cutting edge research and studies to the forefront.

Fetch on Jackson!!! You make us smile....and smile....and smile some more!

LOVE!!!

Sally and Alumni 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!

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31 December 2014 - 11:19 pm
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Wow, great to come back and see such good news. Way to go Jackson

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