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I have just posted an update on Rusty's blog. It has been a routine, thank goodness, time since my last update. I have not spent much time on Tripawds as our weather has finally moderated and I have been busy catching up on deferred yard work. Rusty is really appreciating the cooler temps and being able to spend more time outdoors. Monday the 25th will be his nine month Ampuversary! I will post another update after he sees his Oncologist on the 5th.
Chuck & Rusty
Rusty is a Labradoodle who was diagnosed with level 3 Fibrosarcoma on January 16th, 2010 and had his left hind leg amputated on January 25th, 2010 five days before his 18 month birthday. Please see Rusty's blog @rusty.tripawds.com. He is putting up one heck of a fight against this terrible disease.
There is nothing "routine" about an update like that! I'm glad to hear Rusty's doing well 
. I will go check out his blog. Thanks for the update!
Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/
I'm glad you and Rusty are enjoying the outdoors! Plenty of time for computers this winter.
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.
Good for you Rusty!!!! Great update and glad you're getting some outside time now with the weather cooling off 
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
Way to go Rusty, our favorite surfer dude! That cool weather makes a big difference. I'm so glad Rusty is getting outside and taking advantage of it. Thanks for the update.
Fortis'Dad
Happy 9 month ampuversary Rusty!!!
Keep hangin' 12 you cool surfer dude!
Karen and the pugapalooza
Have a great ampuversary Rusty! Glad you are feeling good! This is nice weather isn't it?!?
Pat, Angel Ruthie & Tess
Wooooo hooooo! What a great excuse to PAWTY! Rusty, you're so awesome, congratulations sunshine boy, we're so hoppy for you.
We're heading out to Southern California this winter, let's get together and celebrate!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Rusty,
We are so happy for you! Nine months is.....(how would a surfer say it?)...... Awesome Dude!
Now tell your daddy to get back to work outside - breaktime is over! 
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.
Yeah! Hoppy 9 month ampuversary...does that mean we can have ice cream to celebrate????
Hoppy 9 month ampuversary Rusty!!! So happy to read that things are all good with you. YAY Rusty, keep on enjoying life.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
