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5:39 am
25 August 2010
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This fight with cancer and Sammy's day to day moments have been the most poignant days of my life. Because my husband and I don't have children I have never had to make these types of choices for another, to be responsible in this way for another soul. I have learned so much. Sammy and I have a deeper bond, a more beautiful love, a better friendship then I have ever had before. I have been so blessed. I am also grateful in the biggest way to have met so many of you, for all of your friendships, and to know that their are many others out in this world who love their furry family the same way.
To Sammy, thank you for being here with me today to celebrate this one year mark. It means every good thing in the world!
Elizabeth
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.
6:10 am
25 August 2010
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why is there a white spot where the video should be admin? I don't understand
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.
6:31 am
15 May 2011
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Congrats, Sammy! That's something to be proud of! I think that calls for steak tonight 🙂
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.
7:08 am
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23 August 2008
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Hooray! I knew that his 1 year was coming up soon. You have done a great job with him over this year and it is obvious that he is a very special boy. Time to celebrate!
Pam
7:44 am
Woo hoo! Hoppy 1 Year Ampuversary. Does that mean my pups can get extra treats again today??? So happy for Sammy & his pawrents!
Sending you extra golden hugs...celebrate ALL day!
Cathy
7:51 am
12 February 2010
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we're celebrating here in ET - hip, hip hooray for our 'love guy' sammy!!!! here's to many many 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
8:15 am
9 February 2011
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Well we are all just waddling along here with all the recent celebrations and treats! This one is so well deserved, Sammy! You are a tripawd hero and the light of many lives. Thank you, Sammy, for sharing your smile and your journey with us. When I see your smile, it makes me smile, too! Congratulations and here's to many, many more! 
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
8:20 am
29 November 2008
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Congrats Sammy!! Keep these great ampuversaries coming!!
10:07 am
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25 September 2009
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fightingforsammy said:
why is there a white spot where the video should be admin?
Not sure how you embedded the video, but we've fixed it for you. All you have to do now is paste the view page URL – not your channel URL – on a line by itself in your post and the video will automatically embed.
Very sweet by the way... congratulations to Sammy! 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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10:18 am
14 August 2009
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Oh, Sammy we are so, so, so, so (one more time) SO proud of you! Your mom's video is so special and says everything! We are going to make it a "SAMMY" day here!
As a side note: I couldnt stop laughing this morning when I clicked in....I couldn't wait for the video after all the fanfare in the title! (I was in a hurry and tried to fix it but didn't).
Have a wonderful Ampuversary Day!
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.
11:49 am
28 November 2008
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Oh, Sammy! It warms my heart to celebrate your big day! One year is a huge milestone, one to really be proud of. I figure there are two significant ones - statistically speaking 3 months & 12 months.
Everything after 12 months is a celebration each and every day. This was the point I was finally able to relax, to enjoy each day we were given. Up to that point, I lived with the fear something would happen.
Wishing you and mom only great days ahead!
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.
12:50 pm
29 October 2010
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Great video! Sammy's so gorgeous!! Hope he is having steak and ice cream to celebrate this extremely momentous occasion!
Big hugs and kisses from Abby,
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!
1:17 pm
Happy, Happy, Happy one year smiling Sammy!!!
Elizabeth- I seem to remember a discussion months ago about whether you would be able to see Sammy's eyebrows go gray. Seems to me in one of those pictures that there is a bit of gray appearing above the eyes to match the gray muzzle... you made it!!!
Treats for the pugs tonight in Sammy's honor.
Karen and the pugapalooza
1:23 pm
25 August 2010
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Thanks so much everyone
Special thanks to Pam, you have been here leading and guiding us with your amazing knowledge and your many hugs. Thanks for all the healing you have given!
Admin, I understand when you said you fixed it. After that, I think you went to some weird otherworldly language. So, thank you for fixing it, you are the best!
Ge'lena, I know, LOL! I sat there after struggling at 4:30 am this morning to get it posted, to see the blank screen. I was sweaty, wrung out from my attempts, and felt very deflated
Then, I remembered, you guys are my friends and super smart, I was sure you would make the heebie jeebies stop messing with me. Hugs for the help and the laugh
To all Sammy and my other friends, thanks so much for helping us celebrate today! No ice cream or any other treats because we both have put on too much weight. Today, just tons of hugs and loves, and a good nap. Thinking of you Gayle when we say this.
Elizabeth and Sammy the Wonderful Superboy!
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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