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4:25 am
19 September 2013
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Happy hoppy one year ampuversary to my wonderful furbaby Tucker!
I have been blessed with both the support of this community and the continued physical presence of my handsome buddy Tucker.
Tucker is still Loving Life On Three Legs - in his relaxed hopping fashion.
Three days post amp
September 2014 - Loving life in typical Lab fashion
Linda and Tucker 
4:47 am
27 December 2011
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Happy, Happy one year Ampuversary to Tucker
Please give your handsome fur baby some ear scratchies from Lily and me!! Love the pics!!!!
Hugs to you,
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.
7:31 am
22 November 2012
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YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH TUCKER!!!!!!
Could you hear me from Southern Ontario?? lol
Even though many of us celebrate our furbabies ampuversaries above... we love to celebrate and hear about the ampuversaries down here as well!!
Kiss that furry mug for me.... right between the eyes on that kissable brow!!!!
Christine... with Franklin waggin' in her heart♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
8:36 am
17 May 2014
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Congratulations, Tucker and family! this is a big date to celebrate. Keep on hopping.
all the best from Daniela & Johnnie
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.
8:56 am
3 June 2014
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Way to go Tucker!!!! 
Such an AWESOME accomplishment in the 1 year Ampuversary!!
I have no doubt you have many more Ampuversaries and Birthdays to celebrate!
HUGS
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
9:41 am
13 June 2013
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YAY!!!!! One year is an amazing milestone!!!! Congrats!!! You look great Tucker!!!
Cheers and more cheers!
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart (and little Jasper too)
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
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22 February 2013
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YOU ROCK TUCKER...AND SO DOES YOUR MOM!!!!!!
THIS IS INDEED A MILESTONE!!!!! All that loving and spoiling you've amassed over a year's time must be off the charts!!!! Seeing you find such joy in your tiny little "lakes" always puts a huge smile on my face...for weeks...months...forever!!! You are sooooo darn precious!!
And you KNOW your Lovely Miss Hannah is celebrating with tons and tons of ice cream for you and cake for you! GLORIOUS PAWTIES GOING ON ALL OVER THE UNIVERSE!!!
Okay, we MUST see a picture of him with his celebration dinner...or just more pictures period!!! Such a beautiful boy!!
KEEP ON ROCKING ROCK STAR!!! Way to represent!!!!!
Hugs and love!
Sally and Your Lovely Miss Hannah and My Pal Myrtle Mae!!
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!
5:17 pm
26 May 2013
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Happy Happy 1 year ampuversary Tucker!! Linds he looks absolutely fantastic, keep going strong.
esther and her Angel snoop
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25 September 2009
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Oh you sweet, sweet amazing puppy! Congratulations Tucker, you've come so very very far and you've got lots more good times ahead. It's been a joy to watch your progress as you splish splash your way through those ampuversaries! We are blessed to have you here too, thanks for being a part of the community.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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6:41 pm
31 August 2013
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So happy for you, Tucker boy, what a truly remarkable anniversary.......hope there are some really yummy celebratory menu items for both you and mom !! And still loving the puddle puppy pic !!
Hoping for many, many more happy, hoppy days ahead,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
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17 October 2012
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Yay Tucker. Hoppy Hoppy HOppy Ampuversary. One year it is a great milestone. We are so glad you are doing so awesome. Keep kicking butt.
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
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."
5:51 am
26 January 2013
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Yay Tucker! Hoppy Ampuversary you handsome guy. I'm thrilled for you both. Keep up the good fight.
Amy & Spirit Libby
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
7:09 am
1 February 2013
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Woo Hoo!! Happy One year Tucker!!! I love getting to have these celebrations. Have a wonderful day!
Luanne & Spirit Shooter
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.
