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Holly Jolly by Golly is sending a big woof to all her tripawd friends - today is her 17 month ampuversary! We're hoping this post will help encourage anyone out there who is facing this awful decision or is in the beginnings of the journey.
We're celebrating with long walks (still one of her favorite things to do, although they'll get shorter as the weather heats up), some salmon treats, lots of cheese and of course tons of cuddles. Holly wants all of her friends to help her celebrate by asking for extra treats today!
Hugs,
Holly, Zuzu and Susan
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
Holly, you go girl! What an inspawration you are!
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/
Holly here - Mom forgot the most important treat of all - ice cream! And since it's finally warming up here in Chicago, I think I'll go bug her for some ice cream now! 
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
We're incredibly happy for you Jolly Holly! Hope that mom of yours caves and gives you the ice cream treat you deserve.
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.
Jolly Holly, WAY TO GO! We will be doing a double celebration today, for Holly's 17th month and Chloe's 10th month!
-Chloe's mom
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
holly, we are so happy to celebrate your ampuversary!!! cheese for everybody!!
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
Encouraging indeed! Thanks for the great update. Here's to many many more hoppy ampuversaries. 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Hoppy 17 month ampuversary Holly Jolly by Golly!! That is awesome news!! And we are glad you are taking long walks, Coopers walks just dont consist of more than going out to do his business so maybe you can take a walk for him from time to time! Keep up the great work! you are an inspiration to us all!!
Coopsdad
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
WOOO HOOOO. Holly, you are the BEST!
Love,
Tate
http://tate.tripawds.com/
August 16, 2006 to November 28, 2011
TATE ~ Forever in our hearts.
Angel Comet here - Holly Jolly by Golly!
I don't come around often because you know me, I'm WAY busy having a super time! It's baseball season and we have a swell team of former tripawds! You know me, I'm manager! And at nights, we put together a cool band - we are best dog band EVER! And you know me, I'm manager of that too!
But I had to write since it's your big celebration of 17 months!!!!!!! I can't believe it's been so long! It just seems like yesterday when we first met and became the bestest of bestest friends! You know, I never thought you were a double agent on the AMBF. Opie kinda did, but not me! I wasn't anti- terrier when it came to YOU! Opie says, "Hi" and is celebrating your big day also! Actually we all are! We get to eat what we want so, we are going to have some string cheese, followed up with some fancy schmanchy expensive vanilla ice cream!
Okay, better go! But I hope you are having a great celebration! I hope Monkeypoo Zuzu gets a little treat, too. Not too much of one but maybe a little one - something that goes well with poopie! - BWWWWWWHaaaaahaaaa!
Spirit Hugs to you!
Angel Cool Cat Comet!
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.
Hurray Holly! 17 months is so wonderful! We will do a little huggie snuggie and celebrate for you here in the the chilly morning weather. Cheese all around, and many many more ampuversaries for you 🙂
Elizabeth and Sammy
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.
Whooo hoooo!!! Happy happy 17 month Ampuversary Holly Jolly by Golly!!!! We are so excited to be celebrating this wonderful day. You can bet we'll be joining in on the celebration with lots of treats, cheese and of course ice cream! We are soooo happy that you are doing so well!! You rock Holly! 
Sending you and your sis lots of golden hugs and kisses!
Kami, Angel Mackenzie, Kobe and Scarlett
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
That is just fabulous..... 
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