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6:40 pm
17 May 2014
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Hello folks! can't believe that this same day, one year ago, Johnnie came back home from his 6th round of carboplatin, putting an end to the second part of his OSA treatment. Five full months after surgery he was done with chemo and off to an unknown journey. We were very blessed with a wonderful year, with very few bumps. Today we celebrated his 17-month ampuversary in full attire, party hats and all, although this is a weekday-workday.
My special thanks to all the tripawds family, always there when I needed advice and a kind word of support. Let's keep on hopping!
on the photo, from left to right: Johnnie, Daniela, Pepa
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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13 August 2015
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Johnnie, Happy Happy both chemo & ampu versary!! Way to show us all how it's done!! You and Pepa are just beautiful! Thank you Daniella for taking this journey and helping all of us who came later! Johnnie you are such an inspiration for so many!! You go big guy! Now let's get on with this wonderful party you've earned it!
Linda, Bob & Maxk
8:05 pm
13 June 2013
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HAPPY Anniversary!!!! Way to go Johnnie!!!! I loved your celebration photos ....you have a great family .... here's to many, many, MANY more celebrations!
Lots of love your way,
alison with spirit shelby in her heart
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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PAAAAAWWWWTY!!!! We have a PAAAAAWWWWWTTTTYYYY!!!
HAPPY, HAPPY CHEMO--.AMPO--VERSARY!!!!!!
You're blowing statistics out of the water Johnnie and we couldn't be more thrilled!! Yet another example of why statistics don't mean much around here. Another example of dogs NOT naving a timeframe stamped on their butts!!! !
This picture is priceless! I don't know whose smiles are bigger...Johnnie's, Pepa's, yours...or ours!!!
Thanks for being the mug of hope for those just starting this journey....and for carrying the torch for those who have transitioned to the Bridge! You are a ROCK STAR Johnnie!!!
Cake and ice cream to wash down that hamburger pie!
Lots of 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!
8:31 pm
15 December 2012
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Daniela,
Johnnie's story is very uplifting to everyone but especially those just starting this journey with bigger dogs with OSA. It gives us all hope when things seem really bleak. Thanks for continuing to post your success story. I hope Johnnie got to have a swim in that wonderful pool.
Penny
8:31 pm
3 April 2013
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Yeah! Hoppy Ampuversary Johnnie!
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
8:43 pm
13 March 2013
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Hoppy, hoppy, hoppy ampuversary and chemoversary, Johnnie. You are a true inspiration! And the picture was wonderful. I love getting to put a face to the names on this site. It looks like Pepa is also doing a good job taking care of big brother...particularly if it means CAKE!
Kathi and the Turbotail April Angel...and the Labradork
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!
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WOOHOOOOO!!!!! It's time to PAWTY folks!
Johnnie you are simply an inspawration and so, so amazing!!! Congrats my friend!!! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of the celebration, it's an honor.
Did you know I was talking about you recently? We just had another member from Brazil join up with us!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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10:14 pm
19 October 2015
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This is amazing! Congrats to Johnnie and to you for keeping strong! For many more anniversaries with cake and party hats!!!!
Beijos e abraços!
Augusta e Madalena
8:37 pm
17 May 2014
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Thanks to all of you for the wonderful messages. This is quite a rollercoaster journey, so it is nice to celebrate these milestones.
hugs from Daniela & Johnnie
p.s. time to put the furry one to sleep, which means turning on the fan or the A/C. We are already getting warmer days here in Rio.
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.
9:15 am
21 October 2014
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the picture!!!! Happy amp/chemo anniversary!
pam
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
