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Loa, our 11-year-old Lab, had her four-month ampuversary (osteoscarcoma) on 11/2, and is doing so well. We aren't doing chemo. Her appetite is good, she makes me jog at the beginning of our walks, and with the exception of a little more slipping (we've put down some more throw rugs on the wood floors), she's doing great. So grateful to everyone here for their support and for sharing their experiences.
8:49 am
29 November 2008
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Loa, Happy 4-Month Ampuversary!! Sounds like you are doing great! I hope you have a wonderful celebration!!!
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25 September 2009
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Awww! Congratulations Loa, it's wonderful to know you are back to loving life and taking each moment as it comes. We can't think of a better way to live. Pawty on Tripawd princess!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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2:07 pm
Happy ampuversary Loa!! Sounds like you are doing great.
The pugs thank you in advance for the extra treats tonight!
Karen and the pugapalooza
6:15 pm
28 November 2011
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Happy Ampuversary Loa! Hope you get extra special treats!
Lisa
Zeus was a Husky mix diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at age 11. A visible lung met and suspicious spot on his liver meant a poor prognosis-six weeks was our vet's best guess. We decided to fight for our boy and his right front leg was amputated on 12/1/11. We did six rounds of chemo, changed his diet and spoiled him completely rotten. We were blessed with 10 great months after diagnosis. Against the odds, the lung met remained a single met and grew very little over those months. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit, he fought with a strength that we never imagined he possessed. We have no regrets...
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8:02 am
27 December 2011
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Happy Ampuversary, Loa! Celebrate all day, and party all night
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.
12:23 pm
10 December 2011
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YAY Loa! Happy ampuversary. We will definitely have extra treats in your honor!
Marla and Daisy
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit 
and Spirit Daisy 
1:11 pm
29 October 2010
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Happy ampuversary to a beautiful Tripawd Warrior Princess! Here's to many more!
Jackie, Angel 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!
9:27 am
28 November 2008
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Happy 4 month ampuversary to a lovely girl. Ampuversaries always bring a smile - one more month of living the good life!
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.
But hurrah for four months and here's for living day to day!
