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Hi Everyone!!!
Can't believe today is Chloe's ONE YEAR ampuversary!!!! Time certainly flies very fast! Not only have we had lots of adventures (some great, some not so great), we have enjoyed the journey nonetheless. Some of these adventures included moving to central cal, starting grad school, meeting asea lion (and barney), attending a K9 cancer walk, meeting Mr. Tawp Dawg Wyatt Ray, puddle hopping, emergency vet visits, squeaker chasing, beach exploring and much, much more!!! Life is certainly never boring with a dog!
<a title="Chloe by nbobco, on Flickr" href="
For those of you who don't know, this is her story: She was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma (soft tissue sarcoma) that was on her left hind hock. Her lymphnodes in her knee indicated the cancer hadn't spread beyond the tumor site (with an aspirate before amp and a biopsy after amp), so we were hoping amputation would "cure" her cancer. And guess what? It has! She had a physical just a while ago and all her blood work etc… came back saying she is a perfectly healthy 10 year old dog. The vet was impressed with the muscle on her remaining right leg and said he could tell she gets plenty of exercise 
I think its all that beach time 
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We are celebrating by going to the beach (after I finish writing this) with her dog friend I am dogsitting (Bailey), having healthy snacks, playing with her squeakers, rub downs and plenty of naps!!! The video below shows her progress over the course of a year: having the tumor (and 4 legs still), pics from the "2 weeks of hell", to her enjoying life on 3 legs. You can "track" her progress by her fur from the shaved spot on her leg. It literally took over 8 months for the fur back there to grow in. Enjoy! (Best viewed full screen, bottom right button).
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
9:03 am
Yea Chloe!! Now counting those ampuversaries in years.
Maybe we will see you at the K9 Cancer walk in Los Gatos in October.
Karen and the pugapalooza
9:10 am
That's just super Nicole! One year is fantastic. A beach day is definitely in order 
Happy 1 year Ampuversary Chloe.
BH and Spirit Fortis
11:33 am
28 November 2008
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She looks great, Nichole! Happy One Year, Miss Chloe. We are so happy to be able to celebrate with you. Sounds like you have a wonderful celebration planned for her.
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.
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25 September 2009
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A year? Already? Rock on girl! Here's to many many more hoppy ampuversaries. 🙂
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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1:58 pm
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26 July 2009
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Heeeeeey Foxy Lady! Hoppy Ampuversary! I'm honored to have been in your video! That was a fun day!!!!
Wooo hoo!!!!
Wyatt Ray Dawg . . . The Tripawds Leg-A-Cy Continues!
Read all about my adventures at my Tripawds Blog
5:31 pm
8 December 2009
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Ok, Nicole, that video reallly hit me!!! Must be the wonderful choice in music 
It was fantastic but I'm such a mush!!
What a wonderful 1 year ampuversary video! Have a great day Chloe!!! Rock on!
Tracy & Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
6:01 pm
25 August 2010
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Oh Nicole, Chloe, you both are so sweet! Watching the video with the great music, my eyes are completely misty. Then when Chloe was singing, I had laughter through tears
Happy One year Chloe!!!! I was thinking about you guys last week when Coopers ampuversary hit. I know we came here just a little after you and know your special date. I am so happy for you both.
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.
Thanks everypawdy!!! I was so looking forward to this day that I started making the video almost a month ago (
). Well we had our 2 walks (beach walk early this morning), squeaker time, nap time(s), and we are going to have dinner time in an hour (and she will get some C-H-E-E-S-E)! And Bailey will get some too, everypawdy gets to join in on the fun!
To all you who first helped me through things (advice, encouragement) whom are too numerous to name, I would like to say THANK YOU SO MUCH! This is a wonderful community and we look forward to continue giving back when ever we can .
And to all of you new to this community, have FAITH, BREATHE, and take it ONE day at a time. I hope that you all have as much time as possible with your best furry friends and I wish you all good health and happiness!
With Love,
Nicole and Chloe
My goofy girl: <a title="Sleeping Bag Chloe by nbobco, on Flickr" href="
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
6:23 pm
28 September 2009
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Hoppy One Year Ampuversary Chole! Pawesome, just totally pawesome!
What a great video of Chloe loving life! Loved it.
Jo Ann & Angel Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
6:26 pm
17 January 2011
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What a wonderful video - so happy for you and I'm right there with Elizabeth with the misty eyes.....
A huge congratulations to you guys!!!
PS .....Riley gets a bone later to celebrate with Chloe....
7:23 pm
24 July 2011
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Hooray! Happy ampuversary! Here's to many, many more 😀
Julie, mom to Spirit Max the Pomeranian,
the bravest poofle dog who ever lived!
7:58 pm
14 August 2009
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T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C News!! Love the special video also!
Happy, hoppy 1 Year Chloe! You do us proud!
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.
10:17 am
4 June 2011
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What a great tribute! Congratulations on your one year ampuversary! You're an inspiration to us all.
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