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9:13 am
9 February 2010
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We celebrated Rusty's 2nd birthday yesterday! Twelve of his dog park friend’s parents celebrated his
birthday with him; he was very appreciative to see them, as he misses them as
much as their dogs. Rusty was the
perfect host and they all marveled over how well he is doing. He even gave them a demonstration of his
surfin’ ability, although with some hesitation as he has never surfed in front
of a live audience before. Rusty’s
actual birthday was Friday and we took him to In-n-Out Burger for his
favorite fast food, two meat patties. We
decorated the house with doggy balloons, fire hydrant and a replica of his
favorite Sun City dog park.
His six month Ampuversary was last Sunday the 25th;
we are still amazed at how well he has coped with everything that has been
thrown at him during that time period. All
of his guests commented that his personality has not been affected with all of
the things he has been through; he greeted everyone with love and kisses! We can’t believe that six months have elapsed
since Rusty began his fight against cancer. We are hoping for another six months,
but will take each day that he is with us as a blessing. He will see Dr. Macy on the 11th
at which time we will find out what his new Chemo treatment program will
be.
Rusty is a Labradoodle who was diagnosed with level 3 Fibrosarcoma on January 16th, 2010 and had his left hind leg amputated on January 25th, 2010 five days before his 18 month birthday. Please see Rusty's blog @rusty.tripawds.com. He is putting up one heck of a fight against this terrible disease.
9:37 am
13 September 2009
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Happy 2nd Birthday and 6 month ampuversary Rusty!!!
You sure had alot to celebrate! Looks like you had a fun party! Would have loved to see a picture or video of you surfin' dude!!
Angel Jake and Wolfie's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
10:49 am
28 November 2008
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A very happy birthday to our boy, Rusty. I feel a bit foolish, but didn't realize Rusty was such a young pup. He is doing so well, hope you guys get a great treatment plan that yields a long lifespan for the birthday boy.
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.
11:25 am
Happy Birthday, Rusty and a big congrats for reaching your 6 month ampuversary date! I just love Rusty the "surfer dude" He really is something…
Rusty's Pawrents, I just wanted to point out that I think you have done a great job with your blog. It's really informative and I can tell you have put a lot of work into it. kudos to you.
I hadn't realized it but Fortis' diagnoses and surgery was only days after Rusty.
Congrats Rusty,
FortisDad
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25 September 2009
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WOOOHOOO!!! Hoppy Birthday Rusty!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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HAPPY EVERYTHING RUSTY.....what a fun party....here is hoping there are many more of those great celebratory pictures to come in the months and years ahead!!
6:13 pm
14 August 2009
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WOW! Happy Birthday, Rusty!
You sure have some cool pawrents!
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.
7:17 pm
3 November 2009
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Whoo Hoo! Happy Birthday Rusty! Sounds like you had a great celebration, especially with all of your dog park friends! Inn N Out too?? You have the best pawrents for sure! We're so happy for you surfer dude...here's to many more birthday celebrations and riding the wave!
Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)
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!
8:21 pm
5 February 2010
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Happy birthday, Rusty! Looks like you celebrated in style! Here's wishing you many more!
Leslie
10:30 pm
8 June 2010
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Yea Rusty !!!!
You are one amazing surfer boy !!!
And, I love the picture with your pawrents, too.
How great that he had a birthday party with his friends! I love it!!!
Here's to many more, Rusty!
Here's to the good times 
Surf on dude!
Yea to burgers!!!
Denise
Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010.
Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma.
Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010
Second chemo July 9th, 2010 Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010
ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog !
***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***
We Love you so much Kona….always
Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs)
Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle)
Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
10:37 pm
Happy Birthday and 6 month Ampuversary to our favorite surfer dude- Party on!!!!!!!!!
Karen and the pugapalooza
p.s. nice hats 