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10:17 pm
9 February 2010
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Rusty celebrated his sixteenth month Ampuversary yesterday! He is amazing! The past six weeks have been the best weeks since his battle with cancer began. We gradually moved him to canned EVO a couple of weeks ago, eliminating the ground sirloin; his diarrhea returned so we put him back on ground sirloin & dry EVO. Apparently the wet EVO is just too rich for his stomach. We have not had an In N Out burger during the time that Rusty had his digestive problems; I think that we will go tomorrow to celebrate his milestone.
Chuck & Rusty
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.
6:34 am
5 February 2010
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Congratulations Rusty! Keep hoppin.
Leslie
7:36 am
That is pawsome news! Congrats to Rusty...enjoy that burger. Sending you many golden hugs!
Cathy
8:04 am
12 February 2010
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great news rusty!!! enjoy that in and out burger!!!
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.
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8:30 am
28 November 2008
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Woo Hoo Rusty! It's about time to see more surfer dude pictures!
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 burger is definitely in order! We're defrosting some beef on the counter just so Wyatt can join in on the celebration. Congrats Rusty!
And I agree. surf's up! Show us the pics!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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12:34 pm
Way to go Rusty!
And thanks- I've been thinking about In-n-out burgers, but couldn't justify breaking my diet. Tonight I'll swing by and get a burger (and fries and a shake) in your honor.
Surfs up!!!
Karen and the pugapalooza
6:30 pm
29 November 2008
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Congrats Rusty, you are awesome!!
6:38 pm
9 February 2011
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I think we may have to burger it up tomorrow, Rusty, in your honor! I didn't see this till after we'd eaten tonight. I know it won't be the same, but will a Boca burger count? If I put cheese on it? And Karen's idea...a milkshake! Oh man, maybe 2 suppers tonight!
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/
Pawsome Rusty! Chloe has never had an In-n-out burger, we no longer live near one, but I will be sure to giver her one in your honor someday!
-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
Happy Ampuversary, Rusty! Way to go! We will definitely be celebrating for you - Mom's promising extra cheese for us! Woo hoo!
Mom said to tell you we're gladd the last week has been better than ever for you - we're all keeping fingers and paws crossed for many, many more good weeks to come!
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!
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9:14 pm
14 August 2009
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You are a superstar Rusty! Keep it up buddy!
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.
9:18 am
17 January 2011
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Hi Chuck and Rusty -
I know its a bit late but I was just wondering about you guys since Rustys ampuversary is the day before Rileys.
So glad to see everything is going so great 
We will celebrate right along with you!!!
Have a wonderful day
KaCee & Riley
6:23 pm
12 January 2010
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ATTABOY, Rusty!! Congrats on your sixteenth month ampuversary. (Sheesh, we're late for ALL the pawties these days!)
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
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