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6:40 pm
24 March 2020
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Oh Steve, I'm so very happy to hear that Ziva continues to live her best life! Reading you post made me remember that Griffin's 5 month ampuversary was yesterday - so funny how we just got on with living life and forgot about that milestone. Please give Ziva a huge smooch from Griffin and me! 
Stacy
Griffin lived an amazing life for 11 years! Diagnosed with osteosarcoma on March 17, 2020, Griffin's right forelimb was amputated on April 2, 2020. Ten days later he was running and playing fetch! Lung metastasis discovered in July 2020 did not slow down Griffin and he lived joyfully for the next 7 months, passing peacefully at home on February 11, 2021. https://griffin.tripawds.com
Hi Steve!
Awesome news from Ziva superstar! She seems like she is rocking this three legs thing 😉 I'm so happy for you guys that things are going smoothly. Arktik will be at the 5 months ampuversary milestone next week too 🙂
Well here we come up on Zivas 6 month ampuversary. She is doing very well and as of her last check up everything is clear and no further issues with her cancer.
She's hoping around, chasing other the other dogs, and being the best dog she can be. I need to stop spoiling her so much as her weight is up about 5-7lbs from where the Vet would like it to be but its so hard not to spoil her.
Anyway I hope everyone else is doing well and your fur babies are being the best dogs they can be as well. Until next check in take care everyone. It's a crazy world and crazy time and I'm glad I have my bestest buddy Ziva by my side. With her here I can survive anything!!
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22 February 2013
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ZIVA BEING THE BEST DOG SHE CAN BE! That's what we like to hear!😁
And YAY for a good check up!!!
HAPPY SIX MONTH AMPUVERSARY ZIVA!!! Steak and ice cream to celebrate....you can start the diet "tomorrow".
It is so hard not to spoil a tripawd, especially when it comes to treats. They are so darn cute! Try green beans or sloces of apples as treats.
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Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 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!
That's funny you said apples. We have an apple tree out back and all four dogs go sit there every evening until my wife and I go pick a couple apples and share them with the doggies lol.
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25 September 2009
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Steve and Ziva congratulations! Six months is a pawesome milestone, we are so hoppy you've made it this far. Cheers to many, many more celebrations and a long, hopppy life ahead. Wonderful news!
P.S. Totally know what you mean about finding it hard not to spoil her, these pupperz are amazing! So spoil her all you want with those apples and other fruits, green beans, whatever she likes that's low calorie and dense. Keep them chopped up and ready in a refrigerated treat jar instead of reaching for high calorie treats. The slimmer she is, the hoppier her body will be!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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P.S. I think a celebratory photo under the apple tree with all of you would be so lovely!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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24 March 2020
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Happy 6 Month Ampuversary, Ziva! Griffin and I are so glad that you continue to do well and that you are keeping your dad happy! Here's to many more happy times ahead! Stacy
Griffin lived an amazing life for 11 years! Diagnosed with osteosarcoma on March 17, 2020, Griffin's right forelimb was amputated on April 2, 2020. Ten days later he was running and playing fetch! Lung metastasis discovered in July 2020 did not slow down Griffin and he lived joyfully for the next 7 months, passing peacefully at home on February 11, 2021. https://griffin.tripawds.com
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26 August 2020
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I have really loved reading all about Ziva and your family's journey! I second the apple tree photoshoot 🙂 Congrats on the ampuversary, Ziva!! You're a rockstar! 
The Human: Sierra (human, author)
Tripawd Doggo: Lana (doggo, boxer mix, 9 years)
The Pack:
- Anthony (human, husband))
- Hektor (doggo, herding mix, 12 years)
- Arlo (doggo, cattle dog mix, 3 years
- Mojo (feline, 9 years)
Testing. https://www.ama.....axWHjjnwZL
Trying a new way to share pictures. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks lol.
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24 March 2020
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What a gorgeous girl you have, Steve! Ziva looks so content in that photo!
Griffin lived an amazing life for 11 years! Diagnosed with osteosarcoma on March 17, 2020, Griffin's right forelimb was amputated on April 2, 2020. Ten days later he was running and playing fetch! Lung metastasis discovered in July 2020 did not slow down Griffin and he lived joyfully for the next 7 months, passing peacefully at home on February 11, 2021. https://griffin.tripawds.com
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25 September 2009
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Well look at that! We must have more!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Cuteness alert!!! Happy ampuversary, sorry im late for the pawty ❤
Ditto Jerry!! Would love to see more photos!!
I'm sooo glad you're rocking life on three ❤❤❤
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Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
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22 February 2013
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Awwww.....awwww....and more awwww!!! Such a sweet photo of sweet Ziva. Clearly she as content as can be❤
And yes, MORE!!!!
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!
