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I've not been in a place that I can be Nixon's typist and update his blog but we're so happy I have to share! Yesterday, we reached 16 months post amp. A week from today, Nixon will turn 11. A year ago, we were told that the chance of Nixon living more than 8 months post amp was low. The chances of seeing his 11th birthday was maybe 1 in 5. I made a pysanky egg to celebrate.
We're off to the vet to have cupcakes and smooches. We'll have pictures later. Weather permitting, we'll be celebrating with friends at Panera on Sunday.
That is SO wonderful to hear!!! How inspirational to others that those odds we are given are not what the future will hold.
Congratulations and enjoy the cupcakes.
Woo Hoo!!
Congrats on both counts - Happy Hoppy 16 month ampuversary and Happy 11th birthday!
Wish we were closer so we could give you snuggles too 
Hugs
Linda and Tucker
That is AWESOME!! Congrats on the Ampuversary and the Birthday!!
Way to go Nixon...you obliterated the odds that were given!!
You keep going strong so you can have many more Birthdays!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
OH MY NIXON!!!! GLORIOUS!!!! ABSOLUTELY GLORIOUS!!!!
It was such a privilege for all of us to meet you and Cookie..and your human too! You added so much grace, eloquence and calm to our Virginia Pawty!!!
Being cared for so loving by y o ur "typist" is the best treatment of all!
I told Merry Myrtle about the celebration today and she's very excited about having met such a SUPER STAR in person!!!!!!!
Keep on showing the world tripawd Greyhounds rock!!!!!
Sending lots of ice cram and cake your way, sprinkled with love and hugs!!!!
Sally Happ y Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
MERRY MYRTLE HAS BEEN PRACTICING COLORING AND MAKING CARDS....SHE MADE THIS FOR NIXON
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!
Wow!!! Congrats! What a great milestone and definitely worthy of a HUGE celebration!
Happy Birthday too!
XO
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Such great news !! Nixon, you are a handsome hunk of Greyhound, and I do hope you have many more happy celebrations !! As Sally says, time for big celebrations with all the good stuff.....cake, steak, and ice cream !!
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
After Nixon's chiropractic adjustment, he ran over to the cookie jar before Dr. Huff even offered him a cookie. They were out of Nixon's favorite treats and Dr. Huff just had a plain dry biscuit to offer. Nixon just looked at him and refused to take it. Dr. Huff had to send someone out to go get Nixon's favorite treats.
Then to celebrate, we went to Hardees for a cheese burger, plain and hold the bun. My husband told me that Nixon can't tell the difference between a quality burger and McDonald's. Nixon disagreed. There was lots of enthusiasm for this burger and it was gone in two bites.
The staff loved their cupcakes too.
Nixon just loves, loves that crown! Looks like I'll have to get him one from party city.
Congrats all around!
And good job holding out for the right treats and the good burgers, you deserve the best!
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Note to Hubby and Dr. Huff......Don't even thir of trying to trick Nixon with inferior treats and bjrgers! Cannot fool the King Of Greyhounds!
Kudos tk Dr. Huff for correcting his lapse in judgement by sending someone out to get the.proper cookies!!! Love.that guy!
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!
Yay Nixon. Hoppy 16 month ampuversary & 11 year birthday. Its great to get to celebrate these milestones
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
You are amaaaaaaazing Nixon! Congratulations on defying all the odds and showing the world that life can be so good on 3. We are so hoppy for you and the pack! And now, more pics!!!
(Sally, great job on your pics, you're a pro now
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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