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Happy Ampuversary Sassy. I can't believe that 18 months ago today you would have been in surgery at the time I am writing this. I know you had exceeded all my expectations and proved to so many people that a big dog (and even one slightly overweight) could handle an amputation. You gave it all for this fight. I am so proud of you and will continue to celebrate you and all you have done.
Hugs and all my love
mom (michelle)
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."
Michelle,
My heart breaks for you still. She was a beautiful girl and proved what a fighter and lady she was. The picture of the two of the two of you is beautiful. What a loved girl she was.
Esther and her snoop
BEAUTIFUL photo!!!! such love seen there!!!
sending you lots of hugs ... these kinds of days are hard but Sassy's spirit lives on in you and all of us! Thank you for being you!
XOXO
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
YAAAAAAAAAY! HIP HIP HOOOOOO RAAAAAAAAY! 
SASSY SUGAR BEAR you showed all potential tripawds....... especially "super-sized" well-muscled big dogs.....what victory looks like!! AND...you showed everyone that, even after mets showed up, you didn't let that interfere with your plans for happiness and joy........ heck no!!! You continued to stomp out that piece of crap disease for almost a year (yeah, ten months is close enough to count as a year when you are battling mets too!!)
You darn right.....we need you and Sassy to stay here and share your story of hope, courage and determination........you and Sassy are fixtures here on this site and you MUST continue to tell her story and inspire others facing this journey! Sassy is a huge beacon of hope! HUGE BEACON OF HOPE!!!
AND THAT PICTURE...OMD!!!!!! Look at the love and the happiness on your faces......beautiful picture, just beautiful!!! Soooooooo joyful! The bond between you two .......nothing can ever break that bond!!! Sassy is such a pretty girl. Her personality just jumps off the screen.....look at that mug.....that cute way she felted her head.....adorable! And ALWAYS the prettiest, shinest fur in the land!
Michelle, thank you for allowing us to continue to celebrate Sassy's amazing life! She will continie to touch lives and be such an inspiration for eternity!
It's such a privilege to know you both...and to love you both! 
Love, hugs and more love and hugs to you......and then some more!
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
What a great picture, Michelle! I'm shedding tears for you because I know your heartache. You and Sassy were both brave warriors, thumbing your paws and the big "c" and giving it all you had. I know you are so proud of her as we all are. She will never be forgotten.
Hugs to you,
Amy & Spirit Libby
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
We are thinking of you both, today and always, and sending lots of love. Who would have thought that your journey would bring you into the circle of the Tripawds Nation and you would become such a pawstive force then and now? We are so blessed.
That is my all-time fave photo of the two of you, the love in your hearts just shines so brightly in that pic!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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HA!! Happy Hannah just sent this ohoto to remind everyone that todaymis SASSY STEAK DAY,!!
The reason Happy Hannah is so grateful to Sassy....yeah...inspiration, courage stuff without question......is STEAK!! As soon as Hapy Hannah saw SASSY getting a big steak for her birthday, I had to go get her steak too!!
So everybody...go get your pup a steak today in honor of SASSY STEAK DAY!! http://s1351.ph.....&o=11
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!
I love that picture Michelle, as well as your love and devotion to Miss Sassy-pants. (Love how she got her name too!)
Claudia and Angel Jersey Girl
Beautiful picture! Such Love! I love the expression on her face. Like see me, I am getting my picture taken. It is hard . They leave such a void when they are gone. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Sassy will always be remembered and celebrated here! Love from, Lori and Ty
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
Thanks Hannah for the reminder of the Steak 🙂 let me see if i can find one of Sassy's last birthday Steaks
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."
Hoppy ampuversary Sassyy!!!!!!!! I am so sure you are celebrating in heaven today running around healthy!
xoxoo
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Happy Ampuversary Sassy!!
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
Happy ampuversary, Sassy!! Such a beautiful picture
Thinking of you,
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
Happy 18 month ampuversary Sassy!
The strength your Mom shows while continuing to post here and celebrating with all of us shows that cancer did not win........your spirit shine above all adversity!
Many hugs
Linda and Tucker
Wow now that's a steak! Sassy was and always will be so loved.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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