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Hello everyone
It has been a long time since I posted, so firstly I must apologise for this.
I wanted to let you know that Yasmin has reached her one year Ampuversary. Since Yasmin's diagnosis of fibrosarcoma just over a year ago, she has had ups and downs but has made it through and not only is she still with us, but she has an excellent quality of life. She runs just as fast as she ever did, jumps up to greet me when I get home from work, splashes and plays in her paddling pool and really enjoys life.
We have recently added 2 runner ducks and 2 silkie chickens to our little family and Yasmin loves to sit in the garden guarding them all day. Her favourite is Snowdrop (one of the silkies). Unfortunately, Snowdrop doesn't like the attention that Yasmin pays her and frequently pecks Yasmin on the nose when she has had enough of her! Yas never learns 
I hope that if you are where we were a year ago, lost, scared and unsure about the future for your fur baby, you find this post and see that there can be a really positive outcome.
We learned to adapt, as did Yasmin. She is happier now than she has ever been. Happy Ampuversary Yasmin!!!!
Love to you all
Kate and Yasmin xxx
What great news! Hoppy Ampuversary, Yasmin !
Kathi and Murphy
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
WOWOWOWOWWOWWOWOW!!!! HOPPY AMPUVERSARY!
It's so pawesome to hear from you and know that Yas is living the good life once again! Boy, things were so touch and go there for a while, I"m thrilled that the pack is back! YAY!!!!! Thank you for taking time to let us know. Anyone who wants to read more about Yasmin's story can click on k8's avatar and look for "posts member has started", click on that and you can follow along on this incredible, inspawrational journey. WOOHOO!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hoppy 1 year Ampuversary. Its great to hear she is doing so well. I loved the slide show. Yasmin sure is looking great. Has some great get away moves too lol
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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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."
Very Happy one year, Yasmin, and may you have many more!! She surely looks like a beautiful girl !! Time to celebrate with lots of goodies for everyone!!
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
P.S. Thanks for sharing the fun pics!
OOOOH! This one is my favorite:
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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KATE AND YASMIN,,!!!! This is a wonderful milestone...absolutely wonderful! I remember the start of your journey very well! And look where you are today! SPECTACULAR UPDATE AND SPECTACULAR PICTUES!!!!
The pictures really do speak volumes! She is soooooo happy and truly lpving life....even if Snowdrop does peck her on the nose (great picture capturing that)!
We had some silky chicks when I was a child...loved them!
Thank you so much for this inspirational update! It really is a beacon of hope for those just starting on this journey!
I have to laugh...a year ago you didn't know.how to post pictures. I felt so wise and accomplished because I could tell you about posting from photobucket to here. I'm still trying to figure out how to do a slide show though! Look at you now!!!
Thanks again for such great photos...grinning a whole lot over here!
ONE YEAR AMPUVERSARIES REQUIRE CAKE.AND STEAK......AND ICE CREAM!!!
Hugs and love!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle 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!
Happy 1 year ampuversary to Yasmin
So glad that she is loving life
Sending hugs to 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.
A year!!! Happy, happy Yasmin!
Wonderful photos, good thing she got her agility back so she can get away from Snowdrop!
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
Congrats!!! One year is a GREAT and amazing milestone! She's beautiful!
Hugs,
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart (and little Jasper too)
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
Happy Ampuversary! Thanks for sharing your photos. It's so wonderful to see such a happy pup after such a major surgery.
Ah thanks guys!
Sally - I learned a great deal from you. How to post photos was indeed a great accomplishment, but most importantly, you and Happy Hannah taught us how to be pawsitive and to have fun again! Jerry taught me to more dawg (weird, but the ability to think like a dog helped so much)
Karen, Michelle and Erica have always given me the best advice and support. Tripawds as a community has always been there for us. Love you all
If we hadn't found this wonderful community, Yasmin would not be here today.
Thank you all
Kate and Yasmin xxx
KATE....thank you for acknowledging Happy Hannah had a positive impact...means a lot to me.
In fact.....look what just fell out of the sky.....yep......a card!!!!
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!
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