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Hi Tripawds friends! It's been a fun busy summer but I wanted to pop in and share that Mighty Atlas is doing great. I can't believe it's been 15 months! We had a little friend visit the other day and I remembered at the end of the play date to get some video. So Atlas is pretty tuckered out by the time mommy remembered but it still makes me laugh every time I watch it. Especially when Sophie gets the zoomies.
http://youtu.be.....3Km6-nQgew
That little Penny is quite the character. I love hearing her and Atlas talk to each other, just tickles me to no end. At about the 28 second mark, you can hear Atlas do that wretch gag thing. But Dr. W found nothing when he scoped his throat so I'm not going to dwell on it.
http://youtu.be.....3Km6-nQgew
Atlas & Sophie on squirrel watch! You can see a touch of the wobblers in his hind end, but he still gets around great.
http://youtu.be.....ytwSUje9X4
HAPPY SUMMER!
Yay Atlas. I have been wondering how you are doing. Hoppy 15 month Ampuversary. So proud of you buddy and you are looking great
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."
Thanks for the Great update!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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That's worth celebrating!!! What a miilestone! Congrats!!!!
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, hoppy 15 month ampuversary Atlas!
What a wonderful celebration....and videos too 
Hugs
Linda and Tucker
Ohhhhh myyyyy!!! You forget the CUTENESS ALERT!! Look at this! The most ADORABLE videos of Atlas and Sophie...and puppy too!!!! Can't stop smiling over here!
And also can't stop smiling because we've got an unprecedented FIFTEEN MONTH AMPUVERSARY!!!!!! If you haven't read the story of Atlas and his wonderful human advocates.and his best friend Sophie, please treat yourselves.and do so! Vets advised against doing an anputatuon because of all sorts of things! They found the RIGHT vet...and look at him now! UNPRECEDENTED!!
YAAAAAAAAY ATLAS,! Tears of joy for b you Mighty Atlas...tears of joy!
And can you box that pup poo y up and send him my way? My Merry Myrtle needs a playmate! (Patricia, don't know if you saw the pos where my beloved Happy Hannah sent me a 5 1/2 month old Bull Mastiff puppy)
GALLONS OF ICE CREAM FOR EVERYONE!
Sally and 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!
oh how we think of you all the time and wonder...YAAAAY! Atlas you are my hero, it's wonderful to know you are lovin' life and having a great summer with the pack! More more more!!!!
Hey that puppy Penny is a hoot! What kind of dog is she?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Warms my heart! Atlas, you're looking awesome!!!! I love his gait - he's like a prancing pony! So graceful and elegant. Thanks for updating us and sharing the fun you've been having. Puppies can be great! WAHOO!
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
So great to see Mighty Atlas!
He does OK for a pup that wasn't a good candidate for amputation 
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Love the puppy- and Sophie getting zoomies!
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Ah the Mighty Atlas!
Happy 15 months, you are looking as magnificent as ever!
Esther and her Angel Snoop
Good boy Atlas! Keep up the good fight.
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
Thanks so much everyone. You know, I just have to tell you all, I didn't realize just how much you all mean to me. Tears welled up in my eyes as I read all your comments and it hit me, that when you go through something so difficult as your baby being diagnosed with cancer and having to face amputation of a limb, I formed such a bond to you all while pouring out my heart and soul and asking for advice and support as we went through this.....I'm sure you all understand just as only you could.... It's very special to have friends who "get it" and are always there to lend support. I just wanted to say thank you. And Jim and Rene I have so much gratitude for what you do and how much you help folks.
Sally, I just checked out Merry Myrtle pics - talk about cuteness overload! Good girl Happy Hannah, you picked a good one for your momma!
Ohhhh you are too sweet, it's you who are are grateful for! Atlas' story is AMAZING and all because you were so brave! What a gift to this community, to the world. Thank YOU!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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