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Here's Mr Handsome! 13 month survivor of osteosarcoma! He's still loving life as much as ever! Well, maybe more today since he'll get a special ice cream treat after dinner. He's awesome-pawsome. These cold days aren't bothering him, unless it's <10F. That temp seems to be the point where he'll begin to limp on frosty paws if our walks are too long. We rush inside then, as I don't think he's all that great at being a Bi-ped. When it's a little warmer, he begs to stay out. He rolls in the snow, eats it, lays down in it and just watches the world go by...or me shiver. Every day is a good day. He is MOST dog and I strive to harness all the joy held in daily life. He's my beacon.
~ 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!
Jackson, you are definitely DA MAN!! Happy thirteen months!
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!
Hoppy 13 Months J. Keep kicking butt buddy we love to hear your great updates. Tell mom to take some fun snow pictures 
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."
AMAZING!!! I love these stories!!! What a handsome dog! And I agree ... snow photos would be awesome! (especially for those of us who live in LA).
Congrats!
Alison and Shelby
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
Congratulations Jackson!
Tuck and I are still working on stairs....you make it look so easy!
Linda and Tucker
He is MOST DOG indeed!
Hoppy Lucky 13 Jackson, you amaze us with every new milestone. YAAAAY!!! Treats and belly scratches for everypawdy!!! We looooooove you handsome.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Thirteen is your new favorite number (til next month!). Hoppy Ampuversary J Man! You are looking mighty handsome. Enjoy your ice cream, belly rubs and extra spoiling today. Your mommy is pretty pawesome herself!
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
You got it, Michelle. Drum roll.... snowy game of fetch! What, really, you say he's got something on his face? He doesn't believe you!
~ 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!
YAY J. I loved it. Nope nothing on your face 
You are one super star. 
Keep on trucking J and playing in that snow
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."
OMD!! Such an AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING SOUL!
Jackson, you are our beacon too sweet boy!! Absolutley A M A Z I N G!! A true miracle!
The energymyou have.....the speed....the ability to run faster than a thoroughbred race horse! You are a pupoy with four legs and your mom just dresses you up as a tripawd senior!!
I love how comy you look on your sofa and K LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the picture with your precious ears positioned so o e is "listening up front" and one is "listening to what's behind yoh"! The iddle picture...yeah, we all kow that look..."Not ANOTHER picture...UGH!"
But that vide Katy...OMD!! If that doesn't i spire "tripawds to be", othing will! I love how he tosses the ball back to you so you'll toss it for him. Yes Jackson, you are being THE MOST DOG ever! Living in te NOW, not worried aout a thing, just living every seco d to the fullest! Miraculous dog!
It is ALWAYS such a pleasure whe we get to share your pictorial journey with you Jackson! You are so loved and so happy! Katy, your post to Grady's mom said it s well.....you basically hsd her re-visit Grady's well lived, well loved life as she decides what's the best plan for Grady. Well said. And Fetchon Jackson is co tinuing to have a well lived and well loved life!!!
HAPY THIRTEENTH AMPUVERSARY JACKSON!! Such a victory for tripawds everywhere! It is an HONOR to be on this jour e with the two of you. An honor!
As you plow through that snow Jackson, use it as a metaphor for plowing on straight through to year two, then three, etc.!!!
Heck yeah! ICE CREAM for everyone! Don't forget the sprinkles!!
Sending you love!
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!
Yeeeeeeehaw! Jackson I can't even keep up with you, I got dizzy trying to watch you bounce around. Keep on attacking that snow. You are so fun to watch!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
What an ADORABLE face Happy 13 months!!
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
Happy 13 month ampuversary to handsome Jackson
Keep kicking cancer's butt, handsome boy!
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.
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