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Hard to believe that six months has passed since the scary morning that Tucker went in for his surgery.
With lots of support from all of the folks on this site and two excellent veterinarians (the surgeon and his regular vet), Tucker continues to hop along and loves his life on three legs.
The photo above shows Tuck trying to relax with his buddy Emily snuggling with him. Emily obviously has taken full advantage of the "space" on Tuck's torso where his right leg was formerly.
Many hugs
Linda and Tucker 
Oh what a beautiful picture! Tuck does look like my Libby! Way to go Tuck...you are rockin' it. Keep up the good fight!
Amy & 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
Linda & Tucker,
Hoppy Ampuversary. I am so glad that you are doing great Tucker. Keep kicking butt. Loved this picture of Tucker & his buddy. Its great to see them get a long so well.
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."
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH TUCKER!!!!
Happy dance.. Happy dance...
These ampuversaries are wonderful to read.. and I am so glad that Tucker has adjusted well and is giving his best buddy a good spot to curl up in!!! I used to always say that belly rubs were so much easier with that leg gone.. but I didn't think about cuddle spaces!!! lol
Christine... with Franklin in her heart♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
LOVE that photo!!!! Cheers for a great milestone!!!!
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
YEAH!!! HOPPY SIX MONTHS TUCKER!!!!!!!!!
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
TUCKER!! It is so hard to believe you are aving a six month ampuversary...a half a year!!
And it is just delightful sharing this journey with you two!! You are a bonus package to the community!
And that picture.....LOVE IT!! But The Lovely Miss Hannah has a message for Emily......"Get yoir fat butt out of her "cuddle space!! I'm bringing my fat butt over and moving right into the snuggle position with my man!"
Linda, sorry, I just cannot control that mouth of hers ever since JILL taught her naughty things!
She did dress up for Tucker though. He always treats her like his PRINCESS and she loves that!!
HAPPY AMPUVERSARY HANDSOME TUCKER!!! And we look forward to many more years of them!!!
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!
Tucker you ROCK! Hoppy number six kiddo, it's a great day for the Tripawds Nation, we LOVE these celebrations
Love that pic of you and Emily, it doesn't get any sweeter than that. Love how she's taking advantage of her new comfy spot where your leg used to be!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Congratulations Tucker! Keep on enjoying those snuggles with your buddy!
Hugs,
Carol
So very Happy, Happy, Hoppy for you, handsome Tucker! Congratulations, and just keep having as many as you possibly can. Love this cute pic!
Sending happy {{hugs}}....
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Woo Hooooooooo!!!!!! Happy Ampuversary Tucker!!!!
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”
Cheers!! Happy six month Tucker! I think steakis a reqirement for celebration!
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
Happy six month ampuversary to Tucker
Ear scratchies all around!!
Keep kicking cancer's butt,
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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