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Four months! Time has absolutely FLOWN by. I had to double check the calendar. Really, not much new to report--he continues to do well. We're trying to cut down his meds, and moved to 5 mg of pred daily, and then every other day...he was fine with the 5/daily; 5 every other...he seems to have a decreasing appetite. So it may be we DO need the pred, even with the acupuncture.
We continue to go weekly to visit Sam's girlfriend #456, Dr. Albright, for acupuncture. She is wonderful, and Sam seems to enjoy their sessions (she says he's her easiest patient!). And even though we are not doing formal PT now, John and Siera (the PT team) try and stop in when we are there, just to say hi.
We didn't win the Senior Dog contest on FB we were in...but we did get second (thank you, all!)--and I got an e-mail from the people at Sidewalk Dog--they loved Sam and his story so much, they wanted to give him a special "shout out" on their FB page. So he got a mad props post day, just b/c 
He continues to be the odd duck he always has been--and continues to win people over along the way. As we all know, things can change in an instant, but for right now, he is as upbeat and "frisky" (<--always a relative term with the Philodendron With Fur) as he has been in 18+ months. So yay for four months!
"Let us think the unthinkable, let us do the undoable, let us prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all."
-Douglas Adams, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
"May I recommend serenity to you? A life that is burdened with expectations is a heavy life. Its fruit is sorrow and disappointment. Learn to be one with the joy of the moment."
-Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
Hoppy Ampuversary. You are one great looking dude Sam. Enjoy this special day and we hope you get extra treats.
Hugs
Michelle & 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."
Hoppy 4 month Ampuversary you handsome thing you! Way to go and keep it up. 
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
YESSSSSSS!!!! Oh you lovely dog Sampson, we are so in awe of your stamina, your perserverance and your chutzpah! There is something verrrrrry special in you my old friend, it's an honor to be a part of your magic.
P.S. I was bummed you didn't get 1st place but I saw that special shout out and that was pretty darn cool too. Congrats! You are always #1 in the Tripawd Nation.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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YAAAAAAAAY! SAM YOU ARE ALWAYS A NUMBER ONE WINNER IN OUR BOOK!
Love the photos, but honest to goodness, the one of you bugging your momma with that SMILE on your face making my heart warm and fuzzy with happiness for you!"
WODERFUL CELEBRATIO ! WONDERFUL! What an I aspiration you are Sir Sam.
Now, I have to use Smiley faces sparingly and screen each one to make sure they don't have Chinese Bots disease with little co outer hackers hiding in their boots. soooo, these special disease free ones re just for you!
So happy foryoj AND your devoted mom! We love you! We really, recall do!
You've put yourself in a special place in our hearts called "Sam's Cozy Corner"
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APPLAUDING LOUDY OVER HERE! NOT STOPPING ANYTME SOON! N fact, getting a head start on warming p for number five:-)
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!
Samdog, you are just awesome. What else is there to say? You are really showin' us all how it's done!!!!!!!
Keep up the great work!!!!
HOPPY AMPUVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XOXO,
Erica & Jill
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 Sam, you handsome guy!!! 
And here's to celebrating many more!
04/09/13- OSA Diagnosis ~ 04/23/13- Left Forelimb Amputation ~ Carboplatin Chemo (6 total)
July 2006-November 18, 2013
I will always love you, Athena.
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