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Holy cow! I didn't think we'd celebrate another Christmas together, but we did. Oh, boy did we! What a year! In the last year, Jackson morphed into a fabulous Tripawd, fights cancer, frolicked in 5 feet of snow (1.5 months, post amputation) saw another spring and summer with all its glorious sweet grass to roll in, celebrated a 9th birthday, and now is hopping over his ONE YEAR!
Recovery was smooth for us. The worst part was when he developed urinary cystitis to his metronomic chemo therapy drug, cytoxan. It struck him about 7 months post-amp (~5 months of being on cytoxan) and it took 7 weeks to clear up. He's on a new med and hasn't had any problems.
For those going through the starting stages of this, know that there's HOPE. And know that there's LOVE and SUPPORT here like you couldn't imagine. Without our Tripawd family, we'd not be doing as well as we are. Thank you TRIPAWDS.COM for being here.
With love and happiness, especially TODAY,
Katy & Jackson
For other relevant videos and forum posts, see:
Stairs, about a month post-amp:
A whole lot of snow, about 1.5 months post-amp:
Loving up some summer grass, about 8.5 months post-amp:
Enjoyed a special treat for his 9th birthday:
Jackson's special Christmas present:
Metronomic therapies: http://tripawds.....n/#p106599
and, http://tripawds.....s/#p106423
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!
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OHHHHHHHH MYYYYYYYYYYY DOOOOOOOOOOOG 
JAAAAAAAAAAAAKSON!! KAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATY!!!
This is how excited I am.....I javen't even looked at the videos et!! I just could not wait to cheer and yell and scream....-
CONGRATUALTIONS!! CON GRAT U LA TIONS!!!!!! I AM OVER THE MOON HAPPY FOR YOU!
Okay, quick...Happy Hannah is going nuts for me to send Jackson his card... be right back!! http://s1351.ph.....7.jpg.html
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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!
Okay...I'm trying to catch my breath......I just got through the first video and I'm sobbing li,e a baby!! I'm just o e big puddle of happiness and joy for you!! I am sooooooooooo proud of you both!! Okay, gotta go watch some more.....if my heart can take it!!
OMD! The tennis balls for Christmas....him playing in the snow...stretched out on the sofa with hs precious front paws pushing against the back of the sofa......him "roaring" to the music..........I'm just estatic.....okay......I'll be back!
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!
Congratulations Jackson and Katy!
What a wonderful reason for a celebration!
Now if Jackson could just teach Tucker to be as nimble on the stairs as he is.....that would be great!
Hope you got a special treat today, Jackson.
Hugs
Linda and Tucker
Way to go, Jackson!! What great videos. And I agree with Linda. Jackson needs to become a stair instructor. Murphy coud sure use lessons like that, and he is already AY a year.
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 Ampuversary Jackson!
Thanks for the great update, and what a pawesome tribute video!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Katy & Jackson
I loved these videos. Thank you for being an inspiration & posting all the relevant forum posts to your recovery. Jackson keep kicking butt Winter Warrior fighting strong. I hope things continue to go as well as they have. Loved the fact that you have done so well. Loved the tennis balls 
Many more ampuversaries to come for you.
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."
Yayyyyy yayyyyy yayyyyy!
SO happy for you jackson! You are one heck of a fighter with one heck of a family behind ya now, eat some steak! And ice cream, and cookies, and...lol enjoy your day big guy!
Lori, St chuck, and betsy
So, so pawesome! I'm just thrilled to be able to say....Happy 1 year ampuversary Jackson! You did him proud with the videos. Love the theme song, too!
Did you ever imagine you would make it to this point? Thanks for being such an inspiration. I look forward to many more celebrations! Congrats Katy & Jackson!
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
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO JACKSON!!!!!!
How cool is that?? I'll tell you how cool that is.. that is fan freaking tastistic coolio!!!
Although there are many of us here who never celebrated a year with our sweet guys and gals.. we smile and bust with joy when we can share the celebrations and joy of one of our tripawd family members reaching this milestone!!!
WOOOOOOT WOOOOOOOT WOOOOOOT!!!!
It is time for pig ears.. ice cream.. AND birthday cake!!!
congrats
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!
HAPPITY HIPPITY HOPPITY ONE YEAR AMPUVERSARY JACKSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE ARE SO SO SO SO SO HAPPY TO CELEBRATE THIS BIG DAY WITH YOU!
It has been such a pleasure to be on this rocky journey with you guys and I can't believe it's been a whole year. Jackson, you have been such a wonderful inspiration for so many doggies out there, you've been a true hero. You've fought this battle bravely and beautifully.
Can't wait to continue to celebrate so many more milestones with you guys. I LOVE THE VIDEO!
yay yay yay!
xoxoxoxoxo
Love always,
Erica and your Kitty Twin 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
Katy,
I think I started here at Tripawds about the same time you and Jackson did and I was always inspired by him. Very happy he made his 1 year ampuversary and 9th birthday. Keep on giving hope 
Penny, Blink and Maggie Over Yonder
Happy, Happy one year ampuversary to Jackson!!
Jackson, you are a true tripawd inspiration-keep kicking cancer's butt you handsome boy
Lily and I are sending huge hugs and kisses 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.
Happy Ampuversary Jackson! One year is so amazing, how inspiring!
Keep those tennis balls under control and keep on hopping.
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Thank you ALL!!!! Yesterday was pretty special. It took awhile to make the video, and it made me teary, too. Thinking back a year ago...wow, we've come a long way. I know we can all remember the diagnosis day, how we were informed of amputation as an option, and that surgery day (drop off, pick up...). Recovery then happened and for many, it was terribly rough. What a year. Really, I didn't think he'd see the end of summer, nor his birthday, nor Christmas. Amazing! Every day he's here is a gift. We'll see what tomorrow brings, but so long as Action-Jackson is here, we're all happy.
He got some special peanut butter ice cream, topped with brussel spouts, and ringed in kale spines. Jackson has unique tastes! There were and continue to be many games of fetch with many, many tennis balls. The older the better!
LOVE and HUGS to all those starting, those that started with us, and those that have passed since we've started here.
~ 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!
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