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Today Paris celebrates 11 months! I feel so blessed that she is still with us. Her diagnosis of osteosarcoma came after limping for 5 months and I felt like we had lost so much time. She had her amputation on Jan. 5th, 2009. After 4 rounds of chemo, Carboplatin her chest x-ray showed multiple lung mets in April. We came home and after crying for a day decided that nothing had changed. She did not know she had cancer, Jim & Rene reminded us!!
Although I am full of joy, I face this disease realistically. I am very aware of the losses our Tripawds community has endured and will endure. For today we are good and I celebrate that moment today! Paris is still hanging in there…..maybe she will have a cheeseburger today!!
Thank you to all my co-Tripawd pawrents and especially Jim & Rene for all the support,
Gineej & Paris
Grateful for every moment we had with Paris…..no regrets!
Honoring her life by opening our hearts & home to Addy!
Happy Ampuversary, Paris. Enjoy your day, eat lots of cheeseburgers!
Debra & Angel Emily
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
Gineej & Paris,
Every day that we get to spend with our special companions is a day of celebration, but reaching such a milestone is truly a reason for PARTY!!! We are soooo... glad that you will be facing this holiday season together and you can use the word "good" to describe Paris's condition. While cheeseburgers sound great and have worked with all my previous dogs, the only time that I gave one to Cherry she presented it back to me an hour later. Not sure if I will try that one again. We will be celebrating vicariously which means that Cherry will start with a special breakfast, have a truck ride, lots of hugs, and ICE CREAM!! Her mom and I will just toast you, but that sound that you will be hearing today will not be because of today's college football, but rather cheering this wonder accomplishment.
I hope that you do not mind if I do not approach this disease realistically but rather fully expect Paris to be able to celebrate a one year ampuversary, 13th month, 14th month...... We have already made our plans to return to Yellowstone for the month of June where Cherry will be celebrating her 19th month of this journey. Soon I will be posting the story of Fallbrook who was able to celebrate five years of cancer remission and while this was not the same cancer, it provides us with inspawration. When it comes to our special companions, I always believe in shooting for the stars and Paris has definately shown herself to be a star.
Jumping with joy and wishing many more celebrations,
Bob & Cherry
WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO! A very merry ampuversary to you, Paris!! You certainly are a super special doggie 🙂 Congratulations and I hope you have a great Christmas filled with lots of treats and toys. YAY!!!
<3 Laura
P.S. Is Paris on any medication to help with her mets?
Ooooh La La Paris! Happy Hippy Hoppy 11 month Ampuversary. Keep on hoppin' girlfriend, you are pawesome!
xoxox,
CR
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
Congratulations on your 11 month ampuversary Paris!!!! Hope you get to eat several cheeseburgers to celebrate!!!! 
Wishing you many, many more wonderful ampuversaries!!!!!
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
and 
coming your way. Mary and My Guardian Angel Angus
Congratulations to Trouble's calendar mate on your 11 month ampuversary. How special it is as you begin to approach that 1 year mark. I know exactly how you felt last Christmas. I was all but sure we wouldn't be celebrating this year with Trouble either, but they have both proven to be tough little fighters. Paris rocks!
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Paris, congratulations! Enjoy your cheeseburgers, but mind your girlish figure! 
Di
ROOOOOOO! to Paris. Happy Ampuversary.
Kudos to pababyblue for being such a graphics showoff!
I'm so happy for you!
--Kim and Spirit Tika
Kim and Spirit Tika http://www.tika.....ogspot.com
Congratulations Paris...we're right behind you!! Enjoy your celebration!
Cemil
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
Looking forward to seeing a picture or two of your awsome celebration, Paris!!!
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
Hey Pretty Pup Paris, my Mommy and Dad and I want to say
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
You have a sparkle and a spunk that defies that disease. Thank you for showing the world that life with cancer can be beautiful and spontaneous and fun, just like before. You are a role model for Tripawds everywhere!
We've been out pawtying all day, sorry we just got back and were just now able to put up your gorgeous photos in your Mom's post.
Many many congrats!!!!
Wyatt Ray Dawg . . . The Tripawds Leg-A-Cy Continues!
Read all about my adventures at my Tripawds Blog
Paris, Happy Ampuversary!!! What a wonderful inspiration you are!!! I am sooo glad you have your journey to share with so many others out there... You go Paris, btw enjoy a cheeseburger for me....
WOOHOOO
Spirit Shilo Anne
Shilo diagnosed with osteosarcoma 9/4/2009, amputation 9/9/2009. ShiloAnne lost her battle 11/23/2009 where she regained her fourth leg and is patiently waiting for her parents to join her. We will always love you baby girl.
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