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One year? Seriously! I honestly, did not think this day would come. On Sept 8, 2009, Boo became a tripawd. The first 48hrs were text-book…then the bruising, bleeding, blood-clots, and embolisms began. Another surgery on Sept 14 brought more of the same. Then, in a last ditch effort, a final surgery was done on Sept 21. Stitches, staples, drainage tubes, comfy cones – we had it all! We held our breath and little by little, day by day Boo began to heal…and walk….and run!
The odds were against her, and there were a lot of them! She was almost 10yrs old, it took the above mentioned three surgeries to fix her, we decided against trying chemo… and yet, here we are!
One year. Three legs. More laughter and tears than anyone can count! Boo you are an inspiration to me, and so many others! I am grateful for the many lessons you have taught me and I treasure each day we spend together.
Tripawd community – THANK YOU for walking beside us on this often terrifying journey! We never would have made it to this day without you! Be encouraged friends, for today is a very good day!
Much Love,
Amanda & Boo
Boo became a Tripawd Warrior Princess on Sept 8, 2009. She crossed over the Rainbow Bridge 2.7 years later on April 29, 2012. Run free Angel Boo!
WOW!!! What a ride it's been for Boo! SUPER DUPER congrats on a YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a girl!
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Wow! Today is a very good day indeed!!! Happy 1 year ampuversary, Boo! You are an inspawration to all of us who walk this road. We will definitely be celebrating with you today! For that fact, we'll get out the cheese now! (Holly's favorite treat) 🙂
Hugs,
Holly, Zuzu and Susan
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
Congrats, congrats, congrats Boo, one year is so fantastic. What an inspiration you are. Today we will celebrate along with you in your honor. Yes today is a good day, what a great milestone.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
Amanda and Boo,
We are jumping for joy at this great news. While every day with our spcial warriors is a day to celebrate, reaching a milestone as great as one year ampuversary is definately reason to PAWRTY. Spirit Cherry has her check list to make sure the PAWRTY is up to the standards - Extra Hugs, Extra Playtime, Special Treats, and ICE CREAM.
Spirit Cherry tells me that if you need some suggestions there is always Nova's One Year Ampuversary Pawrty, Cherry's Three Day Pawrty, and our great friend Ginny also did a great job with a One Year Ampuversary Celebration for Paris. We look forward to some photos and details of the grand celebration.
To many many many more Ampuversaries,
Spirit Cherry's Dad
Congrats Boo! Way to beat the odds and may you continue to do so!!! Happy 1 year ampuversary, be sure to make it a celebration you won't forget!!
-Chloe's mom
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
WOOHOO BOO!!! Thanks for the great update, here's to many many more. 🙂
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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congrats on your one year ampuversary!!! ice cream and cheese for everyone!!! here's to many more!!!!
gayle & charon
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Thank you so much for that update. So many times the one we see are the picture perfect ones, no problems, everything working just wonderful.
I think the truly inspiring ampuversaries are the ones who had hurdles, that persevered, that had a great outcome regardless of the circumstance.
Happy one year to both of you! You've truly come a long way
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.
Hi Amanda and Boo,
What an exciting time for you! 1 year is just great isn't it? Especially after the tough start Boo had, like you needed that kind of stress after getting the cancer diagnosis and dealing with the amputation.
Boo is such a fighter and I am so glad she's doing well now. She is a cutie too!
Rocky and I are about 1 1/2 hrs away from GR. If you're ever interested in getting our pups together for a play date just let me know. 
Wishing Boo many, many more ampuversaries
Michelle and Rocky
BOO & Amanda –
WTG & woohooo!! A year is a huge accomplishment. Good for you sticking thru those initial hurdles. The beginning is so hard as it is. It goes to show you that 10 isn't old for an amputation. My dog was 10 as well & I've seen them older do really well with an amp too. 🙂
Here's to many more anniversaries in your future!!!
Jenna & Zak ~
12yr old Rtvr, Dx 1/24/09, Amp 1/29/09 followed w/ chemo
Every day is an ampuversary, but to get to celebrate the big ONE YEAR is a call for an ice cream run!
You rock Boo!
Pat & Angel Ruthie
WOW!! Hey Boo....after a rocky start....you now ROCK!!! After class tonight, Whiskey will celebrate your milestone with a finger full of ice cream!!! Okay, Casper gets some too...maybe.
That's utterly fantastic BOO!
We are so impressed and happy for your guys!
Comet's mom
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
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