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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.
YES!!!!!! Congratulations on this AMAZING milestone. We always knew you were so special, this just proves it. What's your secret? Green beans?
You are one incredible girldog Trouble, we love you!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Wowza!!!!!!!!!! That is sooooo spectacular Trouble!!! Great photo job Comet! Love it 
Keep eatin' those green beans Trouble! They are doin' ya' good, girl!
Tracy & Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Whoooo hoooooo! Trouble, your big day is here! What an incredible milestone! It's been such pleasure hopping through this journey with you. Want you to know that yesterday I gave Nova GREEN BEANS in your honor, along with her turkey of course!
Looking forward to many, many more ampuversaries with you, my friend.
Sue and Nova
Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!
Trouble, YAY!!!!!
Who knew such a cute little dog would have such a big heart! I bet your family did and now everyone else does too. 2 years, WOW! Congratulations on reaching a truly wonderful milestone, may you have many many more.
Elizabeth and Sammy
ice cream in your honor tonight
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
Congratulations Trouble, you are the envy of the Tripawd world, but where's your party hat, I think you deserve one!!!!! Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
Congratulations Trouble on the big 12/24. I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating your very special day. I know we will in your honor.
We finally got some cool weather Shanna. It's going to be a beautiful weekend. I hope you guys are able to spend some time outside enjoying it. Trouble and you are both 
in my book.
Fortis'Dad
Thank you guys! I had this prepared for a post, but since Miss Ge beat me to it, I'll just post it here – certainly no need for two topics on the same thing (even if she is the most amazing, special girl).
On this amazing 2 year ampuversary and
Thanksgiving week, as we celebrate being two years cancer free, I
feel the need to talk about all the things we are thankful for. This
journey has taught me to recognize and acknowledge even the small
blessings in my life.
Some of the things we are forever
thankful for
– Dr Dena, who made the original
diagnosis. Had it not been for a quick and accurate diagnosis we may
not be celebrating today.
- Dr F, Trouble's second opinion
doctor, who would be her surgeon, would administer her chemo, and
faithfully watch over her needs. We are immensely thankful for your
gentle care and steady support and guidance.
- Our special forum friends who stood
with us in this fight. Pit Bull Talk and Tripawds have been awesome
forces in our lives as we faced this journey.
- Our friends and family, some who may
have been skeptical when this all started, but stood beside us
because it was important to us.
In an effort to keep this a reasonable
length, I won't try to address everyone individually. Suffice it to
say if you are reading this, you are one of the wonderful persons who
helped us make it to this day. You touched us in some way. You gave
us support or guidance. You shared your experiences. You calmed our
fears. You taught us to live in the day We are blessed to have you
in our lives and on this journey with us.
Trouble is doing as well as can be
expected of a 12 year old, arthritic, three legged, incredibly
spoiled dog. She's a little grouchier than she was in years past, not
quite as spry as she once was, she has some bad days along with the
good, she takes supplements and medication for the arthritis, but
overall she is good and we are thankful.
Shanna, Bob, Trouble & Duke
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.
That was beautiful Shanna! This is a special day indeed and we feel honored to be here to share it with you. Give Trouble a big hug for Fortis and I.
Fortis'Dad
What a momentous day for you and Trouble, Shanna. Great picture; beautiful expression of gratitude.
Have a truly wonderful time today! Congratulations!
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
our best to you ms. trouble. you are an inspiration to us all!!! ice cream and cheese for everybody!
charon & gayle
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
Congratulations Trouble and your whole famly! Two years is awesome!! We're enjoying following you around, sharing the ampuversary date and being inspired by you. Have a wonderful celebration for the next few days.
Mary and Cemil
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
Shanna, Bob, Trouble, and Duke,
No two ways about it, this is one very special day of celebration. I was so excited that I did not go out to any of the "Black Friday" sales. Shows where my priorities are located, but since Miss Cherry was the second in the November Five, we have a very special reason to celebrate Trouble's wonderful milestone. Extra hugs, Extra Playtime, Extra Special Treats, and Both ICE CREAM and GREEN BEANS. Yep, it sounds like we have everything under perfect control for the celebration. The weather here is bright and crisp (by Northern California Standards), which helps us with our frame of mind for this wonderful day. We could not be any happier that you have reached this milestone, and being able to celebrate with a 12 year old, arthritic, three legged, incredibly spoiled dog is where we all would want to be. We lift a special toast today for Trouble.
We could not be happier that you continue to "Beat Cancer One Day at a Time!"
Spirit Cherry & Dad
Happy ampuversary Trouble!! We are so happy for you and your pack! that is so pawsome!! I am looking to you as one of my mentors on my journey here! May you have many more ampuversaries to come!!
Cooper and pack
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
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