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Well, today is Captain Jack's 5 month ampuversary. Considering I didn't think we'd probably make it much past 4 months given what I'd read on the internet, I went a little overboard for this momentous occasion and took a ton of video. Now, in Jack's honor, I will subject you all to his cuteness. Enjoy!!
This is Jack playing "mommy steals my ball and makes me run after it". It's fun.
He likes to hop down the dock and act like he's going to jump in. NOT fun for mom.
This is the furthest he's EVER gone in the water!
And last but not least, here he is trying frantically to do something so he can get his favorite treat...freeze-dried chicken with carob and yogurt.
Never in a million years did I think that not only would we make it to 5 months, but that he would be so happy. Thanks everyone for all your support!!!
<3 Laura and Captain Jack
Jack, you look GREAT!!! Hoppy ampuversary!!!! Thanks for the videos, we posted them to our YouTube playlists so you can give others the inspawration they need to know they can make it past diagnosis and amputation.
Hey, we think we've been to that waterfront park. Is that the one in Kirkland?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Happy Ampuversary 
to you Jack ! Tasha last week had her one month ampuversary. So happy he is feeling so good and so full of engery, way to go!
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….
Happy 5 month Ampuversay Jackers!!! He looks absolutely adorable and full of life in all the videos!! I'm so happy for you!! I hope that he continues to do well for a long time!!! Keep posting those awesome videos of him!!!
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!
Congratulationss on five months! May you have many more. Also, Jackers, you sure are a cutie.
Debra & 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.
Way to go Captain! 
Keep up the good work.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Jackers - Hip Hip Horray!!!!
You aren't going to win best tripawd swimmer of the year, but you just might win happiest dog!! Here's to more happy days!
Your pal, Tazzie 2
jerry said:
Thanks for the videos, we posted them to our YouTube playlists so you can give others the inspawration they need to know they can make it past diagnosis and amputation.
Jackers,
Do not think that it can be said any better than how Jerry put it. This is truely inspawrational to all who are starting or for that manner anywhere along the way of this journey. This is what it is all about – Quality, Quality, Quality.
The sound you hear from the south 35 miles inland from the San Francisco Bay is the chears, poping corks, and general celebration for reaching such a major milestone and in such wonderful condition. We will celebrate vicariously with you and want to wish you may more such wonderful ampuversaries.
Bob & Cherry
Happy Ampuversary, Jack. Those videos are great - so encouraging to those who will come after you. I love the inspirational stories.
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.
Happy Ampuversary Jackers! We love your videos---you are so cute!!! And we're so impressed you've recently taken up swimming. What a brave boy! (But don't jump over any more cement walls or jump off the dock!). We love to hear about all your adventures.
You must have posted this before we joined the group, but what kind of mix are you? You look a little like a pitbull but you're so slim!
(Even though we know you love butter---and were you the one that ate a sausage biscuit at McDonalds?)
Yippeee!!! Celebrate!!! Eve and Romeo
Thanks for all the replies!
Jim and Rene: Yes, that is the park in Kirkland - Marina Park. It's like, 3 blocks from our condo and it's Jack's favorite 🙂
Bob: I did hear a faint cheering that day! Now I know where it was coming from. ty!
Eve: When we went to adopt Jack, they said he was a chihuahua mix and should stay small. LIES!!! So now we have no idea what he is. I think he looks a little pit bull-ish, but I recently pet a couple pitties, and they felt nothing like Jack (they were SOLID and he's squishy). I'd like to do the DNA test thing so I know what kind of mix to get next time! He's the greatest 🙂 And here's a factoid for ya: His original name was Marco!
Hey Hey Hay Capn' Jack!
Happy Hippy Hoppy Ampuversary! You ROCK buddy! AND you are too cuuuute! You aint got nothin' to do with any Chahuahua, oh no! Way too cute you are for that! What were they thinking? Mom did the DNA test for my brotherdawg Smokey. Wow, what a mixed up mess he is!
But everything they said made sense, in one way or another. He was supposed to be a 'shepherd/hound' mix and supposedly he has none of that in him! We still think he has some kinda hound, no matter what the DNA said.
We loved your videos Jack, keep on rockin' and having fun up there! Wish Caira Sue and I could come visit--we would have you swimming after our hot tails in no time !
XOXOX Codie Rae
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Jack! It's your SIX month ampuversary today!!! OMG!!! Wooo hooo!!!! Hope you get to go to that nifty park and play around and have a good time. We're so hoppy that you've reached another huge milestone!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Six whole months - half a year?!? You are fantastic Jackers. Keep up the hard play, and tell your mum to keep the stories coming!
Tazzie Two
p.s. just read the earlier post. Chihuahua???? You are a pretty funny looking chihuahua.
Good Morning!!! Well, my camera finally ran out of batteries, so I don't have any video to share, but I managed to snap this one with my phone about 30 seconds after Jack woke up (ie: I turned the light on...hence the look of hate he has on his face).
I also have to work today, so we went for our celebration outing on Monday. I got him a carob "brownie" and we went to the park where he got rowdy with a Shih Tzu and chased after rocks I was tossing into the water. When we were walking there, I heard this little boy ask his mom, "Mommy, why is that puppy hopping?". This made me smile because, A) He thought Jack was a puppy, and 2) He didn't notice he only had 3 legs!!! Tomorrow happens to be my 28th birthday, and I couldn't ask for a better early gift than getting to spend the last 6 months with my darling little snuggle wuggley woogle bear (he's rolling his eyes at me for saying that). Thanks for all your "PAWESOME" support!!!!!
<3 Laura and Puppy Jack
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