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Ok... I know I mentioned this in a prior post but... it warrants its own
Today is Champ's 5 month ampuversary. I didn't think we'd still be sharing our lives with him a year ago.
Champ's amputation story was a little different. While he was first diagnosied with cancer in his left rear femur, after limping since January last year, the small mass on his spleen took center stage. After a spleenectomy and chemotherapy our oncologist finally agreed that he was beating the cancer and we could think about the amputation.
With metronomic chemo he is now still CANCER FREE!!!! Like everyone here, we've had our setbacks. For Champ it was back issues. But we persevere. 14 months since cancer came into our lives, we are now thinking in terms of years instead of days or months now.
Thanks to everyone here for all the advice, suggestions, pats on the back, and ears. I don't know where I would have answers and relief otherwise.
Joy & Champ
Woo Hoo!!! Hoppy Ampuversary!!! Way to go!!
Daisy earned her wings on Oct 22, 2011 at 14 years old
She is now the official greeter at the rainbow bridge
Everyone is guaranteed a welcome sniff and Dalmatian smile
Sounds like 5 months and counting to me, way to go Champ, Happy ampuversary, Big Paws up, 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
Joy and Champ,
Happy 5 months! Here is to many more, we will celebrate with some caramel ice cream this evening and think of you 🙂
Elizabeth and Sammy
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.
Wonderful news!
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.
Yea Champ!!
Happy Ampuversary and happy 14 months beating cancer.
Karen and the pugapalooza
Way to go Champ!! Treats are in order for everyone!!!
Julissa and Rudy Roo dog:)
Hop hop hooray Champ! 5 months is pawsome! Keep it up!
-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
congratulations Champ! ( if you remember I mentioned my 5 month ampuversary too , but in 6 days when it actually happens I will be sure to post again) it makes us so happy to read about you and how you are doing! You just keep on beating cancer! we are rooting for you!
Cooper
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
How wonderful! 14 months since the diagnosis - 5 month ampuversary!! You are a real champ for sure! We will be celebrating in your honor and wish you all the best for lots more ampuversaries and celebrations! 
Kami, Angel Mackenzie and Kobe
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
Oh, what a fighter. Congratulations, Champ. You just keep beating cancer's butt!
Treats for all!!!
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
This momentous occasion most definitely warrants its own post!
Congratulations Champ! You've been through so much and overcome them with all the grace and courage that we so admire.
We are so happy for you, and glad that you're a part of this community.
Keep on kickin' cancer's butt!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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WOWSA! That's fantastic news!
14 months!?!?!?! I think I hear the theme from "Rocky" in the background. We have our own Tripawd Champ!
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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