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Libby is celebrating her one month ampuversary today and it's AMAZING how far she has come!! She runs, goes up and down the stairs easily, jumps on and off the furniture, and can go as far as a few blocks on walks. She's so energetic that I have to come up with creative ways for her to burn energy, since her body can't always keep up with how much she wants to do. We're starting a Nose Work class in early October and seeing a veterinary rehabilitationist in a couple of weeks.
Her outlook is very good. Three chemo sessions are behind us and we have five more to go.
What a difference four weeks makes! Libby is an inspiration every, single day -- as are each of you and your dogs! Thank you for helping us get this far. Every day brings new joy and new achievements with Libby, and for that, I'm so grateful!
Hoppy Ampuversary Libby. Sounds like you are doing great
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
LIBBY! My goodness, time flies when you are having fun!! CONGRATLATIONS ON YOUR ONE MONTH AMPUVERSARY
And sailing tnrough yor first chemo too? GOOD JOB!
Don't they just warm your heart every single day with their incredible joy at just being alive? Any challenge thrown their way, they just deal with and move on. Such perfect role models!
Would love t hear more about her "Nose Work" class. That sounds like a wnderful experience for her. She can also show the world how wonderful tripawds are! Of curse, all of us here already know that!
And, it goes without saying......more pictures please!!
Okay, now are we going t celebrate.....hmmmmmmmm.....we're going to hide huge bowls of ice cream and let Happy Hannah use her "nose" to find them!
Warmest wishes for a great pair!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Congrats Libby on your one month ampuversary!!! Sounds like you are handling and doing great.
Esther and her Snoop
Three paws up for Libby! WOOOHOOO! Congratulations you amazing, wonderful Tripawd girldog, keep it up.
We'd love to hear more about your rehab sessions and nosework classes, please keep us posted!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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A true TWP (tripawd warrior princess 
)! Congratulations to Libby! She's doing well because she feels so much better now. Cheese and ice cream all around!
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
HAPPITY HIPPITY HOPPITY AMPUVERSARY LIBBY!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds like you are doing great girl!!! Keep it up!!
xoxo,
Erica & Jill
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Happy Hoppy one month!! Glad we are here to celebrate with you!
Luanne and Spirit Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
Happy Ampuversary Libby! Hope this is the first of many, many, many celebrations.
And perfect timing, I am just about to crack open the ice cream!
Karen
From 1 Libby lover to another...Hoppy Ampuversary! We wish you many more. 
Amy & Libby
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
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