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Thankfully, due to a second opinion from a skilled surgical vet - Tuck had his surgery on September 18th and I am so "hoppy" to celebrate this day with all of you.....caring, compassionate members of tripawds!
I took a video of Tuck but, alas, I am struggling with saving it! I will share it when I figure it out.
So, for now, a picture of Tuck (with his buddy, Emily) enjoying the sunshine streaming in the door at home.
Hugs and kisses
Linda and Tucker
Awww... Happy Birthday, Tucker -- what a handsome, happy boy! And cute pic with kitty, too...
Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.
A very Happy 10th Birthday, handsome Tucker, and may you have many, many more happy everythings.
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Happy 10th Tucker!!! By the way, I'm pretty sure 10th birthdays are celebrated with steak for dinner! 
And some of that wonderful Roxy Peanut Butter Apple Cake? Happy, hoppy number ten, Tucker. Way to show the world just how tough you are.
Kathi and Murphy
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
Now THIS is a big milestone Tucker, you've reached the double digits! Congratulations kiddo, you've still got lots of good times ahead. You're older and wiser and you can keep on showing people that an amputation isn't the end of the road, it's just the beginning. Thank you for being here so we can celebrate with you, what a joy to see you have another birthday!!!!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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He looks like my Libby in that picture. Hoppy 10th birthday you handsome boy. 
We are happy you are here.
Amy & Spirit 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
Hoppy Birthday good looking!!!!
Cheers,
Alison & Shelby
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Happy, happy day!
Hope there are lots of treats and new toys and lots and lots of time laying in the sunshine with your pal.
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Hey, Tucker, we're Birthday Buddies! Happy Birthday sweet boy!
With love,
Carol
TUCKER! HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY you yong whippersnapper!!
Yoj are a SPLENDID role model for others who have been discouraged by human vets! Your mom knew to listen to "your opinin" on whether yo wanted to proceed with getting on with life! Clearly, you had your mom make the right decision!!
And yes indeedy...tenth birthday s are all about steak.....and ice cream.....and cake!!
Linda, hacing you and Tuck here is ne lf the bright spots of this journey. You are always so supportive and encourafng and that means so mich to us all!
As you know, Tuck's Lovely Miss Hannah celebrated her tenth birthday just the other day too (although the offical date is August, we just got a head start on the partyng). Point being, just another "sign" they are doggy soul mates !
Alrighty, we're addingpopcorn with butter to our celebration menu tonight too! HAPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BOY!! We love you and yor Momma!
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Salky and The Lovely Miss Hapoy 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!
Happy Birthday Tucker, 10's a great number! You certainly showed how tough a fellow you are for. Keep going strong and enjoying life. The pic Of the two Tucker and Emily is just precious.
Best
Esther and her Snoop
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