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Hi all, I know I have been AWOL for several months. Work, dogs and home life have kept me very busy and things are only going to get busier with a granddaughter due any time now and a new business venture starting. However I wanted to take a moment while I could to wish our wonderful Radar a happy ampuversary (1 year next week) and send some of his positive energy out to those here in the forum. At this time there are no signs of mets or cancer in him at all and other than the missing leg he is a happy healthy borzoi.
In the past year Radar has had to learn to do things differently. His attitude about certain things has changed – giving us joy and challanges. In ways he has had to rethink his place in the world: among the other dogs where he was once alpha he now is best buds with the dogs lowest in the pack heirarchy. He is more loving, giving and needing of attention, worries about his food when other dogs are around but still keeps up with the gang while running in the yard. He even has taken to digging – yes, digging holes with his one front leg. It is a bit humorous to watch but the determination and hard work he puts into getting the job done can only be admired.
This past spring we took him to the borzoi nationals to participate in the parade of companions and visit with some of his friends and admirers. Radar was one of those dogs who “loved” being in the show ring, preening, prancing and being in the limelight. As soon as he saw the ring he wanted to go in and got so excited it was funny. When we did the parade of companions he got to go around the ring and smiled the whole way. He was, however, obviously dissapointed when no judge came over to check him out and didn't want to leave the ring until someone did. He's such a ham.
Here are some pics we took of him at the nationals.
Going around the ring and so happy
Making friends
enjoying the shade and watching the show with his dad
tired but happy
Even though I don't come and visit here often any more, all of you and your special pups our in our hearts and thoughts. We often tell folks about this site and hope that some of them have been able to come by and get the inspiration and help that they need.
Thanks to everyone who was there for us when we needed it and here's looking to another year.
Connie
Congratulations on the 1 year ampuversary and for being cancer free!!! That's amazing! You guys must be so proud 🙂 Keep up the awesome work, Radar and keep giving us all inspiration!
It's great to hear from you Connie, especially with such good news!
Lookin' good there Radar. 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Loved the pictures and story about Radar. What a cutie. Congratulations on one year! Debra
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.
Connie, what a beautiful update, thank you. It's so good to hear about how life has been for Radar, and how well he's adapted. He is definitely the superstar that he looks like in the pictures! Congratulations on a year out, may there be many many more!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Happy ONE YEAR ampuversary to Radar! Yahoo! Such great news 🙂 He looks fantastic! Smokey's one year is on August 20th and is also cancer free... we'll hopefully be celebrating with a trip to the Oregon coast for the day!
Congrats!!
Happy one year to you and your pawrents. I love the pics, Radar is such a regal dog - very beautiful and so happy. Wishing you many, many more years to come.
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.
Thanks for posting Connie. It is great to hear from someone who went through this a year ago. I have wondered what happened to many of the dogs featured on the website a few months or year ago
Susan & Tazzie 2
Thank you all.
We are definitely thrilled that Radar is doing so well and hope that he and his success serve as inspiration for anyone who might be questioning the decision to amputate.
Since the moment he was born Radar has been special to me and I guarantee you that your feelings for what makes a dog special do not change after amputation. In fact, the versatility, strength, joy and ability to adapt that they continue to show you only make you admire and love them more.
Hes just stunninly georgous!
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