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Tomorrow you celebrate your ONE YEAR Ampuversary, what a HUGE milestone!!!!
A birthday and an ampuversary in the same week? We bet you're getting very, very spoiled right now. We hope that nasty bug has gone away and you're out and able to enjoy these very important days.
Thank you for being a part of our community and sharing your amazing story with everyone. You are a Tripawd Hero to all, keep it up!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Happy Birthday and Hoppy Ampuversary! What a wonderful week to be you! Celebrate with everyone and everything you love.
Debra & Angel 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.
Awe, happy birthday AND happy ampuversary. What a wonderful week for you and your family. You light up our lives with that dark beauty, curly hair, and fabulous support and advise for us all. I'm so happy to be able to celebrate this milestone with you.
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.
Whoohoo! Congratulations!!
Yoda&Mom united: 9/5/06 …….… Yoda&Leg separated: 6/5/09……… Yoda&Leg reunited: 10/14/09 ……… ……………….………….………….……. Yoda&Mom NEVER separated! …………………….….……....….…… Though Spirit Yoda currently free-lances as a rabbit hunting instructor for tripawds nationwide
Hooray for Cherry! And many thanks to Bob for all the support and advice he provides around here every day.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Happy Birthday and Happy 1 yr Ampuversary Cherry!!! You are a very special and lucky dog... not just to have survived this long, but to have such a loving dad!! Hope that you feel better soon, so you can party like an animal to celebrate!!!!
Angel 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!
Happy Birthday and Happy Ampuversary to Cherry, you are a Rock Star. Your pops is the best so I know that he will make it a very special day. Enjoy!
Best,
Stacy, Angel Lulu & Olive
Way to go Cherry! Check out Nova's blog for the proper way to celebrate your accomplishment!
Karen and the pug girls.
Happy Birthday and Hoppy Ampurversay, to you Cherry 
You are one of my idols! Thank you to you and your dad for all the good advice and for always caring about all of us tripawds and their parents. Enjoy your special day.
Jo Ann and Tasha 
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….
Hoppy Birthday and congratulations and good for you on your ampuversary! We hope you have an awesome week!
Thought that I had better post a short note to put this "bug" talk to rest. Dad says that he is sorry that he mentioned anything on the postings. One slipped out and the other was to let Raven's mom know why we would not be there. I would have loved to go and she could use the support. Yes, I am feeling much better but I am not sure what all the worry was about. Just because I had a hard time standing, my legs were shaking both standing and lying down, had extreme diarrhea, was eating about 10% of my normal amount and vomiting, what is the big deal! Hey, I was not worried. Mom was in Monterey doing a ½ marathon with my vet on Sunday, and I knew that if I did need attention, they would make sure I got it. Dad says that his prayers that I "only caught a bug" were answered positively – what ever that means.
He did delay my bath and grooming which for many would be a positive, but I actually like being on the grooming table. It's all the attention.
The first day of my three day "Birthday-Ampuversary-Thanks to Vet Staff" celebration was wonderful. Dad says that he will pull something together when it is over.
I mention this because it is much more important that we send our positive thoughts and prayers to Jake's Mom, Emily's Mom, Tika's Mom, and Caya as well as all the others whose journey is not going well. Right now they could use all the support possible and we all know how much this community's support means to all of us.
Take Care and Hug Your TriPawd,
Cherry
Happy, Hippy, Hoppy Ampuversary to you Cherry! Here's hoping you have beat the bug and are feeling ready to ROCK! Celebrate good Times Girlfriend!
xoxox
Codie Rae and the Oaktown Pack
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
SOOOO Cherry Happy B-Day and Ampuversary!!!! Does that mean you get twice the bones, twice the fun, and twice the presents???(hint hint don't tell your dad I said that) 
What a wonderful week for you!! The great news is wonderful, we like seeing pups kick that "C" word to the curb for the rest of us!! U Rock Girl, Congrats!!
Shilo diagnosed with osteosarcoma 9/4/2009, amputation 9/9/2009. ShiloAnne lost her battle 11/23/2009 where she regained her fourth leg and is patiently waiting for her parents to join her. We will always love you baby girl.
Well, Miss Cherry, that sound you hear from up north is me popping the cork on a fresh bottle of champagne and toasting your ONE YEAR ampuversary in style!!! WOOOO!!!!!!!! You are SUPER! I hope your daddy got you lots of yummy things today because you certainly deserve it. Gold Star!!!!!!!
<3 Laura
You are truly a success story and inspiration to the whole community. Here's hoping you have several more celebrations to come. 
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