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Well one year ago we were anxiously waiting news on our boy who was going through his amuptation
So glad we had it done he has gone from a sad, tired, hoppy unhappy boy to a dog that is full of life and happiness
We have done as much as we can to help him and to keep him happy so hope that he is in that group of dogs that live longer than the prognosis for this hateful disease gives
Here he is last week
Hoppy Ampuversary, Jack! Here's to many more.
Kathi and the Turbotail April Angel...and the Labradork
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!
Can you see the video?
No, I couldn't.
Kathi
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!
There seems to be an option to open it in a new tab, I am trying to upload it here too
Awww big congrats! Can't believe it's been a whole year! We are thrilled for your pack.
oh, to share a video it first has to be hosted somewhere like YouTube. You cannot upload directly to the Forums. Facebook won't let you share videos either. Try YouTube and Let me know if you have questions ok?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hoppy Ampuversary Jack! I remember when you first came, how you and our Murphy look so much alike! I'm so happy for you! You've achieved so much in this first year! 
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
jerry said
Awww big congrats! Can't believe it's been a whole year! We are thrilled for your pack.oh, to share a video it first has to be hosted somewhere like YouTube. You cannot upload directly to the Forums. Facebook won't let you share videos either. Try YouTube and Let me know if you have questions ok?
That would be why then, I am trying to get it on you tube so you can see it 🙂
What a super milestone! Happy ampuversary Jack and Judith and to the whole pack!
Lisa, Minneapolis
On October 27, 2016, nearly 6 months after amputation, and 18 months since his cancer likely started, we lost Pofi to a recurrence of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in his spine quite suddenly. His canine sister also succumbed to cancer on March 1, 2019 - we lavished her with our love in the interim, but life was never quite the same without her only real canine friend. Cliff kitty had to leave us, too, suddenly, in August 2019. Lucia kitty grieved all these losses, but helped us welcome two new Lurchers into our home and our lives, Shae and Barley.
Photobucket worked for me, too, but I usually use YouTube for videos and Photobucket for still photos.
Kathi
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!
Happy one year Jack!
What a wonderful milestone to reach, you are counting in years now!
Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Happy One Year Jack!!!! You are amazing! And I can't wait to see the video!!!
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
Cpngrats to Jack and you. Thank you for sharing. These happy, hoppy stories mean so much to those of use still counting in days or weeks and hoping for a future.
Peace.
Congratulations! And what an amazing year you have had!
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
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