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Johnnie's 1-yr ampuversary celebrations - very thankful
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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24 May 2015 - 5:55 pm
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Hello tripawds!

We have been on an ongoing celebration of Johnnie's 1-yr ampuversary this week - first with sister that lives in France, then with daddy and mommy over the weekend.

This was the BIG DAY: 20th May.  We celebrated with a meat kibbeh (some call it kebbe) cake (Johnnie is lactose-gluten-intolerant) - no chocolate for this Golden boy.  Cracked wheat + minced meat + spices, oven-baked.

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All in all, Johnnie is doing fine.  Eating well, sleeping well, enjoying his morning walks and weekend pool dips.

An injury two weeks ago made him take 5 days of Maxican (NSAID), but fortunately is back to regular tripawd hopping.  Some issues with liver enzymes, but I'll post in the "Ask a Vet" area. 

This is a great opportunity to thank the whole tripawd community for all the support throughout this whole year, which feels like having more than 12 months due to the intensity of all I have been through.  You have made this journey a lot lighter and easier.  

This is the folder with the photos I took today - Johnnie + daddy.  I numbered the photos, but Google Drive for some reason didn't like the organization.  The pool ones are a sequence, and the after-lunch ones also.

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hugs to all !  

Daniela

Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet.   Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues.   Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle.  October 17:  started having seizures.  Taking fenobarbital for seizures.  April 18: started prednisone.

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24 May 2015 - 6:24 pm
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Happy ampuversary, Johnnie...and many, many more!

Kathi and the Turbotail April Angel

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!

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25 May 2015 - 8:41 am
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Congrats Johnnie!!! clapsuperstarclapsuperstarclap  You look awesome (and totally handsome!!).  Wishing you many, many more milestones!!!  You are an inspiration to many!!!

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25 May 2015 - 2:01 pm
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Johnnie! Johnnie! Johnnie!

That's three cheers for you my friend, and if I had more room I'd type three hundred more! Congratulations! clap

Glad to hear the injury wasn't serious. Keep on swimming and staying strong, you look pawsitively gorgeous and hoppy my friend. Hoppy Ampuversary!

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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26 May 2015 - 7:41 am
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YAY!!!! These are the BEST celebrations!!!! CONGRATS Johnnie!!!! Keep kicking booty.... so HAPPY for you!!!!

 

xxxoooo

alison with spirit shelby in her heart 

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

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27 May 2015 - 5:30 am
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Way to go Johnnie!!! I am so glad you had such a happy celebration of your 1 year ampuversary! So glad you are back to hopping around and swimming. You go boy!!! Lori, Ty & the Gang

TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed  and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater. 

Virginia



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27 May 2015 - 8:30 pm
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The intensity of this journey on so many levels is like no other....and the celebrations when we have ONE YEAR AMPUVERSARIES are equally intensively JOYOUS!!! clap Your celebration cake sounds yummy...even without a scoop of ice cream in top!

It has been a delight sharing in Johnnie's victories and milestones and seeing his precious photos and videos! Such sacred treasures!

You and Johnnie continue to jnspire and give hope to others just starting this journey. Thank you for that.

Oh gosh! Just realized I didn't look at the photo folder! Don't want to miss one second of seeing that precious boy! Be right back!

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!

Virginia



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27 May 2015 - 8:37 pm
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That's a fine cake Mr. Johnnie! And you are very photogenic!!

The ones in the pool...I just love seeing how happy he is! He sure loves his Daddy! So precious!

Thanks for letting us share in the festivities! We love celebration pawties like this!clap

Sending lots of love!

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!

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!

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30 May 2015 - 11:39 am
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Thanks to all for the ongoing support and cheers.  I have learned SO much from all of you throughout this past year, since I became a member of this wonderful community on May 17, 2014.  Can't be thankful enough for all I have received.

Just updated "our" Avatar picture - now it's the same one I use on my Facebook page.

tight hugs from Daniela & Johnnie 

Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet.   Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues.   Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle.  October 17:  started having seizures.  Taking fenobarbital for seizures.  April 18: started prednisone.

Virginia



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30 May 2015 - 12:34 pm
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Awww....love that mug...smooching it right now! Smoooooooch!!

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!

Michigan
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31 May 2015 - 8:48 am
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Hoppy Ampuversary Johnnie!!  So glad to see you are doing well!  clapsuperstar

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

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Virginia
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5 June 2015 - 5:04 pm
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Happy Ampuversary Johnnie! Such good news, I love it!!!

Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”  

      

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6 June 2015 - 4:47 pm
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Happy 1 Year Ampuversary! Go Johnnie! I love the swimming pictures.

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