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It will be a year ago tomorrow that I took my beautiful girl to the doctor for a limp. We thought that day we were going to get a magic pill, Tasha's limp would go away and life would always be the same. When the vet said I want to do an xray to rule out cancer I felt so confused, I guess I was way to native, dogs don't get bone cancer, after all we were only talking about a little limp. The journey started that day.
The last few days Tasha seems to feel fine, her energy level is good all seems fine but once in awhile she she does this little hack thing, when she does it I feel a chill go up my spine. I feel the air knocked out of me. If it continues we will get xrays but for today Tasha is getting ready to go out in the truck again, she is a happy dog and for now life is good, very good.
Jo Ann
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….
Jo Ann:
Congratulations on one year for Tasha! That is wonderful news after all of the recent losses. Today is also Rusty's five month Ampuversary and we hope to see a year or more.
Chuck & Rusty
Rusty is a Labradoodle who was diagnosed with level 3 Fibrosarcoma on January 16th, 2010 and had his left hind leg amputated on January 25th, 2010 five days before his 18 month birthday. Please see Rusty's blog @rusty.tripawds.com. He is putting up one heck of a fight against this terrible disease.
Congratulations, Tasha! That is such an accomplishment and great news to hear!
I hope you and your family have a very special day. You've really come a long way from a year ago.
Daisy, 12 years young, had left forelimb amp on 5/19/2010 due to osteosarcoma. She left her body behind and joined the other spirit tripawds on 7/16/2010.
So grateful for each day with her!
Lexi (Daisy's momma)
Congratulations Tasha!!! I know the feeling of that little hack now and again.... I hear my dog, Maggie doing it from time to time...and it scares me...sometimes the hack is something I can point to but others...........holding my breath.
Have a good trip in your truck, Tasha!
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Hey Trucker Girl that's great news!
Follow up with a sneeze after the hack so your pawrents won't worry! You've got serious miles to cover so don't let them get worried!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Keep on Truckin'!!!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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One year is simply, pawesome! I pray you have many, many more trips to come!
Amputation on 11/10/09, due to Histiocytic Sarcoma in left elbow. Angel Harley earned his wings on 06/24/10.
Happy, happy ampuversary, Tasha! Love those pics. I bet riding in that big truck is so much fun. One beautiful big girl looking out over the world. Good for you!
Hoping you have many, many more celebrations in the months and 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.
One year is fantastic! Way to go Tasha and family and what a great way to celebrate....Truckin. Awesome! 
Happy 1 yr ampuversary Tasha!! That is amazing!! I hope that your mommy made a big celebration for you!!! Hope you have many, many, many more happy ampuversaries sweetie!!!
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!
Wow! Congratulations, Tasha! You are one pawsome girl! We're hoping you have lots of time truckin' ahead of you! And we hope you get to celebrate with some special treats on your next truck ride! We'll have some in your honor tonight!
Hugs,
Holly, Zuzu and Susan
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
Oh super super....I just LOVE all the ampuversary posts we have had to balance out the others. THank you for sharing this marvelous journey and you just keep on truckin' my girl, just keep on truckin'
CELEBRATE with green beans dipped in ice cream...or something.
That is great news about Tasha and a big cause for celebration! I too vividly remember that day when Mackenzie was first diagnosed - so shocking - never in my widlest dreams would I have thought cancer too. Tasha's come a long way and sounds like she's doing just great- what could be better than having a happy tripawd enjoying the good life!
Kami
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
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