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It has been 17 months since Rusty joined the world of Tripawds! He is a real miracle in that he continues to do so well after 17 months. We have always hoped and prayed that he would be with us, but never allowed ourselves to count on it. We continue to enjoy each and every day that we have with him and he is so appreciative of being a part of our family. He receives so much love from other dogs and their owners in our community, which he really thrives on; even when he is not feeling well, seeing one of his friends gives him an immense boost.
Rusty will be three on July 30th, which is 5 days after his 18th month Ampuversary. We are planning on another birthday party for him and Dr.'s Macy & Huber are planning on attending. We are waiting for Dr. Macy to firm up his schedule when he will be in the desert at the end of July as to which day it will be. When we had his 2nd birthday party last year, we were not planning on being able to celebrate his 3rd birthday this year; what a guy!
I am going to get another surfing video made for his birthday; his old float gave out and we picked up a new one at Costco. Unfortunately, it was not as thick as his old one and he had a lot of trouble keeping his balance as it kept folding up under him. We ordered a replacement which came Friday; he was much happier this weekend.
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.
Happy Ampuversary and Birthday Rusty. We hope you have a fabulous celebration!
Cynthia & Isabelle
Man, looks like this was a busy month for the vets, way to go Rusty, Happy ampuversary, Big Paws up, Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
rusty, you continue to be an inspiration to us all!!! congrats on 17 months, we'll celebrate your accomplishment here in ET.
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
those are beautiful numbers, happy to the wonderful 17th ampuversary! He is soo young. I hope you will be counting the years the same way 🙂
Elizabeth and Sammy
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
YAY to Rusty! Happy 17 month ampuversary! You are pawsome Rusty just pawsome.
Jo Ann & Angel 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….
Hey Rusty! Pawty on dude, you are PAWESOME!!!!! Congrats!
Can't wait to see your next video.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Awww look at that little face!
Happy Ampuvesary Rusty!
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.
Congrats Rusty! That's awesome!
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
Wowza! That's a great number! Here's to many more ampuversaries and to catching many more waves!
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
We were thinking about you yesterday 
so glad to see all is well with you and Rusty!!
We're celebrating with chicken strips dipped in icecream !!!!!!
Congratulations Rusty! And Happy Upcoming Birthday!! Can't wait to see your next surfing video!!
Simply pawesome news. It is incredible to think he has spent almost as much time as a Tripawd as a Quad paw. I suggest you get your pawrents to take you to an In-N-Out to get a burger and lots of fries. I hear they are really good there.
Oh! Seventeen is a beautiful number. Rock on, Rusty!
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
Rusty!! Way to go dude!! you just keep going and going like the energizer rabbit!! Oh that might not be so good, that would make you kinda like Monkeybunny butt and we want you nice the way you are, anyway, congrats on 17 months!! that is so awesome I cant even tell you!!
Sooper Dooper Webtoed Cooper
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
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