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Rusty's one year Ampuversary!
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27 January 2011 - 8:40 pm
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A Major Milestone this week! January 25th was Rusty’s one year anniversaryof his amputation! 

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It is hard to believe that twelve months have gone by, it seems like it was only last month that we were nursing him through recovery.  Seeing him now, there is no question that we made the right decision for the amputation and Chemotherapy treatment.  He is so happy and enjoys life to the fullest!  Most people who meet him for the first time or have not seen him for a while can’t believe that he has cancer.  If we had decided not to aggressively treat his cancer, Rusty would not have survived for more than thirty days.  Rusty's original prognosis by Dr. Huber (surgeon), was for one to three years of quality life after amputation and treatment, although Dr. Macy (Oncologist) recently told us that we he first reviewed Rusty's lab reports & tests that he doubted that he would survive for thirty days.  Even though Rusty has made it through his first year, we treat each and every day that he is with us as a gift!  We have no way of knowing if we have one month or twenty four months of time remaining with him.  Each day is a very special and precious day for us and he repays us with his love!

Rusty's visit with Dr. Macy on the 7th was all good news; his blood platelets have increased and X-Rays of his chest were clear of any Mets! After eleven months of treatment, Rusty is through with his Chemotherapy treatments and will see Dr. Macy every three months unless we see some signs of the cancer returning.  We are so pleased with his progress the past twelve months.  Having two of the very best Doctors, Rusty's will to live and a lot of TLC and support from his friends and supporters, including those on this site, we are fighting this terrible disease with everything we have.

I will post some current photos and update his chronicles tomorrow; I has planned on posting yesterday along with photos but I was upgrading my Internet service to Verizon FIOS and they did not complete the install until 6PM.  I now have 35/35 mg download and upload speed! plus around 500 channels of TV with over 150 in extreme HD quality.

 

Chuck, Jan & 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.

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27 January 2011 - 8:45 pm
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Rusty, congratulations!  You are quite the Tripawd warrior!!

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27 January 2011 - 8:56 pm
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Way to go Rusty boy!  That's something to really celebrate!  ONE YEAR!

YIPPY SKIPPY!

Her Retired AvatarComet - 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.

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27 January 2011 - 8:57 pm
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Happy ampuversary Rusty! its good to see another tripawd warrior that can mark their accomplishment in years! May you have many more years to come!

Cooper

Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn

http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com

the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state

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27 January 2011 - 9:02 pm
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Huge congrats to the coolest surfer dude!!

 

Karen and the pugapalooza

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27 January 2011 - 9:25 pm
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Hoppy Ampuversary Rusty! We're honored to have celebrated early with you. Thanks again for showing us a good time. big-grin

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27 January 2011 - 10:10 pm
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What a cutie!!!  Congratulations Rusty!

I love to see you looking so healthy and happy!  Rock on!!

That is worth celebrating in a huge way.

Cheers to many more!

Angel Honeygurl's pack

Dx Osteosarcoma  3/31/10.  Amputation 7/21/10. Honey put up a valiant fight and lost her battle 9/22/10. Missing her and treasuring 9 years with our Honeygurl.

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27 January 2011 - 10:26 pm
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I love your pictures - you are such a gorgeous boy and we are so proud of you! Happy 1 Year Ampuversary!!! So pawesome - you are definitely a rock star!!! Way to go Rusty!! Whoo hoo!!! coolcoolcool

 

Kami, Angel Mackenzie and Kobe

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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28 January 2011 - 6:54 am
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Congratulations surfer boy Rusty. 1 year is awesome.

Happy Ampuversary

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28 January 2011 - 7:39 am
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Rusty, you are one hot pup! Congrats on your 1 year ampuversary, and may you have many, many more. Now we get to have more ice-cream tonight to celebrate! Look forward to seeing some more pics. Rusty, you rock!

Cathy/Jane/Spirit Skyler/Chloe

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28 January 2011 - 8:09 am
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Oh, Rusty, I love your new longer 'do'.  Very stunning!  Congratulations on the 1 year mark.  It is truly a milestone event when another of our heros begins to count in years.

Here's to a day of fun, parties, and cebrations!

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.

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29 January 2011 - 4:34 pm
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Congratulations, Rusty!

A full year is a wonderful accomplishment, especially with a clean bill of health to go along with it.

Here's to many more celebrations!

Zack, King of Dogs, 1996 to 2010

Zack lived a full 14 years, even to the end.

The joy and memories he provided us will last a lifetime.

Surviving him is his sister, Izzy, a 12-year-old boxer mix quadpawd.
And the latest addition, Zula, an 11-month-old pit bull mix tripawd.

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29 January 2011 - 4:43 pm
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Oh Rusty, you have one the cutest faces around. I am so happy you are celebrating your 1 year ampuversary and that you're doing so well. I wish you many, many more.laugh

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29 January 2011 - 5:05 pm
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Oh, Rusty, I agree with Rocky! That's a darling, darling, DARLING face.

Happy 1-year ampuversary, surfer dude. Catie sends kisses and Riley some high-fives.

Catie -

Birthday – November 4 2003

Amputation – January 13 2010

Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011

 Catie Caitlin 

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29 January 2011 - 5:52 pm
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WHOOO HOOO!!!! Another Tripawd Warrior beats the odds.... this is wonderful!

Here's to many, many more ampuversaries and a healthy, hoppy 2011.

 

Licks and Leans,

 

Queen Nova and mom Sue

Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!

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