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Of course, today is Thanksgiving and we are thankful for our friends and family, but beyond that....
We are thankful Trouble has made that 1 year milestone since her amputation. Today, a year ago she was in surgery, and I was paniced not knowing at that point if we had made the right decision.
We are thankful that even though she only had a 10% chance of making it til today, she has. And we are thankful for the most part, the journey has not been too bumpy.
We are thankful for the many new friends at Tripawds.com who are there through thick and thin, who make me cry happy tears, and sad tears, and sometimes both at the same time.
Trouble had a day at the spa yesterday. Bath, nail trim, and a quick going over by our beloved vet. She seems to be slowing down a bit, but Dr F says she is still well. We are giving her a round of prednisone for the allergy symptoms we just haven't been able to kick any other way, and I have some natural glucosamine ordered (without shellfish) to see if that will help her begin to feel a little better.
In true Trouble fashion, she laid in front of the oven as the turkey cooked the last few minutes this morning. Have I told you how much she LOVES turkey? When she was a pup, Bob baked a turkey while I was at work. I got a phone call from him and he says "there is something wrong with this dog". What do you mean? I asked. She won't move from in front of the oven, he says. And every turkey baked since has had that little face laying in wait for the bird to come out.
Happy Ampuversary, my sweetheart. You are the light in my life.
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.
Happy 1 yr ampuversary Trouble!!! Hope you got to enjoy some nice turkey chunks after guarding that oven all morning!!!
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!
Awww, enjoy watching and eating your turkey, Trouble. You deserve it! Congratulations!
Susan & Tazzie 2
Have been waiting all day to read this post and wish you a Very Hoppy Ampuversary!!! The one year milestone is so very wonderful and we are soooo very happy that your Trouble is here to celebrate. Cherry has been celebrating vicariously with special treats, extra soy milk, and her favorite – a morning ride through the valley. (I have to make sure Cherry is not watching over my shoulder, but there will be ice cream tonight as well.) So, the cheering you are hearing from east of the San Francisco Bay is the celebration, which will be going on for all the rest of the day. Emily and I will have a very special toast for this very special day. A wonderful day of Thanksgiving for this and so many more blessing.
Congratulations and wishing you many more such great celebrations.
Your Ampuversary Month Buddies
Bob & Cherry
PS: Photos soon?
What a beautiful celebration of your beloved Trouble. Congratulations to your family and Happy 1st Ampuversary!
What a wonderful Thanksgiving....what a wonderful celebration....Trouble, you are very smart to wait by that stove!! Paris also had a turkey snack this afternoon, she has licked the bowl out several times since!!
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Ampuversary,
Gineej & Paris
Grateful for every moment we had with Paris…..no regrets!
Honoring her life by opening our hearts & home to Addy!
Awwww, that put a smile on our faces here Shanna. Trouble is one spunky Pittie girl, and we admire how far she has come. Thank you for being such a great pawrent to her and giving her a chance to keep on livin' life in such style.
Many, many hoppy wishes to you and Trouble!!! Another turkey down, and may there be many more!
P.S. Can you share the name of the shellfish-free glucosamine? We'd love to know for future reference. Thanks!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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jerry said:
P.S. Can you share the name of the shellfish-free glucosamine? We'd love to know for future reference. Thanks!
Here is a link to the glucosamine. It was recommended to me by a couple of different folks on Pit Bull Talk who also have the honor of having allergy dogs. It is Glucosamine & HA by Liquid Health. You can get it from other sources, this one had a discount so I chose it.
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.
Congratulations Touble! One year is really great. You must be really special for people all over America to celebrate with you.
Debra & Angel Emily
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
Congratulations Trouble, from one November Tripawd to another! One year surely is a milestone!!
Di & Max
We love ya Miss Trouble, keep on keepin' on!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Congratulations Trouble on your one year ampuversary! Hope you got lots of turkey to enjoy. This is certainly a special day.
Mary and Cemil
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
YIPPIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOPPY 1ST AMPUVERSARY TROUBLE - You are a ROCK STAR!
We are sending high paws your way and wishing you many, many more ampuversaries to come. Hope you got some of that yummy turkey that you waited all day for!!!
Love
Heather and Spirit Zeus
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
Congrats to Trouble on making it 1 year! I know how rare and special that is. I can just picture her sitting in front of the oven waiting for her turkey. Have a great day!
Pam
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