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Today we ask everyone to join us in celebrating Trouble's 21 month ampuversary. I cannot tell you how thrilled I am that she is doing so well. The diet and supplements must really be doing the trick. She is getting about very well – hardly stumbles anymore, goes running through the yard at least once a day, and just has a happy glow about her. I'm giving her minimal doses of Rimadyl if she seems a little 'off'. She's only had 50 mg twice since she stopped her prednisone and had a 7 day waiting period as the drug left the bloodstream.
Not sure what we will do for a celebration, we may wait until next week and have a big celebration as she (and Comet) turns 12 years old. I know I've said this a thousand times, but I would never have believed when we started this journey that I'd be writing about a 21 month celebration. We'd also like to do a big shout out to Nova and Sue, who have been there every step of the way with us. Happy ampuversary to you guys!
Oh, and our wagon arrived Monday. I'll have to get it put together this weekend (when I'm off for four days). Hope Miss T likes it. I think it will be a fun way for her to have longer outings in the neighborhood. Wish me luck with the introduction 🙂
As always, we humbly hold in our hearts the spirit members of the November 5 – Tika, Cherry, & Max, and all the other heros whose journeys ended far too soon.
As Spirit Gus would say – Paws Up!
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 Happy 21 month ampuversary! Almost 2 years that is amazing!! I am hoping Chloe and I will be able to celebrate such feat!!
I know that you posted a couple comments in my K9 Cancer Walk Tshirt, but I was wondering if I could add Trouble's name to our shirt in order to help celebrate!! We would be honored to walk for her in the event in October. I also posted a new picture of the front and back if you want to see how it looks now!
Click: http://tripawds.....es/page-3/
-Chloe's mom
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
Hooray! I don't think it matters what celebration you have - that's the beauty of the furry ones - all celebrations are all good, all the time!
So many reasons to celebrate - yeah! We'll have to do some serious celebrating for you!
Our tails are wagging!
wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!! green beans aka 'trouble beans' for everyone!!!
gayle & charon
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
Chloe's Mom - of course you may add Trouble's name to your shirt! We would be honored.
Admin - I tried several times to quote Chloe's mom's post, but it never would open a reply box. I was able to click on the quote in other posts in this topic and everything worked just fine. IDK
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.
Ok once I get another 8 names check back in my other forum to see trouble's name on my shirt in the update picture (just wrote it).
-Chloe's mom
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
21 Months! Congratulations! You and Trouble are an inspiration.
Nancy and James the poodle
James the poodle had his left front leg amputated due to osteosarcoma on Aug. 4, 2010. He is currently doing chemo.
Hooray for Miss Trubbs! Seems like forever since we first met in the Big Thicket. For those who missed it ...
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Hooray, Trouble! You are such a SUPER dogs-a-lot! Congratulations on 21 MONTHS you little bugger, you!
<3 Laura and Invisible Jack
hugapitbull said:
Admin - I tried several times to quote Chloe's mom's post, but it never would open a reply box. I was able to click on the quote in other posts in this topic and everything worked just fine. IDK
Thanks for letting us know! This is a sporadic known glitch (I just quoted you w/out a problem), says Admin Guy, and he's looking into a solution. Keep those bug alerts coming our way.
But meanwhile.....
Hoppy Ampuversary Trouble! WOW! You are truly, truly an amazing girl and your longevity, health and zest is someing that everyone aspires to. Many congrats to you, and lots of love going out to our Spirit Tripawds from the November 5!
Can't wait to see those new wheels 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Congrats Trouble!!! 21 months how awesome!!! You continue to be such an inspiration to so many of us, Yay Trouble, You are just amazing.
Jo Ann & 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….
Yea Trouble !!!
Way to go, Girl !!!
Yippppppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
I hope to be saying that in time!
Paw-tay !!!
Denise
Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010.
Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma.
Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010
Second chemo July 9th, 2010 Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010
ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog !
***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***
We Love you so much Kona….always
Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs)
Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle)
Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
Trouble!! 21 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!!! Wooooooooooooooo-hooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! As an official member of the November 5, we congratulate you!!!!! You are an inspiration to everyone!!!! I think this calls for steak this weekend. Yesh!!!!!!!! Keep rockin' Miss T!!
Di & John (and Linda and Bernie Bin Laden and Spirit Max)
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