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We are so happy to be posting that we are celebrating Tasha's 18 month ampuversary!
Not bad for a girl that 21 months ago got a diagnoses of cancer, surgery was scheduled, she was on the table ready for surgery when her Dr. inflated her lungs before starting her amputation and found suspicious lesions in her lungs and cancelled her surgery. Tasha was sent home on pain meds to keep her comfortable for as long as possible. We were heartbroken. Eventually a little over 3 months later Tasha did have her amputation and has been our miracle girl ever since. Today Tasha is still doing good with the exception of her continuing back problems. I had hoped she would be able to be taken off Rimadyl but I think at this point she will have to continue to use it for the rest of her life.
We continue to spoil, love and feel very blessed to have our big happy, funny girl with us to celebrate 18 months of living life
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….
That's just so wonderful!!! Congratulations to you and Tasha.
We have back problems here too, but it's always good when we have old age complaints!!
Have a great celebration!
Cynthia & Isabelle
Way to go Tasha! Keep racking up those months!
I agree with Cynthia, while it is sometimes difficult to deal with aging issues, it is a blessing to get to the point of worrying about it!
Karen and the pugapalooza
Congratulations Tasha and family!! 18 months is super spectacular 
Enjoy this special day (and all of the days to follow.) I hope your back problems can be managed and you continue to live life to the fullest for many months to come!
Lisa, Ranger, Spirit Sadie, and Monkeydog Athena
Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/
Go Tasha! Go Tasha! 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Happy Ammpuversary to very pretty miracle girl! I Looooove everyday miracles!
tasha, congrats on eighteen months!!! we're celebrating for you here in ET - extra naps and extra cheese!!!
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
WOW!!! That is awesome... Congrats.
I think we will have to have extra treats tonite to celebrate.
Joy & Champ (and the 4-legged Lady)
Hoppy 18 Tasha! We are having a bag of microwave popcorn for a treat in your honor tonight!
Daisy earned her wings on Oct 22, 2011 at 14 years old
She is now the official greeter at the rainbow bridge
Everyone is guaranteed a welcome sniff and Dalmatian smile
Roorooorooorooo! Way to go, Tasha. Love hearing those great ampuversaries from the Brave and Beautiful girl.
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.
And what a miracle girl you are Tasha!!! So awesome - your mom must be so proud of you!! 18 Months - WOW!! You are our tripawd hero for sure!! Whooo hoooo!!!! 
Kami, Angel M 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!
Hoppy 18 months Tasha! That is outstanding! you just keep on keeping on you miracle girl!
Cooper
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
Hear that noise? We are tooting our horns and wearing party hats! Toot! Toot!
Oh, and we are going to watch Grey's Anatomy and have a treat in 20 minutes!
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.
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