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Well now, she doesn't look a day over five or a pound over 100. And she looks like she's having a blast at six months (lawn mower, be damned). Congrats Sally and Hannah!!!
"Let us think the unthinkable, let us do the undoable, let us prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all."
-Douglas Adams, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
"May I recommend serenity to you? A life that is burdened with expectations is a heavy life. Its fruit is sorrow and disappointment. Learn to be one with the joy of the moment."
-Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
I am also delighted to see this and congratulate you on how far you've come! As Jerry said, we really did hold our breath around here during those early days. Hannah was a toughie. And Salty Sally? Well, you were great because you had nowhere to go but up!
I am eternally grateful to whatever sent you here so that you could find the support of so many people who would form Hannah's fan club. Sort of like a Greek chorus, we root for her when confronted by lawn mowers and anything else that needs regulating.
Hoppy ampuversary to Hannah, and congratulations to you for for getting her here, and for persevering. If there is a Tripawd medal for persistence and perseverance, you have earned it. 
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
Here I am - late again for the party!!! Happy Half Year Happy Hannah!!!!! You and your Mom are the bestest and we are all so much better for having known you!
I certainly hope lots of ice cream was involved!!
Love ya lots!
Luanne and Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
Congrats Ms Hannah and Mom Sally! You go girl(s) as you both rock! Happy to see and hear Hannah enjoying life and keeping that ridem mower in check.
Very glad you are both part of this community. I will make a toast to you both in celebration of the 6 month milestone!
Stirling and Tahoe
"Tahoe" - Our Amazing Superman and Best Friend.
Dec. 01-03 to Aug. 19-14
Diagnosed with Periarticular Hystiocystic Sarcoma Feb 14-13; Amputation March 18-13, and diagnosed with STS April-14. Tahoe touched so many people while visiting us, leaving a massive void in our lives. Always Missed, Never Forgotten!!
Dear Sally and Hannah,
HAPPY HAPPY SIX MONTHS ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!
She's looking fantastic, and what a happy girl.
Sally your a great Mom.
Sending big hugs
Esther and Snoop
WOOHOO!!! Congratulations! Soo happy for you two!
I love the video.. She's a real tough girl, that Hannah!
Hugs and Slobbery kisses from Barret to you two!
Heather & Barret
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
Way to go, Hannah! And what a good job you are doing on keeping that law mower in check. Now...do you have any hints for me on making the vacuum behave? It always comes out of the closet and chases me outside.
Murphy
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
Happy ampuversity miss Hannah! You keep proving big dogs right everywhere! Your face and your moms posts keep a smile on my face! Keep it up sweet girl!
I was away for this grand day. I missed it! So I'll extend the celebration a week later: HAPPIEST HOPPIEST 6 MONTH, HAPPY HANNAH! You're a jewel! And, heck, listen to those healthy lungs of yours! Excellent, girl. Just excellent!
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
I was away for this great occasion as well. Hoppy belated 6 month ampuversary Happy Hannah! You are a great inspiration to us giant breeds!
So glad you and your mom are part of this community!
Patricia & Mighty Atlas
"Happy Hannah's weight loss diet......loose the ears and loose the weight"
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Hannah oh my gosh where did your ears go??????
Too cute!
(Sally the first link didn't work, hope you don't mind I added Hannah's pic here!).
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Tooooo cute!
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Happy ampuversary to you, happy ampuversary to you, happy ampuversary to you dear Hannah! Sorry I'm late on these wishes. We are so proud of your for continuing to kick cancer's butt!!!!
Love,
Alicia, Angel Daisy & Quadpawd Dakota xoxoxo
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