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Jill's one-year ampuversary is coming up this Thursday, so off we went in the snow this morning for her one-year check up. She made me proud as usual, giving hugs to everyone. I was a nervous wreck as usual....this was a big one! Knowing this was going to be the last check up for a while, I voiced any and all concerns I've had, her burping, her wheezing (ok it's maybe snoring) in her sleep, her tripping every now and then....but when it all came down to it, she's 100% looking GREAT. Pending a radiologist looking at her chest x-rays, her oncologist thinks they look crystal clear!! So we can say with almost near certainty, as of this Thursday, Jill is officially ONE YEAR CANCER FREE!!!!!!
Here she is with her oncologist, Dr. Hohenhaus, who says she is "just thrilled" with how Jill has done. I am so proud....
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Hooray for Jill! What great news! And that look would do Bubba proud, Jilly.
Kathi and 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!
See what happens when you are late to the site? You don't have to worry all day about going to the vet- you just get to read the spectacular news!!
I know it is not the official day yet, but there will be extra treats for the pugs tonight to celebrate the all clear.
Karen and the expectant pugs
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Update: The Radiologist has confirmed - chest x-ray all good!
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Woo Hoo!!! Yay Jill! As a mom, I'm sure that you were a nervous wreck but that Jill is something else! She doesn't want any part of that cancer mess! Congrats! Keep on keeping on!
Taylor and Chance
Chance is a 10ish Shetland Sheepdog Mix who was rescued from the shelter in January of 2013 and diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in September of 2013. He had a front left amputation and 6 rounds of carboplatin. He had a great 11 months and was diagnosed with lung mets on 8/23/14. He was released to the bridge on 8/28/14.
So happy for you and Jill
She had a great check-up, and she's kicking cancer's butt all over the place Lily and I have big grins plastered all over our faces--celebrate!!
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
PEPPER!!! You've got me all choked up over here!!! Yeah! Really!! All goosey bumpy!!
This is GREAAAAAAAAAT NEWS!!! I'm just estatic!!
A year of ups and downs tht's for sure! But now, NOW, it's UPS all the way for Jill!
Jill, you are our hero...our inspiration...our beacon of hope! You've made medical history girl...you and your momma together! I'm just bursting with joy foryou both!
Now, Jill I've heard tht the camera can add as much as ten pou ds to all the Hollywood starlets. I say this ever so tentatively...have you gained a little weight? Or is it just the camera? Or have you been dippingi to Brudda's secret junk food stash? You look GREA so it doesn't matter!!
AGoing over to your blog now...maybe mom posted MORE photos over there!! JustONE hoto for this momentous occasion?? Pepper!! More pictures!!!
Lots snd lots of love to all!!
Salt and Hap Hannah
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!
YAY JILL. Now congratulations on the ALL clear. NO more making mom freak out & say she isn't. Hugs and now onto the big celebration in a couple of days
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Fantastic!!!!! I'm so thrilled for you both. ONE YEAR! YAY! I soooo hope we get this same happy celebration in about 6 weeks. March on Winter Warrior Princess! You're looking terrific
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
YESSSS!
Oh wow this is the best news EVER! This is the news that we've all hoped for! Jilly, you are just one rare kitty cat who is proving every day how incredible and amazing you are.
And Erica, you get the gold medal for hanging in there through all the ups and downs! You did it!
Congratulations you two, this is fantastic.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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