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Shari, thanks for celebrating the joy and for understanding all the dynamics that one little photo encompasses!
Glad that sweet Evelyn got to celebrate with us with a cookie! Everyday I say, OK Happy Hannah, we're gonna start your diet "tomorrow". And everyday she just laughs at theaabsurdity of the concept!!
Oh yeah,......they'll be more photos comin now! Poor Jerry...no good deed goes unpunished!! More photos.......maybe even a video ..coming your way!
When we celebrate, we celebrate Dakota's infinite grace.
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!
Wahoo! Good to finally meet you, Happy Hannah! You are so darn cute and loving your bowl....and milking that pose for all it's worth to your mom. Keep it up, lady! You rock those test results!
I suppose if your vet says she's OK for chemo to continue with low platelet levels, then it's gotta be OK, right? Is she part of a larger practice - perhaps ask another vet for confirmation? I know they look at white blood cells and when that is too low, chemo is withheld.
~ Katy
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!
OhhhhhhJerry!!! You may want to consider changing your email because the Annie Leibowitz and Andy Warhol within are being unleashed!!!
Hat was so kind of you to do that! I hope my over the moon joy is zooming straight into that generous heart of yours and you can be assured it was time well spent!!
And YA HOOOOO:-) 
I'VE GOT MORE PHOTOS AMD A VIDEO:-)
See Jerry, it's a request from the cheering crowd so I "have" to send more:-) Oh darn !!
Appreciation jumping straight out of my soul into the bucket that's holding all the good wishes in the world for you,
Happy Happy Sally and Happy Happy Happy Hanah:-)
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!
Katy and Jackson! It's always so great hearing from all our special friends sharing this journey!!
Yeah, she's milking t.....and has me full trained to respond with food!
I'd talk with my regular vet again and he said he wouldn't doubt that the plat left count was an error!! And that's our story and we are definitely sticking with that one:-) !,,, Said something like sometimes blood could clot or something before actual lab. test ad after looking at everything again, e really thinks that's the case. Don't me to watch for sudden. Cruising and a few other things just in case....of let her bump into things or fall, etc.
SO WE AIN'T WORRIED 'BOUY O STINKIN' PLATELET!!
'Bout time for a Jackson update?
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 Hannah. I am so happy for you. Its great to finally see your smiling face. You are so beautiful . Keep on celebrating the victories
& we all know we can dance away the pounds in victories
Michelle & Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
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."
Oh, she really is SO CUTE... I can imagine it's very hard to look at that face & NOT fill that bowl right up!! 
Hannah is gorgeous. Do you think she looks a little bit like my Sandee--only much MUCH bigger?! 
I hope she continues to do so well. WTG, Hannah!!
Hannah, you are absolutely gorgeous! So glad we can see your beautiful face now.
Karen and Spirit Magnum
Magnum: 30th May 2002 to 5th May 2012. Lost her back left leg to osteosarcoma on 5th Sep 2011. Lung mets found on 20th Mar 2012 but it was bone mets in the hip that ended her brave battle. Magnum's motto - "Dream as if you'll live for ever, live as if you'll die today" (James Dean). Loyal, loving, courageous and spirited to the end. My beloved heart dog, see her memoirs from Rainbow Bridge ...... http://princess.....pawds.com/
Sassy and Michelle......The dancing the lbs, way is a great concept. Only thing is, I'm doing the dancing and she just its there grin in and wagging her tail like crazy:-) hummmmmm maybe she's loosing weight in her rump that wat!
The best to you and sweet Sassy Sugar Bear!:-)
Chris and cute Kermit. Not to worry Kermit, nobody can top your photos of you enjoying your slumber!:-) Thanks for all your support! And thanks to your mom to showing me how to do tablet smiley faces:-) tablets aren't for sissys!
Cathleen and Sandee....YES! I noticed the resemblance when you first posted! Isn'en you first posted!! It's so hard to be humble with such good looking dogs, isn't it??!:-)
Princess Karen and lWAYS Spirit. Magnum! Yep, I'm so proud of her I could bb
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!
Sorry Karen "IT" cut off again.....just saying I could burst! Sending the best to you and Princess. And always know ever celebration also is a celebration for Spirit Magnum and all the tripawd Angels who have transcended their "earth clothes" and have replaced them with the wings of Angels
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,
Yeah for the pic and even bigger yeah for all the heart and determination you and your momma have that have! It Allowed you to flourish as a Tripawd. Sally, if we were all tough on you in the beginning it was out of love for you and Hannah. even though we didn't know you, we knew somehow that If you kept coming back for more you had it in you and were a fighter. And we were all right. You and Hannah ARE warriors. I was elated to finally see her cute mug. I hope you share many more pics with us and that we are able to celebrate many more milestones with you both. I think of you often and wish you all the best.
Maricela and Spirit Bruno
Maricela and Spirit Bruno
Maricela and Spirit Bruno. Hey, getting a compliment on Happy Hannah's cute mug from someone who personifies cuteness......that would be you Bruiser Bruno....is quite a compliment.
Thank you Maricela for ALL your co tributions to every on on this site. You've always been kind and supportive.........even as you still deal with your own grief.
I know everyoneis always well intended with their comments and always coming from a caring place. All support is good support:-)
Look forward to seeing more of you creative genius popping up!!
Always sending you the best and I honor your Spirit Bruno! Sally and Happy 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!
NINE WEEKS AFTER LEG AMPUTATION AND CERTAIN I MADE A GREAT DECISION for my Happy Hannah!!!:-)
All blood work checked out fine yesterday s proceeded with third chemo and all is well!!(knocking on wood of course)
No more blood work in between ow and she only has to do one more treatment!! Haven't spoken about any other treatment her but it seems four carboplatin is standard for effectiveness
Every single day is such a treasure, such a gift, such blissful joy and I am so grateful to everyone on this site for walking by our side, and continuing to do so!! I hope in some small way to be here for you as you have for us! We could t have gotten this far without you!
Okay, when I get some tonight Happy Hannah and I will be dancing to a little "GLORY DAYS' (in our heads of course) and I'm in visioning Happy Hannah up on stage with Bruce the Boss!! Hope she let's me go backstage with her!!:-)
We celebrate on behalf of all gripawd hero on this journey and all spirit tripawds running free!
Love, love, love to all, Sally and Happy 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!
Arrrrrwwwwwwoooooooo! One more treatment? Are you kidding me? This is WONDERFUL!
Sally and Happy Hannah you have come so very far it's a beautiful thing to see. We are so proud of you for staying strong and hopeful despite some pretty ruff times. Look at what you can do! What a great team you are.
And now, for another picture of irrestible Tripawd Hero Happy Hannah....
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Yea!!!! I am soooo happy to be able to celebrate this wonderful milestone with you and Hannah. You have really become an integral part of this community and tight knit family ever since her recovery. It is amazing to see you take on the role of cheerleader and inspire others in the Way were helped you at the beginning of your journey. I look forward to hearing more updates. More pics please. Give Hannah a HUGE hug and sloppy kiss from me and Bruno.
Best wishes
Maricela and Spirit Bruno
Maricela and Spirit Bruno
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