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I have a few videos of Franklin... and I can't seem to load it for some reason in his blog.. but I thought I would load one here that makes me smile....
I chuckle when I look back and see all those throw rugs on the floor. They are still there! Maggie needs them now..
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
Thanks for sharing Christine- such patient pups!
That's funny about the throw rugs. I have a tile floor in the kitchen and I had a few rugs for tripug Maggie, but she navigated OK on the tile. Now with her 'little' sis Tani being 14 the kitchen is covered in throw rugs!
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Oh, I love when they are walking into the house together. Those 2 backsides. I am thinking of buying stock in a rug company. problem is, I buy all mine at outlet stores. They are also great for just shaking the dirt out the door. Thanks for the smile today!! hugs from, Lori and TY
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
Heck....stupid tablet....stupid Verizon jetpack....not picking it up right now! But I'm coming back and will try later...not missing this!!!
I stil nave my scatter rugs too........don't think I'll be making Architectural Digest Showcase Homes anytime soon!
Gonna "thank you in advace" for the smiles....I'm already smiling and haven't seen the video yet...I just know it HAS to be adorable with Maggie and Franklin in it!
LOVE!
Sally and Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
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!
Adorable ....
We had carpet so we didn't need rugs but since I have hardwood floors now ... I am sure at some point, rugs will be a great investment to help Jasper navigate!
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Awww I love it. That made me smile. Still have our kitchen floor covered with 3 huge rugs. That made Sassy able to navigate. I have carpet everywhere else
Hugs
Michelle & Angel 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."
That was so sweet to watch Christine, thanks for the flashback. They both look so hoppy.
Did you buy up your local supply of that one style of throw rugs?! 
Ours are all mismatched. It's amazing what a difference throw rugs make for any dog who has a few challenges getting around, especially senior dogs. Most people don't think about that, let's start a campaign for slippery floor awareness!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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