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8:04 am
28 November 2008
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Good morning Tripawds! This is a milestone day for me and for tripawds. This is post #3000 for me. I never dreamed the day I registered this day would come. The folks I've met here are the most amazing, dedicated, wonderful dog owners. The dogs here are amazing, strong, brave warriors.
I've learned so very much here. About Tripawds, about love, about accepting, and about loss. There have been so many journeys end and each breaks my heart, but I continue to come back for the ones whose journey continues. This community has been there to support so many facing amputation, likely more than they even know about as we all know everyone who visits doesn't register.
Tripawds offers a chats, blogs, gifts, and forums – there truly is something for everyone here.
Thank you Tripawds for continuing to be here, to offer hope. Thank you friends, for the wonderful stories, for the look into the lives of your brave pups. Thank you Trouble for helping me find this avenue of sharing. And thank you guys for some of the signature phrases that will mark my life for all the days to come – Paws Up! and love never ends
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.
8:33 am
9 February 2011
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Thank YOU, Shanna, for being one of the first here to welcome me and tell me everything would be okay! You are a grounding presence here and I know you are a truly wonderful person. I don't have to meet you to know that, because dogs know who's genuine and who's not, and Trouble loved you. So thank you for all the hard work and sympathy and empathy and reality checks.
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/
8:43 am
29 October 2010
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Well said, Shanna!
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
9:42 am
Team Tripawds
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25 September 2009
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Paw shucks...
It's the continuing support of members like who who make this site such the valuable resource it has become. Thank You!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
9:46 am
12 February 2010
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we'll be counting down the next 3000!!! thanks for being there for all of us – cheers!!
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
11:07 am
11 June 2011
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Yay! Congratulations!
Thank you for making this site such an incredible place! You have helped me and so many others 
Much love and big hug!
Lylee's Mum
xoxoxoxo
http://lyleegir.....ipawds.com
And I thought 500 was big deal, way to go Shanna, I'm sure there is some kind of recognition, like the golden paw award or something like that, right admin!!!!!! It has been a pleasure to be associated with you and go through all the different phases this journey puts us through, and to say we've all been through it together is pretty neat. Amazing how we can feel like we know or can be a part of someones life and yet have never met them, what a great feeling. Here's a big PAWS UP to you Shanna, Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
2:46 pm
14 August 2009
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Awww! That's wonderful and what nice sentiments!
WAIT A SECOND!!!! ............I'm nipping at your heels!!!
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.
4:29 pm
17 January 2011
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Shanna -
You are truly wonderful !!! Thanks for being so supportive to all of us going thru this journey....
Paws UP !!
4:53 pm
28 November 2008
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Cometdog is VERY close to my heels.
Thank you guys for all the kind words. This is such a wonderful group of people. If you don't frequent other forums, you don't really know how nice it is here.
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.
6:02 pm
Shanna, what a beautiful post........and you are just one of so many incredibly awesome folks here.
6:27 pm
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25 September 2009
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Shanna, there is no way to express our gratitude for all you do here other than THANK YOU! 
We owe you a debt of gratitude for your help, your support to others, your feedback and your honesty. Tripawds is special because you are a part of it!
3,000 is a lucky number you know...the Power of 3 can get us through anything. Can't wait for post #33,333!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
8:10 pm
14 August 2009
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Nip!
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.
8:10 pm
14 August 2009
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Nip!
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.
8:11 pm
14 August 2009
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Nip!
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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