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To those of you who have been with me through JD's diagnosis, surgery, chemo and tragic accident,anf my grief process I am here to share good news.
The night before Thanksgiving, one year old Shep mix Maya and seven year old Chow-Shep mix Serena, both quad-paws, came to live with me. I had been searching shelters and rescues for a few weeks and these two found me. My heart still aches and tears well in my eyes when I remember my sweet JD, but creating a new family just feels right now.
If you would like to see photos of my new girls I will post on JD's Blog- hopefully with her blessing. I asked her to help me heal and guide me to the right fur-children who needed a home forever.
Again thanks for all the love and support- I will still be around, but these two are quite a handful! Not that I am complaining!
Spirit JD's mom
JD
One Tough Girl
(1999-2010)
-Diagnosed with osteosarcoma of her left front leg –
-Amputation July 23 2010 –
-The cancer didn't get her, but she is gone-
-She fought the cancer and loved life till bloat brought her down August 29th, 2010-
Now she watches over her mom and two new sisters, the Quad-Paws Serena and Maya
9:24 pm
17 February 2010
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Oh, I'm so happy for you! I don't think that we decide when the time is right to add furkids to the family. When the time is right, it just happens. I feel that Sadie sent Ranger to us. It may have seemed too soon to some people, but it was perfect for us. In the past, we've waited longer, you just can't predict how long it will take. I can't wait to see the pictures and hear the stories!
Ranger, Athena, and Spirit Sadie's mom
Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/
10:03 pm
27 October 2010
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Cogratulations JDS mom!! we are so happy for you! Spirit Sadies mom is right I think , we dont decide it just happens and the right dog gets the right family. I dont think there is a doubt in the world that Spirit Sadie gives her wholehearted approval! She will always reside in your heart - you will never forget her! and there is awlays room enough in our heart for more furkids when the time is right! This is just such great news!!
Coopers and his pack
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
10:05 pm
12 January 2010
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Very very happy that Maya and Serena found you. Cannot WAIT to see pictures! I just know Spirit JD sends her blessings!
How lovely of you and for you!
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
10:09 pm
14 August 2009
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Oh, I'm so happy! I cannot wait to see these new beautiful fur children!
I love sheps but I am super partial to chows. I would love to see! I bet they are both so beautiful.
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.
11:40 pm
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25 September 2009
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The girls are beautiful! JD would be proud... congratulations.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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2:40 am
28 November 2008
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OMD, what a beautiful new family. I am sure JD is happy to see you busy and giving a loving home to other deserving dogs.
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.
Congrats!!! Look forward to checking out the picts!!
-Chloe's mom
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
7:20 pm
3 November 2009
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I am so happy for you that Serena and Maya found you!! So wonderful!! I'm sure JD had everything to do with this and you will feel her love and presence through them. I remember when we lost our other beloved dog to lymphoma and a month later, Mackenzie entered my life and my heart. It was the best prescription anyone could have ever given me to help me with my pain and loss. Can't wait to see pictures and hear about your new adventures! 
Kami, Mackenzie and Kobe
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
7:20 pm
28 September 2009
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Congrats on the two new additions to your family. I am sure those two beautiful girls will help to fill that hole in your heart and that will be with JD's blessing.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
4:59 am
25 August 2010
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Yay, I am so happy for all 3 of you! Can you tell us about their personality?
Elizabeth and Sammy
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
