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It's been a very tough week around here - I'm so sorry for everyone's losses. I saw the photo below and was completely blown away, and hope it can cheer some of you up. Here's a link to the news story. Brutus is a two-year old Rottweiler who lost all four paws as a result of neglect, and recently gained 4 prosthetics to replace them. His foster just adopted him and says he's now happier than she's ever seen him. Look at him go!
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13 June 2013
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WOW..... that is AMAZING!!!! Thank you for the pick-me up ... we sure needed it around here!
Way to Go Brutus! He's simply adorable!
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
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25 September 2009
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Hooray for Brutus! He is the second quad-prosthetic patient from the fine folks at Orthopets! Check out the Tripawds News blog posts for more info about prosthetics , and don't miss our Orthpoets video interviews for details about braces and othotic devices for Tripawds!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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22 February 2013
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Way to go Brutus!! Thanks for sharing.such an uplifting photo!!!!!
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!
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25 September 2009
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Totally needed this, thank you!
Brutus is a SUPERSTAR!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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3 June 2014
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Such an amazing story!!! Brutus and his new mom are true inspirations!!! 
Thank you for sharing the story of Brutus!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
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