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All great! I bought all three dogs Christmas bandana's. My husband ordered a new Santa suit (he hands out gifts at the nursing home that I work). Going to try to grab a pic or two. You can bet that there will be a lot of bloopers and swearing lol. I solemnly swear that I will post. Have never posted a pic on this site and feel kind of bad about it. Wish me luck!
Kathi I am sure that it will be chaos and goofiness. On a good day I have trouble keeping them all in check. They are exhausting. I love them all (Never a love like Jake), have a lot of laughs and snuggles.
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22 February 2013
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Wishing you luck with the ppsting! I can relate! It was MONTHS AND MONTHS before I could do it! But here's a little secret if you get stumped.......shhhhhhhh......just email the pictures to Rene and she will post!
LOVE what you and your husband do for the people at your facility....very sweet!
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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13 June 2013
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jerry said
Is that Santa wearing cowboy boots?
LOL! I posted this on Facebook and got the same comment! I do believe he is! 
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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Too funny Allison! Only in Los Angeles.
We'll have to go take a Santa pic of Wyatt Ray this weekend. Stay tuned.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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13 March 2013
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We tried again...........
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
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22 February 2013
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And well worth the effort Kathi!!! 
Too bad Murphy didn't enjoy it as much as we did!!!
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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26 January 2014
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Mom, pleeeeeease don't tell Santa I just tried to eat the christmas tree
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
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13 June 2013
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OMG>..... LOVE all these photos!!!! This is my Christmas cheer for sure!
Thank you all for sharing ...
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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Tanner you are such a good boy!
Haha Kathi, he is just not into it!
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3 June 2014
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I LOVE all these Christmas pics with the furkids!!! They have put a smile on my face with it coming to the end of my work day. Hubby I'm sure would thank everyone for putting me in a better mood before going home!!
Thank you...
Murphy and Gus
Hank and Blink
Domino and Domino's sibling (
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Tanner
Jasper
And any other sweet furbaby I might have left out.
Hugs to you all!!
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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EXQUISITE!! That's the first word that came to mind when see k ng Atlas and Sophe! An exquisw photo!!!!
TANNER.....our fun, fun Tanner......EXQUISITE was NKT the first word that came to my mind when I saw your lkctures!!!
Actually....this is. true...I nad a HUGE grin on my face....shook my head....and just said...."That is soooooo Tanner!"
Yoj are such a delightful character little "rescue dog"! I just love you to pieces!! Elixabeth that vlog with Tanner's ADORABLE....TRULY ADORAB@E pictures when kff before zi could reply. They made me smile all day just thinking about them! What a great Christmas card!!!!!
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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13 March 2013
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Well, it looks like Murphy knows when to be good. The guys got to visit with Santa Paws and the elves this afternoon. Santa and the elf on the left are our vets, and the elf on the right is one of their techs.
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Kathi and Murphy
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
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15 December 2012
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Kathi,
That picture is so cute, everyone looking forward. Do you get several takes? We don't have Santa Paws here anymore and it's sad. So nice it's your vet, must make your dogs more comfortable. And love the pipe.
Penny, Hank, Blink and Spirit Maggie
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13 March 2013
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Penny, this is one of two that I took myself. The clinic will get the one they took to us in a few days. The guys both love their doctors. The Santa Paws event raises donations for a local charity. We bring in canned goods, toys, etc in exchange for having the pictures taken.
Kathi and Murphy
PS. The clinic staff was so excited to get their Tripawds calendar from Gus and Murphy again this year.
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
