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Jaime and I are doing fantastically!
We went to the vet to get the sutures out today and the incision is looking great. The lower corner hasn't healed as nicely as the rest of it, but the vet said that's to be expected. Can't wait for him to get all his fluffy fur back! Now that he's off the meds, his personality has come back with a vengeance! He's back to his rascally self. He goes everywhere with me and everywhere we go everyone who sees him has to stop and give him some loving! I'm loving his little tripawd hop. When he gets excited now, instead of going faster he goes higher! Also....when he goes number 2 sometimes he loses his balance but instead of falling he goes up on his hind legs and just keeps on going. It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen and it's hysterical! He gave the vets a run for their money during daycare, but for the past week he's been doing fine staying home while I go to my new job - which is going awesome!
I was feeling a little down about Peace this morning. I have to go home to my parents soon, and I was just thinking about how weird it would be to be there without him. But then...I got a gift from Lori in the mail! The Tripawd jewelry was exactly what I needed and I love it! It's like having a little reminder of Peace next to my heart and it is so so special to me. I can't thank Lori and Rene and all my other Tripawd buddies for being there for me during this crazy time. This website is a beautiful, beautiful place 
In honor of Peace and the lovely gift I received today, I'd like to share something else very special. A week or so ago, I commissioned a digital portrait of Peace. It came out better than I could have ever hoped for and with so many special mementos to remind me of my sweet boy, he doesn't feel so far away now <3
Awwwww AJ, I'm so glad things are looking up, you sound so good and Jaime is just rockin! What a fun life ahead you two will have.
You've been through such a ruff time, it was an honor to make the custom jewelry for you (big thanks to Lori, she has a very big heart!). Who made the portrait, it's wonderful!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi Rene! You do amazing work - you have a real talent. And I'm so thankful to you and Lori. The portrait was done by a fabulous artist on fiverr.com! She'll do small pieces for five dollars, and larger pieces for a little more. Here is the link:
https://www.fiv.....7917871660
Her name is Ellie and she's very sweet! I highly recommend her!
I love the portrait!! I need to check this out. I am glad you liked your gift!!!!
Lori, Ty and the Zoo
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.
Got a lot of happy tears going on over here!!!
Wonderful update in Jamie! 'Was getting a little anxious when we hadn't heard anything!!! I LOVE the visual you painted ofm how Jamie compensates when pooping!! You HAVE to get us a video or licture...HAVE TO!!!!
The artwork for Peace is just memorizing.....absolutley beautiful. What a wonderful forever treasure!! Yeah, waves of grief will wash over you when you least expect it. But that's ine reason Peace sent you Jamie...to help take you to a place that makes you giggle....and I think Jamie is full of giggle making tricks!
LORI!!!! You are such a sweet soul....very nice soul!
HUGS!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
PS....I just hit the cusom jewelry link thinking I would see the piece Lori sent......instead I saw some of the option samples....and lo andnbehold I saw SHELBY LYNNE and SUPERSTAR HANNAH as shining example of Rene's beautiful work........all mush now!
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!
TY is there too! I saw him when I ordered Peace's
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.
So happy to read things are going well with Jaime, and this beautiful picture of Peace brings tears to my eyes......how lovely it is.......
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Ahhhh.... how pretty is that?!?
It is sooooo good to hear you are doing a bit better... baby steps my dear! Lori does have a BIG heart! I am glad you love your jewelry. I do love my necklace... I rarely leave the house w/out it ... that way Shelby is always with me.
Hugs sweetie!!!
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart
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
Aww thank you for the kind words about your jewelry, and AJ thanks for Ellie's link, she deserves lots of customers, what talent!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I'm so happy for you that things are going well (new job and Jaime's recovery). You deserve to have some happiness after the ordeal you went through with Peace.
And the picture is just amazing! I found it helped me to have mementoes created of my Leland...it just seems to help in feeling that they are still close to us.
And Jaime sounds like he's a little "spitfire" right now. Young pups sure can keep one busy.
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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