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11:22 am
22 November 2012
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We have a secret, you and I
that no one else shall know,
for who but I can see you lie
each night in the fire glow?
And who but I can reach my hand
before we go to bed
and feel the living warmth of you
and touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths
and see ahead of me
Your small form racing with the wind
so young again and free.
And only I can see you swim
in every brook I pass
and when I call, no one but I
can see the bending grass.
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
11:33 am
13 June 2013
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Loved the video!!!! Sending you lots of love and fur-ever hugs today. I know it's a hard day but what a life Franklin led... he was so loved and he knew it. And he loved you so much. You can see it in his eyes... totally madly in love with you!
I wish there was something else I could say but I've got nothing. But I will hold you in my heart.
I loved your poem today. Beautiful. He is, of course, always with you ... every. single. day.
A&S 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
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17 October 2012
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Chris,
Loved this poem too. The video was great. Jazz & Snickers started barking when they heard Maggie. . Franklin was great.
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
5:50 pm
26 January 2014
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This is beautiful. His happiness was shining throughout the whole video! Happy Angel'versary Franklin!
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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25 September 2009
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Oh Christine, you are both in our hearts and thoughts always but especially tonight.
What a beautiful video to celebrate a one-of-a-kind hero. Franklin had a sparkle in his eyes that really showed the joyful life you gave him. I loved seeing him, thanks for sharing.
{{{{{{hugs}}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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8:00 am
31 August 2013
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Christine, I so hope sweet Franklin found my precious Polly over the Bridge......they are two eternally loving souls, meant to be sharing tons of time together.......what a special guy he was.....he just radiates pure love.....
Much love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
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22 February 2013
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That was a wonderful video Christine! The love between those two...the bond...the friendship...so nive, so very nice!
Talk about two happy dogs!! OMD!! And SMART!! That maggie dongher trick...INCREDIBLE!!
Your verse is just lovely...as are you!
Love and hugs!
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
