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25 September 2009
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What a cutie! Looks like Smurf is healing well. Thanks for the pics. Consider starting a Tripawds Blog for Smurf if you're looking for an easier way to share his story and photos.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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14 August 2009
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Oh you don't look like a 'Smurf'! You look like an angel from heaven! 
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.
3:59 pm
28 November 2008
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What a little precious. Thanks for sharing.
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.
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6 December 2009
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Awwwwwwwwwwwww... 
Gerry has been a tripawd since 12/16/2009.
He was a shelter dog with a mysterious past and an irrepairable knee injury.
Videos and pics of Gerry's pawesomeness can be found at: http://gerry.tripawds.com
5:38 pm
12 January 2010
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Oh! Too sweet! And wow, I haven't heard the name Smurf used in a long, long time.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
6:22 pm
13 September 2009
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Smurf looks like such a sweetie-pie!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
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12 February 2010
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looks like smurf is getting that 'napping' thing down to a science!! thanks for the great pics, i'm going to celebrate with a 'smurf nap' myself!
gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
