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Hi all,
We're sorry we haven't been around much lately... but we still think about our tripawd friends all the time and hold each of you in our hearts. Mom won't let me on her 'puter much - she's been too busy and Zuzu hasn't figured out how to get it down from the counter where I can reach it while Mom's at work.
Tomorrow is my 21 month ampuversary! We are so excited! We started the celebration on Sunday with a pawty with our Chicago tripawd friends Tate, and Isabelle and Cadence... and Tate's sister Sam and of course Zuzu the monkeypoo dog. We were missing some of our good friends, but hope to see them soon - definitely before it gets cold. (Ginger and I have to discuss how Barney got away, and how to finish him off once and for all). The pawty has been continuing all week with home-made chicken and lots of cheese. And of course, plenty of naps! We need to get in some green beans, and maybe some peanut butter too! Oh! And ice cream - plenty of ice cream (Angel Cherry just whispered that in my ear). Also some nice walks and fun car rides! Life is good!
Anyway, mom said to be sure to tell you the vet took some z-rays or x-boys or something like that and he said there isn't any signs of cancer in me right now. They checked my hips and my chest, and then decided to do some blood stuff and pee stuff too. Mom had a wet face and was kissing me alot so I kissed her back and that made her wet face wetter. I was just trying to help!
Zuzu has been super good at helping me keep the yard clear of all squirrels and bunnies and even skunks! We've become a team, but don't let that fool you - I still think she is a monkey dog. But her size comes in handy sometimes. Comet still tells me not to let her fool me!
Anyway, I hope everypawdy is fine! And I'm sending a big "hey" out to all you new tripawds - it's a much better world on 3 legs than on 4 when one of the 4 hurts all the time.
Lots and lots of hugs, and plenty of Wheaten kisses,
Holly Jolly by Golly (and Zuzu and Susan)
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
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8:28 pm
12 February 2010
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holly, we're celebrating for you here in ET - keep up the great work!!!!!! cheese for everybody!
charon & 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
8:37 pm
29 October 2010
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Wow - 21 months and clear x-boys! We'd party all week too!
Big kisses from Abby!
Jackie & Abby
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
10:39 pm
14 August 2009
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Oh, oh, oh!!!! We are so very, very excited over here in Cometland. It brings tears to our eyes to know Holly is doing so well!
Angel Comet is watching out for her BFF! I just know it in my heart.
We sure miss you!
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.
11:43 pm
HJBG!!! I was just thinking about you the other day, wondering how you are doing.
Clean test results are great news. Happy ampuversary!! Wow, 21 months is awesome.
Karen and the pugapalooza
6:14 am
8 December 2009
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Woohooo Holly!!! Wondered where you've been lately! So nice to read of the 21 Month Ampuversary!!!! You rock girl!
Tracy & Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
8:30 am
29 November 2008
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21 months!! Amazing!! Have a great celebration with lots and lots of treats!!!
8:36 am
Yeah for Holly! 21 months is a great reason to have extra treats, extra play time and doing everything you enjoy! The golden girls will celebrate tonight with extra treats and a walk in the neighborhood.
Sending you lots of golden hugs!
Cathy
10:10 am
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25 September 2009
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OH Holly! Our faces are all wet too, we're so dang happy for you, Miss Miracle Girl! Yaaaaaay!
You are the hope and inspawration that so many folks need when going through that icky post-amputation recovery. THANK YOU for checking in and letting us know that everything is OK. You don't need to apologize for not visiting here, we're just glad you're out and about and loving life. That's the way things should be!
WOOO HOOOO!!!!!!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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11:26 am
25 September 2011
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Wow, 21 months, that's awesome!! Your story gives me more hope that my little PiperGirl could do just as well...congrats and doggie ice cream for everyone!
Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
PipersMom
3:06 pm
5 September 2010
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Wonderful,wonderful, hoping for many more!
Spirit Zip and Susan
5:39 pm
What a blessing! 21 months is simply amazing. I'm so so happy for you guys 
Happy Ampuversary Holly
Brett & Spirit Fortis
6:56 pm
28 November 2008
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Jolly Holly! Happy Ampuversary. We've missed seeing you, and so happy to hear you are still rocking along. Isn't it great to get past the 20 mark?
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.
Oh man, you've got a 2 in front of your number, whew-hew, you go girl, Big Paws Up, Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
7:40 pm
6 March 2011
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Holly, I'm so happy I got to celebrate with you! We had so much fun! But mostly I was glad Zuzu was there to keep Sam out of my hair! So she's good for something even if she is a monkey butt and can't (or won't!) get the computer for you.
You actually stood still long enough for my dad to get a picture of us together:
Let's celebrate Month 22, too!
Your friend,
Tate
http://tate.tripawds.com/
August 16, 2006 to November 28, 2011
TATE ~ Forever in our hearts.
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