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10:23 am
17 May 2013
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Hi everyone - Long time, no see!
My husband and I, along with our dogs Barret, Gatsby & Sara leave FRIDAY to start our cross-country trek to Alaska where we're moving. Ahhh! (P.S. You can follow our journey at http://drivingt.....umblr.com/ - I'll be posting pics all along the way!)
Last Saturday at That Fish Place - That Pet Place I had a kissing booth set up. Barret sold wet, sloppy kisses for a $1 donation to the Morris Animal Foundation and spread the word about Tripawds and their wonderful organization. I heard lots of stories about other people who have had dogs with cancer and of course, everyone wanted to adopt him (NO - He's MINE!!! haha)
We raised $85 for the Morris Animal Foundation and $124 for the American Cancer Society's Bark for Life event with a bake sale.
I just wanted to share 
Thanks to Rene & Jim for all the help they've been and to Martha for sending us the booth supplies.
Cheers!
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
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25 September 2009
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OMD! OMD! Heather this is all so exciting and thrilling! What a ride this will be for all of you. We cannot wait to follow along in Barret's blog too!
Thank you so much for the fabulous donations, Barret sure worked hard! Are his lips tired? 
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12:20 pm
17 May 2013
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Barret's lips are NEVER tired! There's always time for just one more kiss 
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
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18 October 2009
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It's a good thing you are moving to Alaska- I was just planning the road trip to come and 'visit' Barrett 
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If he get's too cold in the great north he always has a place in sunny and warm California!
Good job raising money for MAF!
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Maggie's Story Amputation and Chemo
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12:47 pm
13 June 2013
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Adorable!!! HOW cute!!!
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
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22 February 2013
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STANDING OVATION FROM THE WHOLE TRIPAWDS COMMUNITY!!!!!!!
BRAVO!!!!!!!!$!
BARRET, you and y o ur momma are such heroes to us!!! WAY TO TRPRESENT!!!
This is such a precious idea....and such aprecious mug to smooch!!!!!! That's a whole lot of kissing sweet boy! Nobody could do it better!!!
Better get your flannels out Barret.....itr gonna be a little nippy in Alaska!!!
Love to all the pack!
Sally and Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
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!
3:02 pm
22 November 2012
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HOLY MALONEY!!!!! CUTENESS OVERLOAD!!!!
you are just toooo darn cute for that booth there Barrett... but then again.. I would have paid $5 to kiss your loveable nose and you kiss mine!!
Christine... with Franklin waggin in her heart♥
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!
4:57 pm
31 August 2013
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Oh Barret, what a precious kissy face you have !! Hurray for raising $$ for such great causes !!
Heather, hoping your journey across the country, and way north to Alaska is a wonderful adventure for you and your family......and best wishes to all of you there.
Enjoy!!
Bonnie & Angel Polly
7:46 pm
27 December 2011
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Just love your adorable Barett-what a kissable face
Hugs to both of you,
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
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