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On our RV trip back north, we had the chance to get together with Sally. We met at a beautiful park that was a great half point for us both, well maybe for Sally a little bit longer! It was wonderful to meet another tripawd family member. As you can see by the pictures Snoop was a big Sally fan the minute he met her. We've always marveled at how insightful and what a good judge of humans he is!
It was wonderful visit the only negative it just was too short a visit. Next time a lot longer.
Esther and her Snoop
JEALOUS!!! I want to meet Snoops ...and Sally ... and you, too, Esther!!! What a great trip for you all!
Alison & her 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
SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO SO jealous!! Looks like Snoop really is a GREAT judge of character!
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Ohhhhh this is sooooooo cool! Wow, what a very beautiful thing to know you guys got together, I'm so hoppy to see that. The photos are adorable, it really looks like a perfect day, everyone looks so good!
Esther would you mind if we put these in our photo gallery?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Snoops is indeed a great judge of character!
What great pics of your visit - nice to see that the digital and "real" worlds collide sometimes 
Hugs
Linda and Tucker
This is so awesome. I am so glad you all got to meet. I get to see a smiling Sally. Snoop is a great judge of character. You all are so awesome. 🙂 Looks like it was a beautiful day.
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
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."
Renee,
Please use whatever you like. I have more and a video I will post today later when my son helps again! Jeez I got to figure this computer photo stuff out for sure!!
Wish we could have been there, too. So fun to meet other members of our family.
Kathi and Murphy
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
I want too meet them too!!! Looked like a beautiful day! Looks like Snoop got a lot of smooches in. Love from, Lori and Ty
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.
IT WAS JUST WONDERFUL TO SHARE TIME WITH SNOOPS! As handsome as he looks in the potos...he's ten times more exquisitely handsome in person!!
And as gracious and warm as Esther is in her posts.....yeah...ten times more in person...if that's even possible! Don and Esther were jst delightful to meet! There are, indeed, NO strangers in tis community!! Intant warmth, instant connection, instant like values!
Of course, I had an ocassional teary moment. We first communicated aout the possibilityof all of us meeting with Snoop and HAPPY HANNAH several weeks ago. Bt to see Snoop and to see ow well he's doing...OMD!!! How could you not help bt grin ear to ear
Don and Esther presented me with some lovely Hydrangeas and Roses for me to plant in some of Happy Hannah's favorite spots. Such a beautiful and life affirmng thought.
Don and Esther lost their Believed Missy this past December...a wonderful senior who wasloved every seco d of her magnificent life!
And the little white pup in tne poto.....that's a verh ljcky gkrl named Abby hat the adopted. Abby is blind but so full of spunk! A real cutie!
It wqs such a nice time and sooooooo enjohed being in the presence of Snoop!! An ncrediby charming boy!! And to have such a special gatherin with Dn and Esther...yeah...priceless!
THA K YOU SNOOP, ESTHER, DON...AND ABBY TOO!! Snoops! You keep n keeping on sweet boy! We are ALL cheering for you!!
Much love to all!! And thanks for the privilege of letting me meet Snoop!! I just love him.....and you!
Sally and Happy Hannah
PS! This is a GREAT place for an East Coast Tripawd and friends party!! Has an off leash dog park too! And we'll build a covered large play pen for Jill and kitt friends!
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!
Oh this is wonderful!!!!! What great pictures!
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”
So much fun! I want to go too! How great that you were both able to take the time.
Luanne
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
Very nice!
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
So fabulous! Great pics!
Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.
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