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Wow. What an awesome thing for Andrew to do for the team. Very cool!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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There is some possibility that Andrew might be able to come out to the walk and meet us all in person - cross your fingers and paws!
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016.  Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016.  Lung mets August 25, 2016.  Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016.  Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma. Â
Wherever they are, they are together.
Today is the day! Â Cloudy, but sun should break through later today. Â Site might be a bit muddy from overnight rains. Â
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016.  Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016.  Lung mets August 25, 2016.  Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016.  Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma. Â
Wherever they are, they are together.
Address is Forest Preserve District of DPage, 35580 Naperville Road, Wheaton, Illinois. Â Opening ceremony at 11, but booths open earlier. Â
Really missing Otis 
since he was the start of all this for me, but looking forward to a great day!
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016.  Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016.  Lung mets August 25, 2016.  Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016.  Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma. Â
Wherever they are, they are together.
I know it's a bittersweet day for you. I know it is. Otis will make his presence known.........
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!
For those who wanted to send a card: Â Andrew Krichbaum, Pet Necessities, 4354 Johnson Avenue, Western Springs, Illinois. 60558.
Some people say that the Internet detracts from forming real relationships. Â I think our community and yesterday's event truly proves that is not always the case. Â I am honored to met people who I consider friends through our global community!
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016.  Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016.  Lung mets August 25, 2016.  Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016.  Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma. Â
Wherever they are, they are together.
It was a beautiful walk with beautiful people and our wonderful Tripawds Cadence, Murphy & Cooper and our Angels who were with us. It was an emotional day for sure. Just felt like we knew everyone forever. I am so glad I could get the time off and go to the walk. It was a very beautiful and emotional day. That  We will have more pictures but here are a couple.
Here is our group picture after the walk
Left to right
Greg & Cooper, Sherry & Sadie (Angel Leo's mom & Dad), Paula & Nitro, Stephanie & Neka, Christine & Otis,
front is Spokesdog Cadence with mom Heather & dad Joe, in the back is Linda & Angel Max, Michelle & Angel Sassy, Donna and in the front Glenn & Murphy
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This Friday night
Back row left to right  Sherry (Angel Leo's mom & Cooper), Lori (Angel Chuck's mom) Michelle (Angel Sassy's Mom), Linda (Angel Max's Mom), Donna (Murphy's Mom),
In front Stephanie (Angel Neka's mom) Paula (Nitro's mom), Tripawd Murphy & Glenn (Murphy's Dad)
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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 -Â Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19Â fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Thank you all for coming! It was so wonderful to meet you all. My professor was there from my vet tech program and said he didn't realize how big this organization really was. I hope to hear more like this as we get the word out about Tripawds! Â Cant wait to see you all at the next one!
Heather and Cadence
Cadence Faye: Born 10/30/04, stepped into our hearts 12/23/2004. Rear leg tumor found 7/24/11 by mom and dad, Xray on 7/25/11, Osteosarcoma suspected 7/26/11, amputation 7/29/11, Carboplatin started 8/23. Met free so far!Â
Glenn and I both had such a wonderful time! And of course, Murphy loved all of the attention! I'm not sure that he'll ever eat dog food again lol, if he wakes up...poor thing slept almost the whole way home, and after we got home, and all night.
I'll post more pictures in Murphy's blog.
It was amazing the instant connection - Paula, Michelle & I talk most evenings in the chat room
, so it's just like we've always known each other. But others, just a couple of sentences, and you're like, oh yeah, I remember your baby! And tears fall... I think there's something cathartic about it all, too. Who else can relate to this journey but someone who has also traveled it? Someone who has faced those same fears and worries... We sat around and just talked and talked and talked.
Donna
Donna, Glenn & MurphyÂ
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17 Â
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
Truly was two memorable days! Â Meeting all of you and feeling like I've known you forever was truly an amazing experience! Â Meeting all your amazing tripawds and one Quapaw made my heart happy. Â Our Angels were with us the whole weekend too. Â Tears and smiles all weekend long. Â So glad I was able to come and feel so "connected" to all of you! Â Tripawds truly builds bonds like nowhere else. Â Thank you to Jim, Rene & Spirit Jerry for your " vision" of what Tripawds could be and all your hard work in keeping it going along with all the people here that offer so much support and love to others. Â Christine thanks for sharing Andrews info here I'll be sending out a thank you card to him tomorrow. Â His "goodie bags" we're awesome, Riley is loving every single thing in that bag. Â What a wonderful, giving man he is! Â Glad everyone made it home safely it was one stellar weekend I will always remember! Â
Linda, Riley & Spirit Mighty Max & Ollie
WOW! 
What an unforgettable day for the Tripawds Nation! I'm all watery-eyed just looking at these beautiful pictures, thanks for sharing. We can't wait to see more!
How I wish we could have been there, but we thought about you all afternoon as we started our journey south from Colorado. We spent the day in one of the most beautiful places in the country, Pagosa Springs. We hadn't been there since Jerry was with us in person, in 2008. And boy we could feel that pup's presence so strongly. As we thought of Team Tripawds in Illinois getting together for Puppy Up, a cause near and dear to us, and our sweet pup, it was a very emotional day. Thank you so much everyone for arranging this beautiful gathering, and carrying the spirit of the Tripawds Nation forward. Back in 2008 we never could have imagined it would be such a special place. Thank you thank you.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Wow! What and incredible weekend...it truly was one of the highlights of my life. The walk itself was good, but the best part was meeting everyone. I've never felt such an instant bond with anyone like I did with these people - it was like coming home. We started talking around 4pm on Friday, and didn't stop until almost 11pm, and there was not one second of lull in the conversation. There were many, many laughs, but also some tears. I hope, for some, it was the beginning of healing. I didn't want it to end, but I know these friendships will last a lifetime. Love you guys.
Here are a few pics, I'm going to post more in Nitro's blog....
Nitro 11 1/2 Â yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Â Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
Ohhhh! Love it love it love it! I still can't believe this really happened, it's all so beautiful and awesome.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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It's hard to put into words when you are trying to express feelings from the heart. I guess that's why I also amy crying as I read all of these .magical.posts and blogs, and see the pictures of our Champions!!
It's also a Soul deep connection because we "understand" each other like NO ONE ever could! EVER!! And for those of us who have Spiritual Beings who have transcended their earth clothes (for.now anyway), we can shed tears without judgment, whether it's been a week, a year, two or seven or eight!
And first and foremost, it's a time for celebration with furever friends!!
Tha k you for taking the rime to share yiur experiences AND great photos!! GREAT PHOTOS!!! Michelle, thank you for putting the names ith each photo! It was just ddelightful to "be there"'that way!! And Paula's pics. Donna's pics on the blogs...all fantastic!!
Lots of love!
Sally and My Chunky Spiritual Being Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 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!
I posted a lot of pictures on Sassy's blog if you can't find it there is a link at the bottom of my signature here 🙂
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 -Â Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19Â fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
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