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9:30 am
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25 September 2009
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Yeah he is sooo sweet. There's a link to the video on his page.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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8:46 am
6 December 2009
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You know, they say that this is "the most WONDERFUL time of the year!"
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
9:34 am
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25 September 2009
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Darn tootin! Come on folks, let get this guy adopted so Gerry's Mom can help out another Tripawd in need. What a great Christmas present that would be!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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8:54 pm
6 December 2009
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It could be a MR. Wonderful Life! For Mr. Wonderful and his lucky family-to-be.
...and it could be a Pottersville life without him!! (Almost certainly, in fact)
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
9:09 pm
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25 September 2009
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Hey Bri since you're his official sponsor and all that do you want to submit something about him for Tripawd Tuesday?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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9:03 am
13 July 2009
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GerrysMom said
I know it's not rational, but hard not to feel responsible for ALL three legged dogs once you've had one, isn't it?
Hi Gerry of Yoda! Great to see you still hanging around this site! And that is a splendid quote. I know and remember that feeling.
Another feeling we all have: 3-legged dogs are magnets.. . . See 3- legged dog walking down the sidewalk. Stop car - asap. Get out. Trot down street to find out more about the dog and its history. Did the owner think this was creepy?
9:52 pm
6 December 2009
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Hey Rene - Regarding Tripawd Tuesday, I don't know. There's nothing more I can really tell about him unless I tried to pose as a potential adopter (which I'd feel totally guilty about then having to say I couldn't take him), heh heh. I did float the idea to shelter staff via email once already about whether I could meet him just as his "sponsor," so that I could talk him up better to other people. Nope. They're too efficient over there. No time for that. Thanks for the suggestion though.
And it's only creepy to chase after total strangers with tripawds if you chase after the same one more than once... or is it that it's only harassment if it happens more than once... hmmmmm... 
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
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25 September 2009
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You're a Tripawd Stalker Bri, I knew it! 
OK do me a favor and send me an email to remind me, I'll feature him in Tripawd Tuesday with the info we've got. We MUST find this boy a home!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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8:04 am
6 December 2009
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They've got a second video for him up now - we'll see if I can succeed in posting it here, otherwise Rene or Jim will have to have my back 
: <a href=" (Or you can just follow the link, I fail)
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
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6 December 2009
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I love how they talk about how they've been training with him daily while he's jumping on and off the couch. Oh dear - he'd fit right in with the training expectations at my house. I suspected he was a fellow Couch Hound, like Gerry! Unfortunately, this video also confirmed to me that Mr. Wonderful and Ger would have issues, since Gerry also likes to play rough, but when he's allowed to, it almost always ends up as a fight because Gerry gets overstimulated and naughty. 
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
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You are an Angel to be working so hard on Mr. Wonderful's behalf.! Keeping all paws crossed.
I'm trying to spread the word too. It would be so great to find another tripawd family for him. Like Taxxie said, it's a "magnet thing"!
Warmest wishes to you. You ARE Mr. Wonderful's Christmas gift!
Sally and Happy Hannah
And yeah, gotta get that video on Tuesday's tripawd hop! He is WONCERFUL!
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!
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23 August 2008
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I wish this dog was in WA state because we are looking to add a male dog to our household. My female Pitt Athena is a little bit bossy so I would hate to trek him all of the way out here and have it not work out. I still have some friends at the clinic I used to work at in WI so I will send the link to them.
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9:38 pm
6 December 2009
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Thanks, Pam!!!
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
1:18 pm
6 December 2009
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Whoever takes this cutie home will "simply" have a Mr. "Wonderful Christmastime!" Let's revisit those videos:
By the way, if you know anyone in the Dane County, WI area, who is a fan of any of the following breeds, they've got a lot of Cattle dogs (and mixes), Chihuahuas (and mixes), and Pitties right now in particular!
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
1:23 pm
6 December 2009
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Oh gosh, and I just noticed this video DCHS made for the pitties they have currently. This level of dedication to finding them homes deserves recognition 
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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
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