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Q.erry Myrtle and Frankie here! We were putting our heads together trying to see how we could capitalize on this 2017 Virginia Tripawd Pawty thing. See....here's the proof!
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We know some of you are not able to bring your dogs so will be sleeping alone. SLEEP ALONE NO MORE!!! We are selling ourselves for Puppy Lattes to sleep with you! Mom says it wouldn't be appreciate to sleep naked, so I, Merry Myrtle, shall wear a thong and I, Frankie shall wear boxer shorts.
Here are some examples of how we like to sleep with our human...or on our human!
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You cantw see her, but Mom's on the floor sleeping on HER Big Barker Bed
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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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Oh...and Merry Myrtle expects a kiss goodnight right smack on her mug! For extra Puppy Lattes she will forego the kiss!
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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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Myrtle! Frankie! Such a warm and heartfelt offer! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Would whipped cream in a paper cup count as a puppy latte? I'm not sure we'll have a Starbucks out in the boonies there. Put your heads together and discuss and let me know cause I'm all in on this one LOL!
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13 June 2013
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So adorable!!! Can I do a trade? Frankie for a Jasper Lily (aka queen of the RBF)?!? Jasper will also be available for snuggles and cuddles and I can pretty much guarantee she will like anyone better than she likes her old mom. I'm "old news" to her now. 🙂
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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i will send puppy lattes 🙂 I can't wait
xoxoxo
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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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."
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Good to know there will be canines to cuddle with - not sure I can sleep without a dog or two in my bed!
Paula
Nitro 11 1/2 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. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
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17 September 2015
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Oh! Oh! I hope Izzy is well enough to join the pawty!
Momma to the world's most beautiful American Bulldog, Izzy!! Lost her front leg to OSA 9/18/15. Diagnosed w MCT in June 2016. Celebrated her 1 year ampuversary with knee surgery on 9/18/16! MCT recurrence in Dec 2016. Happy & hungry til nearly 14, earning her wings on 7/31/17.
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We hope Izzy can pawty with us too!
Paula
Nitro 11 1/2 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. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
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YES!!! ALL.PAWS CROSSED THE BEAUTIFUL IZZY CAN COME!! 🙂
Ingrid (tripawd Nixon's mom) is coming from NC.
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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Sure wish I could be there, but from here it's pretty well cost prohibitive. I did check on airfares,though.
Kathi
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!
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KATHI!!! I showed your post to Merry Myrtle! Five minutes later Frankie came howling loudly "Look Mo !! Look what Myrtle nust did!!
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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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murphsmom said
Sure wish I could be there, but from here it's pretty well cost prohibitive. I did check on airfares,though.Kathi
I hear that!!! Jasper and I are trying to use airline miles but there is no getting around the distance! I am happy I have the means to make this trip but it is indeed one long a$$ journey! I have heard there will be wine and chocolate at the finish line!
We will miss you... you'll have to make the Northern CA gathering some time!!!
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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That Frankie, what an enterprising pup!
I so wish we could be there too. Maybe we can set up a Google Hangout? We can see what the signal is like at Jerry's Acres when we get there the first week of May. This would be fun to arrange don't ya think?
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17 October 2012
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Awww Myrtle. Thank you for sharing and trying to sell stuffies.
xoxoxo
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."
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13 March 2013
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Thank you, Myrtle and Frankie. We will hope that we can set up some sort of video so that those of us who can't be there in person can still share the fun.
And yes, Alison, some day I will manage to be in California at the right time for the NorCal party. I understand you are flying into DC. What days are you traveling?
Kathi
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!
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