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Hi everyone!
Hopefully everyone is doing great, avoiding the heat and everything else nasty which is out there. I do not get on here too often these days, because everything had been going pretty darn good. Though I do peek in on occasions to offer a comment here or there where I can.
Well yesterday was Tuxedo's 13th birthday. With 3+ of those years on 3 after losing a rear leg and partial pelvis due to a dog attack. Since Tuxedo is on a diet, no ice cream or him. Just lots of cuddles and belly rubs. He also celebrated by sneaking outside and getting on the roof! Bad Tux, Bad Tux
As many know, Tuxedo had a very rough start with his tripawd life. But around 2 months everything pretty much smoothed out. He is back to his stubborn annoying and totally adorable self. For those who doubt what a three legged cat can do, here is a picture of my little critter's "celebration". Yes, a three legged cat, who is front declawed as well, somehow managed to get up there. Do not ask me how, as I have no clue. This is the second time he has done it. He sure seemed proud of himself after. I know it scared me to death! 
Please pardon the poor and picture quality. Needless to say when I found him I had a lot on my mind beside lighting and angles.
Hugs and best wishes
-Dawna, Tuxedo, Lilly, and angel Dazzle
Happy 13th Birthday. You are georgus! Here's to many more!
My Beautiful Beloved Brownie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on February 26, 2019. With all odds against him he lived an additional one year and eight days with amputation, love, and prayer. I was honored to be his mom, and I have never been so proud! He will live forever in my Heart!
04/01/2007 - 03/05/2020
"March Saint"
Woooaaaaah! Tuxedo you just made my day, what a wild boy you are! I'm having shortness of breath just looking at you way up there.
Crazy Kitty, HOPPY BIRTHDAY! 
I'm so glad things are going so well. Sounds like that new diet is helping you be more spry than ever. Stop scaring your mama though OK? We want you around for a long long time.
For those of you new to Tuxedo's journey, here's a link to a Tripawd Tuesday post about Tuxedo the Wonder Kitty!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
This has me grinning ear to ear for so many reasons😁 I love seeing that naughty boy up on the roof, just to show you he can!! No one should ever doubt what a three legged kitty can do!
And, btw, that picture is actually very pretty....very artsy!😎
HAPPY, HAPPY THIRTEENTH BIRTHDAY TUXEDO!!! We are so happy to be celebrating with you!!🎂🥳 Sorry about no ice cream though. I'll eat some on your behalf tonight!🍨🍧
I remember all too well the start of your journey here over three years ago. Ot certainly was a scary time, but we knew Tux was a fighter, and had devoted hoomans to fight with him! An I inspirational story of courage, devotion and determination!
Thanks so much for the update! Made my day!🤗
Hugs
Sally and Alumni 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!
OMC Dawna!!!
The pawty was supposed to be DOWNSTAIRS!!! Wow!
Happy birthday Tuxedo!! It is so nice to hear from you and know everything is going well 
I see your boy is still a pawty animal
Wishing you many more happy, healthy birthdays and sending HUGE hugs! Agree with Sally.. a little belated but I bet we have some ice cream here that we can share in celebration of such a cool cat 😻😻😻
Jackie and Huck
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
Awww, thank you for the well wishes and for featuring Tuxedo in that blog post. He definitely had one of the hardest recoveries that I can recall seeing on here. My little party animal is dozing in a sunny window right now. Most likely planning for his next adventure.
-Dawna, Tuxedo, Lilly, & angel Dazzle
Happy birthday Tuxedo! Seamus was up on the high garden gate not too long after his front, left leg surgery. At 17, and 2+ years post-surgery, he still likes to observe his kingdom from on high from time to time!!
Stay well (and keep being naughty).
Seamus (and Deborah)
Wow 13! Happy birthday Tuxedo! Hope you have many, many more 🙂
Hugs,
Hattie and Jerry Cat (right front leg and scapula amputation due to chondrosarcoma at age 14, lived 2 1/2 years post amputation, succumbed suddenly to suspected lymphoma at age 16)
10/2001 - 10/9/2017 R.I.P ~ Love you always
A belated Happy Birthday Tuxedo! What a way to celebrate - on the roof!! I had a roof climber cat before who had 4 legs and that stressed me out but a tripawd?! I love your sense of adventure.
Congratulations on managing so well from your amputations. I wish you many more years of good health and safe adventures.
Kerren and Tripawd Kitty Mona
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