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It was just a couple of weeks ago last July when I drove to North Carolina to bring Merry Myrtle HOME! Same breeder and same location where I picked up puppy Happy Hannah approximately 11 yrs. earlier!
Miss Merry Myrtle May has brought me soooooo much joy and happiness! I call her "my pal". She just wants to be beside me/with me all the time...and I love it! She's definitely a "young soul". She has such an innocence about her...such a loving heart. And she LOVES being petted by anyone and everyone! When I take her to Petco every Tuesday (followed up by Starbucks for her Puppu Latte) she pulls me through the door, tail wagging just looking for any oerson she can find to go up to to get petted. She just doesn't understand why not everyone is open to "receiving love"...and slobber! The staff all co e out to greet her though. They get on the floor with her and she sits on them and paws them and rolls over on the floor for tummy rubs!
Just thought I'd share a few photos and, of course, a video...yeah...a Starbucks video!
This is a picture of her the first day "home"...sitting up on Happy Hannah's porch just like she had "been there" before!
And this is a picture of her on the porch fairly recently.....
And just some more "sweetness" compliments of Merry Myrtle. She's beautiful inside and out!!
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!
The first week HOME!!
Myrtle loves deer poop! Yeah, we know who taught her about th a t delicacy!
Merry Myrtle slpbberind down her Starbucks Puppy L: http://youtu.be.....jiDZiP9J48
And to my beloved HAPPY HANNAH, I say THANK YOU! You did good...you did so good!! YAAAAAAAAAY FOR HAPPY HANNAH
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!
Love, love, love those "before and after" photos. Myrtle, you not only being joy to your Momma, but you continue to being joy to all of the rest of us. And her stuffie Jack is the same favorite toy as Ollie found in the toy box here! Wish I could find another one of those. Ollie's is from two dogs ago, our beloved Cody who crossed the Bridge in 2004.
Kathi and the Turbotail April Angel...and the Lavradork
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!
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!
Happy Gotcha Day Merry Myrtle. Love all these pictures that one of her with the green back ground just of her lovely mug is one of my favorites of her. Way to bring love back to your mom Happy Hannah. 🙂 You know nay picture & video I love of her.
xoxoxox
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."
I can not believe it has been a year already!! Happy Gotcha Day Myrtle and yes, Hannah, you did SO SO good on so many levels!!
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”
Wow! Time really flies and how much fun it has been since Merry Myrtle joined the community! From her puppy lattes to her adorable slobbery kisses, she's just a hoot. Happy Gotcha Myrtle, you sure scored big!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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A quick hijack. Here is Ollie with his Jack. He is the fourth one of our dogs to play with it, and he has already had me repair it three times.http://i899.pho.....dog7ky.jpg
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!
Ohhh Ollie, adorable, handsome Ollie!!
That Stuffy Jack has lasted through THREE DOGS and Ollie is the FOURTH? WOW! That toy has some great stories to tell. It's funn y, Merry Myrtle doesn't tear up her stuffies, but this one, for some reason, was the exception. I have a feeling Ollie will be having you make many more "repairs" for a long time!
Thanks Elizabeth! She is such a joy!
Yeah Michelle, she brought the love back! I like that phrase!
Jerry, she IS a hoot! I'm so glad I have a tavlet with a screen that actually lets me see the video or pictures I'm taking so I don't miss one slobbery drool laced with "latte"!
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!
Hijack away! That is such an adorable photo of Ollie and the magical Jack.
Sally, I want to record you recording Myrtle! Now THAT is fun to watch. 🙂
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Wow, a year already.... Sally, these pictures are so great, and I love M. Myrtle's precious face!! It is amazing what our new pups bring to our lives, after heartbreaking losses. Our Tripawd angels surely know what we need to make our lives whole again...... 🙂
Much Love,
Bonnie, Angel Polly, and girls
Happy ONE year Merry Myrtle!!! Boy oh boy did you hit the jackpot of love!!! I cannot believe it's only been a year ... .it seems longer!
BTW - Jasper Lily has that toy too... it lasted a day. A day!!! Aggressive chewer in my house.
Hugs and love and hopefully we'll meet you guys next year at the party! XO
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
Awwwww . . . Happy, happy anniversary!!!
Loved seeing those pictures! Miss Myrtle is quite the beauty.
Stuffies last about 10 minutes at our abode. For that matter, everything has to be tough for my chewers.
Congrats Myrtle, you truly won the lottery!
pam
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
Happy family anniversary Sally and Merry Myrtle. It's obvious Myrtle brings Sally much joy and no dog could have a better mom than Sally.
I always enjoy the stories and photos including those of Frankie of course. He seems like a good buddy for Myrtle, well, except for leading her astray in the woods.
Hope you all enjoyed your celebrations.
Kerren and Tripawd Mona
Happy Anniversary Merry Myrtle on finding your way to your momma's home!!! You're one lucky lady and Happy Hannah knew Sally was the best guardian for your sweet soul!!
All those pictures of Myrtle are adorable!! I just want to reach through the computer to smooch that precious face!!
Hugs to all!
Sahana and her Angel Leland and Lucian too
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
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