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11:52 am
22 November 2012
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ok.. so first.. to let you all in on a bit of history... Canada did away with the "penny" about 2 years ago? I think. Anyhow.. pennies are very scarce here in Canada eh? Unless of course, you travel south and bring some back with you. I have not had pennies in the house for over a year....
so... a co-worker of mine's dog ended up with a cyst being removed from his shoulder... and Sparky has scratched it and broken open two stitches!! Sparky is a Labradoodle. I told Jim that I had Franklin's thunder coat and that he could borrow it for Sparky to try and see if that would help him. I used it for Franklin when he had a large cyst removed from his shoulder as well as to keep him a little snug after he became a tripawd.
So, I brought it to work yesterday monring.. and Jim took it home to Sparky at lunch time. It fit him on the last velcro area.. but like Jim says.. if it works, he might go buy one to keep for Sparky. Until then, I told him.. just use Franklin's and when he's healed up and not needing it, toss it back. After all.. I have two doggies at home that I could use it for as well. Besides, they are like $70 and if this gets him through his healing process.. then save the $70 and buy him a few extra pig ears!!
Well.. Jim showed me a picture of Sparky after lunch yesterday wearing the jacket and he looked quite snug as a bug in a rug!
So.. moving forward... I go downstairs with some laundry last night.. and I am in my stocking feet. As I stand in front of the washing machine on the little throw rug, I step to the left and feel something under my foot. I lifted my foot and what was there? A penny.
Hi Franklin! I think he was saying... "good call mum... Sparky will be a-ok now and not be able to scratch!"
Then my heart went wag wag wag...
and yup.. I lost it.
But.. I smiled as my cheeks got wet!
Christine... with Franklin waggin' in her heart♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
12:26 pm
3 June 2014
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Awwwww Christine,
Franklin was definitely letting you know you made a good call in helping out Sparky with his Thunder coat. Your experience has me smiling over here.
Our beloved Tripawds that have passed are never as far away as we may think.
Sahana and her Angel Leland
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!
12:35 pm
13 June 2013
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Christine ... that was DEFINITELY a sign from your beloved Franklin!!! Such a kind/caring soul... sharing the thunder shirt! 
I can't say it any better than Sahana... our Tripawds transition but they always remain in our hearts ...
Much love,
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart (and little Jasper too)
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
1:22 pm
25 January 2014
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Oh Christine, my heart is wagging too! I got a big lump in my throat. Definately a sign from your beloved Franklin. Hugs from, Lori, Ty and gang
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
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22 February 2013
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Yep,... got the lump in my throat....extra flutter in my heart beat...all going on simultaneously over here!!
Nope...coinky-dink going on.......that was definitely a STRONG MESSAGE from Franklin!!! That was not jist a coincidence !!!
Franklin, thanks for reaching out in so many ways to all of us...but especially reaching out through your Mom! She..and you..are very, very imprtant to each of us! We love you both!!!!!
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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17 October 2012
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Yay Franklin Way to make your mom's heart thump. Keep letting her know you are around. I am glad Sparky will do great using that coat.
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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."
3:14 am
19 September 2013
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Hi Christine,
What a wonderful sign from Franklin!
He loves that you continue to "pay it forward".
Many hugs
Linda and Tucker
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25 September 2009
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Awwww! Great story! 
Franklin is proud of you for helping Sparky out with his gear.
Wow, had no idea the Canadian penny is no more, no wonder I haven't seen any here for a long time.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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7:11 am
1 February 2013
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Just when we thing they're not watching - POOF! - there they are. Always makes the day so much better when we are reminded they are watching over us.
Take care-Luanne & Spirit Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
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