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Got a call from the rescue today. I have basically been approved! She said that she did not know who he was waiting for until today. Not only that, but they are going to try to actually bring him to me. That way I don't have to pack up my 2 and drive 2 and 1/2 hours and then drive back with 3. I may actually get him delivered on Saturday. I am so excited! I sent in the app and decided what ever happens, happens. She said that she was like oh my gosh, this lady has actually had a 3 legged dog before. Sooooooo, we will see what this weekend brings. I may have some pictures
I think Ty is smiling r ghetto now. Lori and Ty
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.
YAY! So happy you were approved and your new family member is on the way in just a few days. And yes we definitely need lots of pictures!
Marla and tri-dogs Daisy & Biscuit
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit 
and Spirit Daisy 
OOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMDDDDDDD......I'M SCREAMING THROUGH THE COMPUTER......THIS IS GREAT!!!!!!!!
GOT A HUGE...HUGE....LUMP OF JOY AND TEARS STUCK IN MY THROAT!!!!
DARYL is THE one TY GUY picked out!!!!! Everything that has happened to get to this point...plus everythingnthe rescue lady said.....validates this is THE ONE!!!!
DARYL, YOU JUST BECAME THE LUCKIEST DOG IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE!!!!!
I'm sooooo excited and so happy!!!!!!!!!!!
Aw..ohh...does hubby know yet????? I would just hate that he would have to get re-homed! NO! Not Daryl! Hubby!!
THANK YOU TY!!! GREAT CHOICE!!!!!!!!!!!
CAN'T STOP GRINNING OVER HERE!!!!!!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
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!
EXCITEMENT is a great emotion to have when getting this call. It means it IS right and what Ty would have wanted!!! I knew Ty would send you someone special. I just knew it!!!
And of course you were approved ... I doubt anyone would turn down an application when someone has already had a three-legged dog! I am pretty sure when I put on Jasper's application ALL that I went through w/Shelby they were like, yeah, this is a good home for this little dog.
I cannot WAIT to see photos ... more details...updates, and photos!
So happy for you!
XOXO
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
Lori
What fabulous news....of course you were approved.....Darryl was just granted the most perfect home and we all know that Ty definitely had a hand in this.
Looking forward to pictures and hearing about how Darryl fits in with his new fur siblings Lucy and Chandler.
Many hugs
Linda and Tucker
Lori,
That's great news!! He's a lucky guy to get such a loving family!! I can't wait to see pictures!
Hugs,
Carol
Lori,
Congratulations, Daryl couldn't have found a better home although I have to admit I was rooting for Hank to show up again. Ha, Sally, rehome hubby. I bet Ty will leave a sign he approves.
Penny, Hank, Blink and the Forever Maggie
Oooh, missed the precursor to this post but we know that any tripawd rescue pup is going to have a GREAT home with you!! Congratulations!!!!!!!
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
Congrats to you and Daryl. Told you hubby would be fine lol
Can't wait for PIC's
Yay Lori. See what did we tell you. That is so awesome. Congrats. That is so awesome that they are going to even bring him to you. Yay Yay & more Yay
Hugs
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."
Oh my typos. I have poor Ty Guy smiling in the ghetto now. LOL it was supposed to say right now.
if anyone is interested in a dog with a special need, check them out. It is called dogs with disabilities. Some are hearing or vision impaired etc. they have wheelchair
dogs also, but they are permanent residents there. Poor Daryl was walking on the knee of his bad leg when he was rescued. Now he is hopping happily on 3. Lori and Ty
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.
Lori,
I hope this posts this time.....I am ready to throw my iPad in the freakin' trash.....giving me a really difficult time lately....
I am very happy for you, I haven't been smiling much lately, but this definitely made me smile.....Ty is looking out for you...
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Ohhhhhhhh YAAAAY! This was meant to be, you are going to be such a great pack for this pup!!! Congratulations!!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I haven't been here much since Ty became an angel.
I am so glad to see such a happy post.....congrats...hip hop hooray!
What a wonderful thing!
What great news!!! I can not wait to see what the weekend has in store. I started to tear up a little bit when your wrote they said they hadn't known what he was waiting for until now! The tripawd nation is rejoicing!!! Can't wait for pictures!
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”
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