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Thinking ahead to these much sadder than usual holidays, I came across a wonderful gift for myself for Christmas this year....my very first browse through a Christmas decorations catalog, hoping to have any kind of happy thoughts about Christmas coming up this year, and low and behold....a very large, lighted yellow Labrador Retriever outdoor decoration jumped off one of the pages and into my heart....... I placed my order a.s.a.p., and it was delivered today..... I had a difficult time trying to get it together, so I went to take my puppy pet-sit home, came back, and the hubby had it put together and on our front porch all lit up....I only had to add the one thing I created a few days ago, in anticipation of receiving this......the added lighted halo. I will finish it off with a Raven's scarf and she will be done. My Angel Polly....
I don't think I will EVER take it off my front porch.......Oh, and she DID get that right front leg back !!!
Love to all,
Bonnie and Angel Polly 
Bonnie,
That is so sweet. What catalog did you get it from? That should help ease your sadness looking at your special angel on your front porch. Great idea!
Penny, Hank, Blink and Angel Maggie
How awesome. I so love this. 
I am glad she is going to be on your porch.
Hugs
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."
That is so special. Of course, so was Polly.
Kathi and Murphy
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!
Bonnie, that is just precious!
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
Love it!!! Do tell us where you got it!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Love it!
We got a similar white one last year & left it up all year (we meant to take its Santa hat off but never did)
Sonya & "Millie"--born Feb 1999, diagnosed with OSA 8/27/14, set free 9/27/14
(RIP baby girl)
Oh Bonnie!!! This has me grinning ear to ea r!!!
No co-inky-dink here! Polly clearly guided you to that catalog! And wuite a nice sign from Polly hat she's enjoying all her legs!
Heck yeah keep it up all year!! This is just more proof of Polly's eternal light always surrounding you with the warm glow of her love!!!
And the halo...really sweet touch.
And hubby gets extra treats tonight too! Such a good boy!!
Thanks for sharing the happiness. Yes, Polly IS home for Christmas!!
Love you!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle 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!
Bonnie that is beautiful! How wonderful to celebrate Polly this Christmas. Jake and my two kitties that passed away a couple years ago are going to have photo ornaments on our tree. I love Christmas, it's one of my favorite holidays (ok, confession, I love all holidays)..and I think its so important to keep them part of our celebration. I just LOVE the idea of celebrating Polly by having that beautiful ornament on your front porch. Ok I'm getting teary eyed thinking of all of us that lost our pups this year and christmas being right around the corner. HUGS to everyone!
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”
Bonnie-
What a wonderful tribute to Polly. Hope that makes your holidays a little better.
That is sooooo beautiful and looks like Polly! What a wonderful way to celebrate! Unlike Elizabeth, I dread the holidays (always have - long before Shelby was sick) and am trying really hard to keep my inner-Grinch under control....
Maybe I'll set up a tree this year and pull out ALL of Shelby's ornaments and display her years of santa photos (the only thing we did together). Desperate to turn this frown upside down!
I'll definitely be getting Jasper presents and wrapping them up (which I am sure she will be scared of).
Thank you for sharing that ... it's just so gorgeous!!!! Just like Miss Polly!
Much love
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
Alison - maybe you need to go to Joann's or somewhere like that and buy some Christmas fleece fabric to wrap up Jasper's gifts in. That way she can tear them open just like a stuffie and find the prize inside. She certainly wouldn't be afraid of fleece wrappings.
Kathi and Murphy
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!
murphsmom said
Alison - maybe you need to go to Joann's or somewhere like that and buy some Christmas fleece fabric to wrap up Jasper's gifts in. That way she can tear them open just like a stuffie and find the prize inside. She certainly wouldn't be afraid of fleece wrappings.Kathi and Murphy
LOL !!! True, two gifts in one! Brilliant!
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
What a beautiful tribute! I love it! Polly will be with you in physical form as well as in your heart!
Betsy Golden and Angel, Eddy. Eddy was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma 7-23-14, had a left rear amputation 8-07-14, had 3 rounds of carboplatin chemotherapy, a small lung met was discovered in October, had 2 rounds of doxorubicin, and unfortunately more lung mets were discovered. Eddy fought cancer valiantly and went to the Rainbow Bridge 1-6-15, at the age of 7 years and 359 days, just six days short of his 8th birthday. Best Dog, Ever....you will never be forgotten.
It was definitely meant to be, and I know Polly approves!!! Her banner came up for me when I just clicked in here to thank all of you !!!! I don't think that has ever happened until today, I am so happy !!
Thanks to everyone for your kindness and support, you all know it has meant the world to me......
Penny and Jerry, I found this personal treasure at Improvementscatalog.com.....I am so glad I decided to browse this catalog instead of immediately putting it into the recycling container....
Looking forward to tonight so I can take my lighted treasure back out and put it on my porch! (I would rather keep it in my garage overnight for safe-keeping before I go to bed.)
Love to all,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
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