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Happy grandma here. After almost 10 months after loosing our sweet boy Max my son Bob is finally ready to move forward. He sent in a deposit on a black and red German Sheperd puppy. Puppies were born on Oct 30th. We will have to drive to northeast MO (about 367 miles one way) on Dec 27th to pick him up. I'm so glad Bob is ready he is such a great doggie daddy. I haven't seen him this excited in a long time. And......guess who will be puppy sitting when Bobs at work? Yup me 😀 It just makes no sense for puppy to sit alone in a kennel all by himself when Riley and I are available to give him TLC all day does it? LOL. Anyway just wanted to share this with all my family here. You were with me through the hopeful times and then the worst times and now I hope to share some good times with you as well. Love you all!
Linda, Riley & Spirits Mighty Max & Ollie
PS. The way I figure I've got about 6 weeks to learn how to post a picture. Wish me luck 😳
Wheeeeeee! Oh Linda congrats on being a Gramma again! We are more than hoppy to help you share photos of the lucky pup, just holler!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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A Christmas/New Years' puppy! That is a great gift!
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
This is GREAT news!!! Congrats on your soon to be new addition! I know it's bittersweet but this is perfect timing ... a puppy for the holidays!!!
XOXO
alison with spirit shelby 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
BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER!! 🙂
It's nice to be "all choked up" with JOYFUL tears for a change!!:-)
I'm absolutely ECSTATIC for you and Bob!! 🙂 "When the timing is right, the right dog will appear", the world according to Max and Ollie!! They aabsolutely have their paws all over this!!! I love that Max and Ollie picked around Christmas time for this bundle of joy to join you!!
OMD!!! PUPPY BREATH!!! I LOOOOVE PUPPY BREATH!! And you'll have about.what, 12 to 14 hours of drive time to smell thst sweet puppy breath as he smothers you in kisses!!? Actually, that's just on the way home, so I guess it's about six or seven hours!
Sooo glad you will be puppy sitting so you and Riley can show him the ropes! They will be best buds! Best Grandma any pup could have!!
CANNOT WAIT TO SEE PICTURES!!! And goodness gracious Linda, if I can post photos, ANYBODY can!! I know you have to "share" them in Photobucket first. But for now, send them to Renee..we HAVE to see this puppy! I sent her Happy Hannah's pictures for months!!
Thank yiu for sharing this DELIGHTFUL news with us! We're sooooo happy for you...all of you!!
Lots and lots of love!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
PS ....Merry Murtle's birthday is December 29th. My "gotcha' day" for Frankie was January 10th or 12th). So I think we'll just make that be a good omen! 🙂
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!
Where at in Mo? I was thinking if it was close by we could meet up for lunch or dinner or something. I am in Council Bluffs but I bet you will be going through Des Moines and down that way. Let me know.
I can't wait to see pictures this is exciting 🙂 Yay
xoxoxo
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."
Sooooo exciting! Congratulations. And what a lucky pup to have you for a grandma!
PS ....Merry Murtle's birthday is December 29th. My "gotcha' day" for Frankie was January 10th or 12th). So I think we'll just make that be a good omen!
Meg's 'gotcha' day is 31st of December. So yes, I agree, the timing is definitely a very pawsitive omen!
Big hug,
Meg and Clare (and Elsie Pie) xxx
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
Wow tons of good omens here with my tripawd family. Puppy will have a lot in common with many gotcha stars here. 🐾❤️. LOL Michelle I already looked up to see how far we were from you. Unfortunately we will just be over the state line. Puppies are in LaGrange, MO which I think is pretty far from you, but it was my first thought too. Was hoping it was close to where you are too. We are getting puppy from Kathys Classic K9s web site is germandogs.net I believe. She has pictures at one and two weeks of puppies although they are still pretty little now. Bob has fourth pick from Ava & Rugers pairing so we won't know which one is ours until that day. Thanks guys I appreciate your support so much!
Yeah! Can't wait to see pictures of the new grand pup! 
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
So happy for Bob (and you and Riley)! Nothing lifts the spirits like a puppy, I'm glad Bob is ready to love again. Is he busy thinking of names? Boy or girl? How exciting!
Paula and Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
Sooo very happy for you all! We got a new Saint Puppy in April and she truly has been a joy:) After losing Teddy Bear in December last year and Patchy having his amputation it has truly been a joy to have a wonderful new life to make memories with. We cherish every minute with her! Many people have said they would never have a puppy again but we are truly enjoying every minute! I actually wouldn't mind having another one soon! 🙂 Enjoy your new baby! Can't wait to see pictures!
Much love -Summer Patchy and Pack
midnighter94 said
Yeah! Can't wait to see pictures of the new grand pup!Donna
Ask and you shall receive! Linda just sent this to me for posting. Don't you just want to smooch him all over? LOVE this boy!
Linda, I'm having trouble with the video but will try it later today or first thing tomorrow. Thanks for your patience.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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SOOOOO SRINKIN' CUTE!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 This is what you call a BUNDLE OF JOY!!!! 🙂
This is going to be soooo much fun watching this fella' grow into those ears!!!
Can't wait to hear more...And see more!!!
So happy for you and Bob! Good job Max! Good job!!
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!
Thanks so much Rene for posting the picture. Today is day 4 of puppy sitting. WOW I forgot what a bundle of energy puppies are. Both Riley and I are sure getting our own exercise in. Lots of outside time with Riley playing keep a way with big sticks. This is like having a full time job again 😀 But I'm loving it. Max and Ollie are probably sitting at the bridge rolling with laughter saying "look at mom running her butt off". So thank you Max and Ollie for paw picking this little love bug/demon for us.
Too cute! He looks so cuddly. Just want to scoop him right up!
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
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