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I'm thinking Frankie KNOWS he is loved and in his forever home! Just a couple of pics to back up my theory!!
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Virginia







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19 January 2015 - 6:52 pm
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Frankie snuggling in for the night:

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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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19 January 2015 - 6:56 pm
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I'm taking my Christmas studd down bit by bit. Yeah, I would leave it up all year for frpear of being taken to Looney Farm!!

Anyway, look what I found under the tree today! So the lights will be plugged in for awhile longer!! Nope, not gonna be taking it down yet!!! I think Frankie believes in Santa Claus this year!!

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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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19 January 2015 - 7:36 pm
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Yep, I agree Frankie is settling in.  I love the pictures under the tree.  The video is so awesome.  How did you keep Myrtle off your lap while Frankie was there?   I am so glad you posted these.

 

Hugs & lots of love

Michelle & Angel Sassy

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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."

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19 January 2015 - 7:46 pm
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Sally, your tree is too pretty to take down yet. I love the 1st picture of him laying on poor Myrtle.  She is looking like I am not a pillow here. LOL he looks pretty comfy and at home. So cute! 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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19 January 2015 - 7:50 pm
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THANKS MICHELLE!!! The pocture below will show you "how" I kept Myrtle off the chair!

As you know all too well, if one dog his getting your attention, so WILL the other one! I think there's still a little thought bubble rolling aroundnin Merry Myrtle's head saying..."Okay, can he just come visit on week ends?" She's real l y being a wonderfully gracious soul about welcoming Frankie Lee (still tryingnout names) into our home.

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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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Awww she is so beautiful.  Sleepy girl.  :)   She is so sweet.  Tired dog is happy dog

 

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Michelle & Angel Sassy

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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."

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19 January 2015 - 8:02 pm
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Okay...just one more...this is how they are sleeping right now...actually..two more!

THANKS LORI!! Yeah, when I looked over and saw him sleeping under the tree.....lump in my throat kinda thing!

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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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19 January 2015 - 8:07 pm
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I think you need another Big Barker Bed .  Poor Merry Myrtle still doesn't have a place to sleep LOL.  Can't believe she has to sleep on the floor and Frankie is hogging the bed LOL.  Of course Jazz is hogging the bed & Snickers is on the floor too

 

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Michelle & Angel Sassy

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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."

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19 January 2015 - 8:33 pm
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WOW!!!! That is definitely ONE lucky dog!!! I cna't let Jasper Lily see this or she'll be buying the first plane ticket out of this joint to you! :-)  

It was meant to be. I love how they snuggle and sleep together. ...growing up, we always had 2 dogs but I never saw them do that. Pure love!!!

Hugs and 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

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19 January 2015 - 9:01 pm
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Tani was soooo disappointed when she woke up the day after I brought Obie home and he was still there!!

Frankie looks like he has always lived there!

 

Karen 

Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.

1999 to 2010

 

              Maggie's Story                  Amputation and Chemo

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19 January 2015 - 9:15 pm
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Oh Karen! I love that visual of TANI!!!

Okay Alison, I'm thinking Jasper may be getting a playmate unnthe future?????

I know I said I was not gonna to anymore picture.... I just became Pinocchio!

Michelle, the rescue group "worked with me" on the adoption fee.....so....I used some of those funds...plus any future income for the next three years way-cool to purhcase a "smaller" Big Barker Bed .through the AMAZON SMILE link here!! Just got it two nights ago. On cold nights I'm gonna send them upstairs to my bed and I'm gonna sleep down here on these next ro the woodstove!!

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Looky!!! I caught Merray Myrtle mid-yawn!!!!!! And with a tablet!!!! YAY! I'm a professional photographer!!!!

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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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19 January 2015 - 9:26 pm
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How do they sleep with their heads hanging down?  Obie does that too.

 

K.

Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.

1999 to 2010

 

              Maggie's Story                  Amputation and Chemo

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20 January 2015 - 7:16 am
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Shelby used to sleep like that ... so odd!!!

What is a "barker bed"? Jasper doesn't need a new bed but ... 

and no, sadly, no space or permission from the landlord for a sibling for Jasper! If I had a yard, I would in a heart beat! Jasper has some BFFs that she spends mucho time with so I think she's getting the best of both worlds ... even if it means my carting her from place to place! 

Love these photos! 

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

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You all scored, Sally, this is so wonderful to see! Not every match is love at first sight, or even friends at first sight, but you and Hannah and Myrtle have this magic that made it happen. Beautiful!

P.S. I love how you kept Christmas going so Frankie could have one :)

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KAREN! We havent had Tani and Obie pics for awhile...HINT!!!!

JERRY! As Im sure you can tell, I REALLY work on some of the Cesar Style energy...calm, assertive and visualizing a smooth introduction, etc. I know it's hard to believe, but I actually do two "training things" pretty consistently (again Cesar)...I go inside first and I also "control" the food...the rest of the time...nah...they pretty much do what they want when they want...spoiled rotten dogs! Now, keeping in mind Ive never had a GSD, I've been most fortunate that all my dogs become friends.or at least tolerate each other! Coming into a home where dogs already feel loved and secure is an energy that helps tremendously in the blending of pack.

And yeah, having Happy Hannah as our Guardian is the magic that makes it all happen!!

ALISON! You really do have a great set up for Jasper Lily with the doggy care and playtime with friends! That really is ideal for your environment!

As far as The Big Barker Bed , I CANNOT say enough good things about this bed!!!! I've had Happy Hannah's bed two hears now and it has kept it's shape and density superbly!!! I really call it the Tempurpedic of the dog beds! In the past, they've made it just for larger dogs, but this year they've introduced one for smsller dogs. I firmly believe it helped my Happy Hannah stay free of any joint issues, any arthritic conditions, etc. It is firm enough for a tripawd to stand up ineasily with secure footing and yet comfy for the body! It IS an investment...but well worth it!! I really cannot imagine ever having to replace this bed...it is that sturdy! Use AMAZON SMILE link here!

GEEZ.....while Im rambling.....just got Frankie Lee home from his vet check up. Vet could not find any indication of pins, damaged bones or anything like that. Still know clue why he had amputation. Said he had a really well developed shoulder muscle in his front leg. Thought he was closer to one year than to two. Said his goofy vlood shot eyes (my term, not his) were due to pigment...hmmm....what did he say...pigment of inner lid....doesn't matter anyway...he said it wasnt a problem. I did have him do blood work-up and will get results tomorrow.

And I'm going to have his vocal chords cut.way-cool

JUST KIDDING!!!!! I'M KIDDING!!!!!clap This dog CANNOT carry a tune!!!! A beautiful melodious hound sound....not! He would get kicked off American Hound Idol in a heartbeat! Off key...pitchy..can't hit the high notes without squealing.....OMD...the sounds this hound makes ate not of this earth! But it's still beautiful music to me!!clap

Hmmmm...... .maybe Frankie Avalon...Frankie Valle...Frankie Sinatra....or Little "Richard" (that's a reference to a previous post about his ...lipstick...little red rocket...package...)

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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