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Sorry I have been MIA lately, but life has been crazy and internet at home has been a bit sketchy. It has taken my husband over a year to actually be open to letting a new puppy into his heart and last night (for the first time) he did not immediately say NO! when I showed him pictures of available puppies. Maybe it's because this one looks an awful lot like Shooter. Anyway, a new little one is joining our happy family on Thursday to bring it back to "fourminipups" again. No name yet, but will update once we have him home and take pictures. This pic is from the breeder. He will have to be named after booze to keep with our tradition so I'm open to suggestions!
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.
OH YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE IS SOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOW ABOUT GUINNESS? Or Jameson?
Mazel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Oh My Goodness...that little guy is just PRECIOUS!!!
Congrats on your soon to be new addition...I have no doubt he will bring you and hubby many smiles!! 
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!
OH sooooo cute!!!! I love puppies!!! And puppy breath!!!!
What about Titos (titos vodka) or "Goose" (for grey goose) or Belvedere (also vodka).... I think we know what kind of booze this girl likes to drink!
Congrats again!
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
Congrats!! He is adorable!!! This could be fun endless fun looking for names 
Harvy Wallbanger
Mickey Slim
Johnny Walker
Can't wait to see 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”
OMG! What a cutie-patootie!
How 'bout Toppy, short for Top-shelf!
CONGRATS!!
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
LUANNE!!!!!!! LUANNE!!!!!!!! LUUUUAAAAANNNNNNE!!!
MY HEART IS RACING, I'M SOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!! Just so darn happy!!!! Tears....the happy kind!!!!! REALLY....LUMP IN THROAT KIND OF HAPPY
His is just ADORABLE!!!! Shotter did a splendid job, just splendid! And hubby gets an extra shot of boozed tonight for being such a good boy
Looks like the Tipawds community is full boozers!!!Look how instantly people are throwing out names!!!!
After the community lost SWEET HARMONY, it's been a pretty sad place! It's nice to be reminded of joy! Cantw wait to see who Harmony brings into their lives when the time is right!!! Like Topper too!
Sending so much love from Team Happy Hannah to Team Shooter! And love from Merry Myrtle Mae 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!
Hurray - puppy breath!
Congrats on the new addition to your pack - and what a gorgeous addition he is.
Many hugs
Linda and Tucker
My heartfelt Congratulations. Shooter did a great job! Send pictures when you can.
Hoooooray!!! Shooter did an amazing job!
Some name thoughts are Jack (as in Daniel's, of course), courtesy of DH. Some Aussie liquor/beer names came to mind. How about Cooper or Foster? Or you could go for Bundaberg (Bundy) which is an Australian distiller.
And best of all...Shooter's picture was on the banner when I saw this.
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!
And who's banner pops up as I click into this forum to post??!! Yep, Shooter !! Oh, this puppy is so precious and adorable.... And I LOVE the "name the new pup game" !!
But first I have to say, I am glad your hubby is opening his heart again to the idea of a new pup.....it is truly a very difficult thing to overcome, especially when you love and lose a beloved and very special pup in your life........Speaking for myself, I am in no hurry either.......
Ok, on to the name-game.......my first choice is Christian, as in Christian Bros Brandy, as in it is heading toward the holiday season and seasonal eggnog is my favorite........
#2 ........ I am also a rum kind of girl, Cruzan is one of my favorites......
#3 ........ Hubby is a scotch whiskey kind of guy, so Macallans scotch is the favorite, but Mac for short.....
That is all I have at the moment but I am sure I can come up with plenty more....
Mostly, I wish the best for you, your family, and this new sweet pup....may he live a very long and happy life with you.
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Luanne,
We missed you and your pup is adorable. Don't even get us started on finding a booze name. You will have to remind us of your other dog's names. We could make it a contest with voting (just kidding admin). So glad your husband was open to a new dog. It took mine a year to agree to add on to our family. Let's see, I'm a wine drinker (reisling, moscato, gurt). Hubby is a whiskey drinker (Jim Beam, CC,) Or Kahlua, Schnapps, Tres Leches. Those are all pretty awful. Have fun with the little guy and send PICTURES.
Penny, Hank, Blink and Spirit Maggie
Awww! No apologies necessary, we are just so thrilled for you and the pack. I can smell that puppy breath from here!
How about Captain Morgan? You can call him "Mo" for short!
Or Ricky, as in Gin Ricky, the cocktail.
There's always Jose, as in Cuervo.
Boodles is a good one! Boodles Gin...yummmm!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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WOW - great ideas! I'm adding them all to my list. Thanks for the good wishes and pictures will follow.
Luanne and Team 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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