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Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Aww… Fortis is such a big sweetie! And finally, a glimpse at the elusive Mr. Wilson.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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That is one BIG boy! He has such an expressive face. Love him!
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
What a great video! Fortis is a big love – love his face – makes me want to hug and kiss him! I think I might have missed the sneak peak of Dad though- oh yea, he was the one in the sleeping bag with his face covered 
. Once again, another great video from Smarty Pants Productions (CC 
Cometdog I think you're missing your calling!)
Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
Nice job as always Cometdog.
What a cool dog!!
Karen and the pug girls
Ge'Lena, thank you so much. You and the Comet are the best. 
Fortis'Dad,
Brett
Fortis, I've never seen so many sides to your pawsonality, you are quite the dawg. And enlightened too . . . I'll bet you've read all of Tolle's books!
Great job Comet, you put a big smile on our faces over here. That song is GREAT by the way. Is that Dean Martin?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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LOVE IT !! Fortis - who knew you were so photogenic !
And we finally got a good look at Brett ! (not !) Nice sleeping bag, though. Looks warm.
Thanks, Smartypants !
Tana and Sophie
Sophie (1998 – 2010)
"Going Dog" def: living every day in the moment
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
–Unknown
I love FORTIS! He's like a life size Teddy Bear!
I can't believe you guys didn't see that Brett has a big head like Fortis!
For those that missed it…
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Yes, Jer – that is Dean Martin. I have an eclectic taste in music from Devo to Dean Martin! Brett's probably wishing I didn't and would have stuck to his instrutmental yawner! 
- (Just teasing Brett! I'll be happy to do it since I dropped pictures due to time constraints and my desire to make it happy. )
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
I love the video tribute of Fortis! He's a gorgeous boy!!! 
Makes me wanna squeeze him and kiss him all over!!! The dog, that is...
Angel Jake and Wolfie's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
So it is true what they say that people really do look like their pets!
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
Fortis, you are just the coolest dog! I think I am in love!
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
kbryant said:
So it is true what they say that people really do look like their pets!
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
So I went from "Aw, Fortis is so sweet and lovable" to laughing my head off at the comment about people looking like their pets. Well, Daisy and I do have similar color hair . . . 
Great video, CometDog!
Daisy, 12 years young, had left forelimb amp on 5/19/2010 due to osteosarcoma. She left her body behind and joined the other spirit tripawds on 7/16/2010.
So grateful for each day with her!
Lexi (Daisy's momma)
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