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Isn't is GREAT when you go home and the sheer joy of having you back in the house sends your dogs into a frenzy (even if you have only been gone a few minutes)? Isn't it EVEN BETTER when you're recent tripawd starts to get his sparkle back?
Well I think it is 
I just stopped home over lunch and Barret seems really good today! This is how good:
http://www.yout.....e=youtu.be
That's right, a 20 lb, 3 legged dog who is still recovering completely knocked me over and slathered me in kisses 
I still have a smile pasted on my face. The best part? My DIY nanny-cam setup caught the action so I could share it with everyone 
Here's a picture from last night, he was buzzing pretty hard from the drugs, but not in pain.
And here's one from lunch today. He props himself up to sit. I guess his remaining front leg is still sore. He sits like this most of the time, it's pretty cute!
Ok, now I want to see your gratuitous photos! Lots of them 
<3 Heather & Barret
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
awww Barrett. So cute. Love the video & pictures. Keep em coming
Hugs
Michelle & 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."
I just love gratuitous!!! Barrett looks great and his personality really shines through in these pics. I think he really loves you
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.
The last pic is my fave. So, so cute!
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
And I can't stop smiling either.....grinning ear to ear is ore li,e it!! I. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this part of the journey when the sparks starts coming back more co sistently! And captured o. film folks!!
This will be a great Recovery 101 for other tripawd parents whose ups started out with a bang....then the expected crash....and then the bang coming back!! Such great picture journal.
Barrett' I'm sorry, but we're gonna' have to start cover I g up your manhood with some puppy pants!
Keep those photos coming! We love the !! Barret is a rock star!
Still smiling over here!
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
Hahaha Puppy Pants! I could put a little black box over it in photoshop... Or he just needs to move his paw a little to the side.... I'll try to keep the rest of my pics a little less X rated, LOL
Yup, can't still stop smiling! A very large weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
OMG more photos please! That little Barrett has the biggest sweetest eyes....just adorable, especially in the last photo where he's propping himself up. Too cute!
Oh. My. DOG!
Barret just makes me smile, he is such a cutie. This is really great to see and it's wonderful to hear you sounding so much better. I have all my paws crossed this continues.
More pix!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I'm in love with the man. And yes, it is great.
Topher
Vet Assistant (in school to be a licensed vet technician)
1.5 years Oncology department, moved to rehab & sportsmed December 2024
Tripawd Angel, Cora the Determined <3
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
Oh SO CUTE!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Yea for sparkle and gratuitous photos!
I've been working nights for awhile and away from here- this is a great first post to read!
Karen
another one, this time sporting his new bandana after getting his stiches out. Yellow is such a good color on him
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
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