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I'm a few days late on the post, but don't worry... we celebrated Barret's 1 year milestone on Wednesday!
He came to work with me 2 times this week (which is a lot because he is soooo energetic it makes it tough to get a lot of work done.. plus he sleeps on my desk, so it leaves me lacking some room to spread out) and we had ice cream with dinner!
I actually had scheduled a dental cleaning for him a few weeks before for the same date, but realized on Monday that it was his ampuversary and cancelled! I just couldn't do that to him on his special day!
I hope to check back in later... but for now farewell!
P.S. I'm planning a fundraiser in our store in September (on the 20th) and splitting the funds between Tripawds and my company's Bark for Life team. Barret's going to have his own Kissing Booth! I'll have more details soon, I hope!
Hugs to all!
Heather and 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
Barret you look fantastic!! Happy 1 year ampuversary. Sounds like you celebrated in style with ice cream, good boy!
Esther and her Snoop
YEEEEHAAAAW! Hoppy Ampuversary Barret, you are a ROCK STAR 
You are such a lucky pup, what a great way to celebrate your special day. Congratulations and may there be many, many more!
Heather we can't wait for more details on the next event, keep us posted and THANK YOU!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Looking great!!!!
Congrats on a wonderful milestone!
Alison & her Shelby fur-ever in her heart
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
Happy 1 year ampuversary to adorable Barret
Keep kicking cancer's butt, Barret!!! Lily and I are sending ear scratchies to your handsome furbaby!!
Hugs to both of you,
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
Happy hoppy ampuversary Barret!
Glad you had a special day with ice cream and lots of visits to work with Mom 
Many hugs
Linda and Tucker
Woo Hoo!! Happy Ampuversay Barrett - I can't believe it has been a year. You look absolutely maevelous!
Luanne and Spirit 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.
Wooo HOO Barret. Yay. Hoppy Ampuversary. Love you Bud. Way to kick butt
Hugs
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."
Barret looks terrific. Hoppy 1 year ampuversary!
Amy & Spirit Libby
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
Congrats Barrett! So funny you mention a kissing booth. I looked at your picture and immediately thought, I want to kiss him on top of that adorable head. Love from, Lori and Ty
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.
Wooooo Hooooooo Go Barrett! Happy Ampuversary!!!!!
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”
YAAAAAAAAAY BARRET ONEYEAR MILESTONE!!! HUGE!!!
Ad the best part for you...you got ice cream (Happy Hannah would be so proud!) and we got to see another ADORABLE picture ofor swwet Barret!!!
KISSING BOOTH,!!! I LOVE that idea!! Barret is such a charmer! You'll have people lined up all day to kiss that sweet mug!
CONGRATULATIONS !! You keep in keepng on cutie pants!!!
LOVE!
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!
One year to the magical, magnificent Barret!!!! WAHOO!
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
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