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This is Murphy's third birthday/Christmas as a Tripawd. He and Gus think they enjoyed their birthday cake, but I am not sure they even tasted it.
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!
Cutest thing I've seen all day!! Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas, Gus & Murphy!!! 
SWEEEEEEEET!!! I just love these boys!!
I tell you what though, that look on Gusu's face waiting for his cake....I was must about to jump through the screen and givenhim that cake!!! That's the kind of look that no human could resist! He's mastered it well! And that tail wag speaks volume about happiness!!
And Mr. Murphy.....such a gooooood boy!! And I love how he let Gus just mosey right on over to his plate and graciously shared! Clearly you don't need a vacuum cleaner with these two around!
HAPPY THIRD CHRISTMAS AS A TRIPAWD SWEET MUR P HY!!!!!!!
HAPPY FIFTH BIRTHDAY TOO!!!!!!!
You enjoy your cake Murph....and maybe your humans could give you a scoop of ice cream on your pancake in the morning!!
Thanks sooooo much for sharing the video......grinning and not stopping!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
PS...Murphy was born on the 26th, right? Guess who has a birthday tomorrow and shell be one year? Shhhhh........I'm going to surprise her.
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!
OMD.....Can she really be a year old already? We will try not to spoil the surprise.
Murphy's birthday was actually yesterday. A Christmas baby!
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!
Happy Birthday Murphy!!! Gus stole some of your crumbs, I think you should get another piece 
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”
Happy 5th Birthday, handsome Murphy, and hope you and Gus have many more happy, healthy birthdays together ahead !! Tell your brother Gus he is so handsome as well !! Just love the video !!
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
SO CUTE!!!! Happy Birthday Murphy (I'm a little late but honestly, at my home we celebrate birthdays all month).
Jasper's "2nd" bday is early next month. At least the day I picked for her. Definitely getting her some cake too!
FUN!
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
Hee hee! I'm late to the pawty too but thank you for the smiles! I thought they were incredibly patient waiting for the cake, good job kids and HOPPY BIRTHDAY Murphy! Here's to Lucky #3, I know it'll be a great year for you!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Happy Birthday Murphy!
I hope there were green beans in your cake!
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Happy Birthday Murphy. I posted on your FB page and forgot to here. I am sorry. Here is to many many more birthdays.
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
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."
Happy 5th Birthday Murphy!!!
Tuck was very impressed with how you and Gus both "hoovered" down your cake.
Hugs
Linda and Tucker
Thanks, everypawdy. Birthdays are a lot of fun around here. Between all the shredded tissue paper and the quickly enjoyed servings of Roxy's peanut butter/apple cake, there is never a dull moment.
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!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MURPHY! So happy when we can celebrate around here. I might add you and Gus are very well behaved and patient boys.
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