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My Tribute Tattoo!!!
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Kirkland, WA
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1 February 2011 - 4:26 pm
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So I've been MIA for a while around here, but I had to come back to share the result of my almost 5 hours of pain yesterday to immortalize my little punkin bear!!! Well, actually, he's already immortal as he is permantly invisible, but now he can go with me everywhere!!!  I'll explain it:  The text is "dum spiro spero" which is our family motto meaning "as I am breathing, I am hoping" which is quite fitting for those of us with cancer dogs.  Then "spero" kinda ties in with Captn. Jack Sparrow for whom Jackers was named, so I have the swallow that captain jack has tattooed on his arm.  And the flowers are forget-me-nots (pretty self explanatory).  Just wanted to share!!!  Even though I don't really post, I still do read what's going on around here 🙂  Best wishes to everyone!!!

 

<3 Laura and Invisible Jackers

 

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My heart lives at Rainbow Bridge
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1 February 2011 - 4:34 pm
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That is awesome, Laura!  I love the colors, and the symbols - you couldn't have done better.

Invisible Jack is beaming down on you!

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.

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1 February 2011 - 5:33 pm
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Nice work- and beautiful design.  I'm still working on my design and collecting ideas.

 

Nice to hear from you too, Laura.

 

Karen and the pugapalooza

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1 February 2011 - 6:29 pm
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That is beautiful! A fitting tribute. Thanks for checking in.

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet

Las Vegas, Nevada
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1 February 2011 - 6:41 pm
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That is really special!

Her Retired AvatarComet - 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.

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1 February 2011 - 9:10 pm
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Sweet! You are much braver than me!!!

 

-Chloe's mom

Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog

Pahrump, NV
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1 February 2011 - 9:20 pm
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Wow, that's great! I hope I can come up with something that special and symbolic.  I had a feeling you were still around...just invisible.

Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end.  On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/

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1 February 2011 - 9:20 pm
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Love it ! Thanks for sharing, Laura. 

I, too, am working on a design, and collecting ideas. 

Tana

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

Greater Western Washington area
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2 February 2011 - 4:52 am
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That is really a great family motto!  I like how it looks! 

Here is to spirit Jackers!

Elizabeth and Sammy

Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,

leg fractured 8/27/10,

leg amputated 8/30/10

http://sammyand.....pawds.com/

 

I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us.  Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.

knoxville, tn
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2 February 2011 - 6:57 am
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five hours is a lot of time in the chair - it looks GREAT!!  the 'tripawd tat' club is grown.  job well done.

charon & gayle

Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included).  She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.

Love Never Ends

http://etgayle

Pontiac, IL
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2 February 2011 - 7:58 am
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Beautiful - Jackers would be proud.  5 hours - wow!!  I got one tattoo - in the same spot as yours - years ago.  It took about 20 minutes (a very small tattoo) and my sister said I screamed like a little girl the entire time. 

 

I have been thinking about getting another one though, for Ginger.  I am thinking about having her paw re-created on my foot, right foot since she lost her right back leg.

 

If others gets ideas - would love to hear them.  I may have to have some liquid courage before hand if I actually decide to do it!!

 

Annie

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2 February 2011 - 8:58 am
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That looks great, Laura! I have also thought about getting another tattoo for Skyler (and Tori). Good to hear from you!

Cathy



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2 February 2011 - 10:42 am
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That looks great!  I have a tattoo of Kona on my shoulder.  I had it done years ago but now that she is gone it is even more special to me. 

Pam

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2 February 2011 - 11:14 am
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Oh I love it! What a great way to honor the Captain.

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Winnipeg
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2 February 2011 - 6:42 pm
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ouch.

but a beautiful tribute to our wonderful 'Jackers.

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