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This story is a little close to my heart. Dorey, this beautiful pup, was a stray who was found after being hit by a car, the same as my Tanner. Same nasty neighborhood, same leg and was given a chance by the same shelter. On October 26th, thanks to a wonderful event set up by Dorey's mom, we all got together to run for Dorey and her story to raise money for other dogs in need of amputation to be given their chance too. The inaugural Dorey and her story 5k was a success. You can run, walk, or hop 1 mile or 3. Tanner and I plan to run this next year (we started out walking this year, but Tanner decided that wasn't good enough...he wanted to run too). I'd love to make this a yearly Virginia Tripawds meet up date. There is plenty of room and shelters at the park!
Here is a video done by a local college student (Tanner is at the end being his crazy self trying to get another pup to play).
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”
Amazing... thank you for sharing!!!
Was that Tanner throwing punches at the end?! I LOVE it! He's a boxer on three legs!
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
Sign me up for the Yearly Tripawds Event 2015! Merry Myrtle Mae and I shall be honored to represent Happy Hannzn!
And Tanner, remember when you first met Merry Myrtle and she kept hiding behind your mom? Remember how she was a bit timid around you and not quite sure what you were all about?? All I gotta say is....."GET READYYYYYY TO RUMMMMMMBLE!!!
This was a wonderful video Elozabeth. Thank youfor sharing. The student did a great job.
But honest to goodness Elizabeth, seeing that craaaaazy Tanner was the highlight! He is such a glorious dog who spends every second playing full out,!! He really hit the lottery when Jake picked him for y ou! You cannot help but smile by just being in his lresence! Such a clown!
Love and Light!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
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!
Love it love it love it!!! 
What a great story and a fantastic video. Yay!!
This is the kind of fundraising project we would love to get going on in the coming year, stay tuned . . .
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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