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Idaho
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6 March 2014 - 12:13 pm
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When I went out to get some video this morning, I told Murphy to get his ball.  Instead, he headed for the spot between the house and the storage shed where we keep the pool.  HA!

 

http://youtu.be.....8b1aW7G-D8

 

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!

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6 March 2014 - 12:22 pm
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http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac200/Turbotailmurph/DSCF0008_zps30dcfb20.jpgImage Enlarger

 

Haven't done this for a while, so we will see if this old mind has retained any information about posting pictures.

 

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!

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6 March 2014 - 12:25 pm
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Looks like I remembered how.  Here is Gentleman Gus.  He's headed toward his 12th birthday.  Not a Tripawd, but he sure has had his share of other medical go-rounds.  Don't tell him he's a senior citizen, though.  He might jump up and lick you on the face just to be sure that you know you are wrong.

 

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!

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6 March 2014 - 12:36 pm
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He says "It's not to cold for ME, Mom, let me in!"

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6 March 2014 - 12:41 pm
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Murphy says, "Mom, where the heck did the pool go?!?!"  Very funny!!!  Love Murph and Gus!!

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6 March 2014 - 12:42 pm
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Such handsome guys! Summer will be here before we know it...maybe it's time to start practicing?

Hugs,
Carol





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6 March 2014 - 12:59 pm
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awesome video.  Not quite time to swim yet Murphy

 

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michelle & Angel Sassy

 

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6 March 2014 - 1:03 pm
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GREAT!! Love that je went looking for thepool!! Murphy IS smelling Spring!! YAAAAAY! And probably the green bean patch too!

Aww, that sweet, sweet Gus! He IS in our tripawd family! His wisdom is a much needed treat arou d here! Love me some Gus!!

Come on mom...go on and get a heated i door pool for the Murph!

HUGS!

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!

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6 March 2014 - 1:37 pm
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Look at him go! He looks great running like that!!! Great photos!

 

If y'all were in LA, it would be pool time, just sayin' ... it's going to be 75ish at the beach this weekend! I think Shelby and I are headed there! 

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

Idaho
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6 March 2014 - 1:48 pm
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Go ahead....rub it in!!

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!

Westminster, MD
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6 March 2014 - 3:49 pm
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Very handsome guys!! Hoping some of that spring weather comes here soon......very much done with looking out my window and all I see is piled up white stuff.

Enjoy your day!

Bonnie & Angel Polly

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6 March 2014 - 4:29 pm
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Well in Southern Ontario we still have lots of snow.....but the temperature is allegedly going to go above zero tomorrow so......

Needless to say, Tucker still has lots of time to play in the snow here.  I am looking forward to the spring/summer though to reintroduce Tuck to swimming - he hasn't had a chance to swim since his amp and he really loves the water.

Can Tuck come over and swim with you Murphy?  Gus can come in too :)

 

Linda and Tucker

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6 March 2014 - 5:16 pm
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Come on over.

We will head to the beach in May and then down to California in June. Lots of swimming going on then, along withl plenty of time in the Idaho lakes and rivers.

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!

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