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Well. As some of you know. . We lost our cat dexter to kidney failure the other day. And miss Erica wasted no time in finding me a cat to rescue a new kitty. She's saving tripawds one day at a time. .lol
We pic our tripawd cat up tomorrow, a main coon mix who lost his leg in a bear trap 
Start thinking of names.. The ones we are coming up with. . Are. . Well. Poor guy 
Lori and the fam
I AM SO HAPPY I CANT EVEN STAND IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly, I really started looking to find Lori a new kitty as a sort of joke because I thought well looking at kitties always cheers ME up...and then I thought well...she actually needs a tripawd since shes a member of this site and never really had a tripawd (but a GREAT honorary tripawd)......
AND LOOK WHAT HAPPENED!
Who better to adopt a tripawd Kitty who needs a great home!?!?
And wait til you guys see a pic of this guy!!!
BEST DAY EVER!
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
WHOAAAAA.......HOLD UP......I've got eight million "drop off kitties" that I can't gey snipped, clipped and stictched fast enoigh and nd you go LOOKING for a kitty to adopt???? Whaaaaaat??
Oh, that's right...you wanted a tripawd kitty!!! Sweet!!
......WAIT!.......I'll be right back.....Don't go anywhere.............
Whew! That didn't take as long as I thought!!.....Okay Lori......you now have some more TRIPAWD kitties from which to choose.....all different colors, shapes and sizes!!!
K I D D I N G!!
I really am happy for you! I kow thisis one special kitty if Jill and Dexter had their paws on it!! I suggest the name PEPPER!! And the five that I'm shipping off to y:ou now can all be named SALT!!
And please post some pics of Dexter when you can and tellus more about him. I'm sure Saint Chuck was the first one he saw when he got to the bridge.
Sending yo love and lots of congratulations!!!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Nice job ERICA!!
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!
Dexter.. was. .. Now don't tell anyone, but he was my favorite. My husband rescued him from my brother in laws crazy ex gf who was going to dump him in the shelter because he was a pee.er... But he was sweet and gentle and the most amazing alarm clock. And he loved his ladies. Lol him and Chuck had a love hate relationship. Chuck wasn't fond of Dex eating his food. . And Dex liked to eat. I really will miss him. ..
Here are the boys in their glory days. ..
Oooh! A giant breed kitty to go with the giant breed dog. What could be better? Congratulations on your new Tripawd. No name yet? You could call him Ross to go with the Betsy. LOL!
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!
OMG I actually love that name! LOL I'll post pics tomorrow of him. ..poor guy had to be completely shaved because he was so matted. .. so I'll Don him up in his Sunday best and post pics tomorrow. .;)
ADORABLEPHOTOS!!
Hard t believe Chuck was ever that little! And yeah, like Kathi said, a giant breed kitty! Love the ne of big headed Chuck giving Dexter the "stink eye"!.....or else he's giving it to yo for taking his pictur
I just love Chucks big ole' head!!!
Thanks for sharng! And hugs to hubby for saving Dexter.......he's a good guy! The way some humans discard animals as thought they were a "prucduct" or a piece f trash...just sickens me.
Hugs to you and all your pack! You jave some mighty good Guardian Angels watchingover you ow.
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!
Congrats Lori and family,
A wonderful tripawd kitty to add to the family...and I like Kathi's suggestion of Ross 
Looking forward to seeing some pics of your new addition.
Hugs,
Linda and Tucker
Wonderful wonderful wonderful! Another match made in heaven through this pawesome community. Congratulations Lori, and thank you Erica! Can't wait to see those pix. I love the name Ross too.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh this is exciting news!! I just love everyone's love for animals here, it just melts my heart. I can't wait to see pictures of the new addition!
Sally, so its YOU?!!! Random cats keep showing up around my house and I've been suspicious for awhile now that someone is telling them "go to that nice lady on the corners house, she'll feed you". (I'm going to have to buy stock in cat food!!). LOL
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”
I'm so sorry to hear about Dexter, but so very happy to hear about your new family member! How lucky you all are!
Hugs,
Carol
Congrats Lori. I am so happy for you guys
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."
Sorry to hear about Dexter. I know you had been battling his problems and it's hard to lose 2 furkids so close together.
Congrads on becoming an official tripawd owner! He is one lucky kitty!
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.
Congrats!!!!! YEY!!!!!
And....again: so sorry your kitty went to the Bridge. Goodness knows, there's great company there! HUGS.
~ 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!
first, i'm sorry that dexter has went to the rainbow bridge.
Second, i'm so happy that you get to share your love with another precious tripawd! Can't wait to see the pictures!
Cody and Family
Cody is our 7 year old Australian Heeler mix boy. Diagnosed on 2/20/14 and became a tripawd 2/21/14! We chose a homeopathic approach and he is being treated by Dr. Loops our of NC.
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