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8:02 pm
17 May 2013
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Hey everyone- long time, no see! I really miss you all, you're never far from my mind. I've been so ridiculously busy, it's kind of insane! If it weren't for coming home to my fur kids each night I'm not sure how I'd survive!
I've been emailing with Rene and I'll be representing tripawds at a local pet expo called Proud Pet Day in May. I'll have a banner and tribute leash, but I wanted some photos of my tripawd furiends (past and present). I was going to make a banner but then I decided it would be fun to put together a photo album that could travel with the leash.
So, I am asking that all of you choose your favorite photo of your tripawd or honorary tripawd and either attach it in this thread, send a link to the photo or email it to me at hlcrotsley@gmail.com before the 20th of April.
Please spread the word! I want to include as many photos as possible to show the world it's better to hop on 3 legs than to limp on 4!
Hugs, Barret and Heather
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
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22 February 2013
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Very nice Heather! Great idea!
Thanks to you and Barret for being such good friends to us al!
I'll be emailing you for sure!
Good to hear from you!
Hugs to you and cutie pants!
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!
3:53 am
26 January 2014
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OH what a great idea!! I'll be emailing you too!!
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”
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25 September 2009
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WOW! Heather thank you so much, this is such a great, generous idea! We'll be sending you photos for sure. Keep reminding us here if you get a chance so the topic stays fresh. Thank you again!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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10:59 am
13 June 2013
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Great idea! Of course I have photos of Shelby ... I'll send them over! In all her Tripawd glory! 🙂
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
4:51 pm
17 May 2013
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I'm getting some great pics in my email! Don't forget to submit your pictures! So far we only have 1 tripawd kitty represented!
Rene - do you think you could put a brief blog post together? I'll put a FB post together, maybe you can share it to your followers?
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
5:42 pm
27 December 2012
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Email on the way....
~ 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!
6:26 pm
13 June 2013
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Just sent you some! Shelby Lynne is the subject line!
Enjoy,
Alison & Shelby
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
6:29 pm
12 February 2013
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I sent you one of each. But if you need more for filler, I suppose I could be convinced to send some more. 
You just let me know.
Adelaide is a young tripawd Husky, from an injury. Her amp was on 10/1/12. She has 4 sisters, Aissa (a senior border collie/chow), Maggie May (a puppy Great Pyrenees), Mathilde and Morrigan and 1 baby brother, Bagheera. We are all watched over by our angel Brendol, who was dx with OSA 1/30/13, amp on 2/6/13, and left us on 8/20/13.
You can read their stories at http://adelaide.tripawds.com and http://brendol.tripawds.com
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25 September 2009
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Sure I can do that, stay tuned.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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6:01 pm
17 September 2011
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Hi Heather,
i just emailed you some pics of Charley. Thanks for doing this! 
Hugs and chocolate Labby kisses,
Ellen and Charley xoxo
Charley's Blog: CHOCOLATE KISSES
DOB: 3-29-08, male chocolate lab
Dx: OSA L proximal humerus 10-19-10
Amputation: L front leg & scapula 10-28-10
Chemo: 5 rounds of Carboplatin
Video (12 weeks post amp):Tripaw Charley Playing
♥♥♥ Lots of supplements and love!!! ♥♥♥
9:22 pm
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25 September 2009
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Pawesome, thanks so much for contributing the photos everyone! I know there's more great ones out there though!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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10:36 pm
19 February 2014
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Emailing you a pic of my Tripawd kitty now!
Right rear leg amp due to injury from unknown cause (but don't tell her she's missing her spare...yes HER!)
Read our blog here: http://stevetheprettytripawdkitty.tripawds.com/
And find Steve's new Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/stevetheprettytripawdkitty
6:02 am
17 May 2013
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Thank you Thank you THANK YOU to everyone who has sent photos so far! There's still over a week left to submit a photo... Please please please send me more pictures! The ones I have are FAN-Freakin-Tastic, but I want to represent as many tripawds as possible!
Here are some options for submitting pics:
1. Use the picture icon to attach an image to a reply to this post
2. Email them to me at hlcrotsley@gmail.com
3. Find me on Facebook, friend me, and send them to me
4. PM me or send me a link to your flickr photo/any other online photo service you use
5. email me and I'm sure we can figure out how to get your image included, even if you're not tech savvy!
Thanks again!
Heather & Barret
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
Hi Heather,
Thank you for taking on such a fun project!
You ask and you shall receive. My mom emailed some photos of me to the email address listed.
My mom did send some photos of my wedding day, when i married the handsome Wyatt, the sheriff here on Tripawds, but didn't know if my in-paws (Jim - Rene?) need to give permission to use those since they are the proud owners of my husdawg. Thought it would be fun for the world to see that Tripawds can even get married! Only having 3 legs doesn't stop us from doing what we want - even getting married! =)
thanks again for creating something very special!
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