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Blaze continues to show me he doesn't care about missing a stinking leg! He is just four weeks post amp, right front. I have been a bit protective. He does have the fun of the house but I don't allow him to go upstairs to the bedrooms. The stairs are not carpeted and he simply has no reason. So i generally block the bottom with a baby gate .
Well he decided to follow me upstairs this afternoon and he was not wearing his webmaster harness . As you know front amps are ok going upstairs, it's the return trip that presents problems. That sucker bounded down those stairs at full speed under full control! I was beside myself because he was racing my younger golden down the stairs! I thought he would slip or get knocked down by the younger guy.
Fooled me! No harness no carpet not boots no problem!
i still plan to restrict the stairs!
mary and Blaze
If only you could see how BIG I am smiling now!!!! WTG Blaze ... but careful on those stairs!
Great news!
alison with the spirit of shelby fur-ever in her heart
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
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BLAZE, YOU ARE ONE CRAAAAAAZY BOY!!! You nearly gave your mom a heart attack!
I can just imagine how proud of himself Blaze was!! Yep, I would definitely say Blaze has his sprkle back!!
Blaze "don't need no stinkin,' booties of harness"!
YAAAAAAAAAY FOR BLAZE!!!!
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!
Blaze is living up to his name!
I know it's SO scary to watch them going down stairs without help isn't it? Good idea to keep them off-limits, he's still early in the Tripawd lifestyle.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Way to Go Blaze!!! I'm glad to see you're doing so well and getting back to your old self!!!
But lets not make any repeat performances with showing your skills on the stairs! We don't want your mom having heart failure...
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
Sorry... this reply is to Sahana but I LOVE your new signature.... love the photo of your handsome and regal Leland! 
And again, kudos to Blaze... reading this still makes me smile!
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
Diitto on the signature! And he IS...he is running healthy and free and having a blast!
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!
mom2shelby said
Sorry... this reply is to Sahana but I LOVE your new signature.... love the photo of your handsome and regal Leland!
Ditto! Very beautiful tribute.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
YAY Blaze!! Sandy did the exact same thing...followed me up & then bounded down before I had chance to put her harness on...heart racing moment of worry...I can certainly relate to that!
So pleased to hear that Blaze is doing so well adapting to life on three legs...they're so amazing aren't they! 
Keep doing so well!
Dawn & Sandy
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