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This weekend I adopted 1 yr old Marley from the Fort Worth Humane Society. He is the sweetest dog and I wasn't real sure what I was getting myself into. Seeing this community has affirmed my decision.
If that wasn't enough, seeing the look on my 8 year old daughters face was. She is so excited and told me over and over that I picked the "best one".
Thanks for all your inspirational stories and tips!
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The best indeed! We look forward to hearing more about Marley. We'll announce your blog as soon as you publish your first post, you can then reply to this topic with links to your updates. Thanks for joining, and welcome.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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You will not regret that decision. They develop the most wonderful personalitites and EVERYONE loves them. You just can't help yourself. That you so much for giving Marley a chance, so many folks wouldn't.
BTW, we want pictures of Marley and that wonderful daughter!
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
welcome Marley and family! No you will not regret your decision, your story reminds me of my first rescue dog, Ben a 9 month old Doberman, he was so underfed he weighed 45 pounds and stood 27 inches at the shoulder, when I brought him home and he sat and stared at me and me at him the realization hit me that this was a long term commitment... 16 years later as I held Ben in my arms - all 90 pounds of him and helped him cross the rainbow bridge , I knew I had made ABSOLUTELTY the right decision , picked the best one and would never own any dog but rescue dogs. Good luck and again welcome to the group!
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
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the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
Congratulations. When I started this journey with Gus I got a sense that he knew I was making him feel better, and I think rescue dogs have that same sense, they know they are getting a life and love they otherwise wouldn't. I have already made up my mind when the time is right for us to get another dog, it will be a rescue, kuddos to you for giving Marley the chance to have a great life, Paws up, Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
Welcome Marley! Chloe too is a rescue dog, however she has separation anxiety problems (fromhow she was raised by her first owners), but we are slowly working through them. I love her to death though and I think between dealing with her amputation and separation anxiety it is only bringing us closer together. I wouldn't change a thing!
-Chloe's mom
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
Welcome, welcome, welcome Marley and family!
Looking forward to stories of Marley's life with you AND some pictures. 🙂
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
That's wonderful! Welcome aboard Marley and family. We're in Austin, just a bit south of you. Some pictures would be nice 
Fortis'Dad
Details, details, details! We need details!
Bless you for adopting Marley!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
How pawsome that you rescued Marley. Welcome to our family, and we can't wait for pictures and fun stories. We have also decided that we will rescue a couple of pups when the "Golden Years Era" is over. Hopefully and God willing, we will have Diva Chloe for many more years!
Yeaaaaay! Humans who adopt Tripawds are extra pawesome! We can't wait to hear more about your new boy. Hopefully we'll get to meet you too, we'll be in Texas in the Spring.
Welcome, Marley!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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