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Tomorrow.. marks the 4 month anniversary for Franklin the flatulent!! I could not imagine loving a dog soo much... I think it is because they have overcome so much when they become an official Tripawd... their pain and that nasty "C" word is gone from their world.. and that they carry on without judging anyone, whether it be 2 , 3 or 4 legged... the tail never stops waggin... and my smiles never stop crackin' my face.
I think I'll go give him a cuddle!!
bark atcha later!
Christine & Franklin
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
Happy, happy four month ampuversary, Franklin!! Enjoy all the cuddles today:) May your tail keep on waggin and may you keep on enjoying!
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
Aww Franklin you sweetie! Congratulations and a big hoppy ampuversary to you! We love these milestones, they spell H O P E to everyone who's just starting out. You've come so far!
The tail never stops waggin' indeed. Have fun with the pack my friend!!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hoppy Ampuversary Franklin. Way to go. extra treats for you buddy 
Michelle & Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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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."
Whoop whoop, Franklin! You are SUPER!
~ Katy
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!
Happy Four Months Franklin! I hope you get some yummy treats and stink up the whole house!! 
I don't know Franklin, in that picture it looks like you had a pre-party. Party On Franklin, 4 months is excellent.
Wow Franklin four months already!? Wasn't I JUST reading about your surgery preparing for Jill's???? WOW! You go Franklin! Keep on makin' your mama laugh good lookin!
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
Yay for you Franklin! I have a soft spot for springer eyes - they just make you melt.
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.
How can you not fall in love with that sweet face? Franklin I am so proud of you. Happy 4 months and here's to many more to come. Big hug.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
Aw, look at that face! Happy Ampuversary, way to go!
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
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