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Checking in to see how you and Frankie are doing, Myrtle too. Sending lots of love, hugs, and pawsitive energy your way.
Xoxoxoxo
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
HAHAHAHA!!! FRANKIE LOOOOVES IS HEART/SMOOCH/COOL DAWG CARD!!! Thank you Rene!!
MARTHA (aka SAINT Martha)! The is for your kind (waaay too kind) words 😙 Loved the pics of all your pack enjoying their Royal Carriage!
JACKIE....ohhhh yeah, ice cream warms my tummy on cold snowy days🍨
Yeah, 14 inches of snow here ( a lot for Virginia) kept us home. We're going in tomorrow (Tuesday). So I'll update as soon as he's out of surgery.
And here's tuff stuff Frankie showing off......in 14 inches of deep snow......on one front over worked leg that collapses.......on one rear leg all whacked out from previous cruciate surgery........on the other rear leg awaiting surgery for cruciate tear. He streaked by me and hauled butt down the ramp while I was trying to take pics of the snow. It really is a pretty snow. He really is a crazy dawg😲😃😲
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!
WOW that's a ton of snow! He looks so spunky! Look at that tail, he's thrilled! Crazy dog!
I'm glad you didn't drive in the storm. Please be careful tomorrow and know that we are all sending lots of love your way. We will be thinking of you non-stop so keep us posted.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Okay, just one more clip of me trying to "catch" him and "help" him back up the ramp slooowly and safely.........yeah, right! I know I say it over and over, but thank goodness he IS so strong-willed and determined to do things his way! If he wasn't sooo strong and could pull away from me sooo easily, I'd be laying out there as Vulture food for Valentino and Vivian🍧🍨🎂🍕🍿🍔🍟🥓🍳🍉🍎
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!
Sally, Frankie and Myrtle
Stewie and I wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and hope that your surgery day goes super well!!!!
Lots of love to you all!
Petra, Super Stu and his loving Kittens!
Remember...“live in the moment!“ 
Sending many hugs and prayers to you both today - hope the snow didn't make you cancel again. (too bad you don't live in Wisconsin, our snow is barely covering the grass!). Hugs to Myrtle as well, as she has to be away from her BFF for a bit. I say skip the ice cream today and go straight to the wine! Keep us updated!
Paula and Warrior Angel Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
Thinking of you & sending love. Dang it looks like Iowa there Sally LOL.
xoxoxo
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."
I second Paula's suggestion 🤣 . Thinking of you today, hugs and prayers for all of you.
Jackie and Huckster ❤️
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
Thinking of all of you today and sending prayers too! "Can do" Frankie has got this! I know he does! Myrtle looks pretty confident too. ❤️ Keep us posted today.........you all are the "perfect" team!
We are all thinking of you guys today!
Pawsitive thoughts & Prayers for an uneventful, successful surgery!
And those videos Sally OMC Frankie has no limits and strong-willed yep!
No way Valentino and Vivian would eat you they would scoop you& up put you on your feet!
Strong Willed Super Dawg Frankie has this!
Lots of love!
❤️❤️❤️
YAAAAAAAAAY FOR FRANKIE😁😁😁 SURGERY IS DONE....HE'S STARTING TO WAKE UP!!!! 😃😃😃😃 SURGEON VERY PLEASED WITH SURGERY!!! 😎😎😎 SAID TPLO WAS THE ONLY WAY TO SO THIS BECAUSE OF THE 30 DEGREE SLOPE.....HE EVENED THINGS OUT...SOMETHING ABOUT 7 DEGREES.....NO NOTICEALL ARTHRITIS IN THAT LEG SO THINKS TEAR WAS JUST IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS!!! SAYS THE FRONT LEG ISN'T TOO HORRIBLY ARTHITIC ....BUT THE OTHER CRUCIATE LEG IS VERY ARTNRITIC AND IN BAD SHAPE...SAYS WE'LL FIGURE THAT OUT LATER!!! SO MUCH MORE TO SAY, BUT HAD TO GET THE GOOD NEWS OUT AND THANK EAXH IFNYOU FORM YOUR LOVE AND SUPPOET! AND TO MY CHRISTMAS ANGELS, I'M BALLING LIKE A BABY AS I TYPE THIS BRCAUSE WITHOUT YOU MY TEARS WOULD BE VERY DIFFERENT VERY, VERY QUICKLY!!!!! OKAY, GONNA GO THROW UP NOW IN BETWEEN MY TEARS OF JOY🤣😁😂😅💖💖❤💚💜💛💙💖
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!
Sally ~
Cooper & Max are so very happy to hear the Frankie came through with flying colors!!! 
Oh, Glenn & I are too!
No snow at all in Michigan! And I agree, skip the ice cream, go for the hard stuff! 
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
This awesome great news Sally. I am glad that the Dr. said what he said. Here is to healing thoughts and a great recovery. I know we all are so glad Frankie is now on way to recovery
I say have Ice cream with the hard stuff LOL.
xoxoxox 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."
Yayyyyyyyyy!!! I am so very happy for you Sally!!! Sending you, Myrtle, and drunken Frankie the biggest, most ginormous hug I can muster!!
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
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