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Hi all,
We finally had a BIG breakthrough weekend with quad pug rescue boy Obie!!
He has become pretty outgoing at home, but was still very shy around other people and dogs. I've had him just over three months and he is four years old. But this past Saturday- he acted like a dog for the first time in public 
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He met a little fluffy white girl dog at the park and went into full play mode- butt up in the air, tail wagging, barking, chasing and wrestling!! Did I have a camera- OF COURSE NOT!!! And little fluffy white girl dog's person probably thought I was a little touched because I kept saying 'look! he's playing!', like it was the second coming or something.
But that's not all- after only 3 MONTHS of almost daily training he FINALLY got 'high 5'! Yes my boy is quite the scholar!!
And the weekend just got better. Tripawd Cemil's mom Mary came to visit on Sunday and brought her 16 year old lab/chow mix Alle to say hello. And Dawn and Miles stopped by too.
Today marks one year since I found Tripawds. For those who don't know Maggie's Story- she had her amp about 2 months before our Founding Spirit Tripawd and CFO Jerry, so I went through diagnosis, amputation, recovery and treatment alone. I found Tripawds last year when I was searching for traction ideas for my tripug since Mag had started to slip more often. I was so touched by all the stories, and so glad to find a community who understood what I was dealing with. Mag had a wonderful run, far outlasting her diagnosis- you can read all about it if you want to here in her BLOG. And I feel blessed and honored to have had this community help me through our last months and my letting go of Mag last June.
But after such great weekend I was reflecting on the good: all the friends I have made both on line and in person, and all the wonderful dogs I have met. Maggie's moving on has brought Obie into my life, I still have Mag's little sis Tani to make me do double-takes once in awhile, and who knows what else will come around the next curve that life is sure to throw!!
Here are a few pics from yesterday. The first is of the gang, L to R, Miles, Alle, Obie and Tani. The second is of the rescue boys Miles and Obie. The third is the girls (older and more sophisticated!) Alle and Tani.
Karen and the pugapalooza
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Sounds like a good time was had by all!! It cracks me up whenever I see a picture of Obie because he always has his tongue sticking out! He can't help but make you smile!!!
-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
great pictures, looks like a great visit!! we love obie's little tongue too!
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
That's great Karen! The photos are wonderful. Thanks for sharing such a happy post.
Way to go Obie.
FortisDad
Oh what a GREAT update! Obie's a real dawg now, yeaaay! Isn't it amazing when things come together like this? Congratulations!
The photos are so neat. It's beautiful to think that all of you got together and hung out. Oh this community never ceases to amaze us, it runs so much deeper than just "friending" people, you know?
Karen, it seems like it's been a million years since you joined us (in a good way of course), it's hard to believe it's only been a year. Maybe that's because we were walking in parallel universes at the same time as Jerry and Mags went through their respective journeys. Maybe we've known eachother all along but just didn't know it? Nothing's an accident, everything has a purpose.
Ok, I'm getting all metaphysical and all that, but I just want to let you know how much we appreciate your advice, support and compassion for everyone here. Thank you for all you do.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Karen and all the pawrty,
Glad to hear that you had a wonderful time and that you Obie is starting to come around. Too bad the weather could not have been better but you appear to have made it through very well.
Spirit Cherry's Dad
Thank you so much for posting all of you happy news and the great photos.
The Tripawds website provides such a slice of real life - families and pups going through the hard and happy times together, sharing and supporting, smiling and crying. But most of all dogs being dogs, and us loving them.
Sounds like quite a weekend!
Spirit JD's mom
JD
One Tough Girl
(1999-2010)
-Diagnosed with osteosarcoma of her left front leg –
-Amputation July 23 2010 –
-The cancer didn't get her, but she is gone-
-She fought the cancer and loved life till bloat brought her down August 29th, 2010-
Now she watches over her mom and two new sisters, the Quad-Paws Serena and Maya
Those are some great pics! And a 1 year anniversary for you! (look, I got to write anniversary!)
I'm so glad to know we can pop into your house anytime we want! Do we have to bring dogs? What your address again?
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.
Great pictures Karen! And super duper congrats on the triumphs on Obie!!!!! 🙂 Sooooo glad to hear that things are improving with him!
This community is the best! I was happy to find it two months after my Maggie's amputation...glad you found it too...although alot of time had passed between your Maggie's amputation!
It's soooooooo cool alot of you can get together and actually meet in person!
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
It IS so cool some of you can get together. It makes me really jealous! I would love to be able to visit tripawd friends on a regular basis. Miles is looking great! He's not as large as I thought he was. Great pics - thanks for sharing!
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.
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