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Celebrate, Celebrate - Zack is 14!!!
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15 December 2010 - 8:57 pm
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Hi – We celebrated Zack's 14th birthday today with a real red party hat, some extra spoiling, and the cake seen in the pic below (although his sisters Izzy and Pia (seen in the picture) enjoyed the cake much more than he did!)  

 

A few short months ago, I really wasn't sure we'd make it to this birthday.  As all of you know, you get so busy taking it day-by-day, that future events, even just a few months out, take a backseat.

 

Thanks to all of you for your support.  And, I know it's late for most, so tomorrow – ice cream and cheese for all the tripawds in Zack's honor!!!

 

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Zack, King of Dogs, 1996 to 2010

Zack lived a full 14 years, even to the end.

The joy and memories he provided us will last a lifetime.

Surviving him is his sister, Izzy, a 12-year-old boxer mix quadpawd.
And the latest addition, Zula, an 11-month-old pit bull mix tripawd.

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15 December 2010 - 9:25 pm
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oh-my 14!?

You go Zack! Who says ya can't teach a senior dog new three legged tricks? Here's to many more... keep on keepin' on! clapping

PS: Nice Tripawds T-shirt in your avatar!

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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15 December 2010 - 9:27 pm
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Happy Birthday and congrats Zack!  (Tell your pawrents that next year you'd like a nice steak instead of cake!!)

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15 December 2010 - 9:44 pm
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treats in honor of Zack tomorrow!! Happy 14th Zack, that is an awesome acomplishment for any dog and you being there as a tripawd too! Cooper is very envious of your real red pawty hat! Again a huge happy birthday to you Zack!

 

Cooper and Coopsdad

Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn

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the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state

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15 December 2010 - 11:10 pm
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Happy Birthday Zack!  You look Maaavelous!!! Ranger got some cheese tonite! We snuck an antibiotic capsule in it, but we told him it was part of the celebration smile  Fourteen is an awesome achievement! Here's to many more celebrations!

Hugs and sloppy Ranger and Spirit Sadie kisses!

Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end.  On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/

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15 December 2010 - 11:56 pm
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Old Dawgs in Red pawty hats rule!

Zack, this is a wonderful day indeed. Thank you for being here to inspire us with your story. You really are doing such great things for older pups, by showing the world that there's so much more spark to senior dogs than humans give them credit for. Thank you!

Hoppy Hoppy Birthday my friend, we think you are GREAT!

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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16 December 2010 - 1:38 am
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Happy Happy Birthday. Isabelle loves seeing a fellow gray muzzlebig-grin

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16 December 2010 - 3:13 am
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That is a great picture.  He is really looking good for and old guy!  I just love the grey muzzles, it gives them so much character.  Happy, happy Birthday to you Zack.  14 is an awesome number!

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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16 December 2010 - 6:12 am
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Happy 14th birthday Zack!!! Are you a Pitbull, by chance?  You look JUST like my sister's Pittie that is same color - even the gray muzzle - she's 15, almost 16 now!

 

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

http://maggie.t.....t-24-2013/

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16 December 2010 - 6:31 am
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Happy birthday Zack!  Fourteen is amazing 🙂  I am partial to black puppies and you look very squeezable.  We wish you a wonderful 14th year,

Elizabeth and Sammy

Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,

leg fractured 8/27/10,

leg amputated 8/30/10

http://sammyand.....pawds.com/

 

I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us.  Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.

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16 December 2010 - 6:59 am
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Happy birthday Zack smiley Your looking good old man. 

Give me steak!

Fortis'Dad

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16 December 2010 - 8:44 am
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Happy Birthday Zack!!! What a wonderful celebration 14 years is totally amazing! Love your birthday picture, you are one great looking guy.

 

Jo Ann & Tasha

Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.

Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….

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16 December 2010 - 11:03 am
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Thanks for all of the happy wishes, everyone!

 

Tracy – Zack is a ix of lab and beagle for sure (the shelter had his litter there, and about a third of them looked just like beagles), but we figure there is some pit mixed in too.  The shape of his face/ears when he was just a wee pup look exactly like pit bull puppies.  And, from what we've read about pit personalities (love sponges), he fits the bill, too.

 

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Zack, King of Dogs, 1996 to 2010

Zack lived a full 14 years, even to the end.

The joy and memories he provided us will last a lifetime.

Surviving him is his sister, Izzy, a 12-year-old boxer mix quadpawd.
And the latest addition, Zula, an 11-month-old pit bull mix tripawd.

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16 December 2010 - 11:11 am
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PuppY Pics! 🙂 Too cute...

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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16 December 2010 - 11:17 am
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Great pictures. Happy 14th birthday, Zack!

Catie -

Birthday – November 4 2003

Amputation – January 13 2010

Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011

 Catie Caitlin 

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