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It was great fun but Wednesday’s birthday, Thursday’s one year ampuversary, and Friday’s two primary veterinary care provider’s party really tired me out. I think that I should name Friday’s celebration as a “Get Out Of Jail” anniversary because it was a year since Mom and Dad brought me home following surgery. They bailed me out of jail.
In the case of my oncologist and surgery staff (one facility), this was the first time that I had seen them since January, but we see our local vet regularly. All were surprised when we showed up with a sheet cake but I am sure all enjoyed! At least one ride each day, a trim session on the grooming table, lots of hugs, lots of treats, special foods, special toys, and a new TriPawd sweater. Can a girl ever have too many sweaters?
We even went to Baskin and Robbins for a soft serve ice cream cone. Dad spooned it out into a dish for me so that I did not make what he would call a mess. Mom was in charge of photos so that means tons of photos. Dad has posted a page detailing the activities, posting photos, and acknowledgements. There is a special paragraph to this TriPawd community. Please visit the Cherry’s Celebration Page.
Many times during each of these three days we paused for a quiet moment to give thanks, to ask Him to watch over our friends who, like me, are still on this journey, and hold very tightly all our friends who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to wait the day of joyous reunion when they will never be parted again.
Cherry
PS: Dad also updated my Avatar - what ever that is.
Cherry,
It looks like you had three fun filled days. I am so glad that you were able to celebrate in such high style!
Debra & Angel Emily
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
Oh Cherry.....we loved looking at your new photos and hearing every single detail of your amazing week of celebration. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
We love you, Gineej & Paris
PS Purple is your color!!
Grateful for every moment we had with Paris…..no regrets!
Honoring her life by opening our hearts & home to Addy!
Wow, you guys sure know how to party and show a girl a good time.
All the pictures are great. I don't let Maggie have ice cream because, well she sleeps with me. But I guess I will have to get her some on her next birthday to uphold the tripawd standards.
I hope none of our vets see this either- I only send them cards!!
Congrats on the milestone, and good to hear Cherry is feeling a little better.
Karen and the pug girls.
Cherry, your website brought tears to our eyes, what beautiful celebrations you had! Wow! Two cakes and ice cream, your pawrents sure treat you like the princess you are.
Thank you for the kind words about Tripawds, you are too kind. But really, we believe it is you and your Dad and all the other wonderful pawrents and Tripawds here who make it the special place that it is. Your stories, your courage, all that you find time to share despite your busy lives, makes this place the loving community it is. So we say "Thanks!!!" right back at ya!
Congratulations beautiful girl, may you have many, many more celebrations.
xoxo
Rene, Jim, Spirit Jerry & Wyatt Ray
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
What a wonderful celebration!! Thank you for sharing your week it brought smiles to the Shilo household.... But now Shilo insists I get her ice cream too...
(I am just going to have her sleep on her Daddy's side tonight instead
)
Keep it up Cherry, you are definately an inspiration for all those who consider this journey.. Cheers!!
Shilo & Alisa
Shilo diagnosed with osteosarcoma 9/4/2009, amputation 9/9/2009. ShiloAnne lost her battle 11/23/2009 where she regained her fourth leg and is patiently waiting for her parents to join her. We will always love you baby girl.
Whoooo hooooo! Wow, Cherry, you really know how to pawty. Congratulations and a big sloppy Great Dane kiss from Nova on the PAWESOME occasion of your 1-Year Ampuversary. Let's keep doing our part to inspire other Tripawds and their pawrents and give them hope for the future. It's been a pleasure being your pawpal for the past year and we look forward to another hoppy, healthy year ahead.
Queen Nova and Mom Sue
Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!
Bob, what a wonderful tribute to our special friend and the many folks who stood beside you guys. Wonderful, happy tears this time for you and for Cherry. One year! how truly blessed we are. Trouble celebrates Thanksgiving day.
My sincere hope is that Cherry has many more celebrations, all as wonderful as this one. She looks fantastic.
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.
Bob, she's GORGEOUS!!!!! What a beautiful dog, and what a happy dog as well. You must be so proud 🙂 I loved the pictures, especially the one of her at the top of the screen (with her hair pulled back) and the one of her lounging on the grooming table. What a great, great celebration!!!
<3 Laura and Jack
Cherry, you are one lucky princess to have the attendants that you have. And what an inspawration you are!! We hope we can keep up with you!
Mary and Cemil
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
hi Cherry: my Name is Greta i'm Romeo's Sister i am six and a half 
Romeo likes your hoppin pictures. I like them too. Romeo and I really like your sweater.
Do you ever paint your toenails with special nail polish
?
If you do paint your toenails what colors do you paint them?
I think you are cute! Love, Greta and Romeo
Hi Bob and Cherry! I just viewed all the pictures and text from your blog of Cherry's birthday and 1 yr ampuversary celebrations! What a joyous occasion that must have been... I wish I could have been there to celebrate it with you! I wish Cherry many, many more celebrations just like this!!!
Luv,
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
Cherry girl - you celebrate in HIGH STYLE 
Bob - the pictures were just pawsome !!! Cherry looks fabulous - I LOVE the picture of her laying on the grooming table - that is just priceless.
Thank you also for your sweet words - we are so glad that we were able to help be there for you during that first (and trying) part of the journey...being there for one another - that's what it's all about.
Much love and many, many more celebrations to you!!
Heather and Spirit Zeus
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
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