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Riley or as we now call him "triley" is a rock star... He is unbelievable in his progress. On his 3rd day he dragged my wife running to keep up with him across the back yard to chase a bird who was invading his space. He is up and down the stairs looks like he did when he was 4. He is very happy and much more comfortable now that the pain leg is gone. We can not thank all of you enough for the support and the valuable information you all shared with us.
Now on to his new life and adventures.
Thank you all again,
John Tina Chris and Jensen
Triley's pawfamily.
3:58 pm
28 November 2008
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Sounds like (T)riley is doing great. Better get your wife some roller scates 🙂
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.
6:05 pm
12 January 2010
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ATTABOY, Riley!!! Happy to hear you're doing so well! Good for you for showing that bird that you're still the boss of your space.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
6:19 pm
6 December 2009
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Triley - hahaha - that's great!
Don't be surprised, if you're still in the first 2 weeks, if his energy levels goes down for a while. It's normal for it to go up and down during that period, though it never hurts to keep your vet updated, if you're concerned.
Gerry has been a tripawd since 12/16/2009.
He was a shelter dog with a mysterious past and an irrepairable knee injury.
Videos and pics of Gerry's pawesomeness can be found at: http://gerry.tripawds.com
6:55 pm
8 June 2010
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Way to go Riley (Triley!!!)
Just don't over due it now. Give your bod a chance to heal and catch up !
Just put a smile on my face!
Keep those birds in line 
Denise
Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010.
Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma.
Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010
Second chemo July 9th, 2010 Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010
ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog !
***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***
We Love you so much Kona….always
Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs)
Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle)
Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
8:39 pm
3 November 2009
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Way to go Triley! That's the way to show everyone that you're back and in full force! Like what Trouble said, tell your mom to get some skates or running shoes - she won't survive without them at your pace! Here's to an even speedier recovery and chasing down those birds. 
Kami (Mackenzie & Kobe's Mom)
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
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Team Tripawds
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25 September 2009
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Thanks for the great update. Keep up the good work there Triley!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Congrats Triley! Hope you continue to have a successful, speedy and uneventful recovery!
-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
9:24 pm
14 August 2009
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Triley - how cute is that!?
So glad to hear that he is doing so well. It's always a good day when updates are terrific!
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.
7:09 am
Yeah, that is wonderful news! Post some pictures when you can.
7:24 am
12 February 2010
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great news!! we agree with the golden girls, we need pictures!!! go triley go!!!
gayle & charon
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
10:23 am
Team Tripawds
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25 September 2009
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Triley, we're so hoppy to hear this!
Ok now that you're on to your new adventures, remember we wanna come along too! Keep us posted OK?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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