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I keep surprising my pawrents, I like it like that. I had such a good day I played like a puppy, I even took my mom's socks and was shaking and chewing them, I no that doesn't sound like much but I never play with toys or things. I was trying to climb up on my pawrents while they were sitting on the couch, they were shocked cuz I never act that way. I was just feeling sooo darn good I just couln't control myself. Then we went to my dad's work so I could run and all was good till I got a cactus quill in my foot then I was trying to walk on two legs, I got it pulled out and then back on the run again! Living and loving life these days 
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….
Tasha,
You are so funny!
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.
You go Tasha! You show them that Tripawds don't slow down even for a cactus quill (ouch!) My Mom gets excited too when I'm full of energy and revert to my puppy like behavior. I'm impressed I don't think I could pull off that two legged walk, luckily no cacti here in Kentucky
,
Zoe
Shaking and chewing socks is one of the bestest things in the world! It's so good to know you are bouncing around and having a great time Tasha, keep it up!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Tasha,
Thanks for the great update and for putting a smile on so many faces. Somehow these antics are much more tolerated and even enjoyed after the challenges that you have faced. Make sure that they continue to "spoil" you - I do. Dad has to take me on trips around the valley at least three times a week, I will not eat breakfast unless he hand feeds me, and I get some ice cream every day. I agree with you - "Living and Loving Life" each and every day.
Keep on rolling,
Cherry
Keep living and loving your life Tasha!!! But try staying away from the cactus!!! It's much harder to walk on 2 legs than 3!!! 
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!
Oh, Tasha sounds like you had a wonderful day. I am soo happy you choice to share it with us... They good and happy days are always nice to hear about. Keep it up girl!!
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.
When we lived on the reservation in AZ, Caira Sue would always get cactus quills in her feet! She'd just stop and stand there, sad look on her face, until Adam would pull it out. Then, big grins, and off she would run! We would laugh and say her motto was "Do you have something stuck in your foot? No? Then life is AWESOME!"
Shaking socks sounds like fun to me! Heck, Caira just got me out of bed to go play in the living room with her rings....
May 2001-Jan 21, 2010.....I'm a dog and I'm AWESOME!..... Always.
Hey,
If you really want to surprise them take some of Mom's underthings outside and leave them for the neighbors to see.
That always got a laugh out of my mom- at least I think it was laughing...
Keep up the good work- there are far too many socks in the world.
Maggie
Cherry said:
Tasha,
Thanks for the great update and for putting a smile on so many faces. Somehow these antics are much more tolerated and even enjoyed after the challenges that you have faced. Make sure that they continue to "spoil" you - I do. Dad has to take me on trips around the valley at least three times a week, I will not eat breakfast unless he hand feeds me, and I get some ice cream every day. I agree with you - "Living and Loving Life" each and every day.
Keep on rolling,
Cherry
I can't believe Cherry is giving such advice! Spoiled is one thing, totally catered to is another - woof, woof!! Trouble's jealous she doesn't get hand fed with ice cream every day. Wow, what does a dog need to do to get a break like that?
You go girls, you are tripawds at their finest 🙂
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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