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Today is Zack's 3-month milestone!!! I remember how scared and nervous we felt just 3 months ago, and to see the progress Zack has made is simply amazing.
I think he might even know, as he performed a 'first' today - after feeding him breakfast, I went back upstairs to bed, and then heard him whining at the bottom of the stairs (NOT a first). My husband got up to go get him, and imagine our surprise when he was greeted by Zack AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS!!!! The bugger nosed open the baby gate at the bottom of the stairs & came up completely on his own!!!!!
We couldn't ask for a better 3-month ampuversary gift, either!
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.
Good job Zack! Congratulations for all of your accomplishments!
it's wonderful to hear he's doing so well. I'm so happy for you!
It was near 3 months was when I started to notice Isabelle getting much more daring. She actively avoids me now if she wants to run down the stairs, or run completely across the beach to see her friends, after I carry her from the parking lot....or pick up a cat by his only remaining back leg
happy 3 months Zack and what a great job of going up those steps! Keep up the good work!!
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
Hooray for Zack! 🙂
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
zack, you are a smarty pants climbing those stairs by yourself!!! happy ampuversary big guy...cheese and ice cream to celebrate here in ET.
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
Cathy and Zack,
What a great way to start a deserving celebration. We understand that Zack was only trying to tell you that things need to get back to normal, or as we used to say "the new normal". Three months is definitely a milestone that deserves a great celebration with all the usual trimmings - Extra Hugs, Extra Playtime, Special Treats, and ICE CREAM. We believe that each and every day we get to be with our special companions is day for celebration, but such milestones as yours is cause to let us look back, remember just how far we have come, and look forward to tomorrow. Live each and every day with the joy that our warriors show us, and Zack's little trip was just a reminder that they only want to live in the day with everything normal. We will be celebrating vicariously and will be sure to say a special thanks for Zack's great milestone. However, we do hope that the very wet weather that we are having here in Northern California today and tomorrow does not make it too difficult for all our warriors as it moves to the East.
Looking forward to many more antics and celebrations.
Spirit Cherry's Dad
You know when they bulldoze the baby gate that they're ready to take on the world!
Congratulations Zack & co., we are so so proud of you. Three months is a very big deal, be sure to celebrate with lots of treats and spoiling!
Hip Hip Hoooooray!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Happy Ampuversary, Zack! You are ready to get on with life and that just speaks volumes on its on. Congrats to you and your humans, you've come a long way!
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.
Congratulations Zack! What a way to prove to your pawrents that you CAN DO IT! 
It's the little milestones that mean the most in those first few months...these pups are truly amazing!
Happy 3 month Ampuversary Zack!
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
Hoppy 3 month ampuversary Zak!!! Keep on showing everyone how amazing you are!
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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