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megstamum said
I do think Jared did a pretty amazing job...
Yes! As did you...simply amazing.
I couldn't make it through the first paragraph before the tears started welling up.
You painted an incredible picture of exactly why we do what we do. Thank you! 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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OMG ... that photo ... of my girls!!! Angel Shelby and Jasper Lily by my side... I am crying here (again). In the perfect world... I would always have had them both together and here ... that photo ... it's everything. Thank you !!! Thank you so much for that!!! 
There was never a doubt in my mind that your article would be brilliant and perfect and reflect the world that is Tripawds ... Your heart it amazing and the way you speak made me just know the article would be great! You truly captured the essence of this community on so many levels with grace, style, humor (lol @ zig-zagging down the highway - you left out the part about the trucks) and LOVE.
I do love the comments but I think you also did touch others who are strangers to us to allow them (eggcentric excluded) to think outside the box and see life on three in a different way!
I just keep going back to it and reliving the best weekend of my life and filling my heart with utter love for all of you ... my life is a better place because of Tripawds. I said on my FB page that out of sorrow can come great joy... I never wanted Shelby to lose a leg or fight cancer but had our life not gone that way, I wouldn't have met my new family. Hugs and love to you all!!!
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Brava! Brava!
Clare, beautiful job done on a near impossible task. Not only did I cry (and grin) while reading it, I sent the link to a couple of non-Tripawds friends and they cried their eyes out too. I think that speaks volumes about how well you communicated what this tribe is about. I'd love to see the uncut version of the article too (hint, hint) if you were comfortable sharing it with the likes of us.
AND Jared's photos are incredible. I so, so love the one of Sally, Myrtle and Frankie. Amazing of him to fly all that way just to get slobbered on, not to mention his equipment.
(Echoing Allison) it's the reminder of that fabulous weekend and the love of this family/tribe/crazy house that makes me so grateful for everyone here, all over again. I can't (and won't try) to explain what it means to me.
xoxoxo
Right rear leg amp 7/12/16 due to OSA. Metastatic lesion on her right front leg, January 2017. Joined the Winter Warriors January 19, 2017. Run free my sweet girl.
🐾 Loki, Dog of Mischief 🐶
I loved life as a tripawd for over three years following right forelimb amputation due to an aggressive and recurrent hemangiopericytoma. I reclaimed my place among the gods and valkyries in Valhalla on November 11th, 2020. My parents miss me tremendously, but I know they'll keep me in their hearts forever... and don't worry, I've approved my mom's use of my Tripawds account.
Apparently the movie Logan Lucky includes a scene featuring a Tripawd.
No comments necessary, just feel free to add link for any other movies or TV shows not previously mentioned in this topic that you've seen featuring Tripawds.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Wow. What pawesome articles this week in Dogster and Catster! Both were wonderfully written by Espie's mom, Monique Balas Butler
Thanks everypawdy for sharing your stories, helping us learn and getting the word out about the awesome lives of Tripawds!
How to Care for a Three-Legged Cat
and also...
How to Care for a Three-Legged Dog
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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SOOOO EXCITING TO SEE THE WORD CONTINUE TO GET OUT THAT DOGS AND CATS CAN LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST ON THREE LEGS!! 🙂 Everytime articles like this are written, awareness is raised and hope is give!!
Thank you EVERYONE involved!
Love!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
OMC 👏🏻😍😻 THATS OUR PURRKINS & Miss FETA 😮
LOVE THIS THANK YOU TRIPAWDS WITHOUT YOU THIS WOULD NOT BE OUT THERE & SAVING LIVES!!
We are soooooo PROUD of Purrkins & so APPRECIATIVE !! WOW WOW & WOW!!
I HAVE TO GET THIS FRAMED!! We do subscribe to Catster;) ❤️ Do we know if this will be in the Print editions?
THE DOGSTER TOO OMC WYATT & JERRY WHOO HOO 👏🏻👏🏻!!!!!!!
BOTH ARTICLES are GREAT & SAVING LIVES!!
Thanks for ALL that you do!!
Holly & The FAMOUS Purrkins
Well we couldn't help spread the word if it wasn't for the pawesome contributions this community makes by sharing their experiences, so thank YOU everypawdy!
I'm not sure about the print edition. Good question! I'll try to find out. Glad you like the articles. We do too 🙂
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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It's a big week for Tripawds in the news, thanks to PuppyUp Chicago and Team Tripawds!
A special thanks to Heather and Cadence for making the trip to downtown Chicago for this story and helping to represent us this weekend!
Organization raises money for research about canine, human cancer
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Uplifting story about a Tripawd from The New York Times, March 11, 2018:
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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What an honor and surprise it was to see this unsolicited glowing review of the Tripawds community in the Dog Cancer News newsletter, with link to full write-up and video on the Dog Cancer Blog!
— Molly Jacobson
Editor, The Dog Cancer Survival Guide
Tripawds: Community Forum & Help for Three Legged Dogs
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
SO WELL DESERVED!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Shhhhh......don't tell Wyatt,but JERRY IS GETTING EXTRA HOT DOG TREATS AT THE BRIDGE TO CELEBRATE WITH HIS HOOMANS!!!
Thanks for sharing this. It's so important for anyone going through this journey to know the invaluable support that is available here.:-)
Love
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Wow, that is simply wonderful! Congratulations, you've all worked hard for it!
Xoxo
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
I saw that article when I got it in my email It was awesome. So busy at work today I didn't even have time to post on it. Congrats
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
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