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Oh Sally, if you think that is sneaky you should have seen Bailey's mom Tracy and I tracking down that no good fake rescue POS lady with the fake great dane puppy one very very late night! So, after that ordeal, you know I had to inspect their FB page too and look what I found 
Since I know you have some trouble viewing FB I'm assuming you haven't seen these gorgeous pics of Franklin. By the way, his photo was shared 196 times on Facebook in August!! Sally, I think he's been waiting for you. Looks like she was found as a stray already a tripawd. Poor baby. OH I HOPE YOU GET HIM!!
I'm sorry, you know we are all just TOO excited!
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
OK - I had to Google before I got to this page on this thread! What a handsome boy!!!!
I'm in for a Skype session but admittedly, I've never done it so now sure how either. I can face-time w/my iphone though! Jasper would love to see you all...
Hugs!
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
We are on Skype, too.
There will be a huge homecoming pawty coming up if all works out!
Kathi and Murphy
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
Oh my dear Elozabeth! I want to ADOPT YOU!!! NO, Ihave not seen these.....soooopp sweet! Nor did I jave any zdditional informatio other than what was kn their ...can't re.ember if it was Adopt A Pet...or Petfinder.
I hadn't even asked yet the ANY details for fear of doing something to jeopardize his chances....you know.......likd "starting off on the wrong foot"! Grrrrr..... to that "other" place.
One hurdle with Merry Myrtle ....you'll loke this Elizabeth! As you know, her fist real "social outing" was at the Tripawds pawty. Rember how she hid behind you a lot? Remeber how Tanner doesn't bother to sniff butts first? Remember how Tanner liked to charge in, nip and their cheeks snd then run and repeat.? Well zmyrtle was watching the "teacher"! When we go to Petco...and if someone says it's okay...I'll let her go up if a dog is showing playful signs......yep....tailwagging she heads straight for a nip at the cheek and she likes to nip at the backmof the neck too!! She'll bow down innthe play positi i n and go for round two!
Anyone know of an "introduction butt sniffing course" for puppies?
I'm anxiously wait i ng for her email. It could be that when the vet called back she was u available, and then when she called him he had gone for the day
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!
Hmmmm....maybe Ill call him Scotty Skype.....I dont think he would come to "Face Time"!
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!
Yay Sally. How totally awesome. I am sure this is meant to be. Although you have a slight learning curve now he is a front amputee not a rear LOL.
Good luck.
Hugs
michelle & Angel Sassy
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."
WOWWWWEEE! The things I miss sometimes! What a sweetie! Look at those EYES! We're sending all the Tripawd love in the world to you and Franklin that this works out. YAAAAY!!!!!
As for the Skype pawty, what about a Google hangout/chat? Seems easier.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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This IS exciting! Franklin is likely a distant relative of tri-pawd Cooper (I think that's his name), the hound who is from the south and is now freezing in Montreal, except he has a fancy coat now. Franklin and Cooper could facetime/skype too!
Hope all goes well Sally. We're all rooting for you, Merry Myrtle and Fancy Franklin.
Kerren and Kitty Mona
That naughty Tanner, you'd never know he's a canine good manners grad 
You know him, its all out all the time. The little socialite and all his buddies at the dog park play that way, nip a cheek and run off enticing a game of chase. I kept trying to get him to stop but according to the doggie trainer at the park, its normal play behavior (well, except for Tanners Napoleon complex..but that's a whole other issue ha)
Sally I'm adoptable! hahaha...you save buzzards for goodness sake. I'd never say no to being adopted by a saint! I think a Google+ tripawd party is a great idea, good thinking Jerry.
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
FRANKLINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!
OMG.... and it is spelt the same way!!!! 
Those eyes!!!!! he is absollutely adorable.. and he is missing the same leg!!!!!!!!!!!
and he's spotted!!! and he is just toooo gosh darn cute!!!!!! 
grinning ear to ear here..... and crossing everything I possibly can for you Sally!!!
Now we have a Franklin Sr. and a Franklin Jr... all is well in Tripawd land!!
Christine... with Franklin in her heart♥ (and hopefully in Sally's arms soon!!)
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
and.. don't you dare change his name... he suits it!!
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
Just change the spelling for a new beginning. That's what we did for Meesha (Meisha).
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
YEEEEEEEEEES!!!!!!!! YEEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!
And the email said...."CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! YOUR APPLICATION TO ADOPT FRANKLIN HAS BEEN APPROVED,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im ABSOLUTELY breathless!!!!!!!!!!! ....like lass out ,jumping out ofmy skin, heart racing breathless!!!!!!!
I don't know all the details yet....we have to set a phone with theadoption coord.....trying to do thst for tonight or tomorrow!
I've been taing pictures of everything I can thiink of...yard, bet, woodstove, wtc!!!
Ill come back to you guys later tonight and we can CELEBRATE!!!!!!!
I did send the coordinator this..........
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!
OMG . . . YAY! YAY! YAY!
LOVE, LOVE, THE PICTURE!!!! LOL!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
Youre the first to jear the good news!!!!! Thanks for your support!! Love to you always!!
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!
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