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They really do ... Jasper took to them too! In fact, I do suspect she misses them quite a bit ... especially now that I have done my laundry! 🙂
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
Awww, well please tell Jasper I miss her too, and I am so impressed by how well she handled all the many new experiences of the weekend. Even the mousetrap! I thought she was amazing, really, but then she has a pretty amazing Mum.
As for 'calm, reassuring energy'... someone should try telling Meg that, the mardy mutt.
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
If you have a Manni at home the one thing you learn is calm... because anything else is just such a profound waste of one's energy...
I love the pictures Michelle, yours turned out way better than mine.
I miss you people, I am still sad that I didn't get to meet some of you, I miss your dogs, I still wish I really HAD taken Merry Miss Myrtle on the the seat next to me on the plane and I am now trying to figure out the route that I would have to go across the States to see all of you again....hmmmm....
Guardian of Manni the Wonderdog. -Or was it the other way around?
Osteo and amputation in Dec 2015. Second, inoperable, primary osteosarcoma found in June 2017.
The end of our adventures came Dec 10, 2017. 2 years to the day.
Tina, I'm pretty sure if you came back, people would come to you! It's only fair ... just getting to the States is a long journey!
Love all the photos and am SO GLAD you all did a great job documenting. Izzy's oncologist asked me to send along the pictures of her from the party so Sally, you may become a Raleigh area celebrity! Everyone loves the photo of us with Izzy in her party hat!
Thank you ALL for a wonderful visit!!!
Momma to the world's most beautiful American Bulldog, Izzy!! Lost her front leg to OSA 9/18/15. Diagnosed w MCT in June 2016. Celebrated her 1 year ampuversary with knee surgery on 9/18/16! MCT recurrence in Dec 2016. Happy & hungry til nearly 14, earning her wings on 7/31/17.
Tina, I disagree about my pictures but thank you. I loved yours plus i "borrowed them all" LOL. I agree if you get to the states you know we would figure out a way to see you.
Miss your smiling face.
xoxoxo
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."
Ohhh noooo.we're not done yet!! Here are some more happy times!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
That Cassie and Alex have a BEAUTIFUL pack!!!
Cassie's pack , Zach and Frankie:
Frankie's Puppacino style
Frankie's Puppacinno style:
.erry Myrtle attacks her Pulpacino
Merry Myrtle attacking her Puppy Latte:
The adorable Ziggy loving his Puppacino (Casey and Alex)
Cassie's pack:
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!
More to come!! HOWEVER, WHO HAS A PHOTO OF JOE!!! ADORABLE PUPPY JOE that Ted picked out for Wanda!!!!!
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!
Love the videos Sally. Great job 🙂
xoxoxox
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."
Can't watch these without a big ol' smile on my face but dang it Sally, you are giving the OP ideas!!!!
Can you spot 15 yr young Aissa politely licking her Puppy Latte???Look closely.....you can see two happy eyes dancing with delight and a slight glimpse of a frosty muzzle:-) 🙂 Such a sweet gal in Karma's pack. She just takes it all in stride 🙂
15 yr young Aissa:
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!
Yep, our sweet Murphy proving he was there with us......and always will be. We don't need to "see" him to feel his presence
The illusion of Murphy's Puppacinno style:
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!
Aww thanks for posting Aissa's video Sally. This was most likely my sweet girls last road trip. But it was also right at her 15th birthday and she got to see the ocean for the first time as well. She did so good on the trip and had such a great time.
Karma, Adelaide, Aissa, Maggie May and always with our angel Brendol
Adelaide is a young tripawd Husky, from an injury. Her amp was on 10/1/12. She has 4 sisters, Aissa (a senior border collie/chow), Maggie May (a puppy Great Pyrenees), Mathilde and Morrigan and 1 baby brother, Bagheera. We are all watched over by our angel Brendol, who was dx with OSA 1/30/13, amp on 2/6/13, and left us on 8/20/13.
You can read their stories at http://adelaide.tripawds.com and http://brendol.tripawds.com
http://adelaide.....cc94d3315/
Aissa in the ocean
Adelaide is a young tripawd Husky, from an injury. Her amp was on 10/1/12. She has 4 sisters, Aissa (a senior border collie/chow), Maggie May (a puppy Great Pyrenees), Mathilde and Morrigan and 1 baby brother, Bagheera. We are all watched over by our angel Brendol, who was dx with OSA 1/30/13, amp on 2/6/13, and left us on 8/20/13.
You can read their stories at http://adelaide.tripawds.com and http://brendol.tripawds.com
<3 the ocean picture of Aissa.
xoxoxo
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."
15 is so amazing! What an honor to meet the one and only Aissa. She's a sweetie.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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