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HA!HA! I'm hoping it is the QUIET ones!!
Just to be safe though, I've already ordered Frankie is prison jammies just in case!
AND I'm teaching him NOT to bend down in prison, especially in the communal shower
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!
😂😂😂😂 Bwhaaaaaahahaaa!!!!! Lol!!
I'll drink to that!! 🍻 🍻 ...
😊
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.
Hahahahaha Sally. That made me laugh 🙂
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."
Buwhahaaaaaaahaaaaaa!!! Sally, STOPPPPPPPP! We at DaBear HQ are snort laughing!!! Prison "jammies"...OOOOMMMMMDDDDD!
OH Sally!!! You do realize you've given all the prisoners a new "pinup" King Frankie picture right? He'll be International before we know it! Ok crew it's up to us now to keep Frankie safe at the pawrty! Don't worry Frankie we've got this!
Look, there's ALREADY a quad paw in the back ground behind the fence eye balling Frankie. Sally, who is that dog?!!!
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”
Sally, that is the best picture EVER. Poor Frankie 😂
CharlieBear, I cannot imagine what made you think of me and Meg. We are upstanding (unlike Frankie) law abiding citizens 95% of the time... alright 90%, maybe 75?....50?... okay, 10%, but for that 10% we really are very well behaved indeed
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...
Does anyone (who is more organized that me) want to re-post the location and times for the pawty?!? Just in case any newbies are reading this thread and have NO plans for Memorial Day weekend and are thinking about attending the east coast pawty of the century!
Jasper Lily and her mama are brushing up on our "southern charm" since we are coming from the land of not-so-friendly and no-so-smiley but we sure are looking forward to meeting all sorts of new friends! (The real reason no one has wrinkles in LA is not just botox, it's that no one ever smiles). 
BUT we do !!!
Counting down!!!
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
The location is the Rockwood Dog Park 3401 Courthouse Rd, Richmond Va 23236
Dates Saturday May 27 & Sunday May 28 3:00- 8:00 PM
If arriving before 3 we don't have the shelter before that time so it will be in the dog park area til we get the shelter.
The are multiple hotels in the area. If looking for hotels Sally said the Richmond/Chesterfield County area. Look for dog friendly if bringing furry friend. I know Elizabeth gave us some earlier I think it was the Loft and Cassie is using the Red Roof Inn (not sure where that is exactly).
Needed items: Water for the Dogs, any snacks you may want, Pictures if your dog is an Angel or memento you would want to place on the memorial table. There are picnic tables to sit at etc.
Also I would like to suggest a $5.00 donation for the reservation of the shelter so it helps a certain friend out and they don't have to pay for it themselves. Plus we will be having food on Sunday as well so donation for that 🙂
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."
GREAT suggestion Aliso !!
GREAT input Michelle!!! Perfect synopsis! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Here's a hotel that Teri has already booked, and I believe Ingrid also . It's sog friendly and close to the Park. And Sarah stayed there when she had DC Jack's amp done and said it was very nice!! 🙂
HAMPTON INN 800 Research Rd. Midlothian Va. 1 855 605 0317
I believe this one is DOG friendly
(Within 10 minutes)
And ues, Michelle is exactly right avlut gathering at the dog park earlier than 3:00, which is just a couple hundred yards from the shelter (probably less). Go into the part that's for "little dogs"...that's the area we are going to try and take over!! I think a lot of people are getting there earlier.
ALISON....you'll have a smile on your face furever when you head back West. You tell those Californians wrinkles are merely where smiles have been!!
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!
mom2shelby said
Does anyone (who is more organized that me) want to re-post the location and times for the pawty?!?
FYI: The announcement post includes all the basic details and a link to this discussion...
tri.pet/triva2017
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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admin said
mom2shelby said
Does anyone (who is more organized that me) want to re-post the location and times for the pawty?!?FYI: The announcement post includes all the basic details and a link to this discussion...
tri.pet/triva2017
Admin... you are simply the best!!! You rock!!! Thank you!!! This is perfect! 
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
soooo, inquiring minds want to know ...
The party doesn't officially start until 3:00 pm - whatever will we do with ourselves (after recovering from the prior evening of course) during the morning/early afternoon?
I tried for a pilgrimage to a tattoo parlor but was shot down. Are there sites that must be seen? Any interest in antique stores if such exist in them there environs? (Hi, I'm Teri and I love antique stores. yes, it is a problem.)
I've never been in Virginia before so as is my usual I'll run all over and try to see everything and have to rest and recover from my vacation when I get home.
Throwing it out to the masses.
so excited!!!
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.
I may be the odd one, but I'd totally go to a tattoo parlor for a Tripawds tattoo 😉 Lol
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
Domino had his left front leg amputate on May 13th 2014 after being hit by a car. He's now living a happy healthy life on three legs :)
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