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yay Clare. Welcome 🙂  Can't wait to meet you.   This is getting so exciting.
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 -Â Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19Â fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
CLARE!!!! YAY!!!! I cannot wait to see and meet you Friday!!! And Tina too!!! YAY!!! SO HAPPY!!!Â
And yes Elizabeth... Jasper and I are going to be sooooo out of our element. But we love to explore so anything and everything!Â
Teri - the thundershirt is for Jasper ... lol ... but I might put it on me. But I love thunderstorms. Always have. We had them in Missouri. The best!Â
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
Sorry that it has been an uber-crazy year for me and that I have been out of touch...but Fannie Mae (honorary Tripawd, sent to us by Lexie) and I will be there with bells on for at least Saturday, and maybe part of Sunday too!
I can't wait to see everyone! All of our East Coast Tripawd alum friends, plus those of you who are traveling so far -- so exciting! 🙂Â
My apologies if I missed it... Is there a separate post with the timeline and what is happening when and where on which day? If not, might be good to start a new thread (or make a "sticky" post) so it is easy to find.
(I just had a big BD so I will blame my poor eyesight and inability to read or write coherently at this hour on working too many hours in front of the PC along with my seasoned, mature eyes...lol)
Also, where are most out of towners staying?
Can't wait! Sally and Elizabeth, thank you sooooo much for organizing!
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Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here. Â
DEB!!! I am so happy to meet you!!!! Michelle is the official poster of the times but I think the party starts at 3 pm both days. A lot of us travelers are at an Air BNB like place or hotels around the region. Will be soooooo much fun!
Can't wait!!
alison with spirit shelby in her heart (and little jasper too)Â
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
debva said
My apologies if I missed it... Is there a separate post with the timeline and what is happening when and where on which day? If not, might be good to start a new thread (or make a "sticky" post) so it is easy to find.
Hi Deb! That's so cool you can make it. Here's a link to the blog post with all the details:
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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DEB!!!! 🙂 🙂 WE CANNOT WAIT!!!! CANNOT WAIT!!!! ABSOLUTELY THRILLED YOU ARE COMING!! It feels likenit was just yesterday when we celebrated Lexi's birthday st the first Virginia Pawty! Fourteen, right? And yiu were afraid she wouldn't feel well enough to come to the Pawty! HA!! That girl rocked the pawty!!
CLARE!!!!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 WELCOME TO YOUR SECOND HOME!!! So glad you got the proper welcome you deserve by dropping the word TRIPAWDS!! ! And so glad that little black piglet didn't stow herself away in your suitcase!!
LOOK AT THAT SMILE!!! YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!! Itsw just thrilling do know yiu are HERE!!! HERE FOR A THREE LEGGED DOG PAWTY!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Get some rest and enjoy your little tour of Washington! See ya' in just a little while!! More pictures in the meantime!! 🙂
And glad using the word TRIPAWD changed the disposition of that Border Guard!
Love to you!!!
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!
And don't worry Teri, I'll find an old tire and you can go tubing in my back uard!! This rain had just better STOP!! 🙂
Teri and Cassie, I just sent you the cell phones of some numbers.
This little EPIC pawty is going to be. EPIC!!
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!
I honestly think that this got very real for me. I just confirmed/checked into my flight for tomorrow. I am excited and kind of nervous at the same time.Â
Can't wait to see everyone 🙂
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 -Â Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19Â fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
And if a flight attendant wants a volunteer to get off the plane because they are overbooked......DON'T DO IT!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Tell them about the THREE LEGGED DAWG PAWTY and the whole cabin will be volunteering to leave so you can go ti the pawty!!
And if not, we'll see you on TV clinging to your seat and they try to pull you away!! 🙂 🙂
REGARDING THAT SKPYE OR GOOGLE THING you techies talked about so we could facetime with people. Any update in that?
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!
Jasper and I are a little more than 24 hours out to our first trip across the country (for Jasper .. not me, I've been to DC many, many, many times). But so excited to re-create our signature hashtag (#jasperandmadreadventures) on our posts and add a #tripawds party!Â
And I can't wait to pick up Tina and Clare .. who are having a blast, I am sure, around DC today but I heard it is raining. Let's hope that moves along before JL and I get there because JL is one stinky wet dog!Â
Safe travels all tomorrow!!!Â
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 have indeed been having a blast, Alison. Drinking in the delights of DC.... Seriously excited about meeting you TOMORROW!!!!
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...
YAY!!!! I Am going to HUG you both sooooooo hard!!!! I am a hugger and I can't wait to see you!!!!Â
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
Getting excited for the pawrty!!! Zachary is ready to show his puppy like attitude and see his friends even. Though he is getting a little older... can't wait to see you all!
TINA AND CLARE!!!! YOU TWO ARE LIGHTING UP OUR WORLD WITH YOUR SMILES!!!! SOOOOO GLAD YOU ARE HERE....well...almost "here"
And we get to tour DC with you!! Beautiful historical backdrops with two beautiful girls in the forefront!!
Absolutely thrilled to get to meet you both!! 🙂
CHERYL!!! CHERYL AND ZACH (and Shannon too, right?)!! Being able to reconnect with you again at the place we first met the THREE of you....sooo special!!! Soooooo excited!!
Safe travels everyone!!' See you Saturday!!
Lots of love!
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!
Just heard from Teri......her email was written at 4:16 a.m. saying she was at the gate!
That's. A.M.......4:16 A.M.........have a good snooze on the plane Teri!! 🙂 🙂
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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