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Just read thru this whole thread! The excitement is palpable! Much as I would like we can't afford the trip but put us on the Facetime list please!!
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
I know nothing about Facetime or Skype but I am sure Karma or someone does. I can't wait. This is going to be so exciting. I really can't wait and everytime I think of it I get chills and tears at the same time.
Weird & goofy I know.
Please everyone plan to do a ribbon if you haven't. You will just feel awe when you see this leash. I saw it for the first time when I went to Chicago in September. Sassy's ribbon had been on there for awhile. Once they become Angels the white ribbon and Angel is added for them.
If you have time go pick out something for them. Something they liked. Kathi put green beans on Murphy's, Hannah's had the M & M guy, Sassy's just had a pink tag on it. You can do anything. The measurements if you want to do your ribbon and just bring it and hang it is on the thread that Sally linked. Please think about doing one.
hugs to everyone
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."
Hey all, we need to have one post with the details for the big event, so we can start linking to it and update the Facebooger announcement. Can someone please reply to this and list:
Party Dates
Times
Location(s)
Other pertinent info (hotels where people are staying, what to bring tips, etc.)
Thanks!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Rene...our BFF Michelle is forwarding you the info right now!! Is she da' best or what?
Just want to be clear that the partial hotel list she is providing will be updated. They were dog friendly hotels when the base location was different.
Elizabeth is making inquiries. We have some potentially staying a long week end who won't be bringing dogs but want access to Rockwood Park as well as some touristy stuff.
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!
Ok this is what I know
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. 🙂
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."
Thanks Michelle! And I'll gladly give $5 or $10 for the areas. Just add it to my tab! 
Also - are there bathrooms near the shelters? Or port-a-potties? I know when we got to the Northern CA meet ups there is a bathroom near the park and the original Shelby always brings a BIG container of water. So perhaps we can get some jugs at the store to make sure there is enough water. Maybe some blankets to sit on too? Or towels? Northern CA can be damp sometimes but that might be a geographic thing.
And cameras ... lots of cameras for lots of photos!!!
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
Rockwood park is filled with amenities, bathrooms, water, etc so that stuff should not be an issue. There's large dog run (with water if I remember correctly) and a small dog run.
I didn't realize that the tribute leash angels got white with an Angel on them. My Jake is on there but just a blue ribbon so I'll need to make two..an Angel one for both Jake and Roscoe.
I am really not sure about hotels near the park, I'm not very familiar with that area; however, if any of you have questions and want to PM me I can find out.
I'll have two of my cameras with me. I think the last party I ended up with a few hundred pics 🙂
I'll also try to remember to bring some blankets/towels, thats a great idea.
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”
Good ideas Alison. I will write that on my list and put in folder. 🙂 I know we can hit a store before we check into the houses.
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."
Thanks Michelle! And I'll gladly give $5 or $10 for the areas. Just add it to my tab!
Ditto. Of course! Thanks, everyone, for arranging all this. We are going to have so much fun!
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, 20 November 2023, adopted 12 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 Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
Elizabeth,
If I remember correctly his had the white on it when I saw it but if not the stuff will be with the leash to do that. But you do have to add Roscoes. I think we were posting at the same time or I would have added that in my last response.
I need to buy a new memory card for mine. Not bringing my big DSLR but will bring my little point & shoot. It does pretty good 🙂 I can even take a few videos on it.
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."
Karen ties a tiny white ribbon at the top of the blue ribbon you made fir Jake if you didn't donit originally. I don't think I did either. The little white ribbon she puts in is when they get their wings.
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!
We're all posting at the same time......Eliz....check your emial!!!
CLARE....What are your dates? You may have already posted
Alison...here I. Virginia we must lotty behind a tree 🙂 Did anyone mention chiggers to you??? KIDDING! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Are we all crazy excited or what!!!
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!
Tina.! What are yiur dates???
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 just responded to you Sally. I have an idea....lets all go over to chat if you aren't there already 🙂
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”
benny55 said
Alison...here I. Virginia we must lotty behind a tree 🙂 Did anyone mention chiggers to you??? KIDDING! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
#citygirlmeetsthecountry - enough said!
Clare is driving over with me on Friday the 26th .... bless her heart. She wants to get in a car with an LA driver but I am sure my road rage with a guest and my dog will be an epic low levels. 🙂
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
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