It was a year ago that the doctor in Elverta, (Sacramento) removed what was left of my right front leg. I had part of my leg removed in Taiwan but the folks at Homeward Bound finished the job. I don’t remember a whole lot about that day but I remember meeting some really special people, my foster mom and dad, Kathleen and Jim. I’ve talked about them before. They took me to their home in Auburn, Ca. and took really great care of me. They told the chauffeur and the maid I wasn’t any trouble at all. As a matter of fact, they took a picture of me on the couch wrapped up in my favorite blue blanket and my hot pink t-shirt sitting next to Kathleen. Mom and dad got that picture not to long ago. My, I was so cute! Dad’s eyes water when he looks at it.
I look really happy in the picture and why not, I got rid of my bum leg, got a terrific foster home and was starting down the road to rest of my life. I didn’t have cancer like so many of my tripawd friends do, but losing that leg was a pretty big deal and I would like all of you to celebrate with me! You know when I left that leg in doctors office, I left all the bad stuff that happened to me in Taiwan wrapped up in that leg. I hope they buried my leg really, really deep, like, backhoe deep. It’s think it’s a good thing to bury bad memories.
I talked to everyone’s mom and dad’s and on Thursday, march 11th, 2010, all my tripawd friends will get an extra treat! And to all of my friends that have crossed the bridge, I miss you… and tomorrow night, I’ll look up to the stars, wag my Farrah Fawcett tail and run like the wind with a big ‘ol grin on my face!
Shelby, the P.P.
By: Mackenzie's Mom on March 10, 2010 at 9:02 pm
PP – I can see why Dad’s eyes water when he looks at that beautiful picture. Makes my Mom’s eyes water too. You are so pretty in pink (just like we suggested for your new outfit by the way) and we’re so glad that you left all that bad stuff back in Taiwan. We can’t wait for the extra treats – what a celebration – one year ampuversary!!! Hooray!!!
Mackenzie
By: Carmen (Catie's Mom) on March 10, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Pink IS your colour. It’s gorgeous on you.
One year ampuversary! Yay Shelby!
Catie and Riley are for sure getting extra treats…thank you.
By: maximutt on March 10, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Shelby, you’re the absolute cutest! Happy Ampuversary. I hope you get a lot of tasty treats, and that you have a great time at Mill Valley on Saturday. As soon as Bernie Bin Laden is a little older, we plan on travelling back up to pawty with you and the rest of the Nor Cal Crew again! Have a great weekend!!
By: maggie on March 11, 2010 at 7:45 am
Happy Ampuversary Shelby! You look fabulous in pink! 😉
Tracy, Maggie’s Mom
By: Tehya's Mom on March 11, 2010 at 10:33 am
Happy Ampuversary Shelby! What a beautiful girl you are ! Pink is definitely your colour.
Angel Tehya’s Mom
By: Peyton's Path on March 11, 2010 at 11:54 am
Happy Ampuversary Shelby! You are such a lucky girl to have a wonderful furever home, no cancer and really know how to live/love life!
Mom agreed that Rhys and I get an extra special treat in your honor! We will be thinking about you when we are eating them. I know Peyton is looking down at you and your beautiful Farrah tail wishing you well and eating lots of peanut butter biscuits in your honor!
I must agree pink is your color! You are a beautiful girl! Keep doing what your doing PP!
XOXO
Dillon and Rhys
By: admin on March 11, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Hooray for the Petite Princess! Keep on keepin’ on … 🙂
By: krun15 on March 11, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Way to go Shelby!! I will offer extra treats in your honor- I know that Tani at least will indulge!!
See you soon.
Karen and the pug girls
By: wyattraydawg on March 11, 2010 at 10:41 pm
WOW! A Whole year?! You have come so far in so many ways girlfriend. What an amazing life you lead. I know that there’s lots more good stuff in store for you.
Thank you for doing all you do for peeps and the other dogs here at Tripawds. We are so grateful you’re a part of the family!
Congrats on your big day!!!
By: Codie Rae on March 11, 2010 at 11:36 pm
Woohoo Shelbeeeee!
Happy Hippy Hoppy 1 YEAR Ampuversary girlfriend! You know I am jealous of your Farrah Fawcett tail and that everpawdy just falls in love with you the minute they meet you and that you get to do therapy work……and Travis Ray has a crush on you……
But I just can’t hold any of that against you. Your blonde beauty and pawtite sweetness just overcome all bad thoughts I might have……and make me want to try harder to be just as sweet as you! I don’t think I will ever ever ever get there though!
xoxox,
Codie Rae
By: cemil on March 12, 2010 at 12:17 am
Princess Shelby, Congratulations on your ampuversary! We get treats to celebrate you, and hope to see you Saturday!
Love, Cemil
By: Xander Tank on March 12, 2010 at 5:51 am
Yay Shelby! Mum got me a new wubba AND a tartar buster for your ampuversary! Thank you for giving her the idea!
I don’t think our pawrents understand sometimes how fantastic and resilliant we are, and it’s so much easier for us to let go of the bad stuff than it is for them! I didn’t have cancer but I couldn’t use my leg anymore after the car accident.. and now that it’s gone my only question is “are we goin outside now?… now? how bout’ now? Ok now!”
Keep getting stronger beautiful girl!
Lub, Xander
By: anyemery on March 12, 2010 at 8:49 am
Happy Ampuversary, Shelby! Pink is definitely your color. Did the maid ever take you shopping for a new collar?
And thanks for the treats! My mom gave me a special one in your honor!
Hugs,
Holly
By: Jim and Kathy on March 13, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Hi Shelby! It doesn’t seem like a year since that all happened. You were so easy to take care of, and you never complained. You were always smiling even then!! In case you didn’t know, you are our favorite foster of all 14!!! We miss you!
Congratulations on all the amazing things that you do and have accomplished!!! And congraulations to the maid and chauffeur for helping you be all you can be!!!
Love, Kathy & Jim
By: romeo2 on March 14, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Dear Shelby: So sorry we are a little late to the party, but we definitely want to toast your big one year ampuversary! You deserve your happy ending, Princess. We can tell just from your pictures you are a very special girl with a beautiful heart (and it’s good to know you are not completely perfect—-aka Steak Thief……).
And you bring so much happiness to others. One of my moms is a geriatric nurse practitioner and she says dogs like you really cheer her patients up! And the staff too! (I like to visit the nursing home and I do my best, but I get so excited to
see everyone I start acting like a young pup instead of a ten yr old! How do you do it, Shelby?).
Here’s to many more Princess!
Love, Romeo and family