Chocolate Kisses

If you haven’t already, PLEEEEEAAAAAAAASSSSSEEEEE VOTE FOR CHARLEY!!!  He is now only leading by 30 votes and there are 10 days left to vote.  I really want Bone Cancer Dogs, Inc. to receive $100!!!!

If anyone is on Facebook and not a friend of mine (feel free to “friend” me), I entered Charley’s photo in a contest and the winner will get $100 donation to their favorite dog charity.  My favorite dog charity is Bone Cancer Dogs, Inc. because 100% of their donations go directly to bone cancer research!!!

Since BCD just funded their 3rd clinical trial (in the past 2 years) at North Carolina State to investigate the use of Palladia with OSA, I know that the $100 will be put to good use!!!  Here’s more info about the trial funded by BCD:  http://cvm.ncsu.edu/cancercare/ongoing.html

You have to have a Facebook account to vote, but if you do PLEASE vote for Charley.  Feel free to share!

If you have voted, THANK YOU!  If you haven’t voted, PLEASE VOTE for Charley.  Unfortunately you can only vote 1x per Facebook account.  The contest ends on May 18.

~~~  Here’s the link to VOTE FOR CHARLEY:  http://bit.ly/HZD1NH

Thank you for reading!!!

Hugs and chocolate labby kisses,
Ellen Venturella-Wilson & Charley
18 Month OS Survivor…and counting!

Happy 18 Month Ampuversary Charley!!!  You are our tripawd hero and everyday you make us so proud that you picked us as your mommy and daddy!  ♥ ♥ ♥

Our wish to you is that you continue your fight against osteosarcoma with the same strength, resilience, and determination that you have since your journey started.

Our promise to you is that you will never suffer and when you tell us that it’s time, we will bravely and lovingly give you your well-deserved angel wings.

Your mommy and daddy love you more than you will ever know!!!  ♥ ♥ ♥

Love,

Mommy & Daddy  xoxo

HOPPY EASTER!!!

Love and chocolate labby kisses,

Charley xoxo

Hi everyone!  It’s me, Charley!  I’m sneaking on my mommy’s ‘puter again since she is isn’t looking….

I had a great time at my birthday pawty this weekend!!!  It was a double birthday pawty…I turned 4 and my Grandpa turned 72!  I can’t wait until I’m 72 because I bet I would gets TONS of presents and treats considering the amount I got for turning only 4!

My mommy made me a meat cake again!  I LOVED it!!!  I almost ate the whole thing….until my mommy and daddy pried the last piece out of my mouth.  They were talking about me eating too much and getting sick and puking.  HELLO?!?!?  Don’t they realize that I am a Labrador Retriever and one of my bestest skills is eating, then tripawd counter surfing, and finally retrieving….and in that exact order!

Here’s some pictures of me from my birthday and my pawty!!!

Hugs and chocolate labby kisses from Charley  xoxo

YUMMY MEAT CAKE!!!

EATING MY CAKE…..

EATING MORE CAKE!!!

I LOVE OPENING PRESENTS!!!

I USE MY ONLY FRONT PAW TO HOLD IT DOWN….

THEN I BITE AND TEAR OFF THE PAPER…..VIOLA!!!

CHARLEY         ~~ THE BIRTHDAY BOYS!!!! ~~        BEN

Charley received the best 4th birthday present from his oncologist today…

CLEAR CHEST X-RAYS!!!

Here’s a picture of the Birthday Boy!   Since Charley works for food, I was able to bribe him with treats!!!

Happy 4th Birthday Charley!!!  Your mommy and daddy love you more than you will ever know!!!  ♥♥♥

Love,

Mommy & Daddy  xoxo

Happy 17 Month Ampuversary Charley!!!  You are our tripawd hero and everyday you make us so proud that you picked us as your mommy and daddy!  ♥ ♥ ♥

My wish to you is that you continue your fight against osteosarcoma with the same strength, resilience, and determination that you have since your journey started.

My promise to you is that you will never suffer and when you tell me that it’s time, I will bravely and lovingly give you your well-deserved angel wings.

On another note, Charley turns 4 tomorrow!!!!  Yippee!!!  Yay!!!  Woo Hoo!!!

Happy 4th Birthday to my special hero boy!!!  This will be the 2nd birthday that he celebrates as a tripawd cancer survivor!

Please keep your fingers and paws crossed and keep us in your thoughts and prayers for clear x-rays tomorrow.  Charley has a follow-up appointment with his oncologist tomorrow at 4:30pm cst and he already has his “Birthday Bandana” out and ready to wear for tomorrow….Charley thinks he may be able to score a few extra treats if he looks super cute!

Your mommy and daddy love you more than you will ever know!!!  ♥♥♥

Love,

Mommy & Daddy  xoxo

Today is National Puppy Day!

Here is baby Charley at 6 weeks old (2 weeks after he picked us).  We brought him home at 8 weeks old.

Charley,

You have changed our lives forever and we are honored that you picked us to be your parents.  You are intelligent, resilient, loving, and loyal.  Your daily strength and determination make you a hero in our eyes everyday.  Even though we didn’t ask for this cancer journey,  we cherish every lesson that you are here to teach us.

We ♥ you Charley!!!

Love always,

Mommy and Daddy  xoxo

I wanted to thank Jackie Bouchard, another Tripawds.com member and Angel Abby’s mom, for putting my beautiful Charley on the cover of her new novel, “What the Dog Ate”.

The book is awesome!  I loved it!  I wasn’t able to put it down and you guys won’t be able to either!  Here’s the link to purchase the e-book if anyone is interested on  smashwords.com:  “What the Dog Ate” and on Amazon.com:   “What the Dog Ate”.

Hugs and chocolate labby kisses,

Ellen (super proud Tripawd mommy) & Charley (who is requesting his own agent for his pawographs)  xoxo

Hi friends!
It’s me, Charley.  I sneaked on my mommy’s ‘puter when she wasn’t looking.  She doesn’t like me on her ‘puter….something about slobber and doggie hair???

It was my 16 Month Ampuversary on 2-28-12.  YIPPEE for me!!!  My mommy and daddy left for Cancun that day and she forgot to post on here about my special day.  That’s okay because I got to spend almost a week with my grandpa and grandma!  They always give me lots of yummy treats….sshhhh….don’t tell my mommy cuz it’s our little secret!

My birthday is coming up soon.  I will be 4 years old on 3-29-12!!!  My mommy already had an extra special birthday bandana made for me to wear….it’s way better than making me wear a silly t-shirt!  I get to go on a car ride on my birthday to see my oncologist for my 17 month post-amp appointment.  I don’t mind cuz I get lots of scratches and yummy treats!

I’m going to have a birthday party too.  Every year I have a joint birthday party with my grandpa.  I turn 4 and my grandpa turns 72!  I hope I get lots of presents….stuffies and yummies are top on my wish list!

I gotta go cuz mommy is coming!!!

Chocolate kisses to all of my tripawd friends and my Tripawd Warrior Angel Princesses!!!!

Luv,

Charley

Happy 15 Month Ampuversary Charley!!!  We are so proud of you, our tripawd hero, and your fight against bone cancer!!!  GO CHARLEY!!!

Your mommy and daddy love you more than you will ever know!!!  ♥♥♥

Love,

Mommy & Daddy  xoxo