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Big step for me and Jasper Lily and Spirit Shelby
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Los Angeles, CA
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26 April 2015 - 8:31 am
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So yesterday, despite it being FREEZING here (65), Jasper and I drove south to Long Beach, CA. Basically it's the only 'off-leash' dog beach in LA (dogs not allowed on the beach is such BS to me but whatever)... anyways... Shelby and I spent many a summer weekend there. It was our favorite place .. about 30 miles south of LA. Shelby was great off leash so she could run, jump, play and chill. After she broke her leg, we didn't go anymore so it's been over 2 years since I had been.

I had no idea how emotionally hard it would be on me. I really thought I was healed and better but it was bittersweet... first, Jasper did great. She loves the beach now and saw other dogs playing and jumping and splashing so I think she truly understood that this is a "fun" and "safe" place (yet she was still on her leash since she has a tendency to dash and I cannot catch her). But I missed Shelby... I just missed her so much! I wish that I had them BOTH with me! 

Driving back, Jasper still hates the car and tolerates it but always looks scared. So I took Shelby's blanket that has been in our car since she passed (the blanket and bed she passed on still live in my car since I don't know what to do with them and can't quite deal). So I put that blanket on the floor in the car for Jasper and she was instantly peaceful and calm. Now maybe it was from playing at the beach BUT I like to think it was the Spirit of Shelby calming and soothing her ... that blanket probably smells like Shelby ... maybe even 'sick' Shelby (it's not dirty per se). I forgot there was a leash in the car too.... I know I need to deal w/that bed back there since I am sure it's odd to driver around with that but I truly don't know what to do with it. Jasper has her own beds ... I can't bear to toss it. I'll just ignore it for now.

But here are some photos of Shelby and Jasper at the same beach! Happy girls ...  I do love little JL very much... it scares me how much I love her but I am letting her in. And love that she humors me and enjoys the beach better! 

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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26 April 2015 - 9:38 am
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i love how they almost have the exact same pose on their beach blankets. I understand about the bed thing. I still have so much Ty stuff. Would the bed fit into your trunk? Maybe, that could been a next step. Or maybe just on the floor for JL. She seems comforted by Shelby's things, right? All of these first with outs are hard. They really are.  You 2 are doing great and Shelby girl was there with you the whole time. Lori, Ty & Gang

TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed  and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater. 

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26 April 2015 - 4:49 pm
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I'm so glad to hear Jasper is doing so much better at the beach.  She seems more at peace with it than in some of her earlier pictures.  You've helped Jasper with so many of her fears. And I have no doubt that Shelby blanket was a comfort to her in the car. Shelby 's spirit always surrounds you both! 

Don't worry about Shelby 's bed in the car. You'll know what to do with it when you're ready.

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Sahana and her Angel Leland

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November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014

May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!





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26 April 2015 - 7:10 pm
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I believe that the blanket was Shelby calming JL.  I am glad you still have it in your car.  The pictures of the Beach and how much you love both of them.  It takes a while to let those walls down but I knew you would. 

You helped JL heal and she has helped in many ways too.  A team effort.  Shelby picked the right puppy for you for sure 🙂

 

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Michelle & Angel Sassy

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05/04/2006 -  Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19  fought cancer for 4 months.

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26 April 2015 - 8:43 pm
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DTTIO LORI!
DITTO SAHANA!
DITTO MICHELLE!

Reallu! Ditto everything they said!

Ill just add that those pictures put a huge smile on my heart! I love the similarities between Jasper Lily chillaxn and Shelby Lynne chillaxin! It is so thrilling to see how you and Jasper Lily have grown individually and together. Neither one of you could have done it without the other. And neither one of you could have done it without Shelby's guidance...and blanket!!!

Love you!!!

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle 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!

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29 April 2015 - 12:07 pm
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Hello you all!!! Thank you for the love and support ... I did think it was funny they had almost the same pose on the beach towels and yet I didn't recall Shelby's pose until we got home! Jasper loves to sit like that! 🙂 

LORI - so there is apparently a 'corgi' at daycare today (Jasper goes to daycare once a week for my own sanity and the preservation of my pillows, oven mitts, chip clips - yup, she ate that yesterday). I would love to be a fly on the wall to see the meeting of the 'ears'.... 

There is a corgi in our neighborhood who isn't super friendly. Maybe it has an ear complex because Jasper's are indeed BIGGER? Either way, not a fan of Jasper getting all up in the booty!

Sadly, my car is an SUV so no trunk to be had but the blanket (and maybe I'll put the bed there too) helps JL feel super cozy... then that's what Shelby wants. 

I do feel my spirit girl all the time ... a lot last weekend when I was really missing her like crazy ... hugs and love! 

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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29 April 2015 - 5:51 pm
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Alison, I am still trying to picture 65 degrees being freezing out there, 65 for us is balmy, put the top down, tee shirt and shorts weather.....!!!

I am glad Jasper is finally loving the beach, and I love these great pics you shared with us. While reading your post, I could actually feel a bit of your pain when you went back to the beach for the first time with a new pup.....all those firsts are still gonna creep up on us for awhile, but eventually we will conquer them, and having a new dog in your life definitely softens the blow just a little. I also love how using Shelby's blanket calmed Jasper down, it had to be Shelby's energy helping her. And as far as not knowing what to do with all Shelby's blankets and bed, I say keep them.....they are always going to be hers and very hard to part with, so keeping them with you always is still a place of comfort for you. I still have my Maggie's and Polly's big ortho bed, and even though Zuzu peed all over it a couple weeks ago, I can't part with it and I'm still trying to figure out how to clean it.....guess I will just hose it off in my driveway with lots of soapy water, let it dry in the sun, and hope for the best.....I have kept so many things from all my Lab girls that have left me, I need a designated storage area...Jasper L. is one lucky pup to have you as her madre'....!!

Sending lots of love and {{{hugs}}}
Bonnie, Angel Polly, and new crew

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30 April 2015 - 12:37 pm
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Alison, I am still trying to picture 65 degrees being freezing out there, 65 for us is balmy, put the top down, tee shirt and shorts weather.....!!!

I am glad Jasper is finally loving the beach, and I love these great pics you shared with us. While reading your post, I could actually feel a bit of your pain when you went back to the beach for the first time with a new pup.....all those firsts are still gonna creep up on us for awhile, but eventually we will conquer them, and having a new dog in your life definitely softens the blow just a little. I also love how using Shelby's blanket calmed Jasper down, it had to be Shelby's energy helping her. And as far as not knowing what to do with all Shelby's blankets and bed, I say keep them.....they are always going to be hers and very hard to part with, so keeping them with you always is still a place of comfort for you. I still have my Maggie's and Polly's big ortho bed, and even though Zuzu peed all over it a couple weeks ago, I can't part with it and I'm still trying to figure out how to clean it.....guess I will just hose it off in my driveway with lots of soapy water, let it dry in the sun, and hope for the best.....I have kept so many things from all my Lab girls that have left me, I need a designated storage area...Jasper L. is one lucky pup to have you as her madre'....!!

Sending lots of love and {{{hugs}}}
Bonnie, Angel Polly, and new crew

Ha ha ... I used to be good w/65 and then I moved to LA! Now we're freezing if it's below 70! 

Anyways ... you can read me so well , Bonnie! There was a bit of pain and sadness surrounding a "first" with Jasper Lily. I know Shelby is working her magic trying to soothe the both of us but it's a hard job sometimes! I still keep all of Shelby's special stuff in a box under the bed (her costumes, collars, etc). Out of sight but not out of mind! And the Shelby "shrine"... I still can't even bear to change my FB profile photo but perhaps when Jasper's been here a whole year ... I don't know. It feels like disrespect to Shelby even though I know she wants me to be happy and move on.

BTW - I am working from home this a.m. as I have to work late tonight and wanted Jasper to feel a little less alone... she will NOT come out from under the bed so I suspect she spends her days hiding there. I guess it doesn't hurt anyone (she's in her airline carrier) but it makes me sad that she's so fearful. We did have an earthquake this a.m. but I didn't feel it ... maybe she's just sensitive to that. 

Hugs and love!!!!

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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