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9:06 am
Our hearts are breaking too! Sending you lots of golden hugs!
Cathy/Jane/Spirit Skyler/Chloe
Kami, we are so sorry to hear this news about Mackenzie.
Words aren't coming...I don't know what to say, your in our hearts and prayers.
As my friend says, "just love her up and be there for her."
Your friend, Shelby the P.P.
Kami;
You and Mackenzie - and Kobe - were there for Sophie and I from day one - and I will always be grateful to you for your unwavering support. I hope you know that all the love and good wishes you put out there for me - and for all of us - is now coming back at you ten-fold. These are the days we all dread, think that we will never live through, and our hearts change for ever more. Life becomes clearer as your perspective changes and you focus on the bond between you - between you and Mackenzie. You are both blessed to have such a loving home within each other's hearts.
Our dogs teach us so much about life and about ourselves as we develop our relationship - and never so much as in their final days. That is when we realize just how much "dog-like" we can be - and how strong we can be for our amazing animals. Jerry said it - they don't count down the days - they just live them. And Mackenzie has lived her time well - reveling in her swimming prowess and basking in her golden California girl beach babe good looks ! What an awesome spirit she has. Apparently she still has some things to do, so put yourself in her paws and make her next days some of the most memorable.
I hope you feel the love and support coming your way, Kami. For you and for Mackenzie. I'm so very sorry that you two are nearing the end of this journey together.
May peace and strength be yours.
Love, Tana and Spirit Sophie
Sophie (1998 – 2010)
"Going Dog" def: living every day in the moment
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
–Unknown
3:04 pm
Oh Kami, I have nothing to say that can ease your pain. God I hate this. Mackenzie has been so brave....
You both have my thoughts & prayers.
Pat, Angel Ruthie & puppy Tess
8:13 pm
3 November 2009
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As I read each and every one of your posts I'm at a loss for words and I can't hold back my tears....I am just so grateful to be a part of this wonderful wonderful community. I feel so blessed and although we are facing some not so good times ahead, I am happy today because Mackenzie has had a good day. I'm really learning about what it means to take it one day at a time (brings me back to the days of when Mackenzie was recovering from her amputation surgery) and cherishing every moment. She's probably gotten more kisses from me than she could ever want but when she looks up into my eyes I know that she's telling me how much she loves me. She's always been so attached to me (and vice versa) and watches me like a hawk (I'm her world - what a great ego booster!) Tonight I was so proud of her - she ran across the street to greet the neighbors, wagging her tail. She's much more alert now which leads me to believe that maybe the palladia was some of the cause for her muscle weakness. She ate a bone tonight, gobbled up her dinner (which included steak again) and she's been wagging her tail. What more can you ask for? This will be a good Christmas.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
9:24 pm
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25 September 2009
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Wagging tails and lots of love ... a great Christmas indeed! Thanks for the update.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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4:11 am
28 November 2008
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So, so wonderful the two of you had a great day. Truly living life one day at a time is a really tough lesson for us humans to learn. Sounds like you're definitely getting the hang of it.
More good thoughts for you both!
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
5:37 am
8 December 2009
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Kami,
I LOVED reading your last update - brings happy tears to my eyes 
Love your girl and cherish every moment, as you are! So glad she and you had such a great day!!!
Tracy & Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
8:43 am
Kami,
It made me so happy to read your last post this morning. Please give Mackenzie a big Christmas hug for Fortis and I.
Wishing you guys a Very Merry Christmas full of hugs, kisses and tail wags.
Brett and Fortis
8:51 am
29 November 2008
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I'm so glad to hear Mackenzie is feeling a bit better, and that she had a great day. Here's wishing Mackenzie and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year filled with many many good days.
Kami - the tears are flowing as I'm reading these posts. I'm just so sad to read this news - Mackenzie has always been one of our heros - you've always had such good advice for Holly since Holly was pretty much doing the same treatments as Mackenzie - just following in those wonderful footsteps. She was the light at the end of our tunnel as we were nearing the end of chemo. I'm so glad she had a good day yesterday - we'll hope for some wonderful days for both of you to create some extra special memories. We will keep you and Mackenzie in our hearts and prayers. I wish there was something else we could do... Please just know we're here for you.
Sending huge hugs and lots of Holly kisses from IL,
Holly, Zuzu and Susan
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
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11:11 am
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23 August 2008
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I am so sorry that you had bad news at the vet. Is the tumor in the leg bone or just involving the soft tissue? If it is in the bone then she might benefit from one infusion of IV pamidronate. This can slow down the destruction caused by the tumor as well as ease pain. I do not think the drug is expensive and it only requires 2 hours for the infusion. If the tumor is in the soft tissue then you are left with pain control. My favorite combo is an NSAID, tramadol, and gabapentin but you can also add amantadine or some of the stronger human meds like Vicodin.
Pam
Kami
As you well know, this community feels the loss and setback of each and every one of its sweet angels. But this news touches my heart in a place that I thought was reserved for only my Honey. Maybe because your precious Mackenzie is a beloved golden, like my beloved golden, Honey, it breaks my heart at a depth unexpected. I have always so enjoyed reading of Mackenzie’s journey and watching her adorable videos that you post on her blog.
We too, brought our Honey home from the vet after some devastating and unexpected news to love for whatever short time we had left with her. And love her we did; too short for sure, but with joy and love, abundant.
We know your journey, adore your sweet Mackenzie and wish you the sweetest and happiest of times right now. She is so clearly a gift to your family. And you have blessed her with the loving home she deserves, allowing her the opportunity to be the blessing that she is.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Please give your precious girl a big smooch for us.
Hugs,
Angel Honeygurl’s pack
Dx Osteosarcoma 3/31/10. Amputation 7/21/10. Honey put up a valiant fight and lost her battle 9/22/10. Missing her and treasuring 9 years with our Honeygurl.
4:32 pm
28 September 2009
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Kami,
I am so sad to read the new diagnoses of Mackenzie. You both will be in my prayers and thoughts.
I pray that you all share a wonderful Christmas making wonderful memories that there will lots of wagging tails and sloppy kisses at Mackenzie's house.
Merry Christmas!
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
