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I just had to start a new post to share these pictures so that all could see…
These are some AMAZING photos I got of Zeke just 4 days before he left for Rainbow Bridge. I have only recently learned about Rainbow Bridge, so at the time, I just thought the double rainbow was pretty. I would find out the significance and irony of these pictures after Zeke passed…..it gives me the chills. I truly believe Zeke was telling me "Mom, I'm ready"…..
Dhiannon (Zeke's Mom) & Zeke, a 7 year old male Bullmastiff, front left leg amputated on 7-12-2010 due to a joint tumor. Zeke earned his wings on 8-13-2010, we will miss our big boy forever! We love you Zeke!!
Oh! Those are so amazing! What a beautiful, beautiful boy! He's got a lot of love and you can see it in every wrinkle of his lovable face!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Oh goodness. Amazing and beautiful!
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
Very beautiful - and heartbreaking. Tears flowing ....
Many hugs to you as you continue to heal.
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.
Do you feel comforted by these pictures?! I totally do! they're super, and Zeke is SUCH a cutie 🙂 You were lucky you snagged him 🙂
<3 Laura and Jackers
Thanks everyone!! I do totally feel comforted by looking at these pictures, I find myself looking at them often. We miss him SO much, but I'm relieved he's not in any discomfort or pain anymore, time will heal us.
Dhiannon (Zeke's Mom) & Zeke, a 7 year old male Bullmastiff, front left leg amputated on 7-12-2010 due to a joint tumor. Zeke earned his wings on 8-13-2010, we will miss our big boy forever! We love you Zeke!!
OMG! What beautiful pictures! I have tears running down my face... 
It's like he's looking right at the Rainbow Bridge... and letting you know it's time... Amazing!!!
How are you guys holding up?
Angel Jake and Wolfie's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
So beautiful!! It's just amazing that you took these only 4 days before he crossed the rainbow bridge. I imagine your heart is still so heavy but looking at these pictures and seeing how content he seemed must bring you a lot of comfort and peace. I'm so sorry for your loss - and what a huge loss it is.
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!
I'm just speechless.
It is incredible.
And, I have to say, Zeke really did have a look on his face like, "I'm gonna go for a walk over there".
Like the others have said, as I write this, yes, tears are flowing too.
I'm so happy that you do have these special pictures to help you.
Your boy is running and playing without pain. You know he is.
Here's to eternal love.
hugs,
Denise
Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010.
Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma.
Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010
Second chemo July 9th, 2010 Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010
ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog !
***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***
We Love you so much Kona….always
Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs)
Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle)
Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
We are holding up pretty well, thank you. I honestly didn't even think I would be able to look at pictures so soon, but I truly do find comfort in them and find myself smiling when I think about the memories. I even have him on my mousepad at work and I was dreading that last Monday morning, but I kept it there and looked down frequently and smiled. 
I do have my tearful moments, usually when I'm in my car driving or trying to fall asleep, but I think each day gets just a little bit easier. I was just telling my husband that I am so glad I found this website and I will probably be a life-long member. 
I just wish Zeke could have been a living member for longer.
Dhiannon (Zeke's Mom) & Zeke, a 7 year old male Bullmastiff, front left leg amputated on 7-12-2010 due to a joint tumor. Zeke earned his wings on 8-13-2010, we will miss our big boy forever! We love you Zeke!!
Those are amazing! Beautiful rainbows and a beautiful dog. I have found that looking at pictures of our boy has helped me remember good times and has helped me begin to heal. Those pictures of Zeke are so wonderful and, I think, comforting - I hope you continue to find comfort and warmth in the happy memories of your beautiful boy.
Proud mother of Max, an 11-year-old Border Collie mix who was sure he was a Real Boy.
Diagnosis of osteosarcoma of the left rear leg and lymphoma in February 2010.
That annoying leg was removed April 7, 2010 and was never missed.
Max left for the Rainbow Bridge on July 29, 2010 and is now running free. We love you!
Wow, we are speechless, those photos and Zeke are just amazing, thank you so much for sharing them with us.
It is kind of scary not knowing if photos will be a painful reminder or a comfort, but my pawrents did find that photos helped remember the beautiful times we had together. Whenever they look at them, all is well in the world.
We are glad you found us too, D. Zeke's experience and courage will live on here forever.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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What beautiful pictures of Zeke looking up at the Rainbow Bridge! These are very special pictures indeed. I'm so glad that you are finding comfort in them.
I have my Ruthie on my mouse pad also.
I had an incredible thing happen with her just 3 days before she passed, that made me actually think she was better...but like Zeke, I think she was telling me she was ready and saying goodbye in a special way.
These dogs will always live in our hearts, long after our mouse pads have fallen apart.
Ruthie's Mom
beautiful pictures - he looks so content and wise. thanks for sharing.
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
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