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5:25 pm
4 May 2012
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I am so sorry to hear about Zeus, my thoughts go out to you and I hope you find comfort in knowing Zeus was an amazing dog who not only brought a lot of love, joy and happiness to your hearts he also was a beacon of hope for the rest of us, his trials in life also brought you here where you have been able to help many others! That makes Zeus a life changer for many people across the world whose hearts he has touched. Sending our love and condolences from australia, we will be thinking of you.
Amy, Molly and the rest of our clan
I am so sorry to hear this sad news- Sweetpea give Zeus a doggie kiss for us and show him the great places to play!!!! Hugz & prayers to you mama, we are here for you- just like you were for so many of us, when we went down this path!!!
5:44 pm
8 December 2009
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So very sorry for your loss...what an amazing dog Zeus was! Run free with your brother now...
Tracy & Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
6:04 pm
27 May 2012
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Oh, I am so sorry, it really breaks my heart to read this.
Sending you warmth and love,
Amanda & Porthos x
Angel Porthos, Pyrenean Mastiff, 7 years old Os front right leg, DX 18 May 2012, Amputation 14 June 2012, Hip Dysplasia, Two TPLO surgeries. Is now somewhere over the rainbow, 21 November 2013.
6:20 pm
6 September 2011
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Oh Lisa, I am so, so sorry. This is the last thing I expected to see tonight. You and Zeus opened your hearts to everyone and I thank you for that. His fight and perseverance has given me more strength and optimism than you can imagine. I think if I look at the heavens tonight I will see an especially bright star.
Harley is an 8 year old Golden Retriever. Amp surgery for an infiltrative lipoma canceled due to two masses in chest. A rescue, he found his forever home on 3/18/07 and left for his eternal home on 1/09/13. His story and medical history are at http://myharley.....pawds.com/
7:27 pm
7 January 2011
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Lisa, I am so very sorry to hear that Zeus is gone. Zeus became a household name around here, he was one special pup and will be missed by so many. Thinking of you today as you grieve for Zeus. As for Zeus, I'm going to think of him catching up with Merlin over a huge pile of McD's fries. I'll miss you Zeus.
Catherine
Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011
Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved you…
7:46 pm
18 August 2012
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Oh, Lisa. My heart is breaking for you and there are tears on my face.
Your and Zeus's voices were among the first to give me hope in the face of this horrible disease. I remember on the first night that I found this community, looking down at Sam and telling him that our goal is to be like Zeus, the beautiful, strong, fighting Zeus.
Please know that though he has crossed the bridge - his spirit is living large in the hearts and memories of so many of us.
Thank you for your generosity, your courage and the enduring love for Zeus that shined through in every post you wrote in support of us all.
I will say a little prayer tonight that your good boy is at peace, with friends, out of pain, and full of life in his next adventure.
hugs, and tears, from far away friends,
Andy and the Samdog.
Samdog was a 10 yr old Golden and retired SAR dog. We found a bone mass on 8/17/12, needle biopsy showed sarcoma 8/22/12, amputation on 8/23/12, post-amp biopsy confirmed osteosarcoma on 8/28/12. Sadly, we found lung mets on 11/27/12 and my Spirit Sam earned his wings on 12/2/12.
We didn't know where we were headed and we don't regret a single step along our path. It all happened too fast, but he left a legacy of love that we will always cherish. Good bye my heart.
You can find our story at http://samdog.t.....ipawds.com
7:52 pm
15 May 2011
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Oh Lisa,
I am so sorry. I was hoping i wouldnt see this post for a while. Zeus fought a hard fight. He was greeted by many Tripawd warriors at the Rainbow Bridge.
Sending hugs
Jenna and Spirit Chili Dawgs pack
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
10:37 pm
21 December 2008
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And a howl rises over Oaktown......Can ya hear it Zeus? The OP knows you are having a grrrrreat time over the Bridge with Merlin and Jerry and all the tripawd warriors who have gone before you. Say hey to everypawdy for us 'k?
Lisa and Greg, we are so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing Zeus with us. I know you will never forget him and neither will we. Zeus will live on in your hearts and ours forever.
Thinking of you and lighting a candle for Zeus, a most amazing spirit!
xoxox,
Codie Rae and the OP +1
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
12:03 am
30 April 2012
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I have been dreading the day when you would have to post this. I am so, so sorry that you have reached this point. You are right that Zeus won his battle...he was the embodiment of a tripawd warrior. He has been an inspiration to so many of us, and so have you. We all owe you so much for sharing your sweet boy with us and for giving everyone who arrives here hope in the face of terrible fear and sadness. I know that everyone in the Tripawds community mourns with you. Zeus will live on here forever.
We had a special snack of McD's fries today in honor of Zeus. We are thinking of you and sending you many hugs.
xo,
Alex, Angel Holly, Clyde, and our whole pack
Dear Lisa,
I'm sorry to hear about Zeus. I hope it gives you some small comfort knowing how many lives Zeus and you have touched along your way down this road. You have given hope and encouragement to so many and we thank you.
Take care,
Kathy & Logan
I was stunned when I read the news. Zeus is such an inspiration to all of us. We will honor his journey with McD fries (Daisy can't wait).
Our heart go out to you during this difficult time. The happy memories will overshadow the sadness you feel now. We know you by your example that "you live more dog".
Heater & Spirit Shadow
7:50 am
11 September 2012
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We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Your Zeus is an inspiration for all of us! Thanks for sharing Zeus' amazing journey with us all.
Sounds like you were blessed to have found each other.
8:04 am
25 August 2010
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Lisa,
I read about Zeus over on facebook and got the biggest tears going down my face. I had to come here to let you know that your love for him and his brother have been so present in your words, your kindness for others. He had the sweetest heart, I could tell from how it shined in his eyes. He was so so lucky to have had a life with you and he held onto it as long as he could. What an amazing boy, he did win.
Now, this may be an incredibly hard time for you but I want you to know that you did everything right for him and I hope that brings you some comfort. So so sorry 
Elizabeth, Sammy's mom
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
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