Joining all of the others in sending your my most sincere condolences. It is so hard to lose our dogs, our family members. As has been said so many times before in different postings, perhaps we are even closer to these beautiful souls because we are consumed with their well being for weeks, months and sometimes – the lucky ones – for years.

When I lost Sophie it took awhile to come back to Tripawds because I felt every loss just as strongly as losing my beautiful girl all over again. We bond to people and dogs we have never even met. We have shared such a heartwrenching experience with strangers - they become like family and their pain is ours.

This is the family that nobody wants to belong to – but it is one of the strongest, most resilient group of people I have ever encountered. Joy, you are one of us. When, or if, you want to check in with the family – thanks to Jerry and Rene – and the rest of this incredible group – you will be welcomed with outstretched (virtual) arms and given whatever support we can provide.

I am so sorry that your Champ has finished his journey here. You will miss him forever. But the pain will lessen in time.

Take care,

Tana and Angel Sophie

A lot of us here understand the kind of grief you are going through.  I just lost my girl on June first,and the pain and tears and hurt is all still very fresh…Just take one day at a time.  They will be hard at first, and maybe even for some time, but keeping putting one foot in front of the other.  Your baby is still with you!  Know that some day, you will be reunited.!