Bob and Emily,

It was with shock that we read of Cherry's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for your pawsitive attitude and the incredible support you have given to the tripawds community. Greeting newbies, lending a shoulder, dispensing advice. Know that you and Cherry are in our thoughts and in our hearts,

xoxox,

Codie Rae and the Oaktown Pack

Dear Bob,

Like many others, tears flowed when I saw your post.  Cherry was our hero and you have been an amazing champion to me and many others.  You and Cherry have reminded me about the sort of emotional/spiritual relationship we have with our animals and the importance to keep nourishing that even under the most extreme of circumstances .  I think it's beautiful that you wrote a celebration of Cherry's life in preparation to what comes next, it is a great tribute (I know I was devastated and a complete basket-case when I wrote my goodbye to my Lulu).  

I haven't been coming to the site as often lately, I think for me I will need to step away for awhile, but every week or so, I like to check in on those who shared my journey. When I saw your post, it hit me again, those feelings, that loss and I am so so sorry for yours.  The grief can be overwhelming and we all have our own path we take to keep living and celebrating the lives of those around us and those we have lost, but know, I along with so many others are here supporting you and sending good, healing thoughts your way.

All my best,

Stacy

Dear Bob, I am very sorry to hear the sad news.  Cherry was such a brave and beautiful girl.  She is now in a happy place playing with all other Tripawds heros.

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Hugs.

Two weeks have passed so it is appropriate that I to express, in this public forum, my sincere gratitude to each and every member who has posted in this topic.  Your extremely kind words were a comfort to us at this time of grief.  Cherry was an extremely important member of our family and we will continue to “look” for her throughout this home for a very long time.  It is so very empty without that mischievous spirit present.

Thank you also for taking to heart my desire to celebrate her life, for the canyon that her loss has created in my soul is representative of the gifts that her presence left me.  Allowing me to contribute my experience base to this forum has helped give me a feeling that her journey was not totally in vain.  The support of this community made Cherry’s TriPawd Journey much easier and the celebrations of each and every milestone during that journey much more meaningful.

Thank You,

Spirit Cherry’s Dad