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QuoteHey, I just wanted to share that Emily would have turned six on this Tuesday.
Today is two months since she died.
This week is not going to be my best but I am so grateful for the 5+ years we had with her. Even with the pain I am feeling now, I know that if I had to do it again I would still bring that little doggy shivering under the gas meter home with me. I am so thankful that my son kept urging me to go out and look at her. She didn't stay little, that's for sure! Emily Grace was a blessing and I am so glad I had her.
Debra
11:25 am
28 October 2009
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Bless you for saving her. I can picture her as you describe. So, did you make up her birthday? I did that with my rescue bully Betty, she deserves to celebrate a birthday and inherited Raven's last month. :) Hang in there as I know that dates like these are so tough. Heck, every day without them is tough, but these milestones can be even harder. You are in my prayers.
Dawn and Raven
Rottie Raven, osteosarcoma at 8-1/2 years old, amputation in October '09 and in February '10 due to liver mets he went back to heaven where he came from. raven.tripawds.com
Now I have Miles, rottie mix amputee from a shelter and traveled 1500 miles to find his way here through the Rescue Railroad thanks to tripawds.com. miles.tripawds.com
11:55 am
24 January 2009
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Hi Debra
You're in my prayers too. I know how tough the milestone days are.
I gave my rescue Mujde a birthday too, and made it public when I took her to the vet last Saturday. When I first read about her in rescue at the end of June, she was 2. When I finally got her in August, her vet papers said she was 3. So I figure her birthday is July 22. July because it's between June and August and 22nd because it was my basenji Sommer who sent her and Sommer's birthday was Dec 22. Funny the things we do to make something special for our babies.
Mary and Cemil (and Mujde)
Debra,
I did not think that my respect and love for you could grow any more, but it just did. What an amazing story. I am sure that as Ginny said about Paris, (I paraphrase but needed to provide the credit) it was more Emily Grace rescued you than you rescued Emily Grace. If you will permit me, this Tuesday as I feel the end of my two weeks, I will also remember Emily and give thanks that you two met under the gas meter.
I will also give thanks that Raven is still here with us. Thank goodness that I do not wait until the end of the day to give thanks, it would literaly take hours.
Spirit Cherry's Dad
Do something that Emily would have enjoyed on her birthday and celebrate the 5+ years you shared and remember the great times!
Shelby's chauffeur.
1:48 pm
Team Tripawds
25 April 2007
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What a wonderful life you gave Emily. Thank you for sending the photos. I'll post the other two in the Spirit Tripawds Photo Tribute topic.
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2:20 pm
28 October 2009
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Awww is that Emily in that pic??? I DO see some Rottie in her!! She's so beautiful, what a sweet sweet face. :)
Dawn and Raven
Rottie Raven, osteosarcoma at 8-1/2 years old, amputation in October '09 and in February '10 due to liver mets he went back to heaven where he came from. raven.tripawds.com
Now I have Miles, rottie mix amputee from a shelter and traveled 1500 miles to find his way here through the Rescue Railroad thanks to tripawds.com. miles.tripawds.com
That is indeed Miss Emily in the picture. I call that one Emily smiling. Jim was kind enough to put two others in the Coping With Loss Section. It is certainly a different aspect of her personality than the one on the couch that is my avatar! We did, in fact, pick a birthday for Emily. Two weeks after we brought her home and no one claimed her we took her to the vet for her shots. Based on her teeth, some baby and some adult, the vet guessed her at 17 weeks and we ounted back and got Jan. 12.
Dawn, I think she may have been part Rott and part Doberman but we really don't know.
She sure was a sweetie.
Debra
3:57 pm
5 December 2009
OfflineI did a double-take on that photo. Whether part Dobe or part Rott or part both, Gerry definitely shares that part. Gerry sends belated kisses to you.
I will keep you in my prayers also. We lost our Bailey yesterday after 4 months and one week after amputation. The hurt is new, but I know he runs like the wind with new friends and will greet me when I get to those gates.
4:48 pm
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28 November 2008
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Debra, I know you're missing her as you share her birthday with us. I'm missing her too! The picture is priceless. What a pretty princess she is. Happy Birthday, spirit Emily. You're in our hearts this week.
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.We honor our fellow November Five members who will always remain forever in my heart: Nova – the lone survivor, live proud and long; Spirits Max, Cherry, & Tika – who made half the journey with us and greeted Trouble at the Bridge
http://k9cancer.org – a canine cancer support community
5:01 pm
13 September 2009
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Debrah,
I can just imagine how you'll be feeling on Tuesday… 
Sending good thoughts your way… and a big loving hug!
Happy Birthday to your sweet angel Emily!!
Bailey's pawrents… I'm so sorry to hear about loosing Bailey yesterday… I know how difficult it is… my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time…
Angel Jake's Mom
Debra
Jack and I send big hugs your way. WE are thinking of you this week. What an inspirational story of how you rescued her. She had an amazing life with you guys
Erin and Jack
7:37 pm
2 October 2009
OfflineDebra,
Emily was truly gorgeous in that photo and I absolutely love her smile. My "Bowser" smiles like that all of the time, he is my Black and Tan Coonhound. It is so sweet when a beloved pet greets you with a beautiful smile like that and you know that it is for no one else but YOU!!! Debra, my heart goes out to you 
and I will be thinking about you and Angel Emily on Tuesday. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless, Mary and Guardian Angel Angus
8:14 am
28 September 2009
OfflineDebra,
Emily is beautiful, loved her pictures. I see Dobie and Rottie in her, what a wonderful mix that is. My thoughts are with you during this time.
Jo Ann & Tasha
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