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For Micki and Bryan - Beautiful Rio

25 January 2012
10:33 pm

cometdog

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This is for you guys. I know your hearts are breaking and I hope that this isn't too sad. But the words seemed so appropriate for all the love and care you gave Rio.

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.

25 January 2012
10:40 pm

AngelAbbysMom

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Oh, beautiful Rio indeed.

That was beautiful, Ge'. Tears…

Sending big hugs to Micki and Bryan!

Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!

25 January 2012
10:45 pm

riosmom

Washington

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That was beautiful, and although I'm crying, I'm smiling through the tears…

Thanks Ge' for the beautiful pictures of my Rio.

Rio's momma

~ ~ Rio ~ ~
Forever in my heart...
April 2000 – January 20, 2012
Diagnosed with Mast Cell Cancer in June 2007. Left rear leg amputated Feb. 8, 2011.
Mets discovered Aug. 31, 2011. Read more of Rio's story here.

26 January 2012
1:51 am

sadie33

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Beautiful indeed! And yes, I agree that the song, and lyrics are perfect.

Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us. http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/

26 January 2012
4:49 am

samson007

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Beautifully done! We miss you Rio!!

Samson is Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and is the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey came to live with him after Daisy went to the bridge in Oct 2011 and then Lady left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Samson is once again a bachelor. Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation

26 January 2012
7:03 am

zeuspod

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That really was a perfect song. I always thought there was something so special about Rio's eyes – like they just penetrated and looked into your heart, even in a picture. Such a beautiful dog, and I know you miss her greatly. Hugs to you!

Lisa and Zeus

Zeus is an 11.5 year old Husky mix who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in Nov. 2011 and underwent a front right leg amputation on 12/1/11. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit who is in the fight of his life. http://zeuspod......pawds.com/

26 January 2012
7:58 am

etgayle

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perfect – such a brave and beautiful girl!!

charon & spirit 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 http://etgayle

26 January 2012
8:37 am

krun15

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Another beautiful cometdog production.

I just love her ears! I think the ears were full sized when she was a puppy, and she sort of grew into them.

Karen and the pugapalooza

Karen and the Pugapalooza: Spirit Tri-Pug Maggie, Forever the Leader of our Pack, and the Quad pugs Tani & Obie

26 January 2012
11:16 am

jerry

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Awwwww…smiling through the tears here too. Those puppy pics are priceless. Thank you G.

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26 January 2012
1:53 pm

chilidawg

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Very very sweet. Well done, Ge'Lena! You have quite a gift :-)

Diagnosed with Osteosarcoma: 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.

26 January 2012
6:26 pm