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11:29 am
27 December 2009


GerrysMom

Madison, WI

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Hang in there, Melanie! More thoughts and prayers are coming your way.

Gerry has been a tripawd since 12/16/2009.

He was a shelter dog with a mysterious past and an irrepairable knee injury.

Videos and pics of Gerry's pawesomeness can be found at: http://gerry.tripawds.com

11:43 am
27 December 2009


Tazzie

Winnipeg

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Dear Melanie

I am saddened to read your news. It is so hard when a dog is doing so well and things change this quickly. Peanut won all of our hearts and we will have good memories whenever we hear her name. Sending good wishes and support at this difficult time.

Susan

2:38 pm
27 December 2009


cemil

Livermore CA

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Melanie, we all share your grief since we got to know and love your Peanut.  I'm so sad to hear your news, and I admire your positive attitude.  She will not be forgotten.

Mary

Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today

Cemil's blog

8:57 pm
27 December 2009


romeo2

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Dear Melanie: Oh we are heartbroken here. We felt so close to you all—our newly discovered Vermont Tripawd friends. We could tell how special Peanut was and how much you loved her. Our hearts just break for you. You did the right thing to set her free. And she'll be watching over you now. Love to all of you and a special hug for Bubba.

Love, Eve and Romeo 

10:17 pm
27 December 2009


brandnewkey

New England

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Thanks, everyone.

I did a lot of crying last night and today. I just can't stop thinking of Peanut. It's really something, though, because all my memories of her are beautiful and happy. Even her battle against cancer has been a positive experience, since she fought like a champion and lived every day to the fullest. I couldn't help but get swept up in her kind of living.

Now I have an odd mix of sadness and peace. I miss my baby girl… terribly. And that's the sadness of it all. But at the same time, I have a complete sense of peace about Peanut's entire life journey.

I am able to smile through my tears. And when I think of her my heart bursts out of happiness and love more than it breaks out of sadness. I now have a few spirit guides to accompany me through life, and I think that makes me darn lucky.

And I still have my Bubba. I took a moment to explain to him what the situation is now. He looked at me with what could be interpreted as extreme wisdom and understanding. Or maybe he just thought, "Squirrel?!" It's a tough call with him. Ha! We're taking extra long walks… it's our way of healing together.

My heart goes out to all of you who have also lost an extraordinary friend. And my sincerest best wishes go out to all of you still enjoying life with a tripawd.

Thanks, again, everyone!

-Melanie

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I'd like to share some Peanut pictures with you. These are some of my favorites, from her earliest to her latest days. Enjoy!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/mnixon/th_SmilingPOnBack.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/mnixon/th_CouchPeanutAndMommy3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/mnixon/th_DSCF0073.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/mnixon/th_Dscf1079.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/mnixon/th_DSCF1536.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/mnixon/th_DSCF3235.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/mnixon/th_DSCF0676.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/mnixon/th_0033-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/mnixon/th_Dec14014.jpg

Whew! Picture overload! Thanks for letting me share… I needed that.

~*~*~ Peanut is strength, love, and happiness. ~*~*~ 11/30/03 – 12/26/09

11:22 pm
27 December 2009


admin

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What precious memories.

One little game that helped us through the hard times after losing Jerry was playing, "Remember When." Everytime one of us would begin to cry, the other would ask "Remember that time when Jerry…?" Eventually this became a ritual of asking ourselves "remember when," everytime we got sad ourselves … one that still helps us today. At some point I remeber becoming able to channel those tears into laughter. Over a year later the tears still come, but not as often and they never last as long as they used to.

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1:07 pm
28 December 2009


jakesmom

Wesley Chapel, FL

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Melanie,

What beautiful pictures of Peanut! Thank you so much for sharing them with us… Smile 

Sending you a big loving hug!!!

Angel Jake's Mom

Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou…..ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!

4:56 pm
28 December 2009


Horacia

Cordoba, Argentina

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Oh, Melanie, I´m so very sorry for you!

It´s so cruel, that we can almost feel the victory over cancer -at least for a few months- and then their hearts can´t keep it up.

Again, I´m sorry. Peanut was a beautiful and loveable girl even for us, who did not know her, only virtually.

Lots of hugs from down south. Think of her playing with her tri and fourpawed friends over the bridge.

Cecilia & Spirit Hori

Spirit Horacia, Castaño, Olympia + human family Cecilia, Georg and Julia – - – Hori first diagnosed 8/6/09, ampu 8/12/09, run over the bridge 9/10/09 – We miss you every day dear girl!

7:15 pm
28 December 2009


eholm314

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Melanie,

May Peanut rest in peace and my deepest condolences. I know it cannot be easy. We are thinking of you.
Erin and Jack

2:03 pm
29 December 2009


pababyblue

Pennsylvania

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Melanie, I am so truly sorry for your loss of Peanut cry Your pictures of her were just beautiful. May she run pain free with all of her new Tripawds friends at the Rainbow Bridge. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mary and Guardian Angel Angus

4:13 am
30 December 2009


Storm

Australia

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Dear Melanie,

I am so sorry for your loss.  Those photos of Peanut were just beautiful.  My tears are flowing with you.  Take care and through your posts on here Peanut has helped another big dog out there somewhere in the world with their fight against cancer and becoming tripawd.

Storm and Koda

12:18 pm
30 December 2009


jerry

The Rainbow Bridge

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I just now had a chance to see the photos, and just wanted to say how adorable they all are. They show so many different sides of Peanut, and are a joy to look at, especially the one of her flying through the air! Thanks for taking the time to share them.

"It's better to hop on three legs than to limp on four."
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12:58 pm
30 December 2009


brandnewkey

New England

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Thank you! I have thousands of pictures of Peanut. It's ridiculous. They're now my most prized possessions.

I did want to add a note about my mother's dog, Winnie. She passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Sunday night. Just one day after Peanut passed. Winnie had a lot of years on Peanut, so it was just her time to go. But my mother is convinced she waited for Peanut to cross over first, so Peanut could escort Winnie over the bridge. Winnie was always a little velcro dog… wouldn't go anywhere alone. She is the butterball Springer swimming with Peanut in the picture on the previous page. Peanut adored Winnie. And now they're together again.

-Melanie, spirit Peanut, and Bubba.

~*~*~ Peanut is strength, love, and happiness. ~*~*~ 11/30/03 – 12/26/09

6:23 pm
30 December 2009


cairasue

East Bay, CA

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I don't have a lot to add. Just that I feel so bad for your loss. I've enjoyed your stories and your pictures.

Mary and Caira Sue

May 2001-Jan 21, 2010…..I'm a dog and I'm AWESOME!….. Always.

4:18 pm
6 January 2010


oslomoka

Montréal , Canada

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Oh no!  I did not expect to come back from Christmas holidays and read this newsCry

Thank's for sharing your Peanut with us . Through your pictures, I can see how a sweetheart she was. No doubt Oslo would have fallen in love with her. She will always be remembered.

Suzanne and Oslo

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