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Shiloh is cute, cute, cute! I have been away for a bit and am just now catching up. So sorry to hear of your loss of Calvert. This is not a journey for the faint of heart , that's for sure. This community is irreplaceable when it comes to understanding and support. I have a friend that lost her dog this week. I feel sad that she does not have Tripawds to come to. Sometimes, it seems as if most of the world does not understand the true grief of losing a pet. With time, the pain gets less and the memories sweeter. They always hold that special part of your heart that belongs only to them. Hugs, Lori, Ty, Chan, Lucy and Daryl
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
Day 8:
I read the Tripawd Tuesday feature today. and Valkyrja reminded me alot of Calvert after he recovered from his surgery. 
Bet her owner Anna felt tremendous relief to see her running and playing on 3 legs without any pain. I'm happy for them and wish Valkyrja a very long life.
Angela, how is Vader doing today? Any better? I think that animals definitely mourn and it may take a few weeks for him to perk up. However something tells me that Shiloh was a gift sent from Calvert just for him. When does that pup get to come home to your pack?
As for the tribute to Calvert, bravo! 
The love in your heart and the bond that you all shared together is conveyed so beautifully, what a heartfelt tribute to a beautiful soul who will never leave your side. I love the undoctored, raw photos that are so spontaneous and true! This is lots of fun to watch!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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4myty said
I have a friend that lost her dog this week. I feel sad that she does not have Tripawds to come to.
Of course she is, any friend of yours is a friend of ours Lori, please give her our condolences and let her know that if she wants to talk, she is more than welcome to lean on us.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Ohhhhh my dear Angela.....I'm can't stop crying...and smiling though the tears....
Your music was beautiful Angela. The words applied perfectly. You DID go to the ends of the earth for Calvert to feel your love!
Angela, my emotions are too much for me right now to gather my thoughts.
I just want to say this was BEAUTIFUL! The pictures.....the snuggling....and how he loved snuggling....the pictures at the lake....he was smiling....he was indeed sniffing the scents in the air....his ears were alert as he gaxed across the lake....the pictures of him in the car....he loved riding in the car with you, or rather, letting you ride in the car with him!!!!!!
This truly was a .magnificent tribut.... incredibly well done and straight from your heart. Calvert was soooooooo loved. He got more love in his short life than many dogs do in a much longer lifespan!!! The love ....the bond....it just jumls off the screen with every single picture. You put this together with such eloquence and from a place of love that few even know they have...much less know how to give it. Your love for Calvert has no limits. The connection you two nave can NEVER be broken.
As you were Calvert's Guardian Angel here in earth, he shall now be your from another dimension. Always know he will be watching over you and will always be your protector nwo. He learned how to do that from yoj!
And so I can sign off with a chuckle, I think I'll focuse on Calvert sitting in his crate looking out through the escape hole he chewed!!!! Or maybe I'll think about thenones where he has his tongue sticking out! So many fun photos to make us smile! Calvert is one of THE cutest dogs on the planet!!!!
We love you Calvert and your life mattered ro js! Your life had meaning and we will never forget you!!!!
Surrounding you with Calvert's eternal Grace.......
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
PS.....Cannot wait to see what Calvert has in store for you with the doge he selected to help make you smile. He loves to see you smile!!!!!!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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Day8:
I brought Shiloh home today!! He and Vader got along very well!! And this is what happened as soon as we got home. Who does he remind you of?
Oh this makes me smile so much.... welcome Shiloh ... you are going to discover how much love is truly possible ...
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
No doubt Shiloh is channeling Calvert's spirit. Calvert probably told him that you're the best snuggler. I'm so happy for you and Vader that Shiloh is now home. I have no doubt he will left both your and Vader's spirits.
Hugs
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
I had a lot of emotions today. The first was, "am I really ready to do this?" and a little bit of panic. Then the second being excitement and joy that Shiloh and Vader had a good introduction. Then on the ride home, Shiloh rested his head on my leg, and I thought, this reminds me of Calvert a little bit. When we got home and he snuggled up to me like that, I had tears rolling down my cheeks because it was just like Calvert was snuggling. It wasn't but, it was very very familiar. And I'd missed that snuggle. Vader isn't so much of a snuggle bug... Calvert can never be replaced, but I think he might have had a little 1 on 1 with Shiloh and told him what I needed. Snuggles!!
my phone is dead, but I will upload a video soon. Vader played soo hard.
COME ON!!!!! R U KIDD I NG ME??????? Shiloh minstantly went into SNUGGLE mode!!!!!! OMD!!!!!!! If that isn't a DORECT .essage fro. Calvert he sent Shiloh to you....and he and Vader get along???????? No happenstance here....this uniin was orchestrated by CALVERT!!!!!!
Shiloh is just beautiful....so SWEET looking! I'm sure she's completely confused and doesn't realize this is her forever home! She has been saved and given a chance to know what love feels like!!! Cannot wait to see the lessons you two will share in this journey!!!
I know when Merry Myrtle leaped into m y heart the second I saw her, I INSTANTLY had color back in my grey days.....the void was no longer deafening!!! Did thst mean I don't miss Happy Hannah jnbearavly still? Heck no!! It just .eant I could also feel love and joy and happiness with Merry Myrtle also!!!!
For me....and this isnjust me.....I feel very fortunate that I can call EVERY dog my "Heart Dog.....my "Forever Dog".....but all for different reasons and different experiences we shared. Clearly, any of our cats and dogs with us on this Tripawd journey are a "different experience of intense connection" .Every dog in my life increases my capacity for love beyond anything I could ever imagine.
Thank you for bringing Shiloh into your heart and home. To know you and Vader will laugh again is just wonderful! Good job Calvert!!!!!!
LOVE!!!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Oh how sweet, it's very clear that Calvert knew you needed another snuggler in your life. Shiloh is going to bring lots of smiles to you, you are definitely ready for this!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Day 10:
10 daya has gone by so slowly. Shiloh kinda made himself right at home.. he threw up this morning, and I instantly began to panic because the color and consistancy was the same as the vomit Calvert had it n his final days. The good news is I have 30 days of complimentary health insurance on him.
eylara said
Day 10:10 daya has gone by so slowly. Shiloh kinda made himself right at home.. he threw up this morning, and I instantly began to panic because the color and consistancy was the same as the vomit Calvert had it n his final days. The good news is I have 30 days of complimentary health insurance on him.
I am sure it is nothing but if it continues, I would check w/your vet. Jasper vomited a couple times after I brought her home ... yellow bile. And then her full meal. Our vet assured me she was fine and that it was maybe the switch in food AND that Jasper is a 'delicate flower' who needs to eat her meals on a consistent timeline as to not get sick. (drama queen).
Is he feeling better? He's soooooooo lucky!
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Day 11:
shiloh is feeling much much better.
He's horribly onery. LOL He climbed over the baby gate in the kitchen while I was at work yesterday and proceeded to destroy a memory foam pillow of mine. I didn't like that pillow anyway. He also started chewing up one of my favorite pair of flats. . . Calvert destroyed a pair of flats of mine when I first got him.
I don't get angry though. I have patience. Calvert taught me that lesson well.
Going through the grief process, and the stages, I can recognize my emotions pretty well. I've been feeling a lot of anger lately. I want to blame someone for Calvert's disease progressing so rapidly while I was away. I first come to my house sitter. He's a friend, but we've had rough times, and haven't always been great friends. He hasn't reached out to me or said anything to me after I last saw him when I got home from my trip. We work together on different shifts, so I see him coming and going, but he's never mentioned anything. He knows Calvert has passed. I don't know why but when I start thinking about things, I immediately want to blame him. Maybe he didn't take as good of care of Calvert as he could of, or he should have contacted me and told me Calvert wasn't doing well and I should come home. I would have came home right away. In fact, I instructed him to contact me in case of emergency. I never got a call. He never mentioned Calvert had gotten much worse. . . But then I stop myself in the middle of these thoughts and remind myself that Calvert had a terminal illness. He began not eating before I left on my trip, and what I thought was him being picky was actually him getting more sick.
Grief can make you crazy. Make you blame people or yourself for something no one had any control over.
I'm working on getting past this stage of grief.
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