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8:12 pm
12 January 2010
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Kami, I'm at a loss for words. There are no words. Your beautiful sweet Mackenzie - through words and pictures and joyful videos - and your strength and wholehearted devotion to her, was, and will continue to be, an inspiration to me throughout Catie's journey.
My deepest, deepest condolences.
It is a very sad day. My heart genuinely breaks for you.
Many hugs, Kami.
Carmen 
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
8:13 pm
28 October 2009
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Kami,
I am so sad. Mackenzie was one of Opie's first friends. They were both diagnosed around the same time...maybe just a month apart. We loved watching the videos and seeing all the photos of the ocean girl. What an amazing life you gave to her. What a beautiful girl. Who knows why this crap happens to good dogs and nice people. But don't lose sight of the fact that you and Mackenzie beat the odds all to hell. Nothing anyone can say makes it better, but it does help to keep in touch with this community. You are in the thoughts of a whole bunch of people all over the US and Canada and across the big pond in which Mackenzie loved to swim. Mackenzie and Opie and Peyton and Maggie and all the other spirit tripawds are showing her around and she is romping on four legs at the bridge. You will see her again. In the meantime, cry and holler, and pound your fists, and then live like Mackenzie would want you to.
Nancy (Spirit Opie's mom)
Kami,
There are no words... The loss of your precious, beautiful Mackenzie is sad beyond what words can describe. This community is absolutely heartbroken with you and feel the loss of her, profoundly.
I feel as though I know your precious girl personally, as I have read all your blog postings and watched all of your adorable video posts of her being a happy and clearly loved family member. Her joy and radiant spirit were as evident as your unerring strength and devotion to her. What a blessed life she had with you...and you with her. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Our deepest, most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Heaven is blessed with a beautiful Golden.
Hugs and many tears,
Angel Honeygurl's pack
Dx Osteosarcoma 3/31/10. Amputation 7/21/10. Honey put up a valiant fight and lost her battle 9/22/10. Missing her and treasuring 9 years with our Honeygurl.
8:48 pm
We are so very sad. We are hugging your heart! Got your pm reply & will respond in the morning.
Cathy
9:17 pm
Kami,
I can hardly even type for the tears. I just feel so horribly sad for you right now. Since I can't seem to find the right words to say, I will just say I am so so sorry for your loss.
Sending much love and a big hug your way,
Pattie
9:28 pm
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25 September 2009
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We have been thinking of you all day Mackenzie and Kami.
The sky cried all afternoon, it is such a sad day in the universe.
Run free on that beach sweet girl, and give our Spirit Tripawds smooches from all of us.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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9:35 pm
3 November 2009
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Hi Everyone,
You don't know how much you all have uplifted my spirits today. This is one of the most difficult days that I've ever had to face. My beautiful Mackenzie is now a beautiful angel. Thank you Ge'Lena for sharing this. I'm so comforted knowing now that she's running free with all of our other tripawd heros in heaven and I'd like to think that she is looking down at me now letting me know that she's ok.
We ended up taking her to her vets in Malibu - the place where we first held her in our arms as a puppy (thus her full name - Mackenzie of Malibu.) My vet couldn't come over until later today and I didn't want to wait any longer so we decided to take the long drive and meet there instead. The most difficult part about this was that Mackenzie was still so alert but it was so obvious how her health was declining so rapidly. The car ride was one of Mackenzie's favorite things to do so this seemed like the best way to end our journey. Our vet, who loved Mackenzie like her own, was there to comfort all of us and help Mackenzie pass on to her next journey. We actually kept her in the car as this was one of her favorite places to be. It was peaceful but I'm still not at peace with this yet. My husband and Kobe have also been having such a hard time with this and the 3 of us are just coping with this loss the best way we can right now.
When I got home, my computer screen somehow opened up to my videos that I recently took of her from these last few days. So I watched them and they brought me so much comfort - seeing her made me realize that just in these last couple of days, we made the right decision as painful as this has been. I looked at some pictures of her so happy and healthy and that also brought me comfort knowing that she's in that place now once again.
My heart is breaking - I'm feeling an incredible loss and I'm having a really hard time coming to terms with this. I know it's still so fresh and raw and I know in time my heart will begin to heal. But right now I have a huge hole in my heart. And I'm so sad beyond words. But one thing I know for sure, she taught me so much about love and life and this is what love and life are all about.
I'm so honored and blessed to have all of your support and want to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. You have made this journey for me with all of your beautiful and kind words, that much more peaceful and comforting for me. I know so many of you have gone through this same thing and my heart always went out to you. I feel such love for this community and feel this love back - you all are so wonderful.
My beautiful Angel Mackenzie - may she be swimming free at the rainbow bridge now 
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xoxo
Kami
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
9:41 pm
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25 September 2009
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Kami, we just watched this again. It made us cry and smile at the same time, she was truly so special. We hope it brings you comfort as well.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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9:48 pm
28 November 2008
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I apologize for coming in late. You are a brave and strong woman, someone we can all learn from. You may not think so, but you have faced this final journey with such dignity and respect for your beautiful friend.
My tears fall for you, even though my heart knows it was time. Mackenzie will never be forgotten, she will forever live in my heart.
RIP sweet, sweet Mackenzie. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
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.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
9:52 pm
3 November 2009
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Thanks Rene for posting this video - it made me smile and cry watching it. I miss her so so much. I would give anything to have one more kiss and one more big smile from my beautiful girl.
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
9:58 pm
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25 September 2009
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The Tripawds community has lost another true hero. Bless you for being the guardian you were to Mackenzie, and for sharing her love with us all. May she run free of pain with her beautiful tail wagging for all of eternity.
We shall forever remember her Great Golden Adventure... 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
10:25 pm
14 August 2009
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Mackenzie, you are so beautiful.
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.
10:26 pm
3 November 2009
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Thanks Jim for posting this! Watching this video again brought a huge smile to my face. I always loved this video and it shows how Mackenzie loved life so much. That's my girl.....
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
Kami,
I am so sorry to hear this. For some reason I was thinking about you and Mackenzie today and something told me to come onto Tripawds (even though I have been really busy for the last few weeks). Last time I saw you I know you were really worried about her and I am so sad to hear about this. My heart goes out to you and your family. I am very glad Chloe and I got to meet her.
-Nicole
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
10:52 pm
3 November 2009
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Oh Cometdog,
Thanks for posting this video - this song really is my song to Mackenzie. She really is so beautiful to me. And you know, there was a time when I would cry when watching this video - tonight it gave me some peace watching this because I know she's in my heart.
Thank you.
Nicole, I'm so glad you and Chloe were able to meet Mackenzie too.
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
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