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Mackenzie Update – Her journey has ended

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Mackenzie Update – Her journey has ended

1 January 2011
10:28 am

janeothejungle

Sunny California

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I'm so sorry to hear about this sweet girl passing. Mac was one of the first 'big' dogs we found on the site and she has always been such an inspiration for us. She was such a happy go lucky girl and I know that I will miss seeing her adorable face. I hope you find peace in knowing what a beautiful life your sweet girl had. We'll never forget her.

Love,

Kat, mom to Hurricane Rosie

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1 January 2011
7:18 pm

kbryant

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I just wanted to say how deeply touched I am by each and every post I've received including from our tripawd friends who have been away for a little bit. It truly warms my heart and I know I've said this many times, but your support, friendship and love have meant so much to us during this very difficult time. I do take each and every post by you to heart and treasure the outreach of this community. It's just so so wonderful and has been such a blessing to us.

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. A friend said to me recently, "Mackenzie's up in heaven now – the best place to be – and trust me, she's not looking to come back – it's too good of a place to be." I really hope that's the case and I have to count on that to be the case.

Happy New Year to you and your family – may 2011 be healthy, happy and blessed for all of you.

Kami, Angel Mackenzie and Kobe

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!

20 January 2011
1:44 pm

indi

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Dear Kami,

It is SO hard to say goodbye when our dogs are still present. Indi was like that, too. Her body was failing (her rear legs were paralyzed so she had one working leg!) but her spirit was still present. It is hard to say goodbye like that. But, the blessing is that are dogs are fully present so we can say goodbye. If they were checked out, we would not get to spend every last minute with them. We got to do that.

Another thing I just learned from reading a great book, "Blessing the Bridge" (which I will post more on soon) is that often our dogs perk up after we make the decision to help them on to the other side. She says that when dogs are sick or in pain (like our cancer fighters are) and we communicate to them that they will be moving on, they are thankful for that release. Even though our hearts are broken and we will miss them terribly, and they will miss us, they might wag their tail, kiss our face, run to greet a friend because they know they will be going to a great place. It is like what your vet said: acting happy does not mean she is not ill and hurting.

I don't know if this is too woo-woo for you, or if it lends any comfort, Kami. I know it helps me.

Love Raina and Spirit Indi

Indi the Saint Bernard mix had her front left leg amputated on August 31, 2010. She crossed over the rainbow bridge on December 17, 2010, because of a spinal injury, not related to cancer.

20 January 2011
1:56 pm

jerry

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That books sounds great Raina. Would you mind sending us a copy of your review? We'd love to put it in our Amazon blog. Thanks so much.

Nothing is ever too woo-woo with this crowd. Bring it on! ;)

Hugs coming your way.

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20 January 2011
3:54 pm

ritables

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Kami,

the process you described when you knew it was time, how happy she was to greet (even at death's door, so happy to say hello), going through the pictures and videos…is exactly the same process that i went through with Shelli. Even down to the labored breating and bloat, the cancer. everything.

I had to miss 2 days of work because i couldnt get it together to face the world after my loss.

Its been 4 months for me. still miss her like crazy. hurts so bad, the hole in my heart, the yearning for one more, just one more wet sloppy kiss, one more car ride.

Condolences, my deepest regards for your loss and know you are not alone. My heart goes out to you.

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20 January 2011
7:23 pm

Emilysmom

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I'm sorry I am so late with my sympathy. I have not bee on tripawds much lately but signed on tonight and saw your post. Please know I am so sorry. Mackenzie was a beautiful girl.

Debra & Angel Emily

Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.

24 January 2011
4:10 pm