From the day that Kali was diagnosed on January 18 and had her leg amputated a couple days later.. I braced myself for the fact that she might not be with us as long as I thought she would be. Her doctors gave her 3 months to a year. I did everything we could from changing her diet to buying all the supplements we thought would benefit her. She adapted to being a tripawd so well and would run and play like normal. Then on the morning of July 4, I came downstairs when I woke up and petted her as usual but this time even with the slightest touch on her back made her whimper and cry. We didn't know if she slipped or fell while we were sleeping or she over strained herself. We gave her pain meds which helped a little. We brought her in to her vets office and he took numerous x-rays which showed that the cancer had spread to her spine. I felt so helpless knowing there wasn't anything else we could do for her. It came to the point where we had to make the decision of letting her go but looking in her eyes thinking she was going to come home with us hurt even more. I always tried to prepare myself but this pain in my heart hurts tremendously. Coming home has been so difficult every time because she would always greet me.. I have so many what if questions .. but I know that this was the best for her & that she's no longer in pain but.. i just miss her so much.

Thank you everyone for always replying to any questions or advice I needed.. I really appreciated all of you taking the time do so..

So, so sorry to hear about Kali. This disease is just so awful and takes our dear sweet pups much too soon.

Don't listen to those 'what if' voices. Remember that you are right – you did what was best for her even though it was so very hard.

I hope you have comfort in the memories of the love you share with her.

All the best,

Jackie, Abby's mom

We are so sorry to hear about Kali, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  You did the right thing for her, have no regrets.  You have set her free…

Brandy and Family

We are very sorry for your loss. It is very hard to do right by them at the end, but you did right by Kali. She knows how much you love her. We are thinking about you today.

I am so sorry for your loss. You did everything you could for your beautiful girl. We were so happy when Sadie kept having clear chest x-rays. Then, all of a sudden, the wouldn't get up. It turned out that she had a tumor on her back leg, probably osteosarcoma again.  The one thing I am grateful for is that she wasn't in pain very long.  No matter how much we prepare, it is always so painful when they leave us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It helped me to talk about Sadie a lot after she left. It's hard at first, so find people that you are comfortable with. It's part of the grieving. It's part of healing.

I am so sorry to hear that Kali's journey has come to an end. You did all that you could, and made a very difficult (and selfless) decision to set her free. That shows how much she you love her!

Sending you many, many golden hugs! RIP Kali, run free.

Cathy