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I am so sad to hear about the passing of your precious, sweet Kona Kai. What a heart of gold she had.
We never have enough time with these precious, brave warriors. And while we don't wish for any to linger suffering, to lose them suddenly is unexpected and painful.
It is so obvious that your Kona Kai was a beloved family member. We too feel the loss of Kona Kai and our hearts pain with yours.
I pray that the precious memories of Kona Kai will comfort you and in time replace the greif.
Hugs,
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.
3:54 pm
28 September 2009
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I am so sorry to read that Kona's journey has ended. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
I am so sorry to hear of your lose of Kona Kai Please know that if there were words to offer you that would give you peace I would give them to you. May your memories warm your heart as you celebrate her.
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.
4:29 pm
23 August 2010
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We are truly sorry to hear of Kona Kai's passing, we send our deepest condolences.
Bob,Julie, Samson and Daisy
Daisy earned her wings on Oct 22, 2011 at 14 years old
She is now the official greeter at the rainbow bridge
Everyone is guaranteed a welcome sniff and Dalmatian smile
Dear Kona Kai's Family,
I am so very sorry to hear your sad news. I am so understanding the hole she has left in your pack.
She was so very lucky to have a warm, loving and supportive family through her valiant fight.
Please know I am sending warm hugs to all of you. Thank you for sharing her with all of us.
Spirit JD's mom
JD
One Tough Girl
(1999-2010)
-Diagnosed with osteosarcoma of her left front leg –
-Amputation July 23 2010 –
-The cancer didn't get her, but she is gone-
-She fought the cancer and loved life till bloat brought her down August 29th, 2010-
Now she watches over her mom and two new sisters, the Quad-Paws Serena and Maya
6:12 pm
Godspeed Kona Kai. Enjoy running on all fours!
My thoughts are with you family of Kona Kai. She will live in your hearts forever.
Spirit Ruthie's mom Pat & puppy Tess
6:29 pm
Oh nooo............not Kona 🙁
Godspeed, Kona Kai....run fast, play hard. Let your mom know you're safe and sound on the Other Side.
I'm just so sorry.
8:55 am
12 February 2010
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denise, we are so sorry to hear of kona kai's passing. she was so brave, and we loved that you shared her with us through your posts. our blessings to you during this tough time, love never ends.
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
5:08 pm
8 June 2010
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Thank you so much. You are all my family. My tripawd family. We share so much…good, bad, sad, happy…
all the times……the whole journey. To have this place, Tripawds, it just is such a lifeline, a gift, even when a life ends.
I can't begin to tell you just how much it means to have you there for me.
Your heartfelt words of comfort and sharing of pain really help, because I know you truly mean it.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Our Kona, well, she was definitely one of a kind. Our wild child, our devil girl, our sweet big girl.
We ache at her loss, and have been shedding lots of tears, but we really are happy that she is free. She was such an independant girl, I just don't know how she was able to accept being dependant.
She was a fighter.
She was full of surprises………..always.
She will forever be in our hearts.
I will be part of the Tripawd family, hoping helping, guiding, supporting others with their journeys.
Thank you everyone.
Words just can't express it all.
Denise
Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010.
Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma.
Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010
Second chemo July 9th, 2010 Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010
ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog !
***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***
We Love you so much Kona….always
Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs)
Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle)
Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tana and Spirit Sophie
Sophie (1998 – 2010)
"Going Dog" def: living every day in the moment
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
–Unknown
1:29 pm
8 December 2009
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Denise,
I'm so sorry to read about Kona Kai...she seemed to be doing really well have her last issue... My thoughts are with you and your family as you grieve for your beautiful Kona...
Hugs,
Tracy & Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
4:05 pm
16 October 2010
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Its so difficult when they are gone. I loved Kona Kai's spirit and your writings and I can only hope for the quality of time you guys had. Bless you and your pack...
3:02 pm
13 September 2009
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Denise,
I'm so sorry to hear about Kona Kai... 
I know that you're heart is broken right now... but just know that Kona Kai is at peace now and running free in heaven... playing with all the other tripawd angels that have gone before her.
Sending you a big hug! Rest in peace Kona Kai!!
Angel Jake and Wolfie'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!
So tragic to hear about Kona Kai; it seems not that long ago that Chloe and I walked for her in the Los Gatos K9 Cancer Walk.
Truly sorry for your loss, unfortunate that life is this way....
-Chloe's mom
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
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