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Dear Lori,
I am so so sorry for you. You and Ty fought a courageous battle together. As difficult as the other day was, you made your decision out of love and what was the best for your boy.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Esther and her Snoop
My heart breaks with you…. all of ours do....
No one knows the pain that we feel in our hearts when we let that leash go for the last time. No one.. unless of course they have been there. I can honestly say that even if you have lost a pet before, and you have experienced the emptyness and heartache… it is not the same. There is something about a Tripawd running for the bridge that just hits home deeper… and it hits us all. It opens our hearts and emotions of those who are already at the Bridge, and it scares those of us whose warriors and princesses are still with us, because they know that one day.... well... one day... you know.
These furkids of ours dig a hole deep, deep in our hearts and buried their love for us there, while they lived life to the fullest on three legs.
I wish that all our furkids that lose their leg to amputation had many ,many months or years to kick cancer's ass as a tripawd!! I wish… gawddamn I wish.... I wanted that to happen for my guy too.. but sometimes we just don't get what we wish for.. and that sucks… big time and it hurts…. big time.
Ty is still with you.. he’s lying right beside you so peacefully and quiet… he’ll follow you where ever you go. He’s leaning against you in the kitchen... he always will and he will always be around you. You will see him.. he will give you signs... pennies, feathers.. perhaps even a smell or sound will be him telling you that he is a-ok!! When you are ready, you will open your heart and feel him.. he’s there… always will be.. and nothing can take that away.. not even that nasty “C” word!!!
You Know What Cancer Cannot Do???
Cancer is so limited
It cannot cripple love
It cannot shatter hope
It cannot corrode faith
It cannot destroy peace
It cannot kill friendship
It cannot suppress memories
It cannot silence courage
It cannot invade the soul
It cannot steal eternal life
It cannot conquer the spirit. and most of all.. it will never, EVER destroy that bond that you had with your Ty Guy!!! NEVER!!! Nothing can take away the bond, the love, the pride and joy that you had together.
I know how much your heart aches… and the tears will flow when we least expect them.
And, if it didn’t happen for us here in the Tripawd Land…. that would mean we didn’t care either.
Christine…. with Franklin in her heart♥ -
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
Oh Dear Lori, I am so sorry. I know that kick in the gut feeling and that moment of panic where you think you should have change your mind. That feeling of wanting him back...I know it all.
You were a terrific advocate for Ty and he knows how much you loved him. Letting him go is sometimes the last kind act of love but I know it doesn't feel that way now.
The wandering aimlessly is expected too. You don't know what to do with yourself when you've spent so much time tending to your boy. This will pass too after awhile. Hang on to all the good times. We are here for you.
Love and Hugs,
Amy & Spirit Libby
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
Lori,
I understand your thoughts and your worry for Ty because he doesn't have you and his big brother to watch out for him. But remember, Ty has everyone and every animal that you have ever loved that has crossed the bridge, and every beloved angel from the Tripawd nation there with him, watching out for him and giving him love. And now he's watching out for you. Ty knows how much you love him, and he's always going to be right there with you, making sure that you're okay.
With love,
Carol
Wow Lori. I'm so so so sorry to hear about Ty. You're absolutely right, cancer SUCKS. It's the worst. I understand how you feel about feeling like he's been taken from you too soon. My puppy Watson was only 10 months old when he contracted the parvovirus and had to cross rainbow bridge. It's absolutely the toughest thing anyone has to go through, and the truth is that no matter if they're 10 months or 15 years old, they will always be our babies, and it will always be too soon. I'm so sorry your time with Ty was cut short. I'm crying with you. I think we all are.
Don't be afraid to come on here and vent and cry and write down whatever you're feeling.
Know that Ty was welcomed by a bunch of our fur babies, and that right now they are playing and having a blast...pain free.
So sorry for your pain Lori.
Sending you so much love,
Anna and Tyson
Lori, I'm not new here but haven't been close in awhile. I just wanted to say how very sorry I, too, am, to learn of your loss.
sending you hearts and hugs, Liz and Angel Roxie Lou
I am so, so sorry to hear of Ty's passing. He fought so hard, and was so brave through it all. Sending healing thoughts to you.
Lori, I am so, so sorry about the loss of your beloved Ty. Our hearts are breaking for you. What a wonderful mom he has-he had a fantastic life with you. I just hate cancer-Ty was a true tripawd warrior-what a brave boy! Please know that you are in all of our hearts.
Sending hugs to you,
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
Can anyone tell me how to put the caption at the bottom of your comments. It sounds crazy, but I want to put Ty's Angel wing date on there. Told ya I can't do computer stuff. Thanks Lori and Angel Ty
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.
So very sorry. We had "Awful August" and now it seems to be "Awful April".
Hold your memories close and hopefully one happy thought will help you survive until you find the next one.
Blessings-
Luanne & Spirit Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
NO! No no no no! Please tell me this isn't true. Pleeeeeze! I am so sorry. Devastated. Crushed. I can't breathe. He went through so much. You fought so hard for him, you were HIS warrior hero. I know your heart is broken. Mine too. I wish I could saw more but I'm just too upset right now. Sending you a big hug.
Claudia and Angel JG
Hey, either I figured it out or somebody did it for me. I keep heaving these memories and as I have them, I want to share them. I do not want all of Ty's posts here to be about his battle with cancer. Do I start a blog? After he is gone? Not sure, I should have done it sooner. Woke up this AM in panic mode. What if it was just Pancriatitis, I did give him a bunch of crawfish treats maybe I should have run the blood panel, maybe then I would be sure. Why am I feeling this guilt and doubt? One memory is when I would eat a yogurt! Ty would sit right next to me until I was done. I would give him the "empty" container and off he would run to enjoy his " makeshift Kong" he would always take everything whole into his mouth, quite noisily. He also would wait by the love seat in our bed room. At approx. 8:30, he would start to vocalize that it was time for us to " get out of his bed" I now feel badly, as I think that May have been the best place for him to get somewhat comfy with his leg. He had not been on the couch or love seat for weeks before he crossed the bridge. I have some more pictures. I have found that I will post as I go. My youngest daughter, I am sure has taken some with her to her house. Funny, you have these pictures for years and then suddenly, you are desperately searching for them. I have one of Ty' s first bath. I am holding him. Have turned the house upside down. I will hope that when Katey returns from her spring Break, she will have taken it with her to her house. We had so many good times, camping, traveling and just being with him. He is and always will be my TY GUY, Miss you my boy
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.
I am new to the site, but not new to loving animals and losing them.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest heartfelt condolences to you.
Hugs.
Lori,
We all second guess ourselves...what if?, why didn't I?, was it too soon?, why did I wait so long? It's normal because we made a life changing decision. Just know that every decision you made was because you love Ty, and you had his best interests at heart.
I'm so happy to hear that you are thinking about your happy memories. I know they make you sad, but I hope they make you smile, too. I think you can share however you want...start a blog, or just post as often as you want. I'd love to get to know Ty better, I know we all would!
With love,
Carol
You figured out the signature option Lori, yay.
I'm also glad to hear that you're reaching into your heart to find those good times and celebrate them. We call that the "Remember When?" game. Whenever we would feel incredible sadness and losing Jerry, we would immediately dig deep and find a good, happy memory and talk about it. We'd start by saying "Remember when?" and share the good times.
I wanna see the picture of Ty's first bath!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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