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Shattered, just shatterd to hear this. Can't even type right now...just shaking with grief and KNOWING the pain of having your heart ripped right out of your chest....knowing the ache....knowing the feeling of suffocation because you can't catch uour next breath.. And I also know the "comfort" of knowing you did everything possible...everything possible. And when you needed to give him the most selfless gift of all, he knew he could count on you, as he hsd his whole life.
I love Snoops soooooo much and was soooo honored to have the privilege, the true privilege of, not only meeting him, but seeing the depth of love you and Don had for him and he for you. Seeing him so fit, so vibrant so healthy. And for this crap tp show up now the way it did. It's almost like he had the disc issue, and you and he were working through it....he was having "good days" ....and then thiis piece of crap disease showed up in his pelvis...not his lungs.
I just have no words right now, I''m sorry beyond words and I'm jist so damn angry.
I lpve you and would do anything to take your pain away. All I can do is walk by your side and, along with the whole tripawd community, hold you up. Stay here with us. I think we're all just pretty speechless right now. Snoops can never be taken away from you...nothing can ever separate you.
I wish I could be there to hug you.
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
My heart is breaking for you, Esther. I'm so, so sorry. You truly did everything you could for your beloved boy...all the vet visits, CLT at home, pursuing all the possible options. I'm sure he could feel your love every step of the way.
And he still feels your love now that he's running free without pain, and in the great company of Happy Hannah and Shelby and Ty and Jake and Sassy and Polly and the list goes on...
Honor your grief and let everyone be here for you, okay? Hopefully you can take comfort in the amazing memories and pictures and in the joy-filled life you gave him. And remember, he'll always be your Momma's boy.
Big hugs and love for you and your Snoop,
Deb and Lexie
Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.
Oh Esther I am just so shocked and so so sad to hear this news :(. I know this is not the outcome you thought the journey would have for your doggy and you must be terribly shocked as we all are. I am sending you tons of positive energy and warm hugs.
xoxo,
Erica
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
I was so hoping that this was just a bump in the road, I'm sorry Snoop has moved on.
You gave your boy the best life a dog could hope for, and a precious gift at the end. Snoop will live always in your heart.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Esther-
My heart broke when I saw this and I am so sorry for your loss. What a lucky boy he was to have you to love him and he know that till the very end. Now he is watching over you until you meet again. What great friends he is meeting and oh the stories he will have to tell you.
All my thoughts are with you.
Luanne and 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.
Esther,
I am sooo sorry to hear about your loss of Snoop. Grieving the loss of our fur children is so hard because we do everything we can to make them as happy and comfortable as possible. I totally understand the pain you are feeling right now and it will take time...I still just break down crying because I miss my Leland. Just know in your heart that Snoop is no longer in pain and he's running happy and healthy with all his Tripawd friends who have gone before him.
Sending hugs in this sad time.
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
Esther,
I am Soo sorry for you and Snoop. Though I believe that Snoop is happy and healthy playing and pain free!
Snoop was very fortunate to have you and vice versa. We too are at a crossroads and it is gut wrenching.
May your sorrow be filled with happy memories, and solace in knowing that he had your unconditional love.
With a Heavy Heart,
Laurie
Esther,
I am so sorry for the loss of Snoop. You were a very caring pawrent to Snoop and proved your love right up to the end. This journey is not an easy one by any stretch of the imagination but you held tight to what was best for your boy.
Penny, Angel Maggie, Blink and Hank the terrible
I am so sorry to hear about Snoop. I haven't been on here much and when I saw this my heart sunk. Thinking of you!!!! Hugs!
Jessica
I am so sorry for your loss... This disease is just awful! You did everything you could for him and he loved you for it.
Run Free Snoop <3
Sending hugs your way,
Cody and Family
Cody is our 7 year old Australian Heeler mix boy. Diagnosed on 2/20/14 and became a tripawd 2/21/14! We chose a homeopathic approach and he is being treated by Dr. Loops our of NC.
I was incredibly sorry to read about Snoop's passing. Take comfort to know he is no longer in any pain and that he is racing over the rainbow bridge. The pain of losing him will hurt for a long time, but he knew how much he was loved.
Sending comfort and prayers your way..stay strong!
I'm so sorry to read this. I know how your heart breaks. You were an excellent "pawrent" and Snoop knew how much you loved him. Thinking of you...
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
Oh Esther, I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious Snoop. You two had a very special bond - my heart is breaking for you. Every since I've been coming to this site, I've always looked forward to catching up with you and Snoop and you've always been so gracious to share your thoughts when I post and give encouragement and advice. What a lucky boy he was to have such a caring mom and what a lucky mom to have such a special angel in your life. Godspeed Snoop.
Patricia & Mighty Atlas
Esther,
I feel your pain. Jake earned his wings today! There is a huge hole in my heart but...I know it was the right thing to do.
Maybe Snoop and Jake are running around together.
Laurie
No! Not Snoop! Ester, oh, Ester. I'm sorry I'm late to this news, but I'm crying right here with you. It's been a few days - how are you doing? That was no way to end the battle; cancer is so cruel. You did right by him and gave him the ultimate gift. You guys fought so hard and he did, too, of course. A team. A team for life and beyond.
I'm sending you loads of HUGS right now. Oh Snoop...oh, Snoop!
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
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