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11:54 am
28 September 2009
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I am so saddened and sorry to read that Riley has earned her wings. Please no my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest In Peace Riley, we will miss you... Jo Ann and Angel 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….
1:43 pm
24 July 2011
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Big hugs going out to your and your family. Riley was a wonderful dog and we will all keep her in our hearts.
Julie, mom to Spirit Max the Pomeranian,
the bravest poofle dog who ever lived!
4:30 pm
I'm so sorry to hear this news. Riley was such a beautiful girl. Please except my most sincere condolences.
RIP sweet Riley.
5:59 pm
9 February 2010
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Kacee:
We are truly saddened by your loss; so unexpected.
Chuck & Rusty
Rusty is a Labradoodle who was diagnosed with level 3 Fibrosarcoma on January 16th, 2010 and had his left hind leg amputated on January 25th, 2010 five days before his 18 month birthday. Please see Rusty's blog @rusty.tripawds.com. He is putting up one heck of a fight against this terrible disease.
6:21 pm
15 May 2011
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No, No, No, No! Kacee, I am so sorry! I haven't been on in several days but I had been hoping sweet Riley had been getting better. She has been such a cheerleader for the Chili Dawg. It breaks my heart to read this 🙁 Words can't express the sorrow that I feel for you. She was a really beautiful girl and made this site a brighter place. Run free, sweet girl, we will miss you.
Jenna & Chili Dawg
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
7:06 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Riley was a beautiful, lovely girl with the most soulful eyes I have ever seen. She found her way into out hearts and she will stay with us forever.
I'm so sorry for your loss .. i pray that you and your family's hearts will mend soon and that beautiful memories will ease the pain for all of you .. rip beautiful riley girl 🙂
I pray that my kali girl is playing up there with her at the rainbow bridge with all their other friends ..
5:25 pm
This is so terribly heartbreaking!!! It's so hard to understand and accept why our Dogs cannot stay here with us forever. Praying for your peace and healing during this incredibly difficult time. Riley will live in your heart forever and her love will always be with you. So sorry for your tremendous loss. 
I am so sorry about Riley. I wish I could say something to take away the pain. Fly free beautiful girl!
Hunter – 12 yo female Rottie/Lab mix
Diagnosed with a fracture in an osteosarcoma on 12/23/10 (right rear leg)
Amputation on 12/29/10
7-Month Ampuversary on 07/29/11 – clean bill of health, great blood work and clear chest x-rays
Hunter gained her wings and flew free on 08/19/11
4:11 pm
17 January 2011
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Thank you everyone for being here for Kurt and I this past few days…. all the posts, P/M's , emails, etc. were so heartfelt – I don't know how to convey my thanks and appreciation to each and every one of you….
We were 1 month shy of Riley's adoption date 10 years ago – we knew from the moment we brought her home she was going to be a great dog / friend / companion and I can honestly say she had a beautiful and wonderful life.
When Riley broke her leg in December and we chose amputation vs. euthanasia we knew every day going forward was going to be precious and we made each day be about her and each day was special. (it already was but even more so, if that sounds possible).
It's been tough, no two ways about it – tears are still flowing…..and the house feels so so empty…..
We were so lucky to have her in our lives……and hopefully soon the sweet memories will overrule the tears.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Riley. I wish their were words that could heal the pain that our pup's passing leaves in our hearts. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debra
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.
