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2:45 pm
14 August 2009
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Okay, okay - I know Rugby wasn't a tripawd BUT he was the bestest 4-legged dog for loving a difficult tripawd. And oh, did he love Comet! And finally after almost a year of not doing this...Rugby gets a video tribute he so well deserves.
I promised myself after doing this video I was going to stop thinking about deaths. Here lately, I've had a human death every Saturday! So, this is it for the sadness. I promise.
The Comic Relief-ster Cometdog will be back in fine form soon!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
2:56 pm
23 December 2009
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Beautiful. I have tears.
Amputation on 11/10/09, due to Histiocytic Sarcoma in left elbow. Angel Harley earned his wings on 06/24/10.
3:18 pm
28 November 2008
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It may be a little late, but it is a wonderful tribute to Comet's fur buddy. Rugby was very handsome, and had soulful eyes. RIP sweet boy - a spirit never forgotten.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
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25 September 2009
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The waterworks won't stop here. What a beautiful tribute Comet, you done good. Where did you find that song? It's so fitting it's unreal.
{{{{{hugs}}}} all around
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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3:40 pm
12 January 2010
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Beautiful tribute to a sweet looking boy. No wonder Comet loved him so much. Thank you for sharing this.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
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25 September 2009
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Sweeeeeeeet... 🙂
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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4:34 pm
12 February 2010
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beautiful.
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
4:37 pm
3 November 2009
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Oh that was so beautiful....you really know how to bring on the tears - got me at the end with Comet and her soulmate and now the tears won't stop (thanks for that!) I see now where Comet gets her big great smile - from her soulmate. They really did look like soul mates too. I bet there's still a big hole in her heart for Rugby (and yours too 
.) Thanks for sharing this - a very special tribute.
Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
6:39 pm
28 September 2009
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That was beautiful, you made me smile and made me cry. A wonderful tribute to your beautiful boy. Thank you for sharing him with us.
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….
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14 August 2009
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Thanks everyone! It's still hard to not say their names in unison. They were a pair. For a dog that was never sick and always happy, it was a shock.
Oh Rene, thanks for reminding me that I'm 5 years older than you! That song is Bobby's Goldsboro's 1st hit. My parents used to play his 8 track all the time! I think all his songs were tear jerkers.
I'm not sure why the audio is recorded so low - it was fine before uploading.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
7:41 pm
3 November 2009
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Oh wow....Bobby Goldsboro. A singer from long ago. I remember that song, Honey I miss you and I'm feeling blue.....When I was a young girl, I knew all the words to that song and my best friend's mother would have me sing that song to her every day after school. I didn't know why until I was much older - she passed away with an illness and was quite young at the time and knew she was dying. How sad is that??? So that song and Bobby Goldsboro is forever embedded in my mind...sorry to share my sad Bobby Goldsboro story .
I can only imagine how shocking and sad it was for you when you lost Rugby. We lost a beautiful dog to lymphoma about 8 years ago, right before we got Mackenzie. My heart still breaks......
Kami
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
that was beautiful - what a nice tribute to a sweet boy. We especially liked the pictures of Comet and Rugby sleeping together - so sweet.
hugs and more hugs to you and Comet...
Holly and Holly's mom
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
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25 September 2009
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cometdog said:
Oh Rene, thanks for reminding me that I'm 5 years older than you! That song is Bobby's Goldsboro's 1st hit. My parents used to play his 8 track all the time! I think all his songs were tear jerkers.
Whoops!
Well I guess there are still times when I can feel like the youngest one in the room. Yipee!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh thank you for sharing that lovely tribute....tears here .... it was very like Echo...no warning and a huge tumor in his chest. There goes ANOTHER box of kleenex...i'm gonna start using my t-shirt.
That is a beautiful tribute. I'm sorry you've had so much sadness lately. You are a strong soul, thank you for sharing this.
Tana and 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
