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I just love Shelby's banner; it captures her essence-so sweet, loving, and adorable with a little mischief and spunk mixed in:) Thinking of you and sending you huge hugs-may Shelby's visits bring you some peace.
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.
Alison,
My heart breaks for you. Try to take care of yourself. Sounds like your body has caught up with how emotionally exhausted you are. Be kind to yourself, take each day as it comes.
In our thought,
Esther and her Snoop
thank you Esther and all... I am truly trying. I made it to a spin and yoga class today and was out and about for a bit before I came home, curled up on my bed with Shelby's babies and slept the day away... I am much happier and at peace when I am sleeping because sometimes Shelby comes to me in my dreams. Not every day but I get it .. .she's busy playing! 
I miss her so much ...
I'm going to attempt to eat at least one FULL meal and then hopefully i didn't screw myself so I can't sleep tonight. Last weekend I was in shock about her loss. this weekend I am full on mourning... it was a gorgeous day - we would have sat outside. I miss my girl.
and I struggle with how to sign my posts ... I can't bear it to write "angel" or "spirit" Shelby ... the reality is too brutal.
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Sending you so much love.
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!
That's so neat you got out to do stuff. Shelby is proud of you!
I think you're handling this weekend very well considering how much you were dreading it. One day at a time, you've got it down.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi Alison
I think it's ok to do whatever your mind and body want right now. Sleep can be incredibly restorative so I say go for it. Those dreams of Shelby are going to help you heal.
Sending you lots of love,
Claudia and Angel Jersey Girl
Just wanted to check in and tell you I have been thinking of you. Sleep is one of my favorite things also. Keeps you from thinking. Ty has not come to me in a dream yet though. I am waiting. Hugs to you.....Lori and 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.
Thank you ... rough, rough, rough weekend. I slept most of it away. my neighbors are worried since they haven't seen me in almost 2 weeks. I just miss her so much. It would have been a perfect Shelby - beach weekend. I can't bear to go back down there (that's where she passed) but I'll get back there. I made good on my goal to eat one "real" meal a day both days. Did a ton of cardio. Slept a ton. I think I have another busy week at work. I haven't seen any pennies but she comes to me in my nap-dreams sometimes ... but she's always a tripawd and sometimes, she's still super sick.
Not even two weeks but feels like forever. I think I need to get out of LA. I want to run away somewhere ... I put on a happy face to those I encounter but I am basically walking around like a zombie still. Hibernating is not my style but I guess its' what my body needs.
I am very aware of how much my social life and weekends and holidays revolved around my girl. Now I just feel pathetic that I had no where to go all weekend...
part of the process... but I'm pretty much over it at this point. I want my old life back.
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Yeah, I think everyone thinks we should just be happy and forget. Ever notice that they are usually not dog people who think like that. I hope your weekends get better. My poor aunt just lost her 2nd dog since Christmas. We were able to talk yesterday about how stinking hard it is. I know it will get easier with time. Glad you are eating, that is progress. Shelby would want you eating and healthy. I know easier said than done. You are doing better than me on the excercise thing, I cannot seem to get my body to move. Will be thinking of you this week. Lori and Angeldog 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.
I think one of the hardest parts about being on your own without a dog is getting out and about. With dogs you just have to do that. When there's no one to walk, it's hard to find a reason to go outside on a regular basis. The fact that you did go and do workouts is fantastic, it's a good sign that you're healing even if you don't feel that way. I hope you have a better week, you too Lori. I'm so sorry about your aunt's doggies.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Just when I thought I had this under some 'control' - I got two more sympathy cards today - from Advanced Critical Care. the place that knew Shelby first, that cared for her for each surgery, that got to know her on so many levels. I have literally lost it tonight. I am curled up on the floor with her babies bawling my eyes out. Everything they wrote (ALL the nurses that met her) captured who we were and while it should bring comfort to hear people write about how bonded we were and how I was an amazing mom to her ... I am sobbing with crocodile tears.
But they wrote this quote and I was so moved by it:
For each thorn, there's a rosebud...
For each twilight - a dawn...
For each trial - the strength to carry on...
For each storm cloud, a rainbow...
For each shadow - the sun...
For each parting sorrow - sweet memories when sorrow is done...
- Ralph Emerson
My hope, Tripawd family, that all of us dealing with loss remember this and that the sweet memories will come when the sorrow is done ... there is no time frame on grief and it comes in waves and this part of the process but I miss my girl ... I was never prepared for this kind of grief. I will find my strength again (or rather Shelby's strength) but for now... I need to go and hide ... it's all too painful. I can't do this anymore.
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Oh that is beautiful.
The thing about grief is just when you think you have your emotions under control, whammo, something like this happens. It could be anything, a tv commercial, whatever. I'm so sorry! I hope you feel better after letting those tears out (which you should definitely do, it's healthy). {{{{hugs}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
That was sooo beautiful sweet Alison. Shelby touched so many lives...so many. She certainly touched ours.
Love,
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!
Oh Alison, I am so sorry! It is just so hard. I am waiting for a day with no tears. Has not happened yet. We think we are prepared, I mean we got the cancer diagnosis, but I think somehow we all think our baby will be the one to beat it. Thank you for chatting with me last night, it did help. Hope tomorrow is a bit brighter for you, hugs, Lori and Angeldog. 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.
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