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So lonely

1 February 2010
11:56 pm

cairasue

East Bay, CA

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So lonely without you, Caira Sue. So lonely.

May 2001-Jan 21, 2010.....I'm a dog and I'm AWESOME!..... Always.

2 February 2010
4:15 am

Dane Mom

Linden, MI

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Cry

I know, it's so hard. It will get easier, but it will take time. Grief just plain sucks.

We miss you too, Caira Sue.

Sue and Nova

Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Nova, a Blind Tripawd… Kicking Cancer's Butt Since 11/08

2 February 2010
6:36 am

anyemery

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We're sending you hugs and doggie kisses right now…
Over the weekend we were thinking of Caira Sue – Holly was playing in the snow like she was a puppy and all we could think about was Caira Sue's "I am a DAWG!" She'll always be remembered… and continues to inspire us.

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! http://anyemery.....ipawds.com

2 February 2010
6:40 am

jakesmom

Wesley Chapel, FL

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I know how sad and lonely you must be feeling without Caira Sue. Crying She was such a big and amazing part of your lives… All I can say is that things will start to feel a bit better in time… I know, easier said than done… It's been almost 3 months since I lost Jake, and I still miss my boy so much!!!

Sending you a big fat hug!!!

Angel Jake's Mom

Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!

2 February 2010
7:37 am

wrigley

Northern CA

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Mary and Adam,

I've been away from Tripawds for a while and just found out about your wonder dog Caira Sue. I am so sorry.

It does get better- it does. I am so happy that I had the opportunity to meet the one and only Caira Sue at the Mill Valley park the one time we made it. I was so inspired by the love of life that dog had. It reminded me so much of our Wrigley. Their spirit really does live on forever.

Big hugs to you both.

Seanne and Angel Wrigley

2 February 2010
8:46 am

Cherry

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Mary and Adam,

Needless to say, I totally sympathise with the feelings you express. While it may be true that "it does get better", the feelings have only changed for the worse. I cried more last week than any since . . . . I look for her everywhere. I wait for her to announce in clear voice that "Mommy is coming home" when ever the garage door opens. While reading the morning paper this week end, I glanced over the top, just to see what that mischievous imp was up to. This is just the price we have to pay for loving so very much and being blessed with these wonderful spirits, but for a time that is far too short.

Spirt Cherry's Dad

2 February 2010
8:47 am

maggie

Portage Lake, Maine

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Hugs to you….I can only imagine the pain you're going thru. Just plain SUCKS. Life just isn't fair a lot of the times…. Cry

Tracy, Maggie's Mom

Diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma 10-12-09, amputation of left rear leg 10-20-09
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"It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up." ~ Vince Lombardi

2 February 2010
8:54 am

Tazzie

Winnipeg

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While you (by 'you', I mean 'one' or 'me') hate the pain of missing them, you are also afraid of the time that might come when you don't feel that pain because it might mean you don't remember them as well, so it is easy to cling to anything – maybe a blanket holding their scent – that will make the image more fresh. You don't really want time to pass to a point when it does feel better, because you fear you will have lost some of that closeness with your pup if the pain and the memories start to fade.

2 February 2010
8:56 am

ldillon81

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We miss her, too! However, I often think of her pictures and how adorable and lively she was, and it's like she's still here. She was 1 in a million…you guys were lucky to have gotten the chance to be her pawrents :)

<3 Laura and JackJack

2 February 2010
9:31 am

cemil

Livermore CA

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Mary and Adam, I can only empathize. I don't know of a way to make it better. I miss her too.

Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today Cemil's blog

2 February 2010
9:46 am

romeo2

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Dear Mary and Adam: For some reason I woke up thinking of you today, wondering how you're holding up, and missing hearing about Caira Sue's latest escapades. What a sweet, happy face!

I can only imagine the heartbreak you feel. Please know we are thinking of you. Sending you a hug.

Take care, Eve and Romeo

2 February 2010
10:17 am

Emilysmom

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I know all too well what you mean. It is a hard price to pay for loving so deeply.

Debra & Angel Emily

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.

2 February 2010
11:17 am

dsimas

Auburn, CA

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Tazzie's Mom and Cherry's Dad said it so well. I have no help for you, only to say that you are not alone. I'm right there with you on this. My day is so empty. I don't go to work until 3pm, but get up at 8am, and I stay in my PJ's until late in the day because I can't bear the thought of our little ritual in the mornings not being the same. Me throwing my PJ's at him as I get dressed and him happily wiping them off his head and rolling and groaning and stretching. It's so quiet here. No activity, no boomy bark, no collar jingle, no expectant bouncing when I reach for keys or my coat. I can still feel his fur, his paw pads, his velvety ears, it's all so vivid. I don't want it to fade, but I do want the pain to fade. *sigh*

Hang in there my friends…

Dawn

Rottie Raven, osteosarcoma at 8-1/2 years old, amputation in October '09 and in February '10 due to liver mets he went back to heaven where he came from. raven.tripawds.com

Now I have Miles, rottie mix amputee from a shelter and traveled 1500 miles to find his way here through the Rescue Railroad thanks to tripawds.com. miles.tripawds.com

2 February 2010
3:27 pm

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You are never alone here. Allow yourself time to process the grief. Caira Sue will always be at your side. It just sucks that you can't reach down and rub her belly.

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2 February 2010
3:47 pm

jerry

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I'm so sorry. Losing the one we love is the hardest thing in the world. All I can say is hang on the memories and good times, and her spirit will stay strong in your hearts and get you through this time. Easier said than done, I realize.

Many, many hugs to you both.

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