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2:56 pm
17 September 2010
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After reading your earlier post before work this morning, I've been thinking about you and Spencer all day...this is just so sad and I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts. Love never dies.
Anita, mom to Xena & Roger...and my angels, Spammy & Chloe
4:22 pm
14 August 2009
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I'd just like to add since you have posted his update:
Please know that being able to let him go was a gift; a precious gift.
I didn't have the opportunity to do this with my Rugby when he bled out. My vet didn't see the warning signs and I left him to run tests and he died. It's an awful feeling. But with Comet, who also collapsed and was bleeding out, the ER vet knew and we were able to let her go peacefully. It was a precious gift.
Please try to find comfort in knowing that. As surreal as this morning was for you, please know there was a blessing in it all.
Hugs.
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.
5:17 pm
11 June 2011
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Oh, I'm so sorry to hear of Spencer's passing on. I know it happened so relatively suddenly but, like you said, taking comfort in the fact he didn't suffer too much. He was so loved and you did everything for him.
Sending huge hugs to you and all the family
Joanne & Lylee
http://lyleegir.....ipawds.com
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Spencer. My thoughts are with you.
Kathy & Tasha
Tasha was a German ShepherdBorder Collie mix who was diagnosed with OSA at age 8. On December 29, 2011 she had her front right leg amputated and received 4 rounds of chemo. Sadly and suddenly Tasha became sick and we discovered she had liver cancer that had spread to her lung. After almost 19 months, Tasha earned her wings on July 17, 2013. No regrets and never forgotten.
6:26 pm
2 February 2011
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I am so very, very sorry to hear about Spencer. He was such a beautiful boy, and he will never be forgotten. What you said about taking pictures and videos is so important, because you never know just how much (or how little) time you have until you don't have any more. I'm glad you were able to make every moment count. For me, knowing that I was squeezing every ounce of life from those last days has really helped get through my grief.
We're thinking of you and your family and hoping that you find comfort in each other during this difficult time.
Micki
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6:27 pm
15 May 2011
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I am so sorry for your loss. I read about Spencer this morning on your earlier post and I tried to respond, but our server at school went down. Cancer sucks, especially at the end when everything goes down really quickly. Spencer knew he was loved and you can see how much you and your family loved him just by reading your posts. Run free, Spencer.
Jenna & Spirit 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.
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25 September 2009
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We are stunned to see this awful, devastating news. It's unreal that things can change so quickly.
We are so, so sorry. Please tell your kids and hubby that a whole big group of people from around the world are sending lots, and lots of hugs and love your way. You are not alone.
The Tripawds community mourns tonight. Spencer, we will love you always.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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8:16 pm
9 February 2011
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I usually get on Tripawds earlier in the day than this, but tonight this is the first thing I saw. I am so sorry. It's unreal how fast this all happened. Even though I've seen it with several other dogs here, I never get used to how fast they can sometimes become so very ill. I'm so happy you got those family portraits done recently. They are beautiful and will give you tons of good memories. Even though Spencer is gone, please do let me know about coming to this area in August. I'd love to meet and give you a big hug. Tell your children how many people here thought Spencer was beautiful and special, and give them big hugs tonight.
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
8:33 pm
I was hoping that this would not be what was posted when I got home. I commented in your earlier thread about going to the vet, then had to run off to work.
Spencer was a beautiful creature that we got to know a little bit through your words, thanks for sharing him with us. When we start this cancer journey we know how it will end eventually, but it must be very hard to cope with the suddenness. As you pointed out there are some gifts in this, he was happy and enjoying his life right up to the end.
I hope that the treasured, happy memories will bring some peace over the coming days and weeks.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
I am so very sad tonight for you and your dear ones!
Hold onto the memories of the good days which were pretty darn amazing considering all Spencer had to battle.
He really was amazing!
Fly high Spence, Ill be saying prayers for those missing you!
2:43 am
8 November 2010
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I am so sorry about Spencer. As shocking as the suddeness of their deaths is the quietness of our houses without them ...
Please know we are all thinking of you and hoping your family finds solace in the knowledge that Spencer left this world surrounded by a loving family who cared enough to spare him pain. Run with the wind, Spencer — you'll find some wonderful new friends on the other side of the bridge.
Beth & Spirit Smilin' Sammy
Smilin' Sammy, March 16, 2004 – Dec. 5, 2011
Golden retriever, diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September 2010 — right front leg amputated November 2010. He fought valiantly to stay with us; but a second diagnosis of osteosarcoma, this time in his left front leg, was more than our golden warrior could overcome. He loved his pack — and everyone else he met.
We loved him even more.
Thanks for the pennies, Sammy. They helped.
9:33 am
10 December 2011
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I am so sorry that Spencer has earned his wings. I'm glad he got to live life to the fullest up to the end.
Marla and Daisy
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit 
and Spirit Daisy 
I wish I had something more comforting to say, but I will just add my sincere and heartfelt condolences.
10:38 am
20 June 2011
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Sending lots of prayers and hugs your way. Sorry to hear about your sudden loss. I hope your family will find peace in this time of sorrow. Let us know if we can do anything for you.
Geraldine & Spirit Jewels
Jewels was a gorgeous Lab-Shep mix that found us at the pet rescue when she was just 3 months old. Born June 2000; Diagnosed OSA on June 1, 2011; L-front Amputation September 12, 2011; Crossed Rainbow Bridge December 30, 2011. My "baby dog" will always be in my heart. Now she is running fast and free on all four legs after the rabbits and squirrels! Jewels was loved by her crazy-busy mom, even-keeled dad, pesky twin human brothers and monkeydog sister Aspen. Read about Jewels' Tripawd Journey here.
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