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I am so sorry to hear of your loss...you are in my thoughts and prayers 
Roxy…Border Collie cross born on approximately October 27th, 2011;
Rescued in January 2012 by Oops a Dazy Rescue & Sanctuary;
Right hind leg amputated on January 20th, 2012 due to a severe spiral fracture;
Adopted on February 21st, 2012 by Teena, a devoted human & Charlee, a purebred BC.
Hugs, tail wags & sloppy kisses
I am very sorry to read of Spencer's passing
Your family are in my thoughts as you try to heal...
R.I.P. Spencer
Tracy & Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers. I know that eventually I'll be able to talk about Spencer without tearing up. today my oldest daughter was home with pink eye. We had a few things that we HAD to get from the grocery store (I had planned to go Monday; but then everything happened. then yesterday I had all 3 kids home from school and well, I'd rather poke my eyes out than go to the grocery store with all 3 of them in tow 
). In my attempt to hurry I cut down an isle and didn't realize until too late it was the pet isle (we didn't buy dog food at the grocery store, so it wasn't an isle I really knew right off the bat). I didn't say anything and tried to hurry down the isle. My daughter looked up at me halfway down the isle with tears in her eyes and said, "Mom, can we not come down this way anymore. It makes me really sad."
But like I said, I know it is going to get easier with time and we will be able to remember how awesome he was without being sad.
Jac and Angel Spencer. Spencer was 5.25 years old. He fought a grade 3 fibrosarcoma, started on his shoulder. Left front leg amputated in August 2011. 15 weeks of chemo finished 12/22/11 (mytox and adria). Lung mets found on x-rays 12/28/11. Started carboplatin 1/6/12. Went to Heaven on 2/27/12. I miss him like crazy every day. See his blog here: http://spencer.tripawds.com/
Kids have a way of just saying it like it is- what they are really feeling.
Yes it will get easier- gosh you are only a couple days past letting him go. And the suddenness must be just stunning for all of you. There is always so much of our pup's lives to celebrate and be happy about- but for now you just have to work through the grief, there is no way now but through. I stole that line from another member but I like it.
I can tell you that now almost 2 years after letting Maggie go I can smile about her most all the time. You and your family will get there too. I think the lessons we learn and the strength we gain on the amputation and cancer journey really help us through this part.
I'm glad to see you posting here and writing in Spencer's blog, I hope it is therapeutic for you.
Karen and the pugapalooza
Give it time, that's all you and the kids need to be able to smile instead of cry. There's no set formula either, you'll know it when you get there.
My Momma couldn't go down the meat aisle in the store after I earned my wings. It made her sad, even though she doesn't eat meat. Funny how even the littlest things can always be a reminder.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Sorry to hear your sad news about Spencer. Sending warm thoughts your way.
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss!!! I did not see that Spencer had passed til after my other post on Tamalee's page..
I know how your heart aches...I lost my lab on Feb 25 and another dog last June....
Time helps some...and someday those tears of sadness will turn into a smile when you remember your sweet Spencer...
God Bless you!
I had a hard time reading about Spencer. I didn't post sooner, for that I am sorry. I was dealing with my own loss and just kind of lurking around here. I am so sorry about Spencer, he was a great dog.
Elizabeth, Sammys mom
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
This is very sad. I am so sad to hear this. Every time I read these stories of loss I get emotional. I'm glad you have the beautiful professional photos of him to give you comfort as well as the beautiful memories your pack made wiith him. He was a fine dog. There is just never enough time with them, is there?
With Sympathy,
Cadence's Mom
Cadence Faye: Born 10/30/04, stepped into our hearts 12/23/2004. Rear leg tumor found 7/24/11 by mom and dad, Xray on 7/25/11, Osteosarcoma suspected 7/26/11, amputation 7/29/11, Carboplatin started 8/23. Met free so far!
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