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Spirit Trouble's Mom, Shanna< joined her on the Bridge today
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26 November 2016 - 1:00 pm
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I didn't know where to put this.  But I wanted to everyone who knew Shanna (she was one of our Moderators at one time) that today she passed away.  She had been fighting breast cancer.    I had met her and her husband Bob numerous times when they came to Council Bluffs.  One of the sweetest most enjoyable lady that one could ever meet. 

This was just posted by Shanna's sister, Edye Bozeman Patterson.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I make this post to let you all know we have lost my sister. She fell unconscious this morning and they worked really hard to revive her but there just was nothing they could do. God carried an angel home this afternoon and the family requests prayers at this time.

RIP Shanna until I see you again my sweet friend.  May you & Trouble watch over all of us and especially Bob.  

xoxoxox

Michelle & Angel Sassy

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Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013

05/04/2006 -  Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19  fought cancer for 4 months.

"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."



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26 November 2016 - 2:56 pm
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Oh Michelle, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend and tripawd moderator. It's always hard losing a friend. I did not know her but sure would like to know more about her and her tripawd Trouble.

My condolences to Shanna's family.

Kerren





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26 November 2016 - 3:31 pm
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Trouble was 9 1/2 years old.  She was 10 days shy of her 28th month ampuversary for Osteoscaroma when she crossed the Bridge. 

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I know Shanna is with Trouble and happy to be reunited just breaks my heart because she was supposed to beat this effing disease. 

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Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013

05/04/2006 -  Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19  fought cancer for 4 months.

"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."

On The Road


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26 November 2016 - 4:20 pm
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Thank you for announcing this Michelle. We were so stunned when we heard the news. Our hearts go out to her husband Bob, I can't imagine what he must be going through right now.

Shanna was a long-time contributor here, so helpful to many people. We also had the opportunity to meet her, Trouble and Bob a couple of times and she was a true friend to the community. In fact, it was Shanna who, when answering new member' questions, coined the term

"Dog's don't have an expiration date stamped on their butt."

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We will forever be grateful for her contributions here. It's so very sad to know she's gone, but it does bring a little comfort to know she is with Trouble now. She will be missed by many.

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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26 November 2016 - 4:27 pm
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What horrible news.  It is devastating to lose one of our Tripawds, but how much so to lose a Tripawd Mom.  Our hearts go out to her husband, sister and family, and of course, to you Michelle and to her Tripawd family,

Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016.  Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016.  Lung mets August 25, 2016.  Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016.   Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.  

Wherever they are, they are together.

Westminster, MD
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26 November 2016 - 6:21 pm
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This absolutely breaks my heart for all that loved her, she was so helpful to many of us here including myself...... Thoughts and prayers to her husband, sister, other family members, and all of her friends, and hopefully she is meeting up with her Trouble over the Bridge 💔😓💜

Bonnie, Angel Polly, Pearl, and Zuzu 🐾





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26 November 2016 - 6:25 pm
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I still can't believe it.  what-eversad  I know I will miss her.  I got Trouble's Banner page so I know that she is ok but still doesn't help my heart and I know Bob is probably beyond devastated

xoxoxo

Michelle & Angel Sassy

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Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013

05/04/2006 -  Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19  fought cancer for 4 months.

"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."

Orange County, CA
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26 November 2016 - 10:05 pm
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It has been quite some time since I’ve posted on Tripawds. My husband told me the unfortunate news of Shanna’s passing from a Facebook post, and the first thing I did was come to Tripawds. Tripawds is where I first “met” Shanna, and I am truly grateful for that. I was very saddened to hear she had passed. We kept in touch via Christmas cards, and quite frequently Shanna would comment on my husband’s Facebook page when he posted a funny story about Linda and Bernie. Shanna, being the very nice person she was, always had something positive to say about Bernie, even when he was displaying some of his worst behavior. Bernie had his own personal fan club in Shanna!

Shanna was an amazing woman. She was kindhearted and thoughtful, and forever positive. Shanna, myself, and three others on these forums had a special bond through Tripawds, in that our dogs all had limbs amputated in November 2008. We were proudly called “The November Five.” Trouble, Max (my dog), Cherry, Tika and Nova. All different breeds of dogs, all from different areas of the country, but all had the unfortunate distinction of having the same shitty disease: cancer. Specifically, bone cancer, but I won’t bother to be specific, because all cancer is shitty. To know that cancer is what has taken Shanna away from so many who loved her is just one more reason to continue to curse the disease.

Shanna helped a lot of people on the Tripawds forums back in the day, and was a light to many in their darkest times. I was one of those people. I hope for those newer members who never knew Shanna, you will take the time to read her story and posts, so she can continue to shine for you even though she is no longer with us physically. Shanna will truly be missed. Thank you for allowing me to call you my friend these past many years.

Godspeed Shanna, forever with your beloved Trouble once again.  

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26 November 2016 - 10:29 pm
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I said hello to Shanna here so it only seems right that this should also be the place to say goodbye.

Shanna gave me support while struggling with the should we, we did, what now, how do we?  She was a constant source of advice while Bud hopped along his tripawd journey even though she was struggling with her own loss of Miss Trouble.

She became my friend!She gave me some excellent advice privately regarding other happenings in my life.

Shanna was there for me at the end of Bud's journey. She continually reached out to me. 

Today I was experiencing some glumness, it's the first of the holidays without my furry companion. When, I saw that Shanna had left us it was disbelief and sadness. I don't know how to describe it?  Losing her is like losing another piece of the journey we took here.

I will remember her as one of the kindest and insightful people I knew! She was genuine and humorous. She told it like it was which is a quality I admire.

Most of all, she loved dogs! She transported, rescued and cared about all things dog.

The world seems emptier today. I'm sure Bob, Duke and Emmi's hearts are hurting. I'm praying for them and if you will, please do so also.

Goodbye my friend and THANKYOU💔

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27 November 2016 - 7:10 am
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It has been a long time since I posted here.  It was here that I met Shanna and she welcomed us to Tripawds.  She was so very helpful during the Chili Dawg's journey and after he crossed the bridge we became Facebook friends.  She always had kind words to say and helpful advice as Finchy slowly lost his battle to stomach cancer, or for Buster's various naughty antics.  Shanna just seemed to always know what to say, and whether it was about animals or my children her advice was always good.  I will treasure it always.  Shanna was kind, knowledgeable and genuine.  My heart hurts from the loss and I am praying for her family as they deal with this loss.

Shanna, thank you for being there always.  I will miss our talks.

Jenna, Spirit Chili Dawg, Spirit Finchy, and Buster

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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27 November 2016 - 8:45 am
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Thank you all for sharing a little about Shanna so everyone can get to know her.   Today just still sucks.  I talked to Bob last night and he wanted everyone to know she was up there greeting our Angels and getting to know each one of them.  He is taking this very hard and "just wanted to be a lone in his grief" but I made a promise to myself I will check up on him.  He is concerned about his dogs as they were being boarded and not knowing how they will take Shanna not being there. 

Please friends continue to say prayers for him and Shanna's family as this is just the beginning of this grief journey.  It isn't easy as many of us know. 

I know I will miss her terribly and I can only imagine what they are feeling.  Bob told me last night when I was talking to him she was feeling so well that they were planning on another trip to Council Bluffs to do some gambling and to see me.  I love them both.  Bob has his health issues too so please pray for him

xoxoxo

Michelle & Angel Sassy

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Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013

05/04/2006 -  Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19  fought cancer for 4 months.

"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."

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27 November 2016 - 9:48 am
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Trouble's banner popped up for me when I signed on this morning.

Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016.  Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016.  Lung mets August 25, 2016.  Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016.   Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.  

Wherever they are, they are together.

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27 November 2016 - 11:20 am
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Like many others, it's been awhile since I've posted anything here, though I look in from time to time. Shanna was one of the first people to help me figure things out regarding Dakota, and she and I quickly became Facebook friends and chatted there. 

Last night I was re-reading a chat conversation from earlier this year when she was trying to plan a trip to NYC with her husband Bob, who'd recently had a health setback. They decided Bob's health wasn't conducive to the trip and she and I were chatting about knowns and unknowns of life in general. She was saying she wasn't sure which was better, having warning that the end is nearing or just being blissfully unaware until the end comes. Ironically, she was not talking about herself, as she'd not been diagnosed yet. She said, "It all sucks." Of course she was right. I am beyond stunned that Shanna is gone. She was doing so well and having very few problems with her treatment so I keep thinking something else happened. But it doesn't matter. She's gone and it sucks.

Shanna, lately you had so many people telling you that you rocked that pink wig and your sense of humor still had a wicked sarcastic edge. I have no doubt that you are stirring up the shit now because that's what makes you laugh, and we're supposed to be happy when we move on from here. I look forward to seeing you down the road and stirring it up with you. heart

--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/

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27 November 2016 - 4:53 pm
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I'm so sorry to hear the sad news. Rest in peace Shanna... I know that Trouble and you are together again. heart

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!

Livermore, CA




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27 November 2016 - 4:56 pm
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If anyone wants to read more about Shanna's journey here with Trouble here is a link to the topics she started. Trouble crossed in 2011 and Shanna hasn't really been active here in a couple of years.

I never got to meet Shanna in person, our friendship started here at Tripawds and we kept in touch though posts and PMs, Facebook, emails, cards and phone calls. I got to see her in action here as she helped countless people with her advice and support. She was here to celebrate each victory and mourn every loss.  She was practical, straight forward, strong and kind.  When I mentioned to her once that Tani was having increasing mobility issues she offered to send me some supplements that were Trouble's.  I still have the bottle because it reminds me to be generous.

Shanna is the one who gave me some advice that I regularly pass on here. Tani was in the midst of some crisis or another and I was still pretty tired after Maggie's last few months.  I was down about what was going on and bemoaning the fact that I didn't get any time to just have 'normal' dogs after Maggie had passed.  Shanna told me that these special dogs, the one's that take a little more effort come into our lives on purpose, they come to us because we are willing and able to take care of them. 

I learned about green beans for dog diets from Shanna- it's why I call them Trouble beans.

I've been reading though some of her old posts and found the last one she started which commemorated Trouble's 4 year angel-versary. She talks about the lessons she learned from Trouble, but I think most of them could be lessons we learned from Shanna. The last line of her post:

And so today we honor this beautiful Angel, and the tears gently fall as we continue to miss you. Each day of our lives, you are Forever in our Hearts.

I am stunned at the turn of events.  Shanna was really kicking her cancer, doing so well with her treatment. Another gut wrenching reminder to make time for what is really important in your life.  Make that call, send that email, make time to meet.

Karen

Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.

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