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3:16 pm
15 September 2011
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As I mentioned on my blog, Gracie did not get the chance to try being a "tripawd" she just could not recover from the surgery last night. I know things happen for a reason and I am sure this was for the best. I can not believe the amount of support I have received already from this group. I just signed up last night as Gracie was having her surgery. So unfortunate I did not get the chance to tell a wonderful "tripawd" story.
3:25 pm
15 May 2011
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Oh, no! I am so sorry for your loss 🙁 We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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.
3:41 pm
12 February 2010
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although we have had a few tripawd family members who didn't make it through surgery, it's just not something we prepare for - it's so raw and sad to think it could happen. our hearts go out to you during this sad, sad time. hopefully time will help replace the tears with memories of gracie's smiling face. love never ends.
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
3:59 pm
14 August 2009
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OH!! I am so very sorry to hear this about your Gracie! How incredibly heart-wrenching! I'm just heart broken for you.
I lost one 24 hours after a knee surgery and it's was devastating.
Just know that Gracie was a tripawd and will be honored as a tripawd hero here. We are so sorry and please know that we are here for you if you want to tell us Gracie's story.
Many hugs,
Angel Comet's mom
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.
4:54 pm
That is just so terrible!!! So very sorry that this happened to your Gracie. 
5:27 pm
29 January 2010
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I just posted with tears on your blog & wanted to send you more hugs & prayers here... Gracie was a tripawd hero - if even for a day! My heart goes out to you with so much sadness and love...You are a member of our tripawd family now and we will help you through this...
Gracie is in your heart and in your soul - always...She will live on through you!
Much love from Indiana's mom ~~Carol~~
♥ I was blessed with the Miracle of Indiana ~ my sweet and loving Siberian husky♥
♥ He beat the odds against osteosarcoma for 17 months with so much happiness and love ♥ ♥ Indy was a true tripawd hero and an inspiration to all ♥ ♥ I prayed for just one more day… and we had many ♥
♥ His legend gives much hope for those just starting their journey ♥ May you all have a miracle – whether it be big or small ♥
♥ Forever in our hearts ♥ ♥ Until we meet again my love ♥ ♥ I will love you forever ♥
Please visit his blog http://indianas.....pawds.com/
5:57 pm
Oh Gracie's mom.............I have chills. Something happened today that, when I saw your title of your post (Sweet Gracie), it stopped me in my tracks. I think your girl might have used me to get a loving a message to you.
I had gone to pick up some dog treats for my furherd here.....there were some new, reasonably priced ones and they were called *Sweet Gracie's Treats*. I too had a Gracie.....a beautiful, blind golden retriever who I lost to cancer and of course, I had to buy them. But there was this strange feeling, for the lack of a better what to explain it, that there was more to this than just the name.
I hope it doesn't upset you but instead gives you some comfort that your girl is safe and sound at the Bridge, and amongst friends until you are reunited and never apart again.
And now I'm crying..........Godspeed to your sweet Gracie. Run fast, play hard. See you on the Other Side, little one.
6:27 pm
28 November 2008
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I've been away from posting for a few days, so I haven't caught up with Gracie's story, but I want to tell you how sorry I am that you have suffered such a loss. Although we all know there is risk in surgery, it just always stuns me when those rare unfortunate circumstances occur.
I so hope your happy memories soon replace the sadness in your life today. Gracie will live in your heart forever.
RIP sweet Gracie. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
I am so sorry to hear about Gracie, but you are a member of the family, so we all hurt and will help, no matter how long you have been here, Our thoughts are with you, Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
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25 September 2009
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This is the most devastating kind of news, we can't believe it and are so, so sorry.
I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling, but please know that you are in our hearts and we are sending you lots of hugs and condolences.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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8:44 pm
29 October 2010
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I posted on your blog, but also wanted to send along some support over here. I hate that your sweet Gracie had to go this way. It's bad enough when we find out our sweet pups have cancer. That is already "not fair enough." I hope you can find some peace in knowing you were truly doing what was in her best interest. Try to focus on all the love she gave you and that you gave her rather than on the end.
Hope you are managing ok and that you will some day, sooner than you think, be able to remember her with more smiles than tears.
Run free, sweet Gracie!
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
9:17 pm
2 January 2010
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W're so sorry to hear of your loss, and even more sorry that we didn't get to hear any Gracie stories. Rest in peace, girl.
9:19 pm
Oh my goodness, we are all so sorry for your loss of Sweet Gracie 
Please know you made a wonderful decision for Gracie in trying to saver her life. God had other plans for her. She is now pain free, safe and running free with all of the tripawd babies whom have made the trip to the Bridge...
I will keep you in my prayers
Teresa - Brandy's Auntie
9:27 pm
6 March 2011
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We are just heartbroken for your loss. You will always be a member of the Tripawd family. Know that Gracie was welcomed warmly with much tail wagging at the Rainbow Bridge.
Jan & Tate
http://tate.tripawds.com/
August 16, 2006 to November 28, 2011
TATE ~ Forever in our hearts.
9:55 pm
2 February 2011
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I posted on your blog, as well, but I wanted to just say again we are so very sorry that we didn't get a chance to really know Gracie as a Tripawd. And we are so very heartbroken that you didn't get a chance to really say good-bye. She will be in your heart forever...
You are in our thoughts tonight.
Rio and Micki
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