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Hello Everyone, I didn't know how to respond to each and every one of your beautiful supportive responses to my struggle with Chloe Sasha's cancer return. So I hope you all see it here.
THANK YOU from the bottom of my hear and deep in my soul. If there is anyone out there that understands my pain is this family right here. Chloe birthday was last week on March 21st 
and I took the day to spend it with her. What a fantastic day! We had so much fun, just the two of hanging out, spoiling her. I took her shopping for a new outfit, we hit up some stores, picked up her cupcake, got her a puppacinno. Took lots of pics and the day was glorious, with the sun shining and Chloe sitting in the car with the wind blowing in her hair. I think she had a magical birthday. Everyday is special, everyday is another blessing and I make sure I remind her of that.
She has stopped coughing but she feels heavier and her chest is more enlarged. Last night she had sort of a blackish, mucus diahrhea. She ate half of her food but was mostly tired and just layed with me in the evening. I am being vigilant of her behavior and don't want to let her suffer so I'm praying she tells me its time when I don't have to decide when she is too far out.
Thank you again for your encouragement and the virtual hugs. I posted pics on her blog 🙂
Check out Chloe Sasha's Adventures
http://chloesas.....pawds.com/
You are so welcome, we are all so glad that you found comfort here when you needed it most. I'm happy that you and Chloe were able to have such an unforgettable birthday! What a lucky girl to spend it with her favorite person in the world. There's no doubt it was magical.
First, here's a post about adding images to the forums. If you'd like help just private message me OK?
As for knowing when it's time....that's the million dollar question. Every animal is so different in how they tell us. You have a special relationship with Chloe and there are million ways that only you will know what she's telling you. But because our hearts and brains are having a wrestling match when our beloved animal's time is drawing near, sometimes getting clarity on when to say when is very tough. That's why Quality of Life scales are there, to help you look at her situation as objectively as you can. These posts may help you out. It's always easier to read them before things get too stressful, at least I think so. See:
Quality of Life Scale Tips with Pet Hospice Expert Dr. Alice Villalobos
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Thank you Jerry!!!!!!!! I updated her blog with the pics 🙂 you can swing by and see her sassy self.
I will read this on my ride home, I appreciate all the info. its very hard battling between what your heart wants and what you know is right. Everything is a question for me, everything she does, how she looks, what she doesn't do... its neverending doubt for me. I pray to stay strong for her and I can always count on you guys to help me. I am grateful for this.
Thank you! 
Check out Chloe Sasha's Adventures
http://chloesas.....pawds.com/
CHLOE SASHAYOU ARE A ROCK STAR AROUND HERE!!! And when you add SENIOR in front of ROCK STAR, and then add INSPIRATIONAL in front of ROCK STAR, plus ADORABLE.....yeah, you are an
ADORABLE INSPIRATIONAL SENIOR ROCK STAR and we are all so.privileged to be in this journey with you!
Goodness gracious, we have a lot to celebrate!!
HAPPY THIRTEENTH BIRTHDAY!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
HAPPY ONE YEAR AND SIX MONTH AMPUVERSAY! 🙂 🙂 🙂
And we get to celebrate the love you and your momma share!! It is an unbreakable bond, and unbreakable connection that is eternal!!! Oh yest it is!!
I have to chuckle a bit about her being "tired" and having a bit of a "yucky poop". After the GREAT DAY she had dor her birthday a few days ago, she probably is still tired and her little tummy may be "belatedly reacting" to all thst yummy food and Puppacino! 🙂 Maybe check with your Vet ifnyou think shee nust having a digestive upset, which is certainly possible.
The only "for whatever it's worth" I can add is this (and I'm only speaking about my experience with Happy Hannah). There does sometimes come a point when nothing is "reverseable" and things can only get "worse". There came a point when my Happy Hannah started to have to "pay a price" for another day of more loving and spoiling. She was getting more "uncomfortable" at night, among a few other "symptons".The scales would soon tip out of her favor. She didn't have to hang around for more loving and spoiling and treats and tummy rubs AND ice cream. She had an abundance of that everyday of her life, just like your Chloe Sasha. Sometimes we are "lucky" enough to prevent any seemingly inevitable suffering. That makes "anytime" the "right" time when there comes a point it can only get worse.
Right now Chloe Sasha seems "comfortable" in this particular phase of this journey. You are doing an EXCELLENT job of watching over your Cutie Pie! She KNOWS she is loved!
Now, upset tummy or not, a little small scoop of ice cream may help!
Gonna hop over to her blog.
We're all here for you and with you, but you know that. And Chloe Sasha knows you are there for her and with her 🙂
Lots of love and hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
OOOOOMMMMMDDDDD!!!! Just hopped over to the blog and saw THE MOST ADORABLE PICTURES IN THE WORLD!!!!! A D O RR A B L E 🙂 🙂 🙂
Gonna comment over there later, but if anyone wants to have a rewson to smile, go look at her blog!!!
CHLOE SASHA IS WITH YOU NOW! Continue to make these happy treasured memories!! No need to worry about the tomorrows,Chloe Sasha sure isn't! NOW is all that matters and CHLOE SASHA IS WITH YOU NOW!!
I love it when we get in CUTENESS OVERLOAD around here!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Thank you Sally! You are so full of JOY in your words, I can feel it. I'm having a tough day today, feeling heavy in my heart. My girl didn't look bright and happy yesterday evening. So it feels like time is creeping on me with her. I can't even express what I feel because I'm just overwhelmed, but thank you. Your vibrance and kind words really help.
Check out Chloe Sasha's Adventures
http://chloesas.....pawds.com/
As hard as it is, and it is sooo hard, try and shake off the "sadness", the "overwhelmed" feeling for now. That's just that piece of crap disease still trying to interfere with your time together. It knkws it can't take away Chloe's spirit. It knows it can't invade her Soul. And we know you will NOT let it define her or rob you of yiur time together.
Step back into the moment and let your love for Chloe Sasha guide you. Sit with Chloe in a calm and centered state. "Listen" to her. You are sooo tuned into her.
The bliss of Being more Chloe Sasha is knowing she has no fear about her "future". She knows that whenever she tells you she's ready to transition out of her earth clothes, her energy continues to move forward through another door. She knows that when her earthly body fails, her Soul freely and happily continues on.
Stay connected. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. We are all here for you. We also have the TRIPAWDS HELPLINE,so don't hesitate to use it for support, okay?
Now...hmmm...let's see how else you can spoil Chloe today. I bet you haven't thought of this. The tiniest piece of chocolate! Maybe just one, or even two, M&M's! And always ice cream! Cheese pizza maybe? Oh, and bacon!
Lots of love and surrounding you with cyber hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
benny55 said
As hard as it is, and it is sooo hard, try and shake off the "sadness", the "overwhelmed" feeling for now. That's just that piece of crap disease still trying to interfere with your time together. It knkws it can't take away Chloe's spirit. It knows it can't invade her Soul. And we know you will NOT let it define her or rob you of yiur time together.Step back into the moment and let your love for Chloe Sasha guide you. Sit with Chloe in a calm and centered state. "Listen" to her. You are sooo tuned into her.
The bliss of Being more Chloe Sasha is knowing she has no fear about her "future". She knows that whenever she tells you she's ready to transition out of her earth clothes, her energy continues to move forward through another door. She knows that when her earthly body fails, her Soul freely and happily continues on.
Stay connected. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. We are all here for you. We also have the TRIPAWDS HELPLINE,so don't hesitate to use it for support, okay?
Now...hmmm...let's see how else you can spoil Chloe today. I bet you haven't thought of this. The tiniest piece of chocolate! Maybe just one, or even two, M&M's! And always ice cream! Cheese pizza maybe? Oh, and bacon!
Lots of love and surrounding you with cyber hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
you are so good and so funny! I went home last night and gave her few of licks of ice cream, I was afraid of diahrhea lol today I will give her a little chocolate 🙂 that is exciting I didn't even think of that.
I had a dream with her other day, I never dream of my furbabies... we were going somewhere on the bus I use to go to work and then I got off but chloe wasn't with me, it was a snowy day and lots of snow everywhere... and I'm screaming at the bus that's leaving but it didn't stop and I'm looking around calling for her and finally she emerges, running to me, beautifully through the snow and I was so happy... then a bunch of dogs all over the place were running towards us just romping around in the snow. I woke up thinking... what does this mean....
Check out Chloe Sasha's Adventures
http://chloesas.....pawds.com/
OMD! You really did have a beautiful dream that has so many positive aspects!
And this is just my "for whatever it's worth" novice insight into dreams, but WOW! I feel like it was Chloe Sasha connecting with you on a Soul level with no "filters" from your conscious mind interfering with her message.
Yes, you were "frightened" at first because you didn't realize Chloe was "with" you.
And who should appear frolicking in the fresh fsllen s ow? CHLOE SASHA! She was there all along, even though you couldn't "see" her!
Snow in dreams can often mean a "fresh start". Snow also conveys the message of peace and tranquility.
Chloe Sasha came to you in the dream feeling quite frisky and happy and playing with other dogs. She definitely was showing you that, whenever she does transition, she will be healthy and whole. She is also showing you she is ALWAYS with you, even if you can't see you And she ALWAYS knows where you are at all times! Sounds like she even invited some special guests from The Bridge to join her in her dream to show you the happiness that awaits her.
This is such a BEAUTIFUL GIFT Chloe Sasha has given you. Wnat a special Soul she is!! To me, this is a dream full of lovely symbols created at Chloe's Soul level sent directly to your Soul
Can't wait to hear how Chloe Sasha likes her tiny bit of chocolate treat! Hmmm....maybe a tiny bit of chocolate syrup on her ice cream...with sprinkles....with Cool Whip! YUM!
Lots of hugs and love!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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benny55 said
OMD! You really did have a beautiful dream that has so many positive aspects!And this is just my "for whatever it's worth" novice insight into dreams, but WOW! I feel like it was Chloe Sasha connecting with you on a Soul level with no "filters" from your conscious mind interfering with her message.
Yes, you were "frightened" at first because you didn't realize Chloe was "with" you.
And who should appear frolicking in the fresh fsllen s ow? CHLOE SASHA! She was there all along, even though you couldn't "see" her!
Snow in dreams can often mean a "fresh start". Snow also conveys the message of peace and tranquility.
Chloe Sasha came to you in the dream feeling quite frisky and happy and playing with other dogs. She definitely was showing you that, whenever she does transition, she will be healthy and whole. She is also showing you she is ALWAYS with you, even if you can't see you And she ALWAYS knows where you are at all times! Sounds like she even invited some special guests from The Bridge to join her in her dream to show you the happiness that awaits her.
This is such a BEAUTIFUL GIFT Chloe Sasha has given you. Wnat a special Soul she is!! To me, this is a dream full of lovely symbols created at Chloe's Soul level sent directly to your Soul
Can't wait to hear how Chloe Sasha likes her tiny bit of chocolate treat! Hmmm....maybe a tiny bit of chocolate syrup on her ice cream...with sprinkles....with Cool Whip! YUM!
Lots of hugs and love!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
SALLY!!!!!!!!!!! you are so right! you literally broke down my dream and made me understand what everything meant. WOW I'm literally in tears and in awe at my desk. The message is beautiful and touching. My heart swelled reading it. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! You and everyone on here have been such amazing support.
Check out Chloe Sasha's Adventures
http://chloesas.....pawds.com/
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