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7:07 am
10 September 2009
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I am so sorry about Tika. That was a beautiful poem that expresses so well what you must be going through at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristin and Toto
And Toto, Too – fighting the good fight against hemangiosarcoma http://tootswee.....pawds.com/ Amputation - 9/21/09 Earned his wings - 7/09/10
8:13 am
11 November 2008
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Oh Kim 
I am so sorry that Tika has passed. I know your battle has been long and hard-fought, it's been excrutiating to read what you have been going through. I love your poem (although I can't stop bawling, I'm trying to print it out so I can save it for Nova, and I can't even see the damn screen). Tika was one of our inspirations (I just LOVE malamutes) and every time I log on to Tripawds I would always first check to see what was up with Tika. Plus, Nova is jealous of her tiara because it's prettier than hers! 
I'm so sorry you have more troubles with Caya, believe me, I am sending healing thoughts to her CONSTANTLY because I remember how it felt for me when I thought I might lose Nova's sister back in the summer.
I am so glad that Nova could bring a smile to your face a few days ago on her ampuversary, and encouraged you to share a pizza with Tika. 
Bless you for having the strength and courage to release Tika from her pain.
Sue and Nova
Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!
Kim, Tim, Caya, and The Incredible Spirit Tika,
Words will never be able to fully express just how sorry, sad, devastated, and crushed we all feel here. Let me extend our deepest sympathy to your family before I totally lose all site of the screen. Your wonderful poem expresses my feelings that " we will never really be without them, for the gifts that they have given us will live with us forever". I have paraphrased the exact sentiment on a web page I have dedicated to those of us who share such a wonderful bond. I have often encouraged people to visit that page for it contains a "For Better or Worse - Sunday Strip". In that particular strip, they can "hear" the collar of the spirit of Farley as he follows close behind. Tika will be with you forever and her great story that you have so eloquently told here will be with all of us forever as well.
I would also like to echo the sentiment of Sue - "Bless you for having the strength and courage to release Tika from her pain."
With all of your family in our prayers,
Bob & Cherry
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23 August 2008
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I am so sorry that this nasty disease has taken another great dog! Tika was truly an inspiration for us all because she never gave up and neither did you. It is hard to know when to let them go and I am glad that she went peacefully.
Pam
4:02 pm
28 November 2008
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Kim,
My heart is with you as you face life without the beautiful Tika. Tika is inspirational and your love and support of her was always so apparent. My hope is that your sadness will soon be replaced by peaceful, funny, memories.
RIP sweet Tika. 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.
4:12 pm
Kim,
Nothing so clearly from the heart is silly. Like the rest of your story with Tika there is inspiration to be found at so difficult a moment. Thank you all (Kim, Tim, Tika and Caya) for sharing your spirit with us.
Karen and the pug girls.
Kim,
Your poem is beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss. Tomorrow will be one week since Emily died. I hate that we have lost so many in such a short time. Tika was so beautiful and you were such a good Mom to her. I will be praying for Caya and that Tika will look after her.
Debra & Angel Emily
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
5:09 pm
I am so so sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you!!!
Erin and Jack
6:10 pm
Dear Kim,
I am so sad to hear that Princess Tika left to join the others at the Rainbow Bridge. It's so hard, hurts so much. Your poem is lovely and thoughts common to many of us, but not often expressed in this way. I loved following Tika's story, she is such a strong spirit and you are an amazing mom and gave her a bit more time to share her love. I am so, so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts, especially Miss Caya, please give her my love.
Best,
Stacy, Angel Lulu & New Family Member Olive
7:48 pm
15 January 2009
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Oh Kim....
There are no words that are adequate at times like hes. You gave your all to your amazing Tika! She also blessed you and your family with love and memories, hold on to those, they will see you through...the love is always there. Thank you for sharing your message in your beautiful poetry.
We will be thinking of you as you grieve and fight on with Caya, be strong and remember we all send you our love and support.
Gineej & Paris
Grateful for every moment we had with Paris…..no regrets!
Honoring her life by opening our hearts & home to Addy!
8:43 pm
17 February 2008
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Dear Kim, I am very sorry to hear of the sad news. Tika was a brave and beautiful girl.
My thoughts and prayers are with Caya, you and your family.
Big hugs.
9:08 pm
2 June 2009
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I saw your post this morning, and was going to write you a poem back (I love writing little poems, too!), but nothing sounded right, so I will keep trying to work on it. This morning I was at work (we sell things for people that love animals) and I was going through calendars, and for some reason I paged right to the malamute one. Then, this couple came in asking for anything Alaskan Malamute. I think Tika had something to do with this, because in the couple months I've been working there, NO ONE has asked for anything malamute 🙂 I'm sorry for your loss, and one day the happy memories will shove the sadness right out of your brain. Probably not for a while, but it will happen 🙂 I hope Caya is doing OK, and will look forward to updates from her. My thoughts are with you guys.
<3 Laura
Dear Kim and family: We are so sorry you had to say goodbye to sweet Tika. We're sure you're right, Tika is watching over her sister Caya. It sounds like Caya is improving. We're so sorry you had to worry over both of them at the same time.
Tika was such a tough cookie! In the time we've been at Tripawds she (and you!) have been such an inspiration to us. She rallied so many times so bravely, she showed us never to lose hope and to hang tough. And she's such a beauty! She doesn't look like she's playing dressup---she looks like that tiara was made just for her. Like she must wear it everyday.
We'll continue to pray for Caya and all of you. Run free beautiful Tika! Love and peace to you, Eve, Sylvia, and Romeo
Kim,
I'm wondering how Caya is doing today?
Debra
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
1:17 pm
20 August 2009
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Dear Kim,
I can't express how sad Tika's passing has made me. Your poem brings everything to the point. I whish following their advice was easier.
Know that in many places on this planet people are thinking of you.
RIP sweet Tika, you fought valiantly.
Hugs and more hugs,
Cecilia & Spirit Hori
Spirit Horacia, Castaño, Olympia + human family Cecilia, Georg and Julia - - - Hori first diagnosed 8/6/09, ampu 8/12/09, run over the bridge 9/10/09 – We miss you every day dear girl!
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