Save time spent searching, download the new Tripawds e-book for immediate answers!

Bookmark Jerry's Required Reading List for more amputation recovery advice and care tips.

Review the Tripawds Featured Blogs for the best three legged dog care product recommendations.

Tripawds is a user supported community. Please do what you can to help keep it online.

Tripawd Talk Radio Interview with Speaking for Spot Author Dr. Nancy Kay
Miss the show? Listen to the podcast now!

Please consider registering
guest

Log In RegisterMembers

Register | Lost password?
Advanced Search:

— Forum Scope —



— Match —



— Forum Options —




Wildcard usage:
*  matches any number of characters    %  matches exactly one character

Minimum search word length is 4 characters - maximum search word length is 84 characters

Topic RSS
Titan is at peace now
6 January 2009
8:07 pm
Member
Forum Posts: 266
Member Since:
28 July 2008
Offline

We put Titan down to rest tonight. He started having trouble breathing a little last night. I noticed his gums were very pale so I knew it wasn't good. He was very stressed out. I talked to the oncologist today and he agreed with me a 100% that it was time for Titan. We brought him to the emergency clinic instead of the jerk vet. They were so nice. Just the 20 min ride from our house to the vet Titan got about 100% worse. He had peed on the comforters we laid in the back of the car for him. A nice man coming out of the clinic helped my husband carry Titan in. They put us in a quiet room with calming music and a gas fireplace. As soon as my husband put Titan down on the floor he starting pooping so I knew he had lost control of his bowels. He was gasping for air. I couldn't believe the change in 20 mins. They rushed in to help him. I also had noticed the pads of his feet were very cold today. They said the pale gums and pads of his feet were due to low blood pressure so they had a hard time finding a vein. He fought until the end but I know we did the right thing. We came home and it is hard not hearing the thumping of his big tail on the couch. I am heartbroken, raw and sad all at the same time. I can't believe this all happened in 24 hours.

Sad mommy

Heidi

P.S. Jerry Dawg take good care of my lil man!

6 January 2009
8:42 pm
Edmonton
Member
Forum Posts: 432
Member Since:
16 February 2008
Offline

Dear Heidi, I am very sorry that Titan had gone downhill so quickly. Now that he is in Heaven, where there is no pain, no sorrow.  You did the right thing to free him from suffering. and Titan was such a brave boy.  We will miss him.

We are all here to give you support through this difficult time.

Thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs.

6 January 2009
8:48 pm
Member
Forum Posts: 369
Member Since:
25 April 2008
Offline

Heidi,

Again, just wanted to express my condolences on this sad day….

I am sorry for your loss. Titan is in good hands and I'm sure Jerry is there to welcome him to a place that is peaceful and pain free.. remember he is always with you in spirit.

Love,

Kim & Buster

Kim & Angel Buster "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." –Anatole France
6 January 2009
9:29 pm
My heart lives at Rainbow Bridge

Moderator
Forum Posts: 3175
Member Since:
28 November 2008
Offline

Heidi,  I'm so very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to make the decision to let our fury friends go, but in our hearts we know and they know when that time is right.

RIP sweet Titan, free of pain.  Hugs to you Heidi as you face this loss as only you can. My heart goes out to you.

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.
We honor our fellow November Five members who will always remain forever in my heart: Nova – the lone survivor, live proud and long; Spirits Max, Cherry, & Tika – who made half the journey with us and greeted Trouble at the Bridge
http://k9cancer.org – a canine cancer support community
6 January 2009
9:35 pm
Member
Forum Posts: 56
Member Since:
27 December 2008
Offline

Heidi,

I'm sorry you're hurting. It's never easy letting go, but trust that you made the right decision.

(((HUG)))

Bev & Tigger

6 January 2009
10:03 pm
The Rainbow Bridge

Team Tripawds
Forum Posts: 7621
Member Since:
25 April 2007
Offline

Heidi, as we said earlier, we are stunned by Titan's passing.

Our hearts go out to you, we are so so sorry. Words alone seem so futile at a time like this, but please know we are thinking of you, and wishing you peace and comfort.

We believe that everything happens for a reason, but that doesn't make losing our fur-kid any easier. Who knows why nature has to take them so suddenly like this? Whatever the reason, we hope you can take just a little comfort in knowing that Titan's sudden passing was perhaps his way of freeing you from the hard times that happen when humans must consider whether or not to set their fur-kid's spirit free. My pawrents second guessed that awful decision for a couple of weeks, and it was very, very hard on them. Titan's last gift to you was to guide you through this process, as quickly and pain free as possible. He is free now, healed, and joyfully playing with all of us Tripawds who have gone on before him.

We know this doesn't make things any easier though. Just wanted to share that thought with you.

Many hugs and much love,

Rene, Jim & Spirit Dog Jerry

It's better to hop on three legs than to limp on four.™
Latest Tripawds News
Read my story here.
6 January 2009
10:47 pm
Member
Forum Posts: 115
Member Since:
9 October 2008
Offline

Cry  Oh Heidi, I am in tears right now after reading about Titan's passing.  I am soooooo very sorry that you and your husband had to say goodbye (for now) to your sweet boy.  He will always be our big gentle hero and an inspiration to us all!  You have been amazing pawrents and your tremendous love that you have for Titan will always live in your heart.  It is so hard to find the words to comfort you at a time like this but just know that you are both in our thoughts and prayers right now.  Titan is in a beautiful and safe place with Jerry and all of our incredible tripawd friends who have crossed over the Bridge.  We are sending lots of warm and furry hugs your way Heidi…   

Luv Spirit Jake, Smooch, Baby Gus & Mom (Sherri)
7 January 2009
12:31 am
Member
Forum Posts: 5
Member Since:
28 December 2008
Offline

Heidi-

I  am terribly sorry to her about Titan.  I had spoke with you before our St. Bernard Sarah was to have her surgery.  We lost her on New Years Day.  I know what you must be going through.  Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss.  They aree both playing and running around with all 4 legs having a blast.  And by your post Titan and Sarah are going to need their own couches to sleep on.  BIG couches!  They will bee missed to pieces and never forgotten.  We will always love them and ennjoy loooking and thinking back on all of the good times that they got to have with us.  Titan will never really be gone as long as yuo always remember him in his best of times.  His body may be gone but his love annd spirit will be all around you forever!  Not many words can help but i hope that mine might give youo som comfort.  Same as yours did for me.  Thank you and our thoughts aree with your family.

Leslie

7 January 2009
1:10 am

Moderator
Forum Posts: 1232
Member Since:
22 August 2008
Offline

Heidi,

I am so sorry for your sudden loss of Titan.  He was a real inspiration for those of us with giant dogs….if I hadn't seen your posts and pictures of Titan (as well as Butch and Finnegan) then I might have had a much harder time making my decision to take Tazzie to surgery.  I know that my days with her are numbered as well, but all we can do is enjoy the time we have left and make every day as great as we can and I know that you did that for Titan.

I know how much you will miss him!

Pam and Tazzie

7 January 2009
5:59 am
Manchester, UK
Member
Forum Posts: 212
Member Since:
2 February 2008
Offline

I'm so sorry Heidi Cry

Our thoughts are very much with you.

Sleep tight, Titan.

Darcy – tripawd since 16th October 2007. ***Darcy would love to be your friend on Facebook - just search for Darcy Deerhound***
7 January 2009
7:21 am
Member
Forum Posts: 139
Member Since:
13 May 2008
Offline

Heidi,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss.  I can just imagine how heart broken you must be….

Lots of love and hugs,

Ansunette & Dee xxx

7 January 2009
7:44 am
Member
Forum Posts: 266
Member Since:
28 July 2008
Offline

Thank you all for your support. Even with 2 tylenol pms I didn't sleep much last night.

When Titan was diagnosed I had bought a celtic necklace with a protection symbol. I asked if it could be cremated with him and they said yes. I wore it everyday religously.

Heidi

7 January 2009
6:14 pm
Northern CA
Member
Forum Posts: 314
Member Since:
23 December 2008
Offline

I am so sorry for your loss. He is at peace – remember that- and one day you will be reunited- he'll be waiting on the bridge.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Much love,

Seanne and Wrigley

Seanne and Angel Wrigley
7 January 2009
11:35 pm
Metro Kansas City
Member
Forum Posts: 247
Member Since:
23 October 2008
Offline

Heidi,

I am so sorry for your loss. I feel like I knew Titan so well through your posts.

At the end, you gave him the best gift you could, the gift of peace. I know he thanks you for that.

Treasure your memories and your memories will become your treasures.

Janie & Calamity

8 January 2009
5:15 pm
Member
Forum Posts: 266
Member Since:
28 July 2008
Offline

Weds morning after saying good bye to Titan the night before this song came on my xm radio. I had never heard it before. I hope it was a sign from Titan. I wanted to share the lyrics with you

I'll Be There – Escape Club

Over mountains, over trees
Over oceans, over seas
Across the deserts
I'll be there

In a whisper on the wind
On the smile of a new friend
Just think of me
And I'll be there

Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight to be with you
'Cause I'm on your side, and I still care
I may have died, but I've gone nowhere Just think of me, and I'll be there

On the edge of a waking dream
Over rivers, over streams
Through wind and rain
I'll be there

Across the wide and open sky
Thousands of miles I'd fly
To be with you
I'll be there

Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight to be with you
'Cause I'm on your side, and I still care
I may have died, but I've gone nowhere Just think of me, and I'll be there

In the breath of a wind that sighs
Oh, there's no need to cry
Just think of me,
And I'll be there

This is so hard I feel cheated. Even though he's out of pain I want my big boy here to hug, cuddle and kiss. Today was a snowy day in NH. Him and I would have hung out the whole day being couch potatoes together.

Heidi

Forum Timezone: America/Denver

Most Users Ever Online: 165

Currently Online: cometdog, anjl
85 Guest(s)

Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)

Top Posters:

AngelAbbysMom: 1503

Emilysmom: 1231

fightingforsammy: 1120

jakesmom: 1111

Cooper: 976

10711: 942

riosmom: 939

Cherry: 930

Member Stats:

Guest Posters: 443

Members: 3489

Moderators: 8

Admins: 3

Forum Stats:

Groups: 4

Forums: 22

Topics: 5884

Posts: 81432

Moderators: betaman (91), tazziedog (1232), hugapitbull (3175), testmod (7), Tazzie (1338), cometdog (4145), krun15 (2017), etgayle (1599)

Administrators: jerry (7621), admin (7746), jim (47)