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6:04 pm
27 October 2010
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We are sincerely sorry that your wonderful Valentina came to the end of her journey... you know they are in a better place and ok now .. but the hole they leave is so big and cold. I hope you know we are all here to try to help you through this hard time... you did so much for your furbaby and you are amazing for that! Godspeed Valentina!!
Coopsdad
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
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the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
6:09 pm
29 November 2008
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I'm so sorry to hear Valentina has gone on. You're right: the decision you made yesterday was the hardest ever, but it was the right one. You freed Valentina from her struggle, and it was the right thing to do. I'm so sorry that her hard fought battle has ended. I hope that as time passes, all your memories of her will bring more smiles than tears. Sending healing thoughts your way.
6:15 pm
7 January 2011
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Oh no- I am so very sorry to hear your beautiful girl has left you to join the others at the bridge. It's so tough to lose your beloved girl. I am so very sorry. I know you are in shock, but I hope you can find some small solace in the fact that she's no longer in pain; in fact, she's probably running around peeing all over the place.
Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011
Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved you…
6:47 pm
Angel, you have my heart..............I know that horrid pain in your heart. Yes, it's a physical pain. The firsts are indeed the worst.....first day, week, month, first time you go somewhere without her physical presence. All I can tell you, and this is after losing 17 *furkids* in less than 10 years, is that in time...........you will be able to smile when you think of her. Not today, probably not tomorrow....but there will be a day when you smile. And ironically, you'll feel guilty. You'll ask yourself *How can I be smiling when she's gone*.
She's not gone....she's on the Other Side waiting for you. And until you're reunited, there's always a bit of a hole in your heart but again...I promise in time the smiles will come. And there will be a day that you can look back and celebrate the years you had with her instead of the day you lost her.
Just know you're not alone.........
7:08 pm
4 June 2011
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Oh, no! Such sad news. I really hoped that her last vet stay was going to turn things around for her.
But like others have said, you made the right choice for her. You both fought very, very hard...when many others would have given up, you stayed in the fight. You were always strong for your big, sweet dog when she needed you most.
Sending warm thoughts your way tonight...
--Rebecca
7:26 pm
25 August 2010
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Angel,
I cry for you. I love your effort at positivity, and know truly how horrible each moment is when facing the truth. You did the right thing for Valentina. She wasn't in a place to make that choice for herself, and needed your help one last time. I hope you know how much we all were rooting for you both. I am praying tonight for her to return to her former glorious self, watching out for you and loving you until you see her again. I am also praying for the pain to leave you, that you know only the softness of your connection with each other, not the pain of her loss.
Many hugs sent from us to you,
Elizabeth
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
7:28 pm
13 June 2011
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Angel, we are so sorry for your loss. You gave Val the hardest gift one can give. Take time to grieve and hold your memories tight. RIP, sweet Val. Run free.
8:00 pm
6 March 2011
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Angel, you have my deepest sympathies. Valentina was truly your heart dog and I know you will miss her for a long time to come.
http://tate.tripawds.com/
August 16, 2006 to November 28, 2011
TATE ~ Forever in our hearts.
11:09 pm
11 June 2011
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Oh Angel! I'm so, so sorry! Your girl fought so bravely, even with all the difficulties at the beginning her heart shone through and you had over 7 wonderful months with her but I know no matter how much time we have with our children it's always too soon. You are so in my thoughts right now.
Sending much love and biggest huggs
Joanne
http://lyleegir.....ipawds.com
I am so sorry to hear about Valentina. I am so grateful for all the support on this site but it's so emotionally difficult to hear people's stories of loss and their journey with cancer. It tears my heart out as I know my time is limited with my boy also. I love my big dogs but it is so unfair their lifespan is short and now even shorter with cancer. Take care of yourself.
1:31 am
8 November 2010
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"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
Some of you say, “Joy is greater than sorrow,” and others say, “Nay, Sorrow is the greater.” But I say unto you, they are inseparable."
— Kahlil Gibran
Angel, losing Valentina will truly be one of the hardest things you will experience and my heart aches for you. I sincerely hope your terrible sadness is tempered with the knowledge that you fought as hard as you could and that the love you shared with you beautiful girl was also one of life's greatest joys.
Tears and hugs,
Beth and Spirit Smilin' Sammy
Smilin' Sammy, March 16, 2004 – Dec. 5, 2011
Golden retriever, diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September 2010 — right front leg amputated November 2010. He fought valiantly to stay with us; but a second diagnosis of osteosarcoma, this time in his left front leg, was more than our golden warrior could overcome. He loved his pack — and everyone else he met.
We loved him even more.
Thanks for the pennies, Sammy. They helped.
6:32 am
15 May 2011
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Oh Angel, I am so sorry. I logged on this morning to see how Valentina was doing and I read this. I know how you are feeling. You gave Valentina an amazing life. You stuck with her through her rough recovery after her amputation and gave her all the love that every dog should feel. I know that right now you are feeling very alone, but know that we are here for you.
SEnding you hugs,
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.
8:33 am
10 December 2011
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I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl she must be with her wings running free at the bridge.
Marla and Daisy
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit 
and Spirit Daisy 
Angel, I am so sorry to read of Valentina's passing. Having been throught his journey makes loosing them so much harder, but I have said before, let the good times and memories fill the empty space you have in your heart now. Our htoughts and prayers 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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