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Valentina Angel Dane

5 February 2012
6:57 pm

travisray

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Angel,

I am so sorry that you had to let Valentina go. Hopefully the knowledge that, at the end, you gave her the greatest gift that you could, will ease your pain. Your 'magical love' will always be with you and Valentina will always be in your heart, and ours. Thank you so much for sharing her story, your love for her, and hers for you.

Travis Ray and the OP +1

6 February 2012
12:31 am

riosmom

Washington

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Oh Angel,

I am so, so sad for you. I know how much pain you must be in right now. And I know that there are no words to ease that pain for you. You did the best thing you could for your special girl, and soon the happy memories will outnumber the sad. We are with you tonight in spirit…. Hugs to you,

Rio's momma

~ ~ Rio ~ ~
Forever in my heart...
April 2000 – January 20, 2012
Diagnosed with Mast Cell Cancer in June 2007. Left rear leg amputated Feb. 8, 2011.
Mets discovered Aug. 31, 2011. Read more of Rio's story here.

6 February 2012
11:17 am

tai09

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I'm so sorry to hear about Valentina. I was hoping she would bounce back. It is so very difficult to lose your "heart dog" . Her spirit will remain with you forever. Sending hugs.
Laura , Kali, and Angel Tai

Tai – 9 yr old lab. Diagnosed Osteosarcoma Dec 18/09. Front right leg amputated Dec 21/09. Started chemo Jan 7/10. Lung mets discovered Sept 16/10. Valiant to the end on Oct 26/10 when cancer reappeared in a leg and we made the decision to set her free. Forever in my heart where not even cancer can take her from me.

6 February 2012
1:58 pm

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Thank You everyone so very much for all of your caring and kind words. I am still in shock somewhat. I keep asking myself "What did I do?" "Had things really gotten bad enough to put her to sleep?" Well as many times as I keep asking myself that I still keep telling myself Yes! I keep replaying everything that happened leading up to my decision and it confirms to me that I did make the right decision. But I think I miss her so terribly much and I wish she was still here that it's hard not to ask myself that. I just wish it could have been some other way. We are all expecting the time to come but when it actually does it may not be at all what we expected. I am still trying to stay positive but it is so hard to go through the day when my day used to center around her and she is not there anymore. It does feel very very lonely. sad

Valentina Angel Dane diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in front left leg May 21st 2011. Amputation July 5th 2011. DOB:11/3/03 DOD:2/3/12 . Valentina was the Love of my Life!!! There is nothing like a Dane!!!

6 February 2012
5:54 pm

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Angel – I am so so sorry for your loss. It is one of the most devastating and difficult losses we have to face unfortunately – especially the loss of our beloved pets that we are so strongly connected to. I feel your pain and completely understand how lonely and empty things feel now. But please find comfort in knowing that Valentina is still with you by your side and will always be forever in your heart- she's watching over you making sure that you're going to be ok.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest condolences.

Kami, Angel Mackenzie

My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!

6 February 2012
6:23 pm

gabyk

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Angel,

I just wanted to let you know that I am so sorry for your loss and I have been thinking about you and Valentina today. Unfortunately, we are taking our dog Gaby to the vet tomorrow and I'm so afraid of what may come from this visit. The posts on this thread have helped me prepare if the decision needs to be made.

Joanie and 'Still Fighting" Gaby

6 February 2012
7:54 pm

jerry

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Angel, you have every right to question how you came to decide whether or not it was Valentina's time, but in your heart I know you know the answer.

I think one of the hardest parts of adapting to such great loss is not having our routines that we once had. When that's gone, it takes a while to find our bearings and find another new normal. I know you will find yours though, it just takes time to find your path again. We're here to help you get there.

xoxo

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6 February 2012
10:47 pm

Riley

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Angel -
I am just so so sorry… My heart is breaking for you right now.

Sending hugs
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7 February 2012
12:03 am

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Your decision showed your strength and your caring. May your memories of your beautiful girl help to fill the hole in your heart.

Judy and Baby

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