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Oh Jen, I'm so sorry. I was looking forward to your update but I sure wasn't expecting this.
You did a great thing for your boy, giving him a chance. And chances are he was sleeping when he passed, still passing the surgery meds out of his system and on pain meds. I'm glad you are still comfortable with your decision.
If it helps please stay and tell us more about your life with Moose.
Moose was with you for so long, he will never be far away. He will live on in your heart, and in your son's heart, and so will always be by your sides.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Maggie's Story Amputation and Chemo
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Oh nooooo. Completely unexpected......just pretty much at a loss for words right now. Karen and Bonnie have exlressed what I'm feeling also.
I'm just stunned right now and need to collect my thoughts. It is rare, but certainly, just like with humans, clots are a danger in surgery. There isn't a one of us who wouldn't have proceeded as you did to give our pups a chance. This was something COMPLETELY unforseen and is never even broughtnup bymmost vets. I know it wasn't by mine. Even if he had brought itnup, I would have assumed the risk would be low and would have proceeded. NO second guessing, please! That is not what Moose would want! He wants you to remember all the wonderful memories he shared with you over the years. This "ordeal" was just a "blink" compared to the thousands and thousands of days he shared with you.
We are all family here...and we all cry with you and our hearts break too. We KNOW the kind of love and you have with Moose and he with you. And we tthis loss is deep and painful...and will be for long time. Please stay connected tonus...especially now. We all understand like no others can.
I agree with Karen...he was feeling NO pain and was on a beautiful high from his pain meds.
As I try and type through the tears, there is onenthing I want to say. IF this had to happen like this, perhaps there was a reason Moose transitioned at this time the way he did because maybe....just maybe.....thist stupid piece of crap disease had taken over his body more than anyone knew. Perhaps passing this way saved him from suffering through a recovery that he would never be able to get to quality time if the disease was more progressed. Doubt that I'm making much sense....Illq come back and type more when I can think more clearly
I would give anything to take your pain away. Mosse's life mattered. He touched the hearts of each one of us and he will NEVER be forgotten here!
Surrounding you with Moose's eternal grace...
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
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!
Jen,
I am so sorry. Just catching up on Moose's story and I read that he passed. Unbelievable. I'm glad you feel you would have still amputated because you wanted to take his pain away. Please share some stories and pictures of Moose, we would love to know more about him.
Penny
My heart just sank when I saw this Jen, there are no good words that can describe how awful we all feel for you, what an awful shock, I'm so, so sorry. I don't know if this is helpful or not, but please try to find a little bit of comfort in knowing that with all of the surgery anesthesia and pain relief drugs he was on, it's very likely that Moose was asleep and very comfortable when it happened.
Remember, that incredible bond that you built with him doesn't go away when the body stops living, it's an eternal energy that will keep you and Moose together in this life and beyond when you meet him again some day.
Please share more about him when you are able, we would love to find out all about the life you had together.
{{{{{hugs}}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I am so sorry for your loss. ... stunned as well.
Hugs and love to your family.
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Jen,
I am deeply sorry for you what you and your family is going through right now. I was totally not expecting to see that Moose had passed. I'm just in shock over the turn of his journey. Please know that even though you and Moose have not been here that long that you are part of this Tripawd family and we are here to lean on. So many of us have gone through and are still going through the transition where our furkids have become Angels. We here understand the grief that you are going through and I want you to know that there is no time limit on how long you should grieve for Moose.
Sending you and your family a tight hug!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
Jen...just know we are all thinking of you every single day. IF it would help, I do hope you can come here and let us support you...vent, cry,, scream, rage, whatever helps. No one could have forseen this...no one.
And if you can't come back, we all understand. It's just that we may be able to bring some comfort. There's a "Coping with Loss thread that has some beautifully written poems and sentiments that may help you feel less alone.
You and Moose matter do us. He stole our hearts instantly.
Sending you love and surrounding you with Moose's eternal grace...
Sally and My Eternal Light Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
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!
Oh Jen I am so sorry for the unexpected loss of Moose. You did everything that you could for him. Please find peace in knowing that he is happy and healthy running at rainbow bridge.
OH NO! I've been out of pocket and just now saw this!
Jen - I am so, so very saddened by this. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your sweet, sweet Moose Goose. There are no words to express my heartache for you and your family. Just know that you'll be on my mind and heart as you cope with your loss.
Pam
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
Jen, I am SO incredibly sorry. I cannot imagine your heartbreak. What a devastating blow! But, you have to feel good that you did the right thing and you were trying to help him, trying to relieve that horrible pain. Having gone through this, (we are 4 months post amputation w/lung mets), all I can tell you is the journey that he had ahead of him was going to be rough. My Golden, Eddy is only 7, and this has been a VERY hard on him. We have done 5 chemo treatments, and his mets have continued to spread. There is no easy way to handle Osteosarcoma. It is a horrible beast! I hope you find peace. You did the right thing to help sweet Moose. He knows it! God Bless!
~Betsy
Betsy Golden and Angel, Eddy. Eddy was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma 7-23-14, had a left rear amputation 8-07-14, had 3 rounds of carboplatin chemotherapy, a small lung met was discovered in October, had 2 rounds of doxorubicin, and unfortunately more lung mets were discovered. Eddy fought cancer valiantly and went to the Rainbow Bridge 1-6-15, at the age of 7 years and 359 days, just six days short of his 8th birthday. Best Dog, Ever....you will never be forgotten.
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