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DODGER'S battle with hemangiopericytoma: Sad Update
25 July 2011
9:50 am
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I'm so sorry to hear of Dodger's passing.  He was a beautiful boy.  May he rest in peace.  I hope you will be able to find some comfort knowing you did all you could for him.

25 July 2011
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we are so sorry to hear of dodger's passing.  you did give him a final selfless gift by helping him escape his broken body.  mercy is admirable, don't doubt your decision.  love never ends.

charon & gayle

Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included).  She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure. Love Never Ends http://etgayle
25 July 2011
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I'm very sorry of his passing.  Please, please know you did the right thing and please try to not have regrets.  You did all you could do for him medically.  And his time came.  You helped him leave this earth in a peaceful way.  It is a brave and selfless act of kindness.

 

Your heart is just hurting right now and rightfully so.  He filled your world with love and companionship.  Losing him hurts.  His love will always surround you in some way.  He may not be here physically, but he is apart of you and you will have him in your heart forever.

May peace and happy memories of Dodger come to you soon.

We are here, if you need someone to listen or to tell us more about Dodger that we didn't get to know.

Hugs.

Her Retired AvatarComet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly  January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
25 July 2011
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I really agree with what etgayle said, and said beautifully.  I just went through this a month ago with my other girl, so I know how you feel.  We are so sorry for your loss, he was a beautiful boy and I am sure he knows you loved him enough to do whatever you had to to make sure he didn't suffer.

If I had to, yes, I would do it for a "person" too.  In my mind, I love my dogs just like all the rest of my family.  We are lucky enough for dogs that we can help them find the peace that isn't allowed in most states for humans.  You gave him peace, you took away his pain.  Bless you for that.

 

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.
25 July 2011
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Dodge is gone… The Lion of our house has been put to rest , rather i killed my lion… cant get over this…it was d most difficult decision of my life…

 

First let me say how very sad I am for you and your family.  I am heartbroken with each tripawd passing.  It just hurts to loose these beautiful warriors.

Now for the quote, I understand exactly how you feel. My husband still struggles 4 months later that we had to make this decision. He still fights with the demon 'what if's'.  I would have preferred to have never made this choice, but I really think it was the only decision we could make based on the circumstance, and I am quite sure the same is true for you.

Allow yourself to grieve, but be kind to yourself.  We all make the best choice we can based on current circumstance. Life is not fair, if it were they would be with us, free of pain for many more years than they are given.

My sincere wish is that one day you will look back and smile when you think of Dodger. We carry those beautiful memories so the fun times can always live in our hearts.

RIP sweet Dodger. 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.
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
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25 July 2011
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I am so sorry for your loss.  Dodger was a beautiful boy, and you have lots of beautiful memories with him in it.  Don't doubt your decision, you set him free from his pain and he knows you did everything you could to help him.  One of the best things about dogs is their ability to love you unconditionally.

Diagnosed with Osteosarcoma: 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.
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