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QuoteOur dog lived almost two years with an excellent quality of life after amputation and chemotherapy for osteosarcoma, despite his large size and pre-existing arthritis. The first few weeks after the amputation were difficult for him and for us, but he recovered completely and was as happy and active as a puppy up until early this morning when he collapsed due to a large, bleeding abdominal tumor that was most likely a completely different kind of cancer. He was stabilized and we got a few minutes with him comfortable and wagging his tail before putting him to sleep.
There has never been any doubt in my mind that we made the right decision by treating the osteosarcoma, and I would say the same if he hadn't lived half so long. Time is most precious when one
is acutely aware of its transience, and not a day went by that we
weren't grateful for the extra time with him.
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7 March 2010
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Having almost 2 years is wonderful. Although Skyler on lived 3 months longer, we have no regrets either. We made every moment count.
Sending you cyber hugs! Now your boy is running free at Rainbow Bridge!
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abc said:
Time is most precious when one is acutely aware of its transience…
Well said. Thank you for sharing your experiences and pawsitive outlook. Please accept our most sincere condolences for your loss.
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Your positive outlook on a sad occasion is awesome and inspiring. I celebrate the long time you had together to share wonderful memories and am saddened that the journey had to end.
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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12 February 2010
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we're sorry to hear of your pup's passing, but you are so on the money with the value of perspective they give us. every moment is a gift. two years is a blessing and gives hope to many of us. love never ends.
charon & gayle
Sorry to hear of your loss. I know the feeling of not regretting anything, and its a comforting one. Even though we only had Gus about 3 1/2 months post surgery it was worth every penny and I wouldn't have changed a thing, and the blessing here is it sounds like you weren't having to think about what to due very long, thats great, I often think the pressure of making that decision is one of the worse feelings we go through, the memories can ease pain, but they don't take it away, hopefully time will help you with that, Paws up, Spirit Gus and Dan
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25 April 2007
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We send our hugs out your way, and are deeply sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for taking the time to share his story. Doing so will most definitely help others as they wrestle with the very tough amputation decision.
Your best friend's spirit will shine on forever in the Tripawds community.
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14 March 2010
OfflineAmputation gave my Ruthie 9 extra months of good quality life. Every extra day of good quality life is a gift cherished!
Your best friend is running free now, I'm sorry for your loss.
Pat, Angel Ruthie & puppy Tess
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16 October 2010
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Thank you for those wonderful insights at this at this difficult time. It is reassuring for many of us newbies. And thank you Skyler and Gus, two very brave spirits with strong families…
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14 August 2009
OfflineThat's sweet and so true.
Sorry to hear of your furbaby and thank you for taking the time to share.
If only us humans could have the same glorious attitude – I'm in a bad mood if I break a fingernail!
Comet - 1999 to 2011She 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.
I am so sorry for the passing of your beloved family member. Our pups are such special members of the family. Your story is so affirming of the fact that your decision to fight the cancer was never regretted. We do the best we can for them, and treasure the time together.
They will be missed, but never, ever forgotten.
Spirit JD's mom
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