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8:17 pm
11 November 2008
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Ohhhhhhh Opie. I was devastated to read the news of Opie's passing. Nova was so honored to have swapped spit with Opie, via Barney. We were so thrilled to see Barney make it there to Fairbanks. We have loved following your blog and can't wait for you to do an "Opie Tribute". Damn this stupid cancer. So many precious lives cut short. It just plain sucks. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I know how hard it is to know when to say when. But I think you did the right thing, Opie was showing you in his way that it was time.
Gosh, I wish I knew the right thing to say right now, but I am just so numb. We love you, Opie, but we are at peace knowing you are now having a blast with all our other Tripawd Warriors.
We love you so much, Frito Feet. Heaven is awesome, we hear that that are no dog-eating machines (aka vacuums) there!
Rest in Peace, Buddy.
Sue and Nova
Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!
8:30 pm
Everyone has said it so well...
You got us all to smell our dog's feet to see if they smelled like fritos- I know everyone did it, not just those of us silly enough to admit it.
You KNOW in your heart that you did the right thing. Opie is whole again, it is those left behind that are broken. But his spirit will someday make you whole again too.
Karen and the pug girls
8:47 pm
14 June 2009
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Sorry for your loss 
Yoda&Mom united: 9/5/06 …….… Yoda&Leg separated: 6/5/09……… Yoda&Leg reunited: 10/14/09 ……… ……………….………….………….……. Yoda&Mom NEVER separated! …………………….….……....….…… Though Spirit Yoda currently free-lances as a rabbit hunting instructor for tripawds nationwide
9:28 pm
28 November 2009
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Nancy, I can't make it through all the way through your message the tears are flowing too hard right now. Mackenzie's Mom let me know first thing this morning that Opie got his wings and crossed the bridge. I know for sure there was a lot of special Tripawd Angels waiting for him on the other side..my Tehya being one for sure.
My heart breaks with you this Cancer is taking far too many of our beloved pets. Opie rest in peace beautiful boy.
Darlene Angel Tehya's Mom
Please be at peace with your decision. It hurts more than anything but what a gift to be able to give your best friend, your playmate, your inspawration. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our tripawds community. Opie will be in your hearts, and ours, furever and ever. He is running free with the rest of our tripawd heroes.
Lighting a candle for Opie tonight,
Travis Ray and the Oaktown Pack
2:58 am
Goodbye our gorgeous golden friend. Hugs are being sent priority from down under.
Love Storm and Koda
10:21 am
24 January 2009
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I am so sorry to read this news. It won't be the same here without Opie, but knowing he's whole and happy again helps a little.
Hugs from California too.
Mary
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
im soo terribly sorry... i cant hold back my tears. i hope someday my Grizz will grow up to be a fun loving guy like Opie. i enjoyed soo much, reading about his adventures. im sure you made the right decision, although im sure it was the hardest one youve had to make. hearts are heavy in our house today.
-ashlee & grizz
4:56 pm
I'm also so sorry to hear about Opie. 
I always enjoyed reading "his" posts on Lincoln's blog.
I'm sure you'll find great comfort in the friends you've made through this site; I know my sister has, and we (Lincoln and I) have all of you to thank for that.
We'll be thinking of you.
~RLG
10:16 pm
28 October 2009
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Hi Tripawd Community,
Thanks to all of you for your support and kind words. Joe and I cannot believe how awesome all of you tripawds and tripawd pawrents are. You have given us some real peace in this time of sadness to know that sooooo many people cared about a dog that they never even met in person. I love this website, those who created it, and those who maintain it, and those who post on it. You have made the last six months very special for my family. I plan to continue to comment and help others where I can, like all of you have helped me.
I am positive that Opie is schwimmming! with Peyton and Jake (the first friends he made on tripawds) as well as all the other tripawds that were waiting for him. I know they are all passing the time waiting for the day they have their pawrents and sibs with them again.
Thanks tripawds.
Still Opie's Mom, Nancy
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25 September 2009
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Nancy, thanks, we are honored to call you, Joe and Spirit Opie our Tripawds family.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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12:45 am
23 February 2010
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Just hearing the news and so sorry to hear of the brave boy's passing. Sending much love and hope that you guys are healing from the loss. He was a great boy and I'm sure you made the best decision. Opie was, and will continue to be, a great source of inspiration for us.
Lots of Love,
Rosie and her pack
Oh Nancy, I'm so very sorry. Opie was the first to welcome me here, Vampire Bill's first tripawd friend 🙂 I know you did the right thing at the right time, our heart tells us when it's time. Big warm hugs, I know he'll always be with you -Dani and Vampire Bill
Nancy and Joe;
CometDog just told me about Opie's passing - I am so very sorry. Your posts always made me laugh, and I so enjoyed reading about Opie's thoughts on the world. You have a wonderful sense of humor - and I'm sure that Opie both inspired that and thrived because of it. Knowing when to help our best friends cross the bridge is a heartbreaking decision - but one that we can find peace with, too. I hope you will always have a smile when you smell Fritos - and remember your very special golden boy. Thank you for sharing him.
Happy schwimming, Opie ! You're the coolest dog.
Tana and Sophie
Sophie (1998 – 2010)
"Going Dog" def: living every day in the moment
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
–Unknown
Oh Nancy and Joe,
I am so sorry to hear your hearbreaking news. I wish i knew the words that would ease your pain and tears right now. Opie looked and sounded like a fabulous boy, and has helped so many of us.
He is a little star, and will forever shine brightly .
Lots of love
from Diesal and Diesal's mum xxx
