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I knew today would be a sad day at tripawds and it turned into a much sadder day then I expected. My heart is breaking. I am so sad that Brendol and Sassy have crossed the brigde. I wish things were different. I wish I had words that had the power to heal. I wandered into chat tonight. I thought about staying away because there is so much loss, but I realized how much I care about all of you here at tripawds, especially my chat friends. I ache for you Michelle and Karma. And I feel for all of us who who care so much.
I am also filled with awe and am inspired. What an amazing group of people we have here. Tripawds is more than an online forum. It's more than words on a page. It's a community of very special people. I am so honored to here and to have gotten to know you and your wonderful tripawds. I am not here all the time, but you all have stolen a huge chunk of my heart.
Topher
Vet Assistant (in school to be a licensed vet technician)
1.5 years Oncology department, moved to rehab & sportsmed December 2024
Tripawd Angel, Cora the Determined <3
You said it perfectly. We all understand each other here with no judgement. Even though we know the bad times are inevitable for so many of us, we also enjoy the good times to their utmost. Thanks for saying the perfect words.
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
This is a very special community. That was a beautiful sentiment. It's been a sad month here, but unfortunately, in this very special community we celebrate each other's triumphs, but we must also grieve each other's losses. I've never been a part of anything quite like this place. Thank you, Rene & Jim for providing this place for us.
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
Sch true words for all of us here. You couldn't have stated it any better. This truly is a community, a family. A place we all come to for help, guidance, comfort and inspiration. Even though we all shed tears for anyones challenges and losses, we always there to support and encourage one another. I couldn't imagine not having Tripawds, what a difference it has made in our life.
Yesterday was a very sad and difficult day for all of us, the loss of Sassy and Brendol. True tripawd warriors. Our hearts go out to Michelle and Karma, two amazing women that have inspired, and supported all of us.
Ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto
And YOU are the commnity and thank YOU for always being here and don't ever under estimate how you nelp each of us in so many ways. I could not EVER imagine being on this journey without my tripawd family.....you, and my dogs, ARE my family, ya' know! 
Thank doG for Jim and Rene making something "good", really, realy good, out of their journey with Jerry
You sure can't change what life dishes out, but we do have the power to turn any situation into one that empowers and makes a positive difference. Thank you Jim and Rene.
We salute ALL tripawd wrriors and I personally salute all their family members who co tinue to stay on this site and help others. What a life affirming gift they offer to all of us as the legacy of their beloved pet lives on through them.
From my heart to your heart,
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
I told Rene this last night. If it wasn't for this site I wouldn't know where I would be today. Without you all this part of the journey would be so much tougher. I know Sassy isn't in pain or hurting anymore and she is loving life waiting for me. It still is hard & so fresh. But I will still be around as I know this is what Sassy would want me to do
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Ps its still hard to say that Angel part.
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Ok I thought I cried all the tears I could last night. And there you go Chris! Thank you though, this wraps arms around my heart when I need it most.
I can't recall a tougher day in Tripawds history, but you the collective caring of everyone here made sure that Michelle and Karma didn't feel quite so alone last night. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being there for these two amazing women, and for everyone, during good times and bad. This is a community like no other.
{{{{{hugs}}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks Roxy, that was a great co fortin group hug
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!
ok... who farted???
FRANKLIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Support Group, Therapy Pack, A Sanity Asylum.... that's what we all are!! It's what we all need at the different stages of this journey that we are taking...
Christine..... with Franklin in her heart ♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
Tripawds is indeed like a family. Some members you see a lot and you know everything about them, like how they take their tea and it they like ketchup on their fries. Others you maybe don't see too often and you have no idea if they have a relationship with ketchup or not. But they're still family. You still care about them.
When I lost Dakota, I heard from people I had no idea had followed Dakota's journey. They remembered things I'd written in his blog months before. They remembered pictures I'd posted a year before. I was astounded. If I had any doubt then that I was the member of a big, peculiar, hairy family, that doubt was gone in that moment. I cried at the implications because I realized how much people here cared. It sounds cliched, but I didn't feel worthy.
If you are here, you are family. You are cared for and loved and appreciated. And if you go away, you are missed. The best kind of family.
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
Shari,
You hit the nail on the head. I have been away for awhile. I come back every now and then to "check in" and see what's going on. This community is a family. When I lost Chili Dawg almost 2 years ago, even though we had been here for only 3 months, the outpouring of love and support I received was so comforting when I needed it, and then earlier this year when we lost Finchy, I received the same love and support, even though I had been "away" letting my heart heal. This community is a huge blessing.
In my classroom, I took last year's Tripawd's calendar and I took each month's picture with it's inspirational quotes and hung them around the room for my student's to look at this year. They have sparked conversation about how all of these amazing dogs don't know they have 3 legs, they live in the moment and always give their all, and then I get to tell them about the people I have met on this site.
This is the best community hands down.
Jenna
Diagnosed with OSA: 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. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
Jenna it's great to see you here. Wow. has it really been almost two years? Unreal. Chili's memory is so strong, like it was yesterday. We miss that boy.
You are special to us, and always will be. Everyone here is so much richer because great people like you have called this place "home." Thanks for returning.
It doesn't matter how long you've been away, you are always part of the family. {{{{hugs}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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