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Oh I am so, so sorry. My last dog had seizures caused by brain cancer and I know how distressing they are to watch and how powerless they can make you feel. But you are not powerless, you have done everything possible to ensure that Gabbar is comfortable and not in pain. He is surrounded by love, as he always has been. I very much hope that your wife can get back, but she is in Gabbar's heart in any case, just as he is in yours and always will be.
Sending love and strength and boundless hugs. I'm just so terribly sorry.
Clare
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, 23 November 2023, adopted 12 January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
I am so crushed for you and for Gabbar and his furry sister and for Mom who is trying to make it back from traveling to be with him. I really hope that happens, but try to remember, Gabbar is NOT this moment in time. His life is not this moment - it is not about the end. It will be anguishing to lose him whether you are all at his side or not so if it somehow does not happen, please concentrate on the happiness of a shared life and years before this sad turn of events.
Sending love and comfort - sending Gabbar peaceful thoughts. You have been the very best boy, Gabbar. Your family could not love you more and you have brought such joy their lives.
Lisa, Minneapolis
On October 27, 2016, nearly 6 months after amputation, and 18 months since his cancer likely started, we lost Pofi to a recurrence of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in his spine quite suddenly. His canine sister also succumbed to cancer on March 1, 2019 - we lavished her with our love in the interim, but life was never quite the same without her only real canine friend. Cliff kitty had to leave us, too, suddenly, in August 2019. Lucia kitty grieved all these losses, but helped us welcome two new Lurchers into our home and our lives, Shae and Barley.
I am so sorry you are here ... Shelby had seizures ... the cancer had gone to her brain so I know how you are feeling and how utterly terrifying it is to witness that. My heart is with you and sending you love and strength.
Alison with Spirit Shelby in her heart (and little Jasper too)
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
About 3 hours ago, Gabbar passed on to heaven. He was so strong through it all. After he became unconscious and the breathing stabilized stopping the seizures, it just slowed down little by little every minute until a last few minutes where his body started finding it difficult to breathe. And then he stopped. His grandparents and I were with him till the very last moment. Unfortunately his mom couldn't be by his side. She's flying back in the morning.
We've kept him in cold storage at the Bombay SPCA. We'll be cremating him there tomorrow afternoon once his mom gets back and can see him one last time.
He fought. He fought hard. And even with all that he went through, he didn't want to put us through the ordeal of having to take the decision to end his life. He went on his own terms. And in the 8 years and 3 months of his life, he's made every single person who's known him a better human being.
Read about Gabbar's journey from diagnosis to amputation at
I am so sorry that this happened so soon in Gabbar's Tripawd journey. We are all grieving with you, and are honored to have shared the journey with you and Gabbar.
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
Run free, brave Gabbar, gentle warrior. You touched us all with your courage, your smile, your indefatigable tail, and we grieve together with your family at this sudden, brutal loss.
Sending love and strength to you, Vijay, to your wife, to sweet Suzy and all of Gabbar's family and friends.
Clare xxx
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, 23 November 2023, adopted 12 January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
I am so sad to read this ...we all grieve with you for your loss. Sending you love ...
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
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Yes Gabbar, you touched us all. That is why we are all crying so blankety blank hard because you touched our hearts and er were sooooo blessed ro get to know you. The love your humans have for you, the love you have for your humans, your whole journey here...it all touches our hearts.
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!
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'm so so sorry for your loss of that beautiful Gabbar. What a mighty Warrior. He was surrounded by your love and was able to leave on his terms. We often say here that loving them enough to let them go is our last gift we can give them. How remarkable that Gabbar was able to give you that special last gift and spare you that last hardest decision. Know your special warrior was greeted by all our Angels at the bridge and now runs free and whole once again where he'll be sending down healing light to shine on all his loved ones. Thinking of all of you with peace and love at this hardest of times.
Linda & Spirit Mighty Max
I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and your family. Give Gabbar's sister extra cuddles, she'll miss him I'm sure.
Ohhhhh Gabbar, I'm so sad to come back here and read that you are now an angel. It happened so fast! I'm just at a loss for words. My heart is heavy, you brought so much joy to all of us here, we will miss you tremendously. I can't believe it.
Vijay, please don't ever forget that you touched us all here with the devotion and care you gave to sweet Gabbar. His story is one that will last forever and go on to inspire others facing this journey. We've never had such an active member based in India and you, your wife and sweet Angel Gabbar have left pawprints on the collective heart of the Tripawds Nation.
{{{{{hugs}}}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I'm so sorry that Gabbar has gone on ahead. He was so strong after his surgery and during recovery, such an inspiration!
You know that once you join here you are part of our family- so as family we mourn your loss with you and hope that the collective strength of the Tripawd Nation can help easy your grief just a little.
You and your family are always welcome here, if it helps you at all we would love to hear more about Gabbar's life.
These special pups live on in our hearts, Gabbar will always be with you.
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
I'm so very, very sorry to read this.
Gabbar, like our Harmony, knew that you were conflicted and took the decision out of your hands. Isn't it moving that the compassion we feel, when we most need it, comes from the very source of our despair? Though my heart breaks for you, it gives me warm fuzzies to know that Gabbar was so dedicated to you and your pack that he gave to you the gift of release?
As the last chapter of Gabbar ends, know that he's already playing ball with you in heaven since time doesn't exist there. In fact we're all there playing, picnicking, laughing and loving.
Peace to you and your pack,
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
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