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please pray for my Moby. He came through the amputation yesterday like a champ. Just got a call he has taken a serious turn for the worst. My husband is coming home and we are heading to the hospital. I will update when I can.
8:24 am
3 June 2014
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I'm so sorry to hear Moby is not doing well. I will definitely keep him in my thoughts that he turns around and starts getting better. Please update us when you can but just focus on sweet Moby right now...he needs you.
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Sahana and her Angel Leland and Lucian too
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
8:44 am
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22 February 2013
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Sending healing energy and all the love a d support of the entire tripawd community. Moby will know you are there with him.
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
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!
8:51 am
31 August 2013
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Oh my, my heart is with you.......I am sending prayers and positive thoughts your way, and holding you and your husband in my heart.
Please let us know how Moby is doing...
{{{Hugs}}}
Bonnie, Angel Polly, Pearl, and Zuzu
9:15 am
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25 September 2009
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Oh my gosh I'm so sorry. Please update when you can, we're all hoping for good news.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I want to thank everyone for all the kind words and support we received these last few days. Sadly, Moby lost his battle today. We are not sure what happened, but he went into cardiac arrest last night. They got him back, but as of this morning he still wasn't breathing on his own. I called my husband, but before he made it home they called and told me his heart had stopped again. They were doing chest compressions, they were getting no response and thought his brain had been to long without oxygen. I told them to let him go.
We were able to go there and see him and say our goodbyes. Very difficult. They think maybe a blood clot broke loose and went to his lungs. We take comfort in knowing that every decision we made, was made by thinking of what would be best for him. My poor other dog Maverick doesn't understand what is going on, but has been trying hard to comfort me.
Thank you all once again!
10:43 am
28 March 2015
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I'm so sorry. I wish there were magic words to make it hurt less but there aren't any. I'm sure Moby knew he was loved and cherished and that you were doing what was best for him.
Denise, Bill and Ellie.
Active 10+ Pyr mix suddenly came up lame with ACL tear in left rear leg. Scheduled for a TPLO but final pre-op x-rays indicated a small suspicious area, possibly OSA, which could have caused the ACL tear. Surgeon opened the knee for TPLO but found soft bone. Biopsy came back positive for OSA. Became a Tripawd 9/18/14. Carbo6 with Cerenia and Fluids. Pain free and living in the moment. Crossed the Bridge on 7/12/15 after probable spread of cancer to her cervical spine. A whole lifetime of memories squeezed into 10 months. Here's her story: Eloise
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22 February 2013
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Can't even speak right nkw. EVERY SINGLE THING YOU DID WAS WITH LOVE FOR MOBY...even letting him transition.
The entire community cries with you today.
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!
11:00 am
3 April 2013
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I'm so, so sorry for your loss. Words just aren't enough ... know that we are with you.
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
11:25 am
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25 September 2009
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My heart aches for your pack, I can't find the right words to say except I am so very, very sorry.
This kind of loss is unimaginable and huge, there is no way to prepare for it. This is so rare and when it happens it hits this community hard. We all grieve with you, and if there is anything at all we can do to help, please let us know OK? Consider sharing his story in Coping with Loss, we would love to celebrate his life with you.
With all our love and condolences, we are so sorry for your loss.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
11:36 am
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22 February 2013
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We have a helpline...1 844 TRIPAWDS.......this is one of the hardest things in the world to deal with...we we're here for you. It's ade up of members who've experienced this journey a d who've experienced loss.
This is so unexpected and such a shock. Human surgery, animal surgery, all jave these u forseen risks, but we all take them because we all want to give a chance at recovery. To not try would be too big of a burden to carry. To try out of love is the best we can do.
With love,
Sally and My Eternal Light Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
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!
12:56 pm
17 May 2014
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So sorry for the loss of your dear Moby. It is hard to cope with this unexpected loss. I can also understand that your other dog doesn't grasp what has happened. It will be hard on him/her also.
hugs from Brazil.
Daniela & Johnnie
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
1:32 pm
13 June 2013
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Oh wow... I am just now reading this and my heart breaks for you... I am soooooo sorry for your loss. I don't have any words of comfort but I hope you can feel the BIG hug I am sending you. I hope you will stay close to us and tell us more about Moby...
sending love and hugs
alison with spirit shelby in her heart
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
2:03 pm
3 June 2014
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I am so deeply sorry for your loss of your precious Moby...
. My heart aches for the grief you and your pack are experiencing. Take some comfort in knowing that Moby was greeted by all his Tripawd brothers and sisters who have gone before him. He is now happy and healthy and playing with the other dogs and kitties up there at the Bridge. And he will be there to greet you with slobbery kisses and a wiggling butt when it's your time to leave this earth.
Sending you a BIG hug.
Sahana and her Angel Leland and Lucian too
Oh and please know that we are here to lend you support as you go through the grieving process. You and Moby may not have been here for that long but you're still a part of this family.
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
3:51 pm
21 October 2014
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My heart is breaking for you. Just know we're here for you and know exactly how you're feeling. xoxo
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
