Much Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly

Sally, thanks for the very kind words, and thanks also for "signing up"...... As I explained to Rene, there are so many of us here that have traveled this journey, and have unfortunately completed that journey with our beloved Tripawd. Speaking for myself, and I am certain so many others feel the same way, we sometimes feel we do not really belong here any longer, after losing our precious pups. I have come to believe that this is SO not true, and just entertained this idea to have a place for us "veterans of the journey, and subsequent loss" to talk about our new pups, and anything else not necessarily Tripawd related. We stay connected, have our own place without wondering if we still belong here, and can still do what we always do in sharing our experiences and knowledge to all newcomers, and those still on this journey......we will ALWAYS remain a part of this wonderful website.....I was even hoping this new forum would maybe lure members back that may have left because they also feel like they no longer have a place here. A lot of us have even discussed this very thing in many of our posts lately, so this idea popped into my head.

I am really hoping this catches on, and others will join in. I guess it may take awhile, but I truly believe it is worth a try. Maybe I should ask Rene if we all can get the word "Alumni" in our avatar pictures.......possibly too much work, though, there ARE quite a few of us at this point.....

I am also so hoping to help this website grow even bigger, because obviously there is a huge need for a place like this for seemingly so many unfortunate pups and kitties, and their people. There is absolutely NO other place out there, for everyone going through this terrible journey, to place their emotional trust in. This is it.

Much Love to everyone,
Bonnie & Angel Polly

What a wonderful idea! I am delighted to join and be a proud member .... My Shelby girl's spirit will live on forever in this website and I am sticking around! I said after Shelby passed that I wanted to remain here to preserve her memory, so that her passing was not in vain. Shelby's spirit and legacy will live on forever through this amazing community!

And I know Jasper Lily is guided by her spirit(ed) older angel sister... Shelby lives on in everything that I do, every breath that I take, every smile that I have!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart (and little Jasper too)

Ty and I are in! Great idea!!!!

I was thinking about another thing, and wanted to post on here for over 2 hours, but I seem to be having extreme difficulty with my computer and iPad all of a sudden....NEVER had that happen before.... Anyway, it would be great if ALL members feel welcome to post on this forum as well, I surely wouldn't want anyone thinking they couldn't join in any conversation here, or even start a topic here. I know something like this goes without saying, but in this case, I'd rather say it.

Alison....that picture of you and Shelby is so beautiful, it melts my heart....it reminds me so much of the ones I have of Polly and myself. And I totally agree with your sentiment of praise for Sally's dad, and he did raise one of the most kind and loving daughters I have ever had the pleasure to know ....my dad also served in WWll for 3 1/2 years. Certainly, the greatest generation. 

Sally....Yes, I do think some are not staying here any longer due to it being too hard, or even that life has pulled them in a different direction. But I also think a great many of us do want to stay to help make this place the best it can possibly be, which is pretty fantastic to begin with. We all belong here, no matter what our journey has given us or taken away, and the thought of Rene and Jim deciding NOT to stay?..... completely can't even go there since they made all this possible for all of us. To think this place of wonderful support and friendship never existed, wow, nope, nope, nope....can't think it, ever. Love the purple heart-purple mat idea.....purple is my favorite color...

Carol and Lori....So glad you are both in, and really glad you like the idea. I am so hoping others will join in eventually, just to see where this goes.....

I'm here... whether you like it or not....      mmuuuhhhawawawawawawawawawa!!!!

We all have those feelings after our tri has run for the bridge..  "why do I keep coming back here, I don't have a tri anymore.... "  And there are those that have not... they have never come back after they have let go of that leash for the final time.. 

And geesh.. I have stopped reading the "last" posts and blogs while I am at work... crying alone in your cubicle is not the vibe you want to give off when you are in human resources/payroll and the main person for all the social moral functions in the company!!! lmaooooooo

We all contribute in what way we can.. there are those of us who are very knowledgeable in the treatments, radiations, vitamins, etc. that can offer our experiences and suggestions to others who are going through the same situation.  Me.. I am not one of those.. and the reason I am not is because Franklin was the perfect patient!  He didn't have any complications or infections or setbacks.  If I had been more knowedgeable at the time, I may have been able to extend his life for another month or two with battling the mets, but, then again... that is possibly not the way my adventures were planned at that time.  He told me it was time.. and I listened.   So, I'm not the one to offer advice for helping with medications, etc... 

I think my calling here at this time is helping get through the most difficult time... and that is saying goodbye.   I've always had a "sixth" sense about things.. I am able to read things through words, actions.. and I get gut instincts..  and I think when you lose your best bud, hearing words from another who knows EXACTLY how you feel... helps.   Because, those of us who have lost.. know exactly how the "gut wretching, knife twisting, heart ripping out and stomped on the floor" type pain that our heart and soul feels...   and hearing from another, helps.

I try to come on every few days to read and get updates... and I post when I can...  but everyone is in my head and heart... and some of us are on each other's facebook which is cool because we get updates that way too!!

ok.. I gotta get back to work.. 

bark atcha later!

Christine... with Franklin in her heart♥