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I just saw the post on Facebook and was so sad and shocked. Charley will always be one of our heroes and remain forever in our hearts.
Luanne and Team Shooter
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 was quite a shock indeed.
We've been on the road all day, receiving texts and Facebook messages and this forum post we're just now seeing.
The support of all the active members in this community never ceases to warm our hearts!
Our warmest wishes go out to Ellen and Charley's pack.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
We all come together at a time like this, that's for sure. We are bonded by the grief, as well as the victories.
A d to see Team Shooter here, to know that Polly and Shelby have been working overtime making sure Alison and Bonnie see their banners...yeah, the Bridge is celebrating wildly as they welcome home Charley...everyone's hero!
Pretty sure Jerry gave Charley two Purple Hearts for bravery instead of just one!
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!
So, so sad. We just couldn't believe the news when we heard it. May Charley's amazing story inspire and give hope for all time. He is an angel now but will never be forgotten, and always celebrated. All our condolences go out to his pack, we are so very sorry.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
This whole thing sucks 🙁 I for one thought Charley would live forever. Well you know what I mean old age would take our Hero not this stupid effing disease. I agree with Erica & Jill I am totally heart broken. I agree with Sally that there was the party of the century up there welcoming him. I know that hurt all over again. I saw those posts on Fb and started crying. I just had a horrible feeling. I believe in signs. I hadn't seen Sassy's banner for a few days and the first one that popped up yesterday was hers. I know that our Angels at the bridge were there greeting him.
As we all go through this together and feel this loss as a huge family. I know personally Ellen had talked to me on a few occasions and most recently when I was 2nd guessing a few things. She spent some time on FB just chatting with me. I will always be grateful for that. Now I will be there to support her and hold her up and grieve with her as she lost her baby boy. Ellen, know that if you need anything we are here for you and lean on us.
For those of you who don't know Charley check out his wonderful story http://chocolat.....pawds.com/
Michelle & Angel Sassy
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."
This is so heartbreaking! I had checked Charley's blog a couple of days ago to see how he was doing, since Ellen posted monthly ampuversary shout-outs for Charley, and browsed through Charley's latest protocol to check on the Butyrex dosage.
How can a pup beat the odds TWICE for OSA and then succumb to a nasty hemangiosarcoma? common knowledge says lightning doesn't strike the same place twice, but this time it did. Hemangio struck the Tripawds Community twice, with Jackson and Charley, taking to the bridge two of the bravest warriors.
A prayer for Charley and his pack. That they find comfort in the fond memories of their deeply loved furry boy.
hugs,
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.
I am going to be sick. I saw Ellen's good update not too long ago on Charley and I LOVE her updates, and I LOVE that ONE of us here from when I first joined was still kicking cancer's ass.....just ONE was all I needed to know that this piece of shit disease wasn't winning. And FUCKING HEMANGIOSARCOMA?!!!!!!! That's what took my Jake and Polly and Shelby and Jackson, and I HATE it!!! Just when you think you have this cancer shit under control, Hemangio sweeps everything from right under your feet. I will always think of Charley as a hero here, he was truly a miracle dog. My heart is broken for Ellen and her family. God speed Charley, you are so loved.
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
Rosco's rescue mom posted this today:
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.
You will be sad, I understand;
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.
We've had so many happy years -
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come, so let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend
And please stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Please do not grieve - it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years -
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.
.
.
Poem is by an unknown author
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
elizabeth said
I am going to be sick. I saw Ellen's good update not too long ago on Charley and I LOVE her updates, and I LOVE that ONE of us here from when I first joined was still kicking cancer's ass.....just ONE was all I needed to know that this piece of shit disease wasn't winning. And FUCKING HEMANGIOSARCOMA?!!!!!!! That's what took my Jake and Polly and Shelby and Jackson, and I HATE it!!! Just when you think you have this cancer shit under control, Hemangio sweeps everything from right under your feet. I will always think of Charley as a hero here, he was truly a miracle dog. My heart is broken for Ellen and her family. God speed Charley, you are so loved.
Elizabeth - I think you are saying what many of us are thinking ... to BEAT cancer to lose to f'ing hemangiosarcoma... it's like a punch in the gut. I cannot even imagine poor Ellen and her family. It is so flipping unfair!!!!
ALL cancers are evil and awful but this one ... unreal. Totally unreal. I am in such shock and denial about this. But we will always remember Charley as a warrior and true hero. Like you - I needed ONE success story to hold on to... it helped me so much when I was going through all with Shelby ...
And that poem you also posted ... instant tears (at work nonetheless)...
I can't reply to Ellen's blog at work but I will tonight. I hope her family is feeling the hugs and love from all of us.
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
elizabeth said
I am going to be sick. I saw Ellen's good update not too long ago on Charley and I LOVE her updates, and I LOVE that ONE of us here from when I first joined was still kicking cancer's ass.....just ONE was all I needed to know that this piece of shit disease wasn't winning. And FUCKING HEMANGIOSARCOMA?!!!!!!! That's what took my Jake and Polly and Shelby and Jackson, and I HATE it!!! Just when you think you have this cancer shit under control, Hemangio sweeps everything from right under your feet. I will always think of Charley as a hero here, he was truly a miracle dog. My heart is broken for Ellen and her family. God speed Charley, you are so loved.
Elizabeth,
We are in total and complete agreement with everything you said.......I felt like I had been punched in the stomach again when Erica and Michelle passed their awful news to all of us. Just sick like I haven't been for a long time. Unless you travel down this particular road of beating one cancer successfully to have f-ing hemangiosarcoma swoop down and steal everything from you, it is hard to understand. One crap-ass cancer is bad enough, but two, or even 3 that a few here dealt with, always ends with evil hemangiosarcoma. It will never make sense to me.....
That beautiful poem you posted got me sobbing again......so touching.
Much Love to you,
Bonnie, Angel Polly, Pearl and Zuzu
That poem Elizabeth...beautifully said. Thanks for sharing it. And your post...BAM! You nailed it!
Love you! Love you all!
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 was at work this afternoon when I read the news about Charley and my heart just broke right there in the lunch room. Run free sweet Charley! Thank you for all of your chocolate kisses! 
I think it's just so hard because we all know how hard it is for us and our own babies, and when someone beats the odds you just have to cheer for them, and think, well, if they can make it, maybe mine can too! Charley did that for me with Murphy. And I hope that Murphy is doing that for someone else.
This is the best group of people ever!
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
Well said Donna. And yes, sweet Murphy IS inspiring others! Tha k you for giving that gift of hope, just as Charley continues to do.
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!
I just cant believe it, this is heart breaking, beautiful Charley.
You will never be forgotten.
Brave, beautiful Charley. I am so sorry. xxxxxxxxxxx
Amanda & Angel Porthos xxxxxxxxxx
Angel Porthos, Pyrenean Mastiff, 7 years old Os front right leg, DX 18 May 2012, Amputation 14 June 2012, Hip Dysplasia, Two TPLO surgeries. Is now somewhere over the rainbow, 21 November 2013.
I'm just now getting caught up and this was a thread I hoped I would never read. My heart is just breaking.
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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