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Tripawds Angel Tribute
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Virginia
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22 April 2014 - 6:51 pm
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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”  

      

Fort Wayne, IN
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22 April 2014 - 7:02 pm
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Oh my gosh, Elizabeth!  That was absolutely wonderful!  I tried to hold it together but it was just so moving, I let it all go.  Thank you so much for including Libby.  You are so thoughtful for taking the time to put this together.  I just don't have the right words.  

Hugs,

Amy & Spirit Libby

 

Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13.  Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14.  She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self.  Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14

Virginia
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22 April 2014 - 7:08 pm
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Let me try this again, I deleted the whole thing on accident! If you watch, please click OFF the ads. I disabled them but they keep appearing. Its covering up the names. I'm sorry if I left anyone out, I put this together through tears.

 

https://www.you.....pk6bRBqsKA

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”  

      

Idaho
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22 April 2014 - 7:14 pm
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That was beautiful, Elizabeth.  Thank you so much.  Tears rolling down my face, but have to look at it again.

 

Kathi and Murphy

Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!

UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!

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22 April 2014 - 7:26 pm
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Elizabeth,

Oh, that was so beautiful. Lots of tears over here. You are so sweet, thank you for including Willow. Thank you for making this special tribute.

With love,
Carol


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22 April 2014 - 7:51 pm
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Elizabeth thank you for including my Angel Sassy.  I am sobbing this is very beautiful.  A great tribute to all of our Angels

 

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michelle & Angel Sassy

 

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Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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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."

Los Angeles, CA
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22 April 2014 - 8:48 pm
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So beautiful.... tears are flowing ... my Shelby ... my baby girl.... thank you ... I can't stop crying to type more.

 

I love it and love to you!!!

 

Alison and her shelby fur-ever 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

Virginia



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22 April 2014 - 9:02 pm
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OH ELIZABETH, OUR DEAR, DEAR ELIZABETH!!

Like everyone I am an absolute pudlle!, For you to tkae the time to put forth this beautiful loving tribute...just too much....too much for words!!

The heart you have givenus, the thought, the love...I shall cherish this forever. I'v thought about how I wish I could do a tribute video for my Happy Hannah...no full well it would never happen...I can barely post a youtube...if fact I screw up them up periodically! But now I have her memorialized sprinkled among some of the most beautiful dog and cat souls who ever graced this earth with ther presence!

The song embraces the essense of our furkids perfectly. Jake sure didpick a good momma...and a very talented one too!!

Elizabeth, the thought you gave to gently placing each one of our dogs and cats in this "forever treasure" just warms mynheart with such gratitude. It helps heal Elizabeth...it helps.

Sending you love and surrounding you with, not only Jake's grace, but the grace of these magical souls who changed our lives for the better forevee.

With a grateful heart,

Sally and Happy Hannah

PS...I'm pretty sure all the pups and kitties and gathered 'round watching this eating a vowl of popcorn followed by ice cream!!

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!

Orrtanna Pa.
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22 April 2014 - 9:46 pm
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Elizabeth thank you!!! Thank you for including my precious Ty. Guy. To see those beautiful eyes looking out at me..... Means so much . Love, Lori and Angel-dog TY

TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed  and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater. 

Los Angeles
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22 April 2014 - 10:07 pm
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Oh my gosh, BEAUTIFUL!  Thank you so much Elizabeth!!  It means the world to me to see my baby and all her angel friends remembered in such a touching way.  

Very thoughtful and sweet.  Thank you again!

Claudia and Angel Jersey Girl

Southwestern Ontario, Canada
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23 April 2014 - 9:53 am
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That was very sweet... and thank you for including the poem in the end..

I started typing that many months ago after my Franklin had passed... 

It is so true... 

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!

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23 April 2014 - 10:51 am
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Thank you Elizabeth for that beautiful tribute and including my sweet Maggie.

Penny

Raleigh, NC
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24 April 2014 - 7:48 pm
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That was a beautiful tribute, Elizabeth.  Thank you for sharing.

I did not often comment nor did I post here much, but I frequently read posts and blogs and of course kept up with the FB page...Its a great community.  Before Sasha being diagnosed I had started a blog and kept blogging about her journey there, and now that my girl is gone I wish I had participated here more.  I have to say that thanks to this page, and reading the wonderful stories of the many dogs who have survived bone cancer, I had faith that Sasha would beat the odds.  It is amazing what a positive attitude can do for us and thus our dogs.  I just wish I had that positivity now.

Anyhow, keep up the great work and the camaraderie.

Hugs,

~Liliana

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"My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dogs eyes." ~Author Unknown

Virginia



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24 April 2014 - 8:20 pm
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Hi Liliana.

I'm so sorry to hear that Sasha has crossed over. I tried to searchon here but was unable to find any posts you have started. I just want you to know that, without even reading the first word about Sasha's joirney, I know she was loved and she knew she was loved. I kmow you miss her every second of everyday.

I hoeyou will come here and tellus more about your loving bnd. Blog...thread...it doesn't mstter how, nor does it matter when...it's always the right ti e and place to honor another tripawd hero.

Sendingyou love

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!

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24 April 2014 - 8:43 pm
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Liliana, we are so very sorry, we couldn't believe it when we heard the news about Sasha. Sally is so right; anytime is a good time to be here, that's why we exist. Feel free to share her story with us. Meanwhile i've put her pic in our Angels gallery.

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