Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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I am so sorry. It is the great tragedy of life that we generally outlive our beloved dogs. May you always carry her in your heart, even if she not longer walks by your side.
I wanted to share one final post with you. I have appreciated the love and support more then you will ever know. We laid Cyna to rest this morning with her family petting her and her head cradled in my hands. She looked me straight in the eyes. While my heart was breaking, she was once again holding my hand through it & thanking me at the same time. No more pain... No more suffering....
I am glad you shared with us. We all wish the outcome could have been different.
Wishing you comfort in the tenderness of memory and for Cyna I wish sweet dreams of her happy life a loved and cherished family member.
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.
My heart goes out to you... I am so sorry for your tremendous loss and pain.... try and take comfort in knowing that Cyna knew how loved she was until her last breath and she can still feel your love....
It doesn't need to be your last post .... you are part of our family now and always welcome here. Feel free to share more memories and photos of Cyna and grieve with us. We are here for you.
Hugs and love,
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
I am sorry to hear about Cyna's crossing. She will be with you watch for the signs.
hugs
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."
So very sorry for you loss of Cyna.....what an awesome family she has, and how loved she was and is. Wishing you peace in the coming days. And Alison is right, you are STILL family here; Cyna may have left her earthly body, but she's still a part of you, and us too. Take care.
Paula and Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
I'm so sorry. This day is the hardest we pet parents will ever experience, it's just a heartbreaker I know. But wow, you stood by your girl and showed her that you wouldn't let her suffer, that you would be there help her transition into something greater than we could ever imagine. You done right by her, she is so proud of you.
Please know that you are always welcome here. We would love to hear more stories about your brave girl so don't be shy OK?
{{{{hugs}}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Yes, Cyna was thanking you. She was thanking you for loving her enoigh to set her free from her earthly body that no longer served....thankmig you for loving her and spoiling her every day.....thanking you for all the wonderful times she shared with you. thanking you for showing her what joy and happiness felt like......thanking you for giving her that extended six weeks (which equaled .any more months in doggy years) with you and understanding it wasn't time for her to transition yet.....thanking you for understanding when she let you know it was her time to transition.....thanking you for surrounding her with your eternal love as she headed to the Bridge running free tail wagging high and non-stop!
This piece of crap disease is vicious and brutal and unpredictable. You did EVERYTHING possible to keep this crap disease at bay...EVERYTHING! We all.proceed on this journey with "hope". We all.proceed on this journey because to not try, to not give our pets a chance, would be too hard to live with. Regardless of how it turns out, we TRIED. We tried from athe place of love and hope and that's what our dogs and cats woukd want.
The intensity of this journey is like no other. The intensity of being the caregiver after amputation and watching over them as their protector. And the void now, the loss of routine, it will all be soo hard for a long time. The grief will seems like it will never end. It will come over you in unontrollable waves out of the blue. You won't want to go to sleep. You won't want to get up. You'll walk around in circles not remembering what you were getting ready to do.
Eventually, ever so slowly, those last days will be pushed further away and the thoisands and thousands of happy memories will take over. As Jerry says, those moments are just a vlink of an eye comlared to the thousands of joyful memories you and Cyna shared. She took those memories and your love with her. She left her love and those treasured memories forever in your heart.
We all understand the depth of your ve, a dharness the depth of your vrief. We also understand, and promise you, you WILL feel Cyna's presence again! You WILL smile more over the wonderful times you've had together.
We woukd lpve to hear more about your beautiful Cyna when you can. Her avatar picture is beautiful! If you need help in
posting more pictures, just let us know.
If you can, stay connected and lean on us. Cyna is family. Our hearts are breaking with you. We also celebrate with you the great life Cyna gave you and you gave her! Cyna wants you to rremember all those special times you shared. In fact, if you close your eyes for just a moment and think of one thing that would make Cyna wag her tail and wiggle happily. Envision that moment! 'That's what Cyna wants you to remember more and more.
With love,
Sally and My Chunky Spiritual Being Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie
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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