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bethany, we are so sorry to hear of kobe's passing. his blog and forum posts were always wonderful, and we really feel like we got to know him through your words and pictures. you gave him a final selfless gift by ending the suffering and pain - and sadly you now feel the pain of losing a wonderful tripawd brother. hopefully with time the happy memories will push aside the sadness. love never ends.
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Bethany, I am so terribly sorry to read that Kobe's journey has come to an end, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
Kobe may have taken the sunshine with him to The Bridge, but he'll send a bit back down to make you smile again Bethany.
Run free Kobe!
Pat, Angel Ruthie & Tess
Bethany,
I'm very sorry to hear about Kobe. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
RIP sweet Kobe!
FortisDad
Oh Beth,
I'm so sorry to read about Kobe today. As other have said, I think this is an even tougher for us Tripawd owners having been and going thru so much with them..
Hugs to you while you heal...
XOXO
Tracy & Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
I am so very sorry to hear about Kobe. I am sure you know that all of us are sending love and warm wishes to you.
Spirit JD's mom
JD
One Tough Girl
(1999-2010)
-Diagnosed with osteosarcoma of her left front leg –
-Amputation July 23 2010 –
-The cancer didn't get her, but she is gone-
-She fought the cancer and loved life till bloat brought her down August 29th, 2010-
Now she watches over her mom and two new sisters, the Quad-Paws Serena and Maya
Bethany,
I am sorry to hear that Kobe's journey has come to an end, as always far too soon. As you said- you know that you did the right thing- but that does little to ease the pain of loss. I hope it does bring you some peace to know you did all you could for him, including the ultimate, unselfish act of letting him go.
I am just past 4 months missing Maggie, and each time I read one of these posts it brings a few tears. But I can tell you that with a little distance the good memories outweigh the pain.
Sending strong, peaceful thoughts to you and your family tonight.
Karen
Long live the Kobesaur! His spirit shall run free here forever continuing to inspire and help others in their times of need.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Thank you everyone for your kind words - it means a lot to us! My husband and I are hanging in there but our house seems too quiet. One thing Kobe and I had in common was our love of routine and every time we pass a previously scheduled time (for feeding, walking, medicine) there is a tug that we should be doing something for him. This morning when I got out of bed I was careful to not step on Kobe and then remembered that he wasn't sleeping next to my side of the bed.....and then the tears.
All of you really help to make Tripawds such a helpful, comforting place and I really appreciate your kind words and comforting thoughts! You helped us through this process every step of the way and we both (Kobe too because he benefited from your tips and words of wisdom) thank you!!
Bethany
Bethany, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much Kobe meant to you and what a special dog he was. I wish you strength as you go through this difficult time and hopefully soon there will be smiles replacing those tears as you remember all of the fun times you had with him.
(((hugs)))
Michelle
kobe341 said:
Thank you everyone for your kind words - it means a lot to us! My husband and I are hanging in there but our house seems too quiet. One thing Kobe and I had in common was our love of routine and every time we pass a previously scheduled time (for feeding, walking, medicine) there is a tug that we should be doing something for him. This morning when I got out of bed I was careful to not step on Kobe and then remembered that he wasn't sleeping next to my side of the bed.....and then the tears.
All of you really help to make Tripawds such a helpful, comforting place and I really appreciate your kind words and comforting thoughts! You helped us through this process every step of the way and we both (Kobe too because he benefited from your tips and words of wisdom) thank you!!
Bethany
Oh Bethany I so so know what you mean. I am so sorry for your loss of Kobe....your words above took me back like a rocket to the first days after Magic went to the Bridge. I was awake and moving to the pill box at 4 am to start the daily meds when I realized there were no meds to give...and no one to give them to. It will be tough for a while and then tough at different times (a lot when you come here to help others starting their tripawd journey) but the journey was one that every one of us undertook knowing the odds weren't good but willing to do whatever we could for whatever time we had. We celebrate successes and we cry with every loss.
I am sending you a huge cyber hug...
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are sending you lots of golden hugs.
Dear Beth,
am really sorry you lost your lovely boy. I know how you feel now,and there are no words that can provide enough comfort. Its always hard for me to read posts about someones pup passing,cause can really feel your pain,and relive the days when I had to make that heartbreaking decision and let my boy go. Its more then 6 months now,and it didnt get easier,just bearable. I even have a new pup now that really adore,but there isnt day I dont think about my brave angel Don,and can hardly look at his pictures without shading a tear.
Just take your time,cry as much as you want,its ok,they are worth every tear. But then just try and find some happy tear as well,for all the precious memories that will stay with your forever,and for knowing that Kobe is now running around again,pain free, watching over you forever.
hugs and prayers
Daniela, Angle Don's Mum
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