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It is with a broken heart that I can tell you Tasha earned her wings today. She was truly an inspiration and such a warrior right until the very end. Her little body was broken beyond my repair and you could see it had taken its toll and she was tired. She could barely walk over the past few days so I would carry her out to go the bathroom. She'd take a hop, do her business, take another hop and collapse. Sometimes she would just collpase after I put her on the ground. Too exhausted to even attempt to move. Her breathing became so rapid and she was constantly panting. It broke my heart to see her like that but I knew it would break my heart to let her go. But she didn't have the same love for life she used to and I knew I had to make the decision to set her free.
Tasha was always my problem child as I lovingly referred to her. She was a German Shepherd\Border Collie mix which meant she was too damn smart for her own good...or mine! She was a fast as a greyhound and had more energy than a puppy and such a mama's girl. She was truly one of a kind. There could\will never be another dog like her. I am so grateful I got to be her mom.
Saying goodbye to Tash was one of the hardest things I have ever done but seeing her in all this pain was even harder. Tasha survived osteosarcoma but she couldn't beat the liver cancer that silently attacked. I remember starting this journey and how frightening it was with all my doubts, questions and worry. This site was such a godsend with the advice from the veterans who had already been down this path. It has been a place to share every milestone, hurdle or setback and I can't thank you all enough. I have never once regretted my decision for one single minute. I was blessed with almost 19 extra months with my little girl. Every single day was worth it and Tasha lived large (until the past few weeks) as if nothing ever changed.
Thank you Tasha for everything over the past 10 years. You were there for some of the best and some of the worst times in my life and you never once left my side. I love you, I miss you and I will think of you every single day. Run free my little girl...until we meet again.
Tasha was a German ShepherdBorder Collie mix who was diagnosed with OSA at age 8. On December 29, 2011 she had her front right leg amputated and received 4 rounds of chemo. Sadly and suddenly Tasha became sick and we discovered she had liver cancer that had spread to her lung. After almost 19 months, Tasha earned her wings on July 17, 2013. No regrets and never forgotten.
I am so sorry. I know that no words can really comfort you right now, but please know that you are in the hearts of so many friends tonight and all of the difficult days to come. Tasha was a beautiful girl and now she is a brilliant spirit with all of Angels who went before her. I'm pretty certain that she received a welcome unlike anything we can imagine. One thing that I truly believe - you will see her again.
Hugs,
Lisa
Zeus was a Husky mix diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at age 11. A visible lung met and suspicious spot on his liver meant a poor prognosis-six weeks was our vet's best guess. We decided to fight for our boy and his right front leg was amputated on 12/1/11. We did six rounds of chemo, changed his diet and spoiled him completely rotten. We were blessed with 10 great months after diagnosis. Against the odds, the lung met remained a single met and grew very little over those months. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit, he fought with a strength that we never imagined he possessed. We have no regrets...
http://zeuspod......pawds.com/
Kathy,
Oh I'm so sad to read this, my heart breaks for you as I know how terribly difficult this part of your life together is. We never have enough time with one another do we? I'm so sorry.
The Tripawds community mourns the loss of your great warrior princess. She may be an angel now, but Tasha's courageous battle will always be an inspawration to us all. May she run free on four and watch over our Tripawd heroes for all time.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, we are deeply sorry for your great loss.
P.S. My pedigree was German Shepherd and Border Collie too and my pawrents know exactly what you mean when you say she was too smart for her own good. Me and Tasha are gonna come up with lots of great antics and have lots of fun together in doggie heaven 
Listen for us, we are never far from your side.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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All my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. What a loved girl she was and I can only imagine the wonderful memories you must have. It is those memories that will carry you thru. Take care.
Luanne and 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.
Tasha really did live large indeed! Such an incredible journey you two have been on and what an inspiration to everyone!
To be strong enough togive her the gift to be pain free today defines the unconditional and selfless love you have for her. Just as you felt privileged to have her in your life, she felt privileged to have yo in hers. She knew she was.....and always will be..."momma's girl". And it sounds like she knew how to "work" that to her advantage all the time.
She new you would always be there for her. And she kew you would let her move on when she told you she was ready. That kind of love never ends. Our hearts break with you tonight and we know words cannot push your sadness away
The good memories will seep in one by one. She made sure she left you with tons of those. Tasha knows you will be sad, bt also knows she will be with you eternally. She made her own "statistics" and she was able to do that becauseof your love. She wanted to make sure she gave you penty of things to recall when she did cross over.....so she used that time wisely!
Can you think of just one thing....fior o e brief moment in between your tears.....that she did that made you laugh out loud? Something that clearly reflected she is "momma's girl" and she knew it!! Some little "stunt" she would pull to get what she wanted! Yeah, that's it...her tail is wagging knowing she just put a smile on your heart.
We are all surrou ding you with our love and with the deep knowing that Taha's life had meaning and made a difference for tripawds present and future.
Thank you Tasha, for being such a beacon of light....a light that will always shine in our hearts.
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!
So sorry for your loss Kathy. She was a beautiful girl and you were so lucky to have each other. Hang in there and let us know is there is anything we can do to help. Angel Daisy will be waiting to welcome her.
Sending hugs your way,
Alicia
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Tasha. Run free Tasha enjoy playing with all those other Warriors & Princess Warriors at the bridge.
Hugs
Michelle & Sassy
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."
I'm so sorry Tasha's journey with you has come to an end. She was a true Tripawd Warrior Princess!
I hope the good memories give you some strength and peace during the coming days as you adjust to Tasha in Spirit form.
Tasha will live on in your heart and so will always be by your side.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. She's waiting for you at the rainbow bridge with all the other tripawds who has passed on before her to welcome her to Heaven.
Hugs, Heather
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
So sorry to hear that Tasha is gone from this earth. But as a true and brave TWP her spirit shines on and she will live forever in your heart, and in ours.
Sending you loads of love and strength--from our pack to yours,
xoxox,
Codie Rae and the OP
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
Tasha did so well after her amputation, 19 months, wow! It must have been a wonderful combination of sheer determination on her part and lots of love and care from you. You did a good job, you loved her, you treasured her, you helped her when she was losing strength and you gave her the benefit of the doubt time after time.
Run, jump, bounce, leap and PLAY, Tasha, you've earned it.
Victoria and Dotty.
I'm so sorry for your loss. May Tasha run forever free.
Marla and Daisy
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit 
and Spirit Daisy 
I am so sorry <3 <3
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