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I am so terribly sorry to read that Etta too has crossed the bridge. Far too many have gone in the past few days alone!
My sincere sympathy to you and sending you a very big hug!
Darlene (Angel Tehya's Mom)
Julie,
Words cannot fully express how sorry we are to hear that Etta's battle has come to this end and hope that you can accept our deepest sympathy at this time. I am fond of saying that you are never totaly without our companions because the gifts that they have given will live with us forever. It sounds as if Etta's gifts will live with so very many and that is a tribute to the wonder life you provided. We were blessed to know of Etta's story. It is very clear that the love of life that defined Etta is a result of the loving environment that you provided. Take as good care of youself as you would have Etta, give youself plenty of time to deal with the grief, and hold Etta's memories very tightly. Far too many of us know of what you are going through, and I want to assure you that we will be here if we can help.
Spirit Cherry's Dad
I'm so so very sorry you have lost your sweet Etta. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brett & Fortis
Bless you for doing everything you did for Etta, including that most difficult last act of kindness to release her from her broken body. Thank you for sharing Etta with the Tripawds community. Peace.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Tripawd hearts have been shattered to pieces today.
Our deepest sympathies Julie. We are so very sorry. The whole community sends their love out to you. Please let us know how we can help OK? We are here for you.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
oh man...
You guys were so lucky to have been given such a sweet little girl. I hope you are comforted in the fact that she spent her last little time in visible form wagging her tail. We're thinking of you.
<3 Laura
I am so sorry.
Like the others have said, you and your partner and Etta, know that you did everything you could.
My heart aches for you.
I am just so sorry for your loss of your beautiful girl.
Denise
Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010.
Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma.
Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010
Second chemo July 9th, 2010 Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010
ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog !
***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***
We Love you so much Kona….always
Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs)
Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle)
Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
I am so sorry that you lost Etta. It sounds like she was a graceful and sweet Golden. I hope that the happy memories of your time with her come to you quickly and give you some peace.
My most sincere condolences.
Tana and Sophie
Sophie (1998 – 2010)
"Going Dog" def: living every day in the moment
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
–Unknown
I'm sorry for your loss and I hope you find peace in the fond memories you've shared. This battle has been tough but like the others have said, you've done all you could for her.
My heart aches with you and will be sending thoughts your way. Thanks for sharing Etta's story here, she'll never be forgotten.
Carol and Titus
"A dog is the only thing in the world that loves you more than he loves himself."
OSA in left hind leg–30 August 2008. Ampuversary–4 October 2008.
Titus earned his wings on 15th July 2010.
He is dearly missed and our love lives on.
grrranamal said:
Some dogs come along and touch the souls of many... She was that kind of dog and I am forever blessed because she chose us to be her forever family.
Thank you all for the support you have shown us here at tripawds. you will forever be in our hearts!
My deepest condolences with you on your loss of Etta. Sad times here this morning catching up on Tripawds. I remember watching Etta's video last week of her playing and destuffing her toys 🙂 That's the Etta I'll remember...
RIP Etta.
Hugs,
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
so sorry to hear of your loss. you gave her a final selfless gift by letting her continue her journey in the next form. this is such a sad time for all of our friends, seems too many are leaving too fast. our thoughts are with you, and as we've had to repeat too many times lately..remember - love never ends.
gayle & charon
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
I am so sad right now....Etta was a sweet soul and she was beautiful!
Please know that I am praying for you guys and pray that you find peace!
You guys were so good to her and did everything you could! Etta knows that!
And she loves you guys for that!
She is running free with all of the other angels and she is no longer in pain!
Hugs to you guys!
Wendy & Spirit Henri
I am so sad to hear Etta has passed away.....always found her very lovely and had great hopes in her recovery as she did so well. It just makes me hate this awful illness even more,it just sucks 🙁
I know there are no words to comfort you right now but you can really be proud on your brave old girl,she fought so bravely. I know what kind of emptiness in heart leaves a departure of our preciouse fur friends and companions,its just beyond words. I guess only comfort is in knowing they are free from all this pain and running free again on thier 4 legs,and it should be enough to even through tears put a smile on your face.
Be at peace sweet Etta and run free ...
Daniela, Angel Dons Mum
I'm so sorry to hear about Etta. She was a beautiful girl - and touched so many people. Words are failing me - my tears won't stop with all the heros we've lost in the last few days and weeks. Our heros teach us so much - may you find comfort in all that Etta did for you.
Sending hugs and prayers,
Holly and Zuzu and Susan
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
So sorry to hear about Etta, I know we keep hoping these guys are just hitting a bump in the road, I just wish it wasn't such a big bump. It sure is funny how even though most of us never meet our tripawd family members we seem to know them so well, and how with every loss it seems we have experienced it seems to touch us all, this just sucks. For all of you who have lost there companion lately and everyone who is on this crappy road, we are so sorry, Gus and myself wouldn't have been able to handle this journey the way we have without each and every one of you, and hope we can help you in some way the way you have helped us. Our sincere sympathy, Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
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