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Life has really done a knock out on me. I couldn't even get myself together enough to post until today because I am just a basket case. I had to say goodbye to my darling Shan a week ago Wednesday because the cancer had returned with a vengeance Unfortunately, my company required me to go out of town last Sunday for a conference. My niece took my other dogs while I was gone and Monday night, Lara, Shan's best friend and my sweetest of little dogs (an 8 yr. old Schipperke mix) got loose, ran in the street and was hit and killed by a car. 1500 miles away, 5 days post Shan loss, I completely lost it in a hotel room by myself. I am home again and trying to pull myself back together for the sake of my 3 remaining rescues - they have had a hard time. If any of you have any good ideas on how to handle your own overwhelming grief while helping remaining dogs in the household, I am all ears. I know Shan and Lara are together and they were so tight that the picture of that helps me a little, but it doesn't help my little boys. I have never seen them so subdued. Our once fun and crazy dog house is feeling very quiet and sad.
I am so sorry for your loss. I cant even find the words to write that will ease your pain. Try to find comfort in knowing that Shan greeted Lara as she made her journey home. Think of the two of them together, running around and having fun together. Shan is showing Lara the ropes and will be taking care of her. I'm sure they are both watching over you right now, and sending you all their love. I am sorry you are having to endure this much pain all in a weeks's time. This is just not fair.
Sending you lots of love and hugs. Please know that your are in my thoughts.
Michele
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
I, too, am at a loss for words. I just wish we could all give you a big hug. I hope you can feel this community's arms around you right now. I am so so incredibly sorry for your loss. I don't have any advice, except maybe just hold those boys, snuggle with them? Shan and Lara are together now watching over you and those pups.
You are truly in my thoughts right now..............Please know that, and please reach out if you need someone to talk to.
Erica
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
I am also so very sorry. That is a lot of loss to deal with. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that Shan and Lara are together. I can't offer any advice on how to help the other pups. I'm sure there are others with experience here who will be able to help. You are in my thoughts, sending you many hugs.
Karen and Spirit Magnum
Magnum: 30th May 2002 to 5th May 2012. Lost her back left leg to osteosarcoma on 5th Sep 2011. Lung mets found on 20th Mar 2012 but it was bone mets in the hip that ended her brave battle. Magnum's motto - "Dream as if you'll live for ever, live as if you'll die today" (James Dean). Loyal, loving, courageous and spirited to the end. My beloved heart dog, see her memoirs from Rainbow Bridge ...... http://princess.....pawds.com/
Oh my gosh, I don't know what to say other than I'm truly sorry you have to go through this. Life is not fair sometimes. Take what comfort you can out of knowing they are whole again, running free and being best friends once again.
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
I am so so sorry for your loss. Such a horrible thing. I don't even know what else to say.
(((((((((((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."
bloody hell that sure is a knock out blow. Your boys will be going through their own greiving process they prob dont understand what has happened but they know their mates are gone. Spend lots of time with them it will help you as well as them - try and get them to play but mostly lots of love and cuddles so you can help each other through this.
all the best and huge hugs to everyone
Sarah
Oh NO! I'm very sorry, this is the kind of thing that is just unthinkable. I wish I could make it better somehow by offering some sage words. I know that there is little that can be said right now at a time of such great sorrow, other than I'm so sorry.
As for the other pups, I think the best thing you can do right now is to make sure you give them all of the love and attention you can. Spend time loving each other, getting outside and doing things as a pack. With the fresh air giving you a needed boost, together your bond will provide the strength you need to get through this sad time.
My heart goes out to you, please know we are all thinking of you and your pack.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh, boy. This was tough to read and imagine. I know it's tougher for you to process, think, and write. Dear, I am so sorry. This is the worst kind of timing. I am aching all over for you. I have no ideas for how to handle the pack now, but I hope all of you can lean on each other and grieve as a unit. Ooooh, I'm just so sad. HUGS HUGS HUGS
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
I can just feel your pain and I can only imagine what you are going through.
Just as you are aware of the emptiness, so are the remaining dogs. Duke definitely grieved for Trouble. He would go through the house looking for her. Every time one of us would come in from outside, he would run to the door to see if she was with us. They know, and they feel even if they are just dogs. I made sure I gave Duke lots of attention, even though my heart really wasn't in it. I had my friends and my support system to comfort me, Duke had only me and Bob to comfort him.
I gave him one of Trouble's toys just a week or so after she was gone, and he carried it around for days and cried. I thought I had really made a huge mistake. My dog 'expert' friends insisted I had to take it away from him. He had already lost his sister dog, I wasn't about to wound him more by removing the toy even if he was obsessing over it.
Little by little he began to adjust, to gain his confidence. As he adjusted, the importance of the toy became less significant for him.
Be kind to yourself, you've been through a lot. Allow yourself to heal, to grieve. Interact with the dogs to reinforce you are there for them.
Healing is a long process. Most days I'm pretty strong, but as I approach the 2 year anniversary of Trouble's passing, I find I'm a heap of jello. And that's ok. I have come to the conclusion I will never get over losing her. Those tears will just surface some days, and it is truly ok for me to love her that much.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
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