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Last night our hearts were broken when we learned that today is the day that Brendol's spirit will be set free. 
If you missed her mom's blog post, here it is:
Brendol, you and your pack are in our thoughts today. Your spirit will always shine brightly here and everywhere.
Sally and Happy Hannah also want you to know:
" . . . we honor the lives of ALL tripawd heroes who have crossed over. Please know that their lives still matter. May the light of this candle remind each of you that nothing can ever dim the brilliant light of their soul."
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Brendol sweetie.. to celebrate you tonight.. I bought some bubbles on my lunch hour.
I cannot wait to get home and introduce Mr. Wilson to Brendol's favorite past time!!
xo
Christine..... with Franklin in her heart ♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
Brendol, RIP little girl. Your mommy will miss you dearly. Run free until its time to meet her again at the bridge. Enjoy all those bubbles that you will have everyday.
Karma,I know this is really tough on you. We are all here to support you. Sassy & I send love to you and your whole pack.
A beautiful tribute to all the tripawds that Sally & Hannah did.
Hugs
Michelle & 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."
Karma, I am so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and sending hugs to you and your pack.
Karma, I know this is so incredibly hard and I am so very sorry you are in this place. Brendol and you have touched many hearts here. Know that you have support and love, and don't be afraid to use it.
For now, just know that we all love Brendol. She is the center of your heart, but she is too big to contain there. We all carry so many in our hearts, and Brendol and you are there.
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
My heart is just completely broken. I wish I could be there with you to give you a big hug. Karma, you gave Brendol a beautiful, wonderful life. You saved her. I know it hurts so much right now and no words can make it any better. Know that we are all here for you. I don't have the right words to say. Just know I am here for you, whatever you need.
All my love,
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
What an absolutely beautiful photo of Brendol. That's how all Tripawds should be remembered: being a dog without a care in the world, dancing with bubbles, and a huge smile. Sending healing thoughts to you tonight.
Thank you everyone. Brendol and I (and her sisters) had a peaceful day. I kept her pain free and comfortable, showered in kisses and resting in my arms. She was a happy girl and so very strong even on our way to the vet's this afternoon. It is so very hard to digest that she is truly gone. I feel like I just have to go pick her up from somewhere.
Everybody's well wishes and thoughts have been very touching to me. Thank you for all of your love and support.
Adelaide is a young tripawd Husky, from an injury. Her amp was on 10/1/12. She has 4 sisters, Aissa (a senior border collie/chow), Maggie May (a puppy Great Pyrenees), Mathilde and Morrigan and 1 baby brother, Bagheera. We are all watched over by our angel Brendol, who was dx with OSA 1/30/13, amp on 2/6/13, and left us on 8/20/13.
You can read their stories at http://adelaide.tripawds.com and http://brendol.tripawds.com
I'm so sorry Karma We will be sending lots of love and good thoughts your way! You are such an amazing Mama Ive only known you a very short time but its easy to see you give your girls the very best!
XOXO
Suzy, Kaylee & Alpha
Karma,
We are so sorry for your loss of Brendol. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
Esther and Snoop
Karma, I am so sorry. Thank you for being a wonderful mama to Brendol, and for giving such a beautiful girl a life--and a passing--filled with the kindness, joy, and love she deserved.
"Let us think the unthinkable, let us do the undoable, let us prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all."
-Douglas Adams, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
"May I recommend serenity to you? A life that is burdened with expectations is a heavy life. Its fruit is sorrow and disappointment. Learn to be one with the joy of the moment."
-Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
I'm so sorry to hear this news. It breaks my heart each time a tripawd angel earns their wings. If I've learned anything it's that this community is here to lean on and to share your triumphs and tears. Stories like yours, Karma, make me cherish every day. You're in my thoughts, 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
No words can convey the lumps in our throats. I am going to buy some bubbles and see if my doggie will appreciate them like Brendol in her sweet blog video.
Karma,
I'm so very sorry that it is Brendol's time to make her journey to Rainbow Bridge. In time, may happy memories of your girl bring smiles and fill the huge empty hole in your heart.
Godspeed sweet Brendol. Run free with all of the heroes that have gone before you. Please send your mommy pennies so she knows that you arrived safely.
Wishing you peace, strength, and comfort until you are all reunited again...
Love, Hugs and Chocolate Labby kisses,
Ellen and Charley
Charley's Blog: CHOCOLATE KISSES
DOB: 3-29-08, male chocolate lab
Dx: OSA L proximal humerus 10-19-10
Amputation: L front leg & scapula 10-28-10
Chemo: 5 rounds of Carboplatin
Video (12 weeks post amp):Tripaw Charley Playing
♥♥♥ Lots of supplements and love!!! ♥♥♥
Karma, I know how hard this was for you. I know you wanted more time. You gave Brendol a wonderful life and my heart aches for you.
I wish I had something wise to say but after reading this post and Sassy's I'm out of words. I've been thinking of you today.
Topher
Vet Assistant (in school to be a licensed vet technician)
1.5 years Oncology department, moved to rehab & sportsmed December 2024
Tripawd Angel, Cora the Determined <3
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