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Oh Kim, I am so sorry about Buster. I wish I could come up with the right thing to say right now to ease your pain, but I am shocked and heartbroken. Kim, you were so good to him, he was so blessed to have a Mommy like you. Your positive attitude and kind words throughout his journey has been an inspiration to me, and we have all been so blessed to have you on this forum. I admire you for having the courage to give him this greatest gift, and pray that I will be able to handle it with such strength and grace when I am faced with the end of Nova's journey.
We love you, Kim, and we are all here for you on Tripawds to help you through this. You have been in my prayers all year and will continue to be.
God Bless You, sweet Buster boy! 
Sue and Nova
Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!
Kim,
We are so sorry to hear of Busters passing. You were a wonderful Mom to him and did all that you could. May the Tripawd angels look down on you and help you through this very difficult time.
Bless you and Buster. Our prayers are with you.
Paula and Spirit Max
Thank you all for the comforting words. They help more than you realize.
Someone told me today that the," pain carves out a bigger part of your heart to fill with love."
Only time will tell if this holds true....
Coming home without out him here ,is more than I can bear right now.
I've just lit a candle and I'm going to say a few prayers to let him know I feel he is at peace.
Its really hard to adjust during this transitional time.
Thank you for being our friends,
please keep us in your prayers,
Kim & my angel Buster
Kim & Angel Buster
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
–Anatole France
Kim,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and Buster have been such a great contributor and support system on this board. I am deeply saddened to hear about his passing. The solace is knowing he is finally free of the pain, and is whole again. Thank you for sharing Buster and his journey with us.
Tina and Spirit Shadow
Oh Kim. I am very sorry and crying now. You did so right by Buster.
What a handsome and fantastic dog, that photo is gorgeous. I never know what to say in times like this, except he'll always be with you in spirit, and we understand. Someone shared this little piece of a poem with me today, I thought it was beautiful.
“He is made one with Nature; then is heard
His voice in all the music, from the moan
Of thunder, to the song of night's sweet bird.”
—-Percy Bysshe Shelly, Adonais
Kim - I am so, so, so, so very sorry to hear about your loss of Buster... I wish there were words that I could say that would help, but I know how hard it is to lose a flurry loved one. No matter what anyone says, it doesn't take away the pain you're feeling right now but I'm hoping that all of us are helping in some way. I too have been teary eyed since reading all the posts re: Buster. Buster is absolutely beautiful and will always be with you. Smokey and I will be thinking of you!
Kim - I just read your post and am so sorry. I type this with tears in my eyes. You and Buster were such a huge support for me just a few months ago as I faced the same fate with my boy Jack. You were such an amazing parent to Buster and you were both lucky to have found each other. I still miss Jack. You will never not miss Buster. A day at a time is all you can do.
Lean on the folks here. Jim and Rene (Jerry too!) were a huge support for me. I still cry over Jack. I miss him every day. But that is a testament to the bond we shared and what a huge presence he was in my life. The tears you shed for Buster are a reflection of that as well. I kept reminding myself (and still do) that I'd rather go through the pain of losing Jack, than to have not had him in my life at all.
Please PM me if you want. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kristen and Angel Jack
Kim, you sent this to us when our world came to a halt last October. We would like to hand this back to you in your time of need, and share this beautiful story with others once again.
Author Unknown.
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear.
"Its me, I haven’t left you, I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here"
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea.
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore.
I want to take your parcels, I wished I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that I’m not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for the key,
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "It’s me".
You looked so very tired and then you sank into a chair,
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
Its possible for me to be so near you everyday,
to say to you with certainty "I never went away".
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew
That in the stillness of that evening I was very close to you.
The day is over…. I smile and watch you yawning
and say, " Good Night, Sweet Dreams, God Bless,
I’ll see you in the morning".
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide
I’ll rush to greet you and well stand together side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there’s much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out; then come home and be with me.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of beautiful Buster. You took such good care of him. You will always remember him and be happy.
Kim,
I am so saddened to learn of Buster's passing. You have been such a wonderful mom to him, and he a precious gift to you in the time you were able to spend with him in this life.
Love and peace to you during this difficult time,
Linda and Barney B in Texas
I love that poem..
Today, although I miss him so much. I have a sense of peace. I have the candle lit by his picture.
I even went to our "spot " the park where he would greet his friends. I sat at our favorite bench. I even took him there before our trip to the vet on Sunday. I can really sense him. I am at peace and I feel he is too. My conscience is clear and I feel a deep sense of love whenever I think about him along with tears.
This friday I will pick up his ashes and coincidentally it happens to be his 1 year ampuversary. I plan on having a little ceremony to honor his spirit and visit our spot at the park.
I will always love him...
I am so thankful that he was a part of my life.
I would do it all over again.. thats how I know what love is.
Kim & Angel Buster
Kim & Angel Buster
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
–Anatole France
I am so happy to hear that you have peace now, Kim. What a wonderful idea to honor him on Friday. I'll be thinking of you!
Sue and Nova
Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!
Kim, this is so good to hear, you sound good. Buster is very proud, and yes, he is definitely at peace thanks to your courage.
As difficult as saying goodbye is, you're so right. We too would do it again in a heartbeat. To live a life without a dog's wisdom and love would be sad, and our lives would be incomplete.
All of us here are thankful that you and he became a part of our lives too. Your faith and your determination in helping Buster through his journey will go on to inspire us and many others to follow. Thank you so, so much.
{{{{hugs}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Happy Ampuversary Buster Boy...fly high angel dog...we love you.
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
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A year ago today , Buster had his amputation surgery. Today, I am going to pick up his ashes. I am going this afternoon. I think it will give me some closure. Going to pick them up, I anticipate will be very emotional for me. Kind of like reliving the whole experience from last week, frame by frame. I miss him so much. It really hurts, even though I realize giving him peace was the best thing.
Happy Ampuversary to my Angel, Buster. I knew in my heart you were always sent from heaven.
I will look for you today in our favorite spot the park....
Kim~
Kim & Angel Buster
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
–Anatole France
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