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Today Champ left us. Our vet was out of town so we took a really nice car ride up to New Paltz. He had been there once and didn't have any bad experiences there so I thought this would be better than somewhere we'd never been.
It was very quick and painless for him. But the pain for me and my daughter is intolerable. I am devastated. I know he is no longer in pain but I will be in pain forever now. I miss him so much. I wish we had been a one dog household right now and I could just go somewhere and run away. But I can't. No one (animal or human) will ever touch our lives the way he did.
I want to thank everyone here for all their support, kindness and love. This place provided a place to ask questions, vent, cry, and well, just about anything.
I wish I believed in a god right now but I don't. This experience has solidified my views. I feel very alone.
I wish all the tripawds current and future the best. I hope I never have to go through this again. I wish I could stay in the community to show the love and support that all of you gave me through our journey. I don't think I am strong enough through. At least not for a long while.
Joy, we are so, so sorry to hear this very sad news, and our hearts go out to you and your daughter.
I know it doesn't seem this way now, but you really did honor Champ's life by releasing him from the pain of cancer. It's a terrible, heartbreaking decision but one that is done with the highest form of love, one that honors our friend's wishes despite the hurt we know it will cause us.
For now, you have every right to feel the way you do. The thought of going on without our best friend just seems so wrong at a time like this. All we can do when we hurt this bad is allow the grief to happen and mourn the loss of such a great creature.
Remember though that we are here to lean on when you need to talk OK? Always.
Much love to you.
Run free Champ. Your life will always serve as a shining star of hope to other Tripawds.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Joy, I am so so sorry.
The pain is a back-breaker. A soul crusher.
I know.
You and your daughter are in my thoughts.
Carmen
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
Joy,
My heart truly aches for you and your daughter. I'm so very sorry about Champ. He fought bravely and you did everything for him. Releasing his pain was one of the most selfless acts on this earth. And you did a wonderful thing. It's hurts like nothing words can explain, we know.
Champ isn't gone though. He's with you but in spirit now. Love doesn't go away just because he's not there.
Please know we are here for you. And please trust us, when we say we are here to listen when and if you ever want to talk about Champ. We may not can mend your empty heart, but we can listen.
HUGS to you and your daughter.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Joy,
My heart is breaking for you. I am sure you are devistated. So beyond devistated. I am so sorry for your pain! Please know that we are all here for you. He was a wonderfully lucky and amazing boy to have a family like you, as you are to have had him. I hear what you are saying. This is part of the grieving process, the loss, anger,the pain. He was as much a part of your family as you are, I know.
I wish I could give you something to hold on to, so I will offer this. If you need to talk to another that understands how this feels, pm me, and I will give you my number, you can call anytime, day or night.
Elizabeth
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
You're not alone here, we can all relate to your pain. Not that this makes it any easier right now, but we're here for you whenever you need to vent or cry.
We're honored to have met Champ, if only virtually. May he forever run free of pain and rest in peace at the Rainbow Bridge.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I am so very sorry to hear about Champ…My heart breaks for you and your daughter.
I felt the same way when I lost my "Princess" back on February 7th. I could not eat or sleep and work was a constant struggle because she was always right next to me in her own little office chair. I had to hide all of her toys, her bed and her bowls. But, time has helped heal my broken heart and I created a little tribute to her in my home. I have a picture of her next to her urn and a candle that I light when I am thinking about her. It helps me thru the tough times. Another thing I recommend doing is finding a pet loss website. I visited the Rainbow Bridge site and it helped me tremendously. When I was ready, I adopted a puppy (Sophie) from the humane society. She has brought so much joy to my life.
Please know you did a wonderful thing by ending champs pain. I will keep you both in my thoughts, and when you are ready to talk, we are all here for you.
Joy,
I am so very sorry. I'm fairly new here, but have read many of your posts and Champ was a lucky boy to have you.
I don't know if this will help -- I keep trying to convince myself of this... Their time with us is way too short, but the only thing worse than them leaving us first would be if we had to leave them first. We could never explain why to them, and the thought of them not understanding would be even more heartbreaking. This way, we can at least make sure that they are taken care of and are happy for their entire life. You gave Champ a wonderful gift of a happy and loving life.
AJ
joy, this is so sad. knowing you gave champ a final, selfless gift by letting him go - we know it isn't enough to ease the terrible pain in your heart. but you did a great service to champ and he is forever grateful. hopefully, with time, your happy memories of champ will help dry some of the tears. take the time you need to grieve, we're going to be here if and when you need someone to talk to. love never ends.
charon & gayle
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
So sincerely sorry to hear this!
I know you are absolutely heartbroken and all of your feelings are understandable!
Wishing you some comfort!!!
Joy... I cant even imagine the pain you are feeling right now, and my sincere condolences are with you. I know how much you love Champ and this is certainly news that I wish I wasnt hearing right now. I understand you not feeling that you can be a part of the community right now. You have been here to support us all and please know that we are here to support you. Run free precious Champ..
Coopspack
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
Joy,
My thoughts are truly with you and your daughter right now on loosing Champ. I don't know what to say really....I feel really badly for you as I know what these 'heart' dogs can do to you emotionally.
Come back when you can...
Many hugs to you from Maggie and I
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
I'm so sorry to hear of Champ's passing. It's hard losing our babies, no doubt about it. I hope eventually happy memories and big smiles will replace your tears.
I am so sorry to read of your loss of Champ. You did a selfless thing by setting him free. You're grieving now, and that will take some time to work through. It's a process that can't be rushed, and there is no set time frame. For now, take care of you. In time, you will start to feel a little better.
As others said, we are always here for you. Sending you many, many golden hugs!
RIP Champ.
Cathy
Joy, I'm so sorry to hear about Champ. You gave him a wonderful life. I know you will miss him greatly, but I hope that you eventually find comfort in knowing you did everything you could for him and in remembering the love you share with him. He wouldn't want you to be so sad. We were devastated when we lost our 12-year-old beagle, Bailey, but you do eventually get a place where smiles and happy memories replace the tears. Of course, we are still sad when we think of her and we still miss her terribly, but we also now enjoy remembering how she made us laugh. You'll eventually get to that point too. But it takes time. We are all here for you if you need help getting through the grieving process.
Run free, Champ!
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
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