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Bob & Emily,
Chuy and I want to say Thank You! For sharing Cherry's story with us, for being a rock when times were tough, for just being there whenever someone needed those words of encouragement to get them through. You and Cherry have truly been an inspiration to all here and for that we wish you the best of everything.
Cherry will always be in our thoughts.
A toast to Cherry \_/ "<clink>" May she always be remembered!
Chuy, showing everyone that Tripawds do everything 3 times better than regular dogs!
Bob and Emily,
It was with shock that we read of Cherry's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for your pawsitive attitude and the incredible support you have given to the tripawds community. Greeting newbies, lending a shoulder, dispensing advice. Know that you and Cherry are in our thoughts and in our hearts,
xoxox,
Codie Rae and the Oaktown Pack
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
God Bob,
I am so sorry... I have been out of the picture too long, and just came back to see Cherry and was devestated. My prayers and thoughts are with you, but I know much more wont do any good. I am sooo sorry..
Alisa 
Shilo diagnosed with osteosarcoma 9/4/2009, amputation 9/9/2009. ShiloAnne lost her battle 11/23/2009 where she regained her fourth leg and is patiently waiting for her parents to join her. We will always love you baby girl.
Dear Bob,
Like many others, tears flowed when I saw your post. Cherry was our hero and you have been an amazing champion to me and many others. You and Cherry have reminded me about the sort of emotional/spiritual relationship we have with our animals and the importance to keep nourishing that even under the most extreme of circumstances . I think it's beautiful that you wrote a celebration of Cherry's life in preparation to what comes next, it is a great tribute (I know I was devastated and a complete basket-case when I wrote my goodbye to my Lulu).
I haven't been coming to the site as often lately, I think for me I will need to step away for awhile, but every week or so, I like to check in on those who shared my journey. When I saw your post, it hit me again, those feelings, that loss and I am so so sorry for yours. The grief can be overwhelming and we all have our own path we take to keep living and celebrating the lives of those around us and those we have lost, but know, I along with so many others are here supporting you and sending good, healing thoughts your way.
All my best,
Stacy
Bob and Emily:
I've been off the grid for the last several days and I just saw this.
I am SOOOOO sorry. You guys fought a hard battle with Cherry and were an inspiration to many. I can't say enough how much your words and fears and support meant for Tim and I.
It looks like your girl did get a chance to live it up to the end. You have many great memories with her and those can never be taken from you.
My thoughts are with you both.
Much love,
Kim, Tim, Caya and Spirit Tika
Kim and Spirit Tika http://www.tika.....ogspot.com
Dear Bob, I am very sorry to hear the sad news. Cherry was such a brave and beautiful girl. She is now in a happy place playing with all other Tripawds heros.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs.
This is such a sad news. 
I am in shock reading about Cherry's passing. My heart goes out for you Bob and Emily. I will always remember Cherry as the girl who taught me how "lifting the spirit" was so important post-amputation. Because of her, Oslo got many car rides during his healing days. I like to think that she took part of his healing process. She was a great inspiration. Thank's for your support.
My thoughts are with you,
Suzanne and Oslo
Two weeks have passed so it is appropriate that I to express, in this public forum, my sincere gratitude to each and every member who has posted in this topic. Your extremely kind words were a comfort to us at this time of grief. Cherry was an extremely important member of our family and we will continue to “look” for her throughout this home for a very long time. It is so very empty without that mischievous spirit present.
Thank you also for taking to heart my desire to celebrate her life, for the canyon that her loss has created in my soul is representative of the gifts that her presence left me. Allowing me to contribute my experience base to this forum has helped give me a feeling that her journey was not totally in vain. The support of this community made Cherry’s TriPawd Journey much easier and the celebrations of each and every milestone during that journey much more meaningful.
Thank You,
Spirit Cherry’s Dad
Cherry will always be an inspiration. Your love for her warms my heart deeply.
In my perfect world, I would hope that everyone that decides to have a pet on this earth has the love like you have so there would be no more cruelty toward a creature that gives so much in return.
We'll not forget Cherry.
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.
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