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I never knew what people meant when they said they had a heart dog. I've always loved my dogs so much, but heart dog was a concept lost on me.... Then I met Domino. From the moment I saw him, it was there, the connection, the spark if you will, I had found my heart dog. I knew I needed him in my life.
Unfortunately life isn't fair, and I only get to spend 4 1/2 short years with my heart dog. Tomorrow I will say goodbye to my best friend. Domino has been through so much in his short 5 1/2 years, and now with him suffering so much I have to make the most difficult decision I'll ever make. He's been fighting Osteosarcoma for almost a year and I think he's finally had enough. He's always been my happy bouncy boy, my shadow, never leaving my side in the house. Now he grunts as I lift him onto the bed, his eyes follow me throughout the house because his body will no longer let him up, before he would scarf his food before it had time to hit the bottom of the bowl, now he struggles with every bite as he lays on his bed to eat.
As difficult as the decision is to let him go, I can't let him suffer. He needs to be able to go with a little dignity, I know he hates not being able to do the things he loves.
We have an appointment for tomorrow morning at 10:30am... We will spend tonight and tomorrow morning doing some of his favorite things. I don't know what I'll do without him.
My tripawds friends and family have been amazing over the last 4 1/2 years. I would've been lost without all of you. I can't thank you all enough...
Cassie and Domino
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
Domino had his left front leg amputate on May 13th 2014 after being hit by a car. He's now living a happy healthy life on three legs :)
Our dear, dear, dear Cassie, I am sooooo sorry, so very sorry to know that Domino needs to shed his earth clothes and head to the Bridge. I'm just heartbroken for you.
I went to say more, so much more, but for now I'll just say continue to love on that very special, special boy. Domino was ALWAYS meant to be your Heart Dog❤. Always. It wasn't an easy journey getting to you, but he found his way to the person who would become his Heart Human❤
As hard as it is, and it's hard as hell, but continue to stay in the moment. Your love is so strong, you can do it. Domino has made it clear his Spiritnis tired and he's ready for a renewal where he can be vibrant and his bouncy self again. The two of you together overcame eo many challenges...so many. Because of your care and devotion you got so much extra bonus time for loving and spoiling. YOU made Domino's earth life the happiest time any dog could ever hope for!!
I am soooo honored, truly honored, to have been in the presence of that special Soul on different ocassions, his pack mates and his very special human. Each time I got to see the very special bond you two shared AND I got to observe a t ruly happy boy! Yes, we all saw the connection, the "spark".
We're with you Cassie. We're surrendering uou with our strength, and with the peace in knowing Domino is ready for his next adventure and is welcoming rhe gift of release you are so selflessly giving him.❤
Do you hace oce cream? Or even a tiny piece of chocolate? If so, give him some for me. When he gets to the Bridge Happy Hannah will be one of the first ones, along with others, to greet him. Yes, she'll smell the ice cream/chocolate on his breath and know his send off meal was spectacular. ...and his welcome home meal will be even more spectacular!!
With love, with heartfelt love
Sally and My Chunky Spiritual Being Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Ohhhh Cassie, I’m so sad for you guys. We are sending lots of love and hugs to you and Dom. This is the hardest thing in the world, I’m so sorry. Stay strong and know you have him an amazing life he would not have had otherwise.
Please tell your amazing, sweet and handsome hero that our Jerry and all the Tripawd angels will be waiting when he arrives.
Our hearts are heavy, he fought so hard.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Cassie and Domino:
I grieve to hear of your too soon parting. In no way is this fair. I hope you feel us with you as you take these hardest steps together even though you know it is the right path.
Sending love, calm energy and strength. And sending our spirited warrior Domino wishes for a gentle journey wrapped in the love of his very best friend.
Lisa, Minneapolis
On October 27, 2016, nearly 6 months after amputation, and 18 months since his cancer likely started, we lost Pofi to a recurrence of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in his spine quite suddenly. His canine sister also succumbed to cancer on March 1, 2019 - we lavished her with our love in the interim, but life was never quite the same without her only real canine friend. Cliff kitty had to leave us, too, suddenly, in August 2019. Lucia kitty grieved all these losses, but helped us welcome two new Lurchers into our home and our lives, Shae and Barley.
So sad to read this. Sending hugs. We'll be thinking of you both.
Fallon 8/28/06--9/6/18. My Heart.
Fallon's left front leg was amputated due to osteosarcoma on 10/11/17.
Nothing But Love in Her Heart - dawn3g.tripawds.com
Cassie ~
Michelle shared with us girls last night that you were saying good-bye today, but she didn't say what time. I just logged in for the first time in awhile - the first banner I saw was Murphy's which made me smile. And this was the first post I came to 
right at 10:25am ….so as you're saying good-bye, I'm writing. I'm so glad that Glenn & I got to meet you and Domino in Virginia last year. He really is a sweet dog. You have done an amazing job with him and taken great care of him. He truly loves you. I'm so very sorry for your heart break.
Hugs to you
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
Oh Cassie my heart has been so heavy since Michelle shared this news with us last night. You and precious Dom have been in my thoughts and prayers. They say a dog gives you the best days of your life and one worst day. I hope you can feel the love of this Tripawd nation surrounding you as you navigate this "worst" day. I feel blessed as I was lucky enough to meet Dom and his special person and followed yours and his journey always rooting for him and his amazing spunk and determination. Now as Dom takes his place with all our Angels know he will be watched over by them all. Sending light and love to you and yours! I will always remember Dom the Warrior! Know his spirit will be with you always!
Through tears and with Love
Linda with spirit Mighty Max
I've been thinking of you all morning.
I'm so sorry it's Dom's time already to join the Tripawd Pack across the Bridge. Nothing about cancer is fair.
Those special ones, those heart dogs never really leave us. He will live on in your heart and so will always, always be by your side.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Cassie, sweet friend 🌷
I am so sorry to hear Domino has earned his silver wings 😔
Time is never enough, never ...
You took the right decision, the only possible decision for his sake, his mind was sharp but his body could no longer follow.
I hear you.
That is when we know it’s time to get them free, they are ready to continue living with us but in a different form.
They never, ever leave us, their love and our bond is too strong, love never dies.
Sending you all my love, my heart is right next to yours 💕
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Cassie,
We know how hard this is. Reach out to us when you need to. Post pictures and talk about Dom. I am so glad we all got to meet. Dom was a true fighter.
You are right 4 1/2 years isn't enough time for you to spend with him. He will never leave. Watch for his signs. Sending love
Xoxoxo
Michelle and Angel 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."
The night sky just became brighter tonight with Domino 's brilliant twinkling star. 🎆
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
We're still walking by your side Cassie, just as Domino continues to walk by your side surrounding you with his eternal ligjt.❤❤❤❤❤
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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