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We are heartbroken to report that our sweet Ginger has lost her battle with cancer. We said goodbye to our sweet Tripawd Warrior Princess on February 4, 2013, and have been too sad to report before now. As sad as we are, we find solace in knowing that Ginger was one of the lucky ones. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in March of 2010 and had her back right leg amputated on April 15, 2010. She was cancer free for nearly 2 & 1/2 years before the cancer reared its ugly head again in her front right leg in September, 2012. She fought it hard again with radiation and bone strengthening treatments but this stupid disease finally took its toll. She lived 12 & 1/2 years and survived a long time after her diagnosis. We are very sad but wanted to let you all know of her passing.
Brian & Annie
Here are some of our favorite pictures of Ginger that we wanted to share.
Check out her blog at http://dlanckto.....ipawds.com for more pictures and stores about Ginger, including her adventures with Barney.
Ginger as a baby. Just 3 months old!
An year old and she already runs the house. We are sitting on the floor, while she sleeps in the chair. Nothing changed in her 12 1/2 years with us.
Soon after her amputation.
Running at the dog park at a Chicago Tripawd Party.
Typical Ginger, always smiling.
Always in our hearts.
What a darling face! And what a fighter! Wow, 2.5 years past the initial diagnosis. That's amazing. It's pups like yours that give us the courage to fight our own, but similar battle. It's abundantly clear she lived one of the best lives and was immensely loved, right to the end when you freed her of her pain. Run free, Ginger. We'll miss you, but know you've also left quite a wake.... Run free!!
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Ginger was such a gorgeous girl with a beautiful smile. She was lucky to have such a wonderful family who understood that the dog gets first pick of the furniture!
Saying goodbye is the hardest thing. No matter how long you have with them it is never enough. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen, Spirit Magnum and Ruby
Magnum: 30th May 2002 to 5th May 2012. Lost her back left leg to osteosarcoma on 5th Sep 2011. Lung mets found on 20th Mar 2012 but it was bone mets in the hip that ended her brave battle. Magnum's motto - "Dream as if you'll live for ever, live as if you'll die today" (James Dean). Loyal, loving, courageous and spirited to the end. My beloved heart dog, see her memoirs from Rainbow Bridge ...... http://princess.....pawds.com/
I am so sorry to read this, Brian and Annie. Regardless of how much time we are given, it is never enough. Tripawds teach us so very much and become such a part of our souls. Sending you healing thoughts as you adapt to life without the beautiful Ginger.
She lives in your heart forever. They never leave us.
RIP Sweet Ginger. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
I am so sorry for your loss. What a sweet face Ginger has. Ginger was a true fighter and I'm so happy that you had so many wonderful years with her after her diagnosis. Ginger will continue to live on here as she will bring so much inspiration to those who are just beginning their journey. Its the hardest thing having to say goodbye. Know that Ginger will always be in your heart and that she will always be watching over you.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
Annie and Brian,
I'm so sorry to hear your news. Ginger is an inspiration to all those on the cancer journey as a long time survivor and warrior princess. I hope the good memories you built as a family are helping to dampen the pain of loss just a little.
Ginger will always live in your heart and so will always be by your side.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
I remember you and Ginger greeting Bud at the beginning of our journey ans his diet. You said something about her not liking the vet calling her chunky monkey because of the monkey part. LOL
I sure did enjoy all of the "legal pants" humor she brought to forums!
I am sincerely sorry for your heart ache but know that these golden spirits are sooo worth the missing later!
Heart healing wishes to you both...fly high angel Ginger!
So sorry , so very very sorry to hear about your loss. The pictures you posted showed what a shining light she was ---and no amount of darkness can ever dim such a bright light.
My favorite picture----Ginger in the chair and you two sitting beneath her on the floor --as it should be!,
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing ever seems right to say in this kind of post. Ginger knows you loved her and will be watching down on you from the Rainbow Bridge.
Rip Ginger.
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."
Brian and Annie,
I saw this in your blog and was so sad, because Ginger brought such hope to so many here. But she still will, as she lived more than two years and thumbed her nose at a lousy prognosis and because she got to become a senior with a gray face. Isn't that what we all say we want for our companions?
I will miss Ginger's sophistication and proper manners. I know you are missing her very much. I hope your memories help and I hope she checks in on you now and then. Of course, she may be awfully busy playing over the bridge since she has so many fine friends to meet 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/
So sorry for your loss. Ginger carries on in your heart.
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Ginger was a constant here on Tripawds, and she will be greatly missed. Thank you for sharing your beautiful girl with us. Sending healing thoughts to you.
Brian and Annie, our hearts go out to you, we are very sorry to hear this sad news. Ginger's presence here added so much to this community. Her story gave up during her time with us and will continue to do so for a long time to come. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey, it was an honor.
All our love and condolences is being sent out to you. We are very sorry.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Annie & Brian,
I feel so blessed to have met your special girl. I wish I would have gotten to meet her earlier. She was
a very special Golden, and my heart hurts with you.
Jenna- Spirit Chili Dawgs & Spirit Finchys mom
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
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