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Hello, this is Angas's mum, Amanda. This is so hard to do, trying to type and see what you are writing through tears. Angas has not been on the tripawds site for awhile as he has been busy being a tripawd. We wanted you all to know that we had to say goodbye to Angas yesterday. On the weekend Angas dislocated his only hind leg hip, vets were unable to stabilize the hip and keep it to stay in the joint, due to the amount of osteoarthritis that had been laid down since Angas's amputation. There was a surgical option, but it would not of improved Angas mobility as a tripawd. So we and his family decided that it was in Angas's best interest that we would put him to rest and be in peace. It was the most hardest, gut wrenching decision we have ever had to do. Even now I feel that my heart is being ripped from my chest. He was loved so much and by so many people, he was a beautiful, kind and loving collie, he gave the best hugs and kisses. We are so lost without him, and I keep looking for him.
I just want to thank tripawds as you were inspriational and postive for us when Angas first became a tripawd. We have met so many wonderful people over the last two years who have been involved with Angas's journey and I thank them as well. But sadly Angas's journey has come to an end, but I know that the new people in our lives has not.
Our baby boy is now back on all four legs and pain free, chasing those rabbits and the odd kangaroo if he can keep up with them and our love is with him. He will always be with us in our hearts we will always feel him, our animals make us who we are, they teach us so much about ourselves how to love and to find inner strength. My heart goes out to all of you on tripawds site who are at different stages of this journey, but just know that the final stages are hard, emotion and painful, but what is important to remember is the happy times, the laughs, the hugs and kisses that we have with our babies, whether that time is a short or long time, this is what we have to remember so as we can move on.
Thankyou all
Amanda and Iian and Shelby (Angas's sister)
Amanda and Iian and Shelby, we are heartbroken to hear this news. It's so unfair that Angas was taken to us in that way, that kind of accident is every Tripawed pawrent's biggest fear. We can only imagine the pain you must be feeling right now, we are deeply sorry.
But how wonderful that Angas had the opportunity to love life on three legs! We will forever think of him as you knew him best, chasing after those 'roos and having a ball with his angel dog friends. Your beautiful boy will always be a Tripawd hero to us, may he run free and watch over all of the pups and people here.
Many, many hugs coming you way across the ocean. xoxo
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
That howl you hear from across the Pacific is the Oaktown Pack. Its rough days now but you have it right, focus on the good times and your happy memories of Angas, and all that he taught you. He will always be in your hearts and ours, thank you for sharing your sweet boy with us!
xoxox,
I'm so sorry you had to make the decision to let Angas go. We just had to let our beautiful Abby go last month, so I know how hard it is and how lonely you are feeling now. It does get easier and eventually you will remember him with more smiles than tears. I hope the memories of your happy times together will help ease your pain.
It is such a special honor to be a tripawd pawrent. Angas will always be with you in your heart and will be your special angel now. Hopefully he will send you a sign or some pennies to let you know he is ok!
hugs,
Jackie, Angel 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!
I'm so sorry for your loss. We had a beautiful collie several years ago and love the breed. Thank you for loving Angas so much, giving him a chance to live as a tripawd and loving life.
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/
Amanda and family, I wanted to add my condolences on the loss of your Angas. What a beautiful boy he was. I hope your memories bring you comfort in the months to comee, and I hope you'll soon be able to smile rather than cry as you remember your beautiful angel. Thinking of you tonight; tears for Angas from this side of the world.
Catherine and Spirit Scout
Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011
Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved you…
angas was a beautiful boy. we're sorry his journey on earth has ended. you gave him a selfless gift, by releasing him from his broken body. love never ends.
charon & spirit 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
My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss in Angas. Your love for him will always be a special one since he was a special boy. May he always be a reminder to you the joy and love that is shared by our special tripawd furbabies.
Your final gift of selflessness is always difficult but it is the most incredible gift when there is too much pain.
Many hugs coming across the world to you tonight.
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.
I'm so sorry that Angas' journey has come to an end. Our thoughts are with you. Run free sweet Angas.
Marla and Daisy
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit 
and Spirit Daisy 
I'm sorry you had to make this decision for Angas. It is terrible difficult, but you know the right thing to do. And the fact that you did your best for Angas, especially yesterday, will bring you peace in the coming days and weeks.
Although gone in physical form Angas will always be in your heart and so will always be with you.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
What a beautiful boy! It sounds like you gave him a lovely couple of tripawd years. You must be great pawrents! He was a lucky boy.
I've had several furbabies through the years that I had to say goodbye to, so I understand your pain. May your happy memories fill the hole in your heart.
Judy and Baby
So sorry for your loss. I too put my dog Callie down on Monday....the most difficult decision I have ever made, but it was the right one for her, as yours was for Angas. I know the pain you are going through right now. The house seems so oddly quiet without Callie and I keep finding myself doing things like going to check her water bowl or open the windows for her to look out, as I've done everyday for the past 7 1/2 years. I guess it will take time for these habits to go away. But doing these things just reinforces the great loss I have suffered and the big piece of my life that is missing now. The tears have been pretty steady since Monday...
Sending you hugs and sympathy at this time, and hopes that knowing others can relate to your sorrow will help in some small way. The love of our animals will never go away and I think that ending their suffering is the best gift to give them, no matter how hard it is do. Whenever I am down, I try to picture my sweet girl running on four legs again and breathing easy in heaven. Maybe she and Agnas are playing together!
Because you loved him so much, you gave him the ultimate gift — you let him go. I know how hard that is and how much it hurts. For some days, the pain is constant. You will look for him, think you hear him and miss him from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed. We are never prepared for the loss.
But, while you mourn Angas, you can take comfort in the fact you shared such a wonderful life with your baby boy. He is running free and easy now.
And you will heal, too. Soon the memories will make you smile more than cry and your heart will be at peace. You will never forget him, but you will remember him with joy.
Wishing you the best,
— Beth and Spirit Smilin'' Sammy
Smilin' Sammy, March 16, 2004 – Dec. 5, 2011
Golden retriever, diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September 2010 — right front leg amputated November 2010. He fought valiantly to stay with us; but a second diagnosis of osteosarcoma, this time in his left front leg, was more than our golden warrior could overcome. He loved his pack — and everyone else he met.
We loved him even more.
Thanks for the pennies, Sammy. They helped.
Hello everyone, its Angas's mum. Sorry I did not write back sooner with a thankyou for all your kind words and thoughts. It has been a very emotional sad time. Our Shelby girl (Angas's sister) died last Sunday morning, old age finally caught up with her (12 1/2 years). She had a beautiful couple of days prior to her deciding she needed to leave us and be with Angas. She said her goodbyes to Suzi who massaged her, to Matthew who gave her her acupuncture, her grandparents, and aunt (my mum, dad and sister). It was like she had a check list of what she needed to do to be ready to leave this earth. Then on the Sunday morning, we knew she wasnt right and took her to emergency vet, where whilst being examined she laid in mine and her dads arms and peacefully left us. It was beautiful. We love her so much, and we always said Shelby did things her way, and she did right up to the last moment. Our home is very empty and quiet, and we dont know what to do with ourselves, its incredible just how much they are our lives. We believe that Angas and Shelby are together and that they had a plan and followed through with it. Angas knew he couldnt be without her so decided to go first, that way he could organise things ready for her arrival, Shelby gave us some time to start healing and when she was comfortable that we would be alright she left to be with Angas. It really hurts not having them with us but we know they are both running, swimming together getting into mischieft and looking down on us and sending their love.
So thankyou all again, for your thoughts and experiences. We feel them with us all the time but it is now time to begin healing.
Sincerely
Amanda
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