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Three months ago Foxy, at age 4 1/2 was diagnosed with Wobblers. We had been treating her with Tramadol, Rimadyl and a muscle relaxer and then last week she was put on Prednisone, she was also going to the chiropractor and having laser treatments but everything failed.
Today our entire family is so broken, in the past 11 months we have lost my little Ruby, my heart girl Tasha and now Foxy. It feels like we will never heal.
My heart is so so broken. I know they say you are never given more than you can handle but I am now wondering if this is true.
I know everyone here can understand the pain, so many don't and I so need someone to understand the pain with me.
Jo Ann, Angel Tasha, Angel Ruby and Angel Foxy
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
Oh my goodness, that is so hard to read. I'm so sorry to hear of another loss. I can only imagine how devastating that must be. (We've always been a one-dog-at-a-time family.) My heart goes out to you.
I wish there were words that could lessen the pain. I hope that knowing others are thinking of you and sharing the pain will somehow make it feel at least a little bit more bearable.
Sending virtual hugs and healing Abby kisses,
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!
I'm so so sorry Jo Ann. My heart is aching for you. I can't begin to imagine how hard this must be. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayer.
Brett
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your girls were beauties.
Go ahead and cry, scream, and punch a pillow.
You have to go through all the emotions to get back to the happiness, it's like a circle.
You will smile again. (((hugs)))
Wyatt - non cancer Tripawd
~ missing front left paw ~
10 pounds and bulletproof!
Jo Ann, my heart aches for you! I am so sorry for your loss. There is nothing I can say to lessen your sadness but to say you are not alone and we are here for you. Sending you hugs and compassion.
Spirit Samson was Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and ruled as the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey stayed from Oct 2011 and left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Miss Perdy is left and has some big pawprints to fill.
Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation
oh joann, this is just so tragic. we are so sorry for your loss and do hope for some kind of peace in your heart when the tears stop flowing. 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
Oh! JoAnn - this just can't be happening!
You have been through too much! Between the terrible car accident with your son and now three fur babies. I am so sad for you.
As a person who has lost a father and an only sibling to early and unexpected deaths, I understand how you feel in wondering; why is this all happening to me. But with my pain, I have learned to use it in positive ways. It's what keeps from thinking of the sadness.
"We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey."
My sincerest condolences.
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 am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I don't know that I subscribe to the belief that you are never given more than you can handle. I don't think you can go through such a major loss and ever be the same person you were before that. We don't ever "get over" the pain. We just learn to live with it.
It's like the loss of a limb. You may function without it, but I don't think that you ever get to a point where you don't still feel that loss. Ideally, though, you can get to a point where you accept the loss and it no longer defines your every waking moment.
My heart goes out to you... And when it's time, another warm puppy to snuggle might just be a balm for the pain.
Micki and Rio
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~ ~ Rio ~ ~ |
Daisy, Dyce, Starbuck and little Carter and I are going to say a special prayer for your family tonight.
My thoughts are with you.
Kelly
I have to echo Micki, you never get over the pain, you just learn to live with it. I never understood until we lost Trouble. I've lost family, and other pets, but she was truly my heart. Without her I am lost.
I know how you feel. I am very sorry you have had so much tragedy and pain with your beautiful fur children, and in such a short time span. I truly hope you find peace in knowing you gave them an awesome life filled with so much love.
Hugs to you and your family.
RIP sweet Foxy. 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. I don't even have words to express what I want to say. Sending you hugs.
Jenna & Spirit Chili Dawg
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.
Jo Ann, I know I sound like an echo, but I am incredibly sorry and can't believe you are having to deal with this. I have no words of wisdom, just sympathy and empathy. You're right--people here understand. We can't do a damn thing to make it different, but no one here ever says to get over it. You're in the right place to heal your heart. Many, many hugs to your family tonight.
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/
Jo Ann, I'm so sorry to hear about Foxy. Saying it isn't fair is the understatement of the century. But that's how I feel right now. Sending healing thoughts your way.
Jo Ann,
I am so sorry, words seem so inadequate.
I know how hard it is to grieve around people who don't get it, but truly everyone here understands.
I wish there were some magic words that could make this better, but there is not. You and your family have to hold on to each other and help each other through this. And we are here to to help in any way we can.
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts tonight.
Karen
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