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Wendy & Spirit Henri,
Words cannot express how sorry we are that Henri's journey has come to an end, and I hope that you can accept our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. You both have be constantly in my thoughts since I last posted (through streaming tears) with the hope/prayer that Henri would rally and give you many more great memories. Comet's photo shows an extremely beautiful relationship. You will not be totally without Henri because the gifts that Henri has given you will live with you forever. I know that I can still feel the warmth and comfort of Miss Cherry eventhough I often reach for hear but she is not there. We all are better because of these wonderful creatures have given us this extreme unquestioned and endless love. This is why it is so very hard for us to deal with the loss. Know that we continue to be here if we can help.
Huggs, and Prayers for the day that you can remember Henri with a smile and not just the canyon of a hole in our soul.
Spirit Cherry's Dad - Bob
Wendy, we're so sorry to hear about Henri's passing. You did everything you could for your boy, please remember that. He's at peace now.
Di & John
Wendy, I am so very sorry to read it was time to let Henri go. I always imagine Henri's name pronounced with a French accent ... it has always made me smile. The photo of you and Henri is absolutely beautiful ... complete, true love. You will be in my prayers.
Amputation on 11/10/09, due to Histiocytic Sarcoma in left elbow. Angel Harley earned his wings on 06/24/10.
Wendy... there are no words to fill the emptiness you feel right now. So many of us can empathize with your pain and sorrow. I hope that it helps a little bit to know that there are many people here who are grieving with you, and are here to support you whenever you need it. Your bond with Henri was unique and special - as is so obvious in that photo. That will never leave you.
You're in our prayers tonite.
Tana and Sophie
Sophie (1998 – 2010)
"Going Dog" def: living every day in the moment
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
–Unknown
I just posted on Jane and Cathy's thread that I have been on in a spotty way and am horrified to find we have lost two wonderful furkids. I am so sorry that Henri has left us Wendy...I know how you must feel and I have never seen that gorgeous picture posted earlier...what an expressive picture that is. Know we are mourning with you....
Wendy:
Rusty and I are very sad to learn about Henri's passing. We know your decision was based on your utmost love for him, as painfull as it was to make. We will include you in our nightly thoughts.
Wendy,
We are deeply, deeply sorry. This grief is such a hard thing to go through, we understand how dififcult the emotional toll is.
Please take heart in knowing that you did all you could for your oby. He was a brave, stoic pup who led a brave fight, and he will be deeply missed here.
We are here for you when you are ready to talk, you are not alone in your grief, I promise.
Run free Henri, you are forever loved.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Wendy,
I'm so, so sorry to hear about your loss. Henri's surgery was 5 days after Sadie's. We always wonder if we did the right thing, if we made the right decisions. I hope that you realize that you did absolutely the best for Henri. It's so obvious how much you love him, and you are very brave and compassionate to make these heartwreching decisions. My thoughts are with you tonight. You're not mourning alone.
Lisa
Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/
Wendy,
I'm so sorry to hear about Henry. He will be truly missed.
Fortis'Dad
Dear Wendy,
I'm so sad to hear about Henri. You and he shared so much love - it came through in all of your posts. We are holding you both in our hearts and prayers. He is pain free and watching over you, we are sure. We will all miss him.
Sending lots of hugs,
Holly and Zuzu and Susan
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
Hugs, Wendy.
I'm so sorry to hear Henri's fight is over, I know you struggled deeply with this decision as most of us do. I hope you find peace knowing Henri is in the company of many wonderful tripawds and their 4 legged friends, too.
So sorry for your loss. 
Gerry has been a tripawd since 12/16/2009.
He was a shelter dog with a mysterious past and an irrepairable knee injury.
Videos and pics of Gerry's pawesomeness can be found at: http://gerry.tripawds.com
Wendy,
I'm so sorry to hear about Henri. I'm crying as I write this... All the feelings that I had when I lost Jake, just came back and overwhelmed me. I think maybe it's because Henri looked so much like my Jake...
There is nothing I can really say to make your pain and heartache go away right now... Just know that I understand (we all do) your loss... and are grieving with you. You made the most difficult final decision for Henri by letting him go... He is no longer in any pain and is running free in heaven.
I wish I could tell you that the pain goes away with time... but it only becomes more bearable. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about Jake...
I hope that Henri meets up with Jake and they all get to run and play with all the other angel tripawds, until the day we are all reunited.
You are in my thoughts and prayers Wendy...
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
Wendy, I am so very sorry to read of Henri's passing. Heaven certainly did get another beautiful Golden the picture that was posted shows just how much you loved your beautiful boy. I know that there were a lot of other beautiful Tripawd angels waiting for him across the bridge and they are now running all together pain free.
Sending you a very huge hug!
Darlene (Angel Tehya's Mom)
So sorry Wendy,
It's been a tough week. Henry was a beautiful boy and it's so clear how you felt about each other. Try to think him on 4 legs running without pain. But I know it's not easy and you will fell your own pain for a long time.
A big Hug
from
Pat (Angel Ruthie's Mom)
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