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Oh, Sally, I am so very sorry. You and Hannah are such a huge part of this community and we all adore you both. You have to understand that we will not forget Hannah - she is in our hearts and always will be. Promise. Don't forget that you have a whole group of people here with very strong shoulders. Please provide us the privilege of being there for you and grieving along with you. We are here to listen, cry, and laugh with you. Whatever it takes to help you through this difficult time.
Wishing you all of the peace and comfort in the world during this sad time,
Lisa and Angel Zeus
Zeus was a Husky mix diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at age 11. A visible lung met and suspicious spot on his liver meant a poor prognosis-six weeks was our vet's best guess. We decided to fight for our boy and his right front leg was amputated on 12/1/11. We did six rounds of chemo, changed his diet and spoiled him completely rotten. We were blessed with 10 great months after diagnosis. Against the odds, the lung met remained a single met and grew very little over those months. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit, he fought with a strength that we never imagined he possessed. We have no regrets...
http://zeuspod......pawds.com/
Oh sally... My sweet dear wonderful sally... I am crying right along with you. You have been there for me and i could never repay you for that love in any other but be there for you as much as possible. Please know we all love you and are here always!!!
Love kendi and guardian salem
<3 Kendi
Mommy of furbaby Salem Bynx
came to my home in 2007
Lost his leg due to cancer
Left us Dec 2013 :(
Dearest Sally-
My heart has broken again and it is because I love Hannah and you so, so much. I wish I had the magic words to ease the pain, but I don't. Just know that Hannah will be remembered by so many and you both have done so much for so many that her legacy will go on and on. The tears flow freely here and Team Shooter sends you all the hugs they can.
Love-
Luanne and Spirit Shooter and Team Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
Sally,
Steve and I just met you and Happy Hannah. You welcomed us here with open arms, open paws, and open hearts! We cannot thank you enough for that, and we will never forget Happy Hannah!
I will share with you the same thing I shared with Shelby's mom, the same thing I share with my friends who have lost their beloved pets, and the very thing that I hope someone remembers to tell me the day I have to say goodbye to one of my critters. It comes from Tia Maria Torres, who runs Villalobos Rescue Center in New Orleans. I always paraphrase it because I can never say it as eloquently as she said it the first time I heard her say it, so I hope it translates well.
Happy Hannah left you because she knew that her time with you was done and that it was time to make room in your life for another friend. It's so hard to see it now, and you're most definitely not ready for it now; but when the time comes (and you'll know) and you meet that new friend, make sure you thank Happy Hannah for bringing that friend to you!
I've had some weird moments lately that have reminded me of the dog my family had when I was growing up. Hannah may have to look really hard in the Rainbow dog park, but there's an overweight Golden Retriever named Kip up there who is really cool. If she could find him, and give him paw for me, I'd appreciate it 
Right rear leg amp due to injury from unknown cause (but don't tell her she's missing her spare...yes HER!)
Read our blog here: http://stevetheprettytripawdkitty.tripawds.com/
And find Steve's new Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/stevetheprettytripawdkitty
Sally...................
my heart is breaking... it has taken me 20 minutes to stop crying so that I can sit and type without wiping my eyes and nose with my shirt!
I am a horrible person... please forgive me... I'm so sorry I have not been here to comment more and celebrate Hannah's journey with you... I wanted to shout and cheer with you.. and I did behind the scenes.. and I posted sometimes.. but not as much as I should have... because I cried.. every time I read one of Hannah's stories.. I cried.. cause I knew what was coming..... because the day you announced about that nasty mass in Hannah's lungs.. I knew... I just knew.. I've been there.. and I re-lived my Franklin all over again. and it hurt... it hurts so much... as you now know.
And I know.. exactly what you were going through, and are going through right now.. I know how our heart told our head when it was time because we could finally see in our heart that they were just too tired.. how they hopped to us even when they were wheezing because their place was beside us... how they wagged their tail when they saw us even though they were struggling to breathe... gawd it hurts... it hurts to finally realize that they are telling us, and we are understanding their signals.
I know that many of our sweet furbabies have run to the entrance to the bridge to welcome Hannah... she was never forgotten by them.. and there is no possible way in hell that she will be forgotten here. I can guarantee that... she was our inspiration and one of our best cheerleaders... as well as you sweet lady. You were there with kinds words and encouragement, understanding and love for us all when we were celebrating and then typing the final post.
And what a life you and Hannah had... absolutely beautiful... right to the last moment!!! You have memories together that many of us wish we could have. You are truly blessed and loved in this community... you must know that.. you must.
and Cancer did not win either... yeah.. cancer made her lungs fail her.. but it did not.. DID NOT... take away her sweet attitude full of happy, slobbery kisses!!!
And like I have said many times before.... you know what cancer cannot do....
Cancer is so limited
It cannot cripple love
It cannot shatter hope
It cannot corrode faith
It cannot destroy peace
It cannot kill friendship
It cannot suppress memories
It cannot silence courage
It cannot invade the soul
It cannot steal eternal life
It cannot conquer the spirit.
and most of all.. it will never, EVER destroy that bond that you had with your sweet girl!!! NEVER!!! Nothing can take away the bond, the love, the pride and joy that you had with HAPPY HANNAHl. Nothing. Ever.
Christine…. with Franklin in her heart♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
Sally...I've been trying to post since I read this. I just don't have the words.
You know how sorry I am, You know how this breaks my heart and EVERYONE S hearts on here. To say you and Happy Hannah were all of our cheerleaders and a HUGE part of this site would just be an understatement.
You and Hannah bring so much joy into everyone's lives each and everyday here. There is no rhyme or reason as to why these things happen. And there is no way to ease the pain right now. But I think back to when you first joined and we were all trying to help you so much during Hannah's recovery - and look what that turned into - you and Hannah being the lifeline for SO many people on here.
That will be her legacy.....she will forever and ever live on here. I know that doesn't ease the pain. I KNOW it doesn't. I do hope with time though, you will be able to smile at that thought.
For the time being, just know we are all here for you. No matter what, you have a TON of friends reachable at all hours of the night. Use us now as a crutch, just like you have been a crutch so many times for everyone else.
To say I will miss Hannah and her videos and pictures just doesn't do it justice. You gave her a beautiful life Sally and we are all in mourning tonight.
All my love forever,
Erica
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Oh NO! Sally - I am so so sorry 
As a newbie here I can say that you and Hannah have been real role models to me and to Dolly Momma. Your optimistic words and adorable videos, helped me through some very stressful days. I looked forward knowing we would have good days ahead.
You and Hannah also modeled for us the difficult lesson of living in the moment! When our mommy hearts want to race ahead to all the "what if's" - it robs us of today. Your example and posts exhorting us to soak up each moment were such important reminders.
I love the video where Hannah was opening her special box and the cat tried to get something and she rushed over to protect her STUFF! I watched it over and over!!
Crying is good and healing -
Cindy & Dolly Momma
Oh Sally, it's hard to type through the tears...everything is a blur. No one could ever forget your Happy Hannah or YOU. She is a shining beam of light here.
My hubby and I sat together many times and enjoyed Happy Hannah's videos. They are a treasure and always bring a smile.
I know your heart is broken as is everyone's who knew Hannah. You gave her a beautiful transition to her new life among all the other heroes that went before her. You were a blessing to Hannah and you are most definitely a blessing to this tripawd community.
Hugs and Love,
Amy & Spirit Libby
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
Oh Sally, I don't know what to say. I was totally blown away reading this. Forget Happy Hannah, are you kidding. You and. Hannah have been one of my biggest support systems through my last few months. Your encouragement has meant the world to me. Please lean on all of us and let us carry you for awhile. Come here and talk about hr , vent, cry, whatever you need, we've got your back. I have always said that there is a very special place in Heaven for our pUps and when I get there, that is the place I want to hang out. You gave. Hannah such an amazing life. M&Ms yes!!! Ice cream, Yes! Hugs, yes, tummy rubs, Yes! She had them all and more. I am truly sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Lori &Ty.
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
Sally,
Tears are falling...I am so very very very sorry that is was Happy Hannah's time to make her journey to Rainbow Bridge. She left with her tail wagging just like she always did. Thank you for sharing your honesty about her still eating and wagging, but yet struggling so much to get up and walk...you knew she was struggling to breathe and you knew there was no need for any more struggling or suffering. You gave Hannah the most precious gift of love...her angel wings....and she will forever be indebted to you for that final gift.
Godspeed Happy Hannah. Run free with all of the heroes that have gone before you. Run free, sweet girl, run... Don't forget to send your mommy pennies so that she knows you arrived safely.
Wishing you peace, strength, and comfort until you are both reunited again. I will NEVER forget your beautiful Happy Hannah...and neither will the Tripawds community. I will keep you and Hannah in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, hugs, and chocolate Labby kisses,
Ellen and Charley xoxo
Charley's Blog: CHOCOLATE KISSES
DOB: 3-29-08, male chocolate lab
Dx: OSA L proximal humerus 10-19-10
Amputation: L front leg & scapula 10-28-10
Chemo: 5 rounds of Carboplatin
Video (12 weeks post amp):Tripaw Charley Playing
♥♥♥ Lots of supplements and love!!! ♥♥♥
I lit a candle for Happy Hannah if anyone is interested in doing the same. It's the Canine Cancer Group candle link. Hannah's is the only candle currently lit....
http://www.grat.....038;gi=CCG
Hugs and chocolate kisses,
Ellen and Charley xoxo
Charley's Blog: CHOCOLATE KISSES
DOB: 3-29-08, male chocolate lab
Dx: OSA L proximal humerus 10-19-10
Amputation: L front leg & scapula 10-28-10
Chemo: 5 rounds of Carboplatin
Video (12 weeks post amp):Tripaw Charley Playing
♥♥♥ Lots of supplements and love!!! ♥♥♥
Please accept a hug from across the oceans from Dotty and I.
When we began our journey as a tripawd family nearly 11 months ago, you and Happy Hannah were there welcoming us with an infectious positivity and energy that sustained us through some tough times.
You have done this, unconditionally and with relentless strength, for everyone who has ever popped up in this crazy three legged world.
Now, as you proudly let Hannah go with dignity and comfort, it is your turn to get this strength and love back from the tripawd community who are grieving alongside you.
Thank you for sharing her with us all, thank you for sharing yourself as well.
Victoria and Dotty
Dear Sally,
I am so very saddened to hear of Happy Hannah's passing. My heart goes out to you. She was a truly beautiful dog with a beautiful heart.
Your posts of encouragement during the difficult days with Fred were always welcome, warm and loving. I thank you.
Lots of love and hugs and thoughts for you this day, from down under.
Kirsten & Fred 
Sally and Liz asked us to share this lovely photo. Truer words have never been spoken. 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh Sally
Like everyone else I am replying to this post through tears.
I can assure you that I will never ever forget little Miss Happy Hannah and the joy that she brought to this community.
How courageous of you to help her to the rainbow bridge today....and in such a beautiful and respectful way.
I grieve with you and for you.
I'm sure Hannah was greeted joyously today by all of the others who have crossed the bridge and I hope that gives you some peace.
Run free little Miss Happy Hannah....
With love, hugs and respect,
Linda and Tucker
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