Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
Tripawds is your home to learn how to care for a three legged dog or cat, with answers about dog leg amputation, and cat amputation recovery from many years of member experiences.
Join The Tripawds Community
Learn how to help three legged dogs and cats in the forums below. Browse and search as a guest or register for free and get full member benefits:
Instant post approval.
Private messages to members.
Subscribe to favorite topics.
Live Chat and much more!
Register
Log In
Members
Add Topic
Offline
Kathi, I love that story. Thanks for letting us know. Sally is always on mind.
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
I imagine most of you have seen this (as if that would stop me from posting a picture of Happy Hannah..HA!)
But this prtrait was done by Garry...Kathi and Murphy's very talented half.....Gus has a talent all his own...beng a sweet older gentleman.
Sof course Happy Hannah would stop and give them a visit and watch out for poor Kathi in her drug induced Ambien sleep walking adventure!
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!
as are you my dear sweet Amy...the hurtng's not over yet, as you know...not even close.
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!
Sally, Please excuse my tardiness in posting here, I lost my internet connection at home for a couple days (and there is a suspisciously large hole in my neighbor's yard). I'm so sorry that Hannah's earthly journey came to an end. Following your recent posts it was obvious that time was short, but you always hold out hope for more time. I've been thinking of you and Hannah, and remembering your journey so far, and I was thinking about your plea to not forget about Hannah. So I thought I would share my reasons that I won't forget about Hannah (or you!):
I've never seen a big dog eat with such daintiness, I thought if you gave them to her she would eat with a knife and fork.
When quad pug Tani puts on a few ounces (she only weighs 15 pounds) I tell people she is 'fluffy'.
Because every post you make here is full of your heart and soul.
Whenever I'm in desperate need of a smile there is a Happy Hannah vid or picture waiting when I log on.
Your posts are always easy to find because of the length of the title.
I love how it looks like Hannah has a big heart and will share her stuff with anyone, except the cat.
Because your 'keyboard' problems may puzzle newbies, but to the rest of us it's just Sally.
Your now infamous first post will forever serve as a beacon of hope for every person who thinks they made a mistake.
Because you always had a nice thing to say when I posted about Spirit Maggie, and I think you even read her blog.
I know the coming days and weeks will be hard, but the strength you gained on the Journey with Hannah will see you through.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Oh Sally, my pack is very sad to hear the news that Happy Hannah had to leave you and cross the bridge. I know Miss Kitty (She Who Must Be Obeyed) was there to greet her. Miss Kitty never met a stranger either.
When Kitty passed, it felt like the whole world just turned on its side and nothing looked or felt right anymore. All our routines were broken. We were lost. While trying to find out which way was up, my humans went through all 3000+ photos they had of Kitty over the course of several weeks. They relived the good and bad times. Then they picked out their favorites and had reprints made and framed. Those pictures hang in the hallway, on the way to the kitchen. Every morning, after I greet my humans, they can still see Kitty's smile and she's never far from our thoughts and hearts.
We know it hurts but we also know how deep your connection was with Hannah. What an amazing celebration you gave her for her final time with you. You made my human cry as she has read and reread your post today. We promise to never forget Happy Hannah.
Sally,
I don't even know what to say. You and Hannah were such an inspiration to me when Maggie was sick. You are everyone's cheerleader. You read their blogs from start to finish and say the most enlightening things and like Karen said at first it took awhile to interpret your words but then we knew our Sallyisms. We could never, ever forget Hannah. Her videos, her photos, her time with Barney. When I read about her lung tumor I was sick. Even though Maggie would still eat she also got so tired and would give me that look. You eased her over with dignity and love. Please don't leave us, we still need your loving insight. Much love.
Penny, Blink, Hank and Spirit Maggie
Dear Sally,
I didn't know that our sweet, wonderful, Happy Hannah had passed until I read about a contribution made in her honor on the Tripawds Facebook Page . I just crushed me. I'm so sad for your loss, for our loss. My heart goes out to you. Tears came as I found and read your forum post about her last day.
But.... what a good thing you did for her. You set her free! It is the hardest decision we will ever make for our pets. They trust in us to know when they need help crossing over the Rainbow Bridge.
Please take comfort in knowing that we all loved her and that we will never forget her. Your support greatly enhanced the journey we had with our Hunter. Your kinds words to everyone, throughout their journeys were so heartfelt. It was like you could hug all of us through the computer some how. What a kind and loving soul you are and this group is so blessed to have you. I hope you find the strength to stay in this group, we need you.
I hope Hannah comes to you like Hunter came to me in my dreams.
She loves you and is grateful for every minute of everyday you've had with her.
Until then, please watch for signs from her. For us, it was pennies from Heaven.
God Bless You,
Julie
Super Dog Angel Hunter's Mom
Read about our Hunter at http://superdog.....pawds.com/
7/27/2003 ~ 7/24/2013
Our Super Dog Hunter crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on a beautiful summer day in July, just 3 days shy of his 10th Birthday. He gave us everything since he was 8 weeks old. Hunter was a 14 month warrior of OS. We LOVE and MISS him every day.
Dear Sally
So sorry to read that Hannah has passed over to Rainbow Bridge. Can't stop the tears.
I can't think of a larger, lovelier pawsonality than happy Hannah. Both you and Hannah always brightened the darkest days and brought love and laughter to us all. Hannah will never be forgotten, she has inspired and touched the hearts of so many pawrents.
Hannah's passion for life, antlers and deer poop never ceased to amaze me.
We all love and respect you both.
Sending you love and hugs
Kate and Yasmin
Xxxxxxx
I miss our "conversations".....our happy, joyful, fun-filled, laughing onversations https://www.you.....ata_player
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!
This made me smile 🙂 I know she is keeping track of you & watching over you. You may hear one of these conversations again. 
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
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."
Sally, I'm so sorry for your loss. It's clear that Hannah was loved as much as a dog could dream, and then some!! You have been so kind to me and others, reading blogs and offering words of encouragement. It breaks my heart to hear about this, but I know you and everyone here will continue to celebrate her HAPPY life!
I know exactly what you mean, Sally...I re-play Roxie's " Rooooooooooooo Roooooooooooooooo" videos sometimes, and wish I'd recorded them earlier on when she was in full voice and we had lovely duets.
-Liz and Angel Roxie Roo Roooooooooooooo
Hugs. Just big hugs for you Sally. I think of you all the time. .. Hope you are hanging in there...
Lori and the family
2 Guest(s)
