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Hi Sally, thank you for raising your head and writing to tell us how things are going. We all try to mourn before they leave - well, I know that's not very dog, but I bet when we all got the cancer diagnosis or when the end was better laid out, we changed some sort of behavior. Something to unite us further with our beloveds. Something to hold on to an cherish the time that remains. And yet, those actions still don't fill the gaping void left when they leave. No one can prepare. We can only endure. Crying. Yelling. Sleeping. Not sleeping. Eating. Not eating. Torture!
We know we'll all get through it. But it hurts so bad. The bond here is strong - with each other and with our warriors. Hannah is missing you, too. I know it. Together, you two will heal. In time. Time.
HUGS
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Dearest Sally,
I am sorry I don't come to tripawds as often as I used to but when I saw that you lost Hannah....oh man, I am shedding tears for you right now! Just know that Hannah had the BEST life any dog could wish for with you! You are such a kind and giving person with your words...I wanted to share this with you:
Look not where I was
For I am not there
My spirit is free I am everywhere.
In the air that you breathe
In the sounds that you hear
Don’t cry for me
My spirit is near.
I’ll watch for you
From the other side
I’ll be the one running
New friends by my side
Smile at my memory
Remember in your heart
This isn’t the end
It’s a brand new start
By: Carol Kufner
Many, many, MANY hugs to you, Sally...
XOXO
Tracy & Spirit Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Hey Sally just fixed the video for ya. So cute!
I'm so glad you decided to post. Nobody can Be More Dog all the time, especially at at time like this, even you! It's OK to feel crappy and miss your girl and have meltdowns, it's OK to mourn and cry and be mad. You are still so early in the process, you know how long that coping can take, we all do, so don't feel badly for not getting back to everyone or telling us how you really feel. We get it and are here to support you.
There's just no getting around the grief, you just have to go through it as the saying goes. I'm so sorry. Hopefully as more of the beautiful spring flowers and sunshine makes an appearance, you'll start to really feel Hannah's presence in your life and find the strength to embrace life ahead. I know you can do it.
Lots of love coming your way.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thinking of you every day Sally!!!
Thank you for taking the time to post how you're doing. Everything that you are going through is normal. When I helped my baby Watson cross the bridge, I woke up every morning with a literal pain in my heart. My chest felt heavy, I couldn't eat, the works.
We are all always thinking of you, and we are on this journey with you.
Sending you so much love
Anna and Tyson
Hi Sally
Thanks for taking the time to let us know how you are doing. Your level of grief is not surprising given the depth of love and companionship you shared with the lovely little Miss Happy Hannah.
Sending you hugs for the courage and strength to "get through" the next little while and prayers so that you may soon feel Happy Hannah around you again.
Love
Linda and Tucker
I understand the horrible grief and the awful thought of I will never again get to hold that precious boy. My Pfritz passed away on April 9th and it's so hard living without him. He gave so much love and caring and always brightened my life. Even when he was sick. So sorry you're going through this now too. It's just hurts so. You're girl was just beautiful and looks so sweet! Loved the video. Much love and hugs to you. Take care, Debra
Sally - I keep checking into this post to make sure you're doing ok! Steve and I send so much love! Even my Basset mix Yorrick sends puppy kisses and snuggles!!
Right rear leg amp due to injury from unknown cause (but don't tell her she's missing her spare...yes HER!)
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Hi Sally, I haven't been in here for a while. I've been crying now for over an hour but shall try to write something now. I'm SOOO sorry you had to help Hannah "over the bridge" 
I've been reading what everyone here have written to you and it just shows what a wonderful person you are and how loved you are and how much you have given all of us through this forum and you still do. And LOVELY LOVELY CUTE FUNNY Hannah, who has given and also still does all of us so many laughs and wonderful times! You and Hannah are a true gift to us all. It's amazing how you succeed to give EVERYONE advice, love, empathy, encouragement and so on! I will always be grateful to you for all that and I think we all here feel the same. Like written before I also wish I could do something to make you feel better, but you just have to go through it. But when you will be feeling a little stronger you will have SO many lovely memories, pictures, videos and so on of your lovely Hannah to think of and smile at. I'm sure you already do, but as many others here I know you can't really do it for 100% when you are in so much pain. Like you write the emptiness is devastating. But when Penny died, (it was one year ago the 7th april) after some months I started to think a lot of her soul that is existing forever and I think that even if it's so hard to not have her here on the earth and to be able to hug her, I will meet her again! It has helped me. But first I hope to live a looong time here on the earth of course, but knowing she will be waiting for me. Like Hannah and all other dogs and loved ones will do for all their moms and dads and so on. Sally, I send you A LOT of love and will be thinking of you and Wilbur and Bellis are sending nose hugs to you and to Hannah in heaven! I can see Hannah and Penny and all other dogs, cats and other animals running and playing in dogs heaven and sometimes taking a break to eat ICE CREAM 
. Lots of love to you!
Gunilla, Wilbur, Bellis and angel Penny
Sally, my heart is breaking with you. I'm so sorry. Happy Hannah was an inspiration to all of us and your love for her shines so brightly.
I was away all week so I'm so sorry I didn't see this until now... I know I don't post much these days, but I check in from time to time to see how everyone is doing. When I saw this this morning, my heart sunk.
I will write more when I am home ... I don't want to tear up at work.
I hope that Hannah and Roxy find each other over the bridge.
All my love to you.
Mica, Zeus and Angel Roxy.
Sally, i just read your post from a couple of days ago and it's so heartwarming, insightful and wonderful. The videos weren't long enough cuz I can't get enough of that fluffy girl. 
Thinking of you and Happy Hannah.
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
Good morning Sally - I woke up thinking about you! I hope you are doing as well as can be expected. Sending you a big, warm {{{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}}}}
Cindy & Dolly Momma
Dearest Sally, I'm just at a loss. I popped online to post and was just devastated to read that you lost your beautiful sweet Happy Hannah. I know there is nothing that could take your pain away, but I would if I could. I'm so so sorry.
God speed Hannah girl, you go eat all the wonderful things you want at rainbow bridge and know that we will all be here for your mom, loving her, keeping her in our prayers and supporting her with the strongest tripawd community ever!
BIG HUGS,
Patricia
Dear Sally,
I wanted to say that I am so sorry about Hannah. I don't think there anything I can say that will make you feel better, but know that I and everyone here literally understand how you feel. Hannah was (is) a very special girl and you both were lucky to have each other.
Hugs,
~Liliana
http://sasharua.....pawds.com/
"My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dogs eyes." ~Author Unknown
My dear, so very dear:
CAROL AND WILLOW
MICHELLE AND SASSY
RENE, JIM, WYATT, JERRY
LUANNE AND SHOOTER
ESTHER, DON AND SNOOP
KATY AND JACKSON
MARICELA AND BRUISER BRUNO
KARMA AND BRENDOL
STIRLING AND TAHOE
LINDA AND MAX I UT
LORI AND CHUCK
KATHI, GARRY, MURPHY AND GAS
ALISON AND SHELLY
BONNIE AND POLLS
S'S LIZ AND ROXIE ROO ROOOOOOO
MEGAN AND SAM
LISA AND ZEUS
KENDI AND SALEM
STEVE THE GIRL KITTY
CHRISTINE AND FRANKLIN
ERICA, JILL, BRUDDA', BELLE
CINDY AND EMMA
AMY, GREG AND LIBBY
LORI AND TY
ELLEN AND CHARLIE
VICTORIA AND DOTTY
KRISTEN AND FRED
LINDA AND TUCKER
DEB AND LEAKE
KAREN, MAGNUM AND RUBY
JOAN AND LILY
MILLIE AND CHEF
JESSICA AND MARSHALL
KATY AND JACKSON
KATSNGREY
SHARI AND DAKOTA DAWN
CLAUDIA, GREGG, JERSEY GIRL AND HITCH TOO
ANNA AND TYSONS
ELIZABETH AND JAKE
SWEET PETER LILY
ROSCOE
ANGELA, CODY AND FAMILY
NICOLE AND LILY BEAR
HEATHER AND BARRET
MANDY AND MAVERICK
ARETHA AND THE OAKTOWN PACK
LEIGH AND CLOWN
BUD AND BUD MOM
KAREN AND PUG MAGGIE
NIXON AND COOKIE
PENNY, BLINK, HANK AND MAGGIE
JULIE AND SUPER DOG HUNTER
KATE AND YASMIN
SEBASTIAN
DONNA AND TRIPOD
DEXTER
JENNIFER, DIETER AND ONTO
TRACY AND MAGGIE
DEBRA AND PURITY
GUNNILLA, WILBUR, BELLE AND PENNY
MICA, ROXY AND ZEUS
PATRICIA AND ATLAS
LILIANA
The outpouring of love and support....The heartfelt words of encouragement....The acknowledgement of how much Happy Hannah has meant to you in so many ways..........I hall never be able to adequately express my soul deep gratitude. The cards, the CANDY (Happy Hannah ' drool dripped down from heaven when I opened the candy box), the PMs, the flowers, the posts here......just k n ow that every single thing you did touched my heart.
Michelle and Sassy will be posting a picture here for me. I wanted you to see the lovely treasure of a tribute she put together for us. I'm a tribute to my girl, but it's also a tribute to the powerful force for good the Tripawds Universe represents. Michelle painstakingly copied every post from the very first thread I started when I was petrified I had made a huge mistake in amputating!! HA! BEST DECISION EVER! And then she put together the second book about her transition to the other side of this life.
And my stupid Internet is fading out!! I'll be back!
With love for each of you that is beyond measure!
Sally and my beloved HAPPY HANNAH
THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO SHARE OUR JOURNEY WITH YOU .....AND FOR NEVER FORGETTING MY HAPPY HANNAH AND ALWAYS REMEMBERING HER WITH A SMILE ACROSS YOUR HEART AND AN ICE CREAM CONE COVERED IN M&M's
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!
Here are the wonderful Tributes that Sally is talking about. (I am sneaking off from work & doing this real quick will post more later)
hugs
michelle & Angel Sassy
more later
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."
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