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I have stared at the white emptiness of this comment section for a long time now. Still not sure how to put into words what I know I need to say.
I need to say thank you. Thank you, Tripawds for being there when I was lost and confused. When no one could give me answers and support.
Jake is gone. The cancer was bigger than his huge heart.
I want to say more, but neither my fingers or mind seem to be working.
Jake tells his story best: http://www.face.....thetripawd
I apologize for the briefness of this post, I will write more later.
Love, Lori
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free Jake.
Marla and Daisy
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit 
and Spirit Daisy 
I just read about Jake on FB. I'm really sorry he had to go so soon. He will keep an eye on you with his golden wings.
Hank will share the love when he can resume his therapy work he as been doing for 6 years but now he will be on 3 legs. We'll bring you in our thoughts.
Melanie and Hank
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
bikeintime.wordpress.com (will soon have Hank story)
I am so sorry and wish there was something more I could do or say. This seems sudden and unexpected. Jake accomplished so much in his short time as a Tripawd bringing hope and smiles to others as a therapy dog while fighting his own battle with cancer. He is a true hero.
Harley is an 8 year old Golden Retriever. Amp surgery for an infiltrative lipoma canceled due to two masses in chest. A rescue, he found his forever home on 3/18/07 and left for his eternal home on 1/09/13. His story and medical history are at http://myharley.....pawds.com/
Lori I am so sad to hear this. I remember reading all about Jake and how he went on to be a therapy dog. What a wonderful thing Jake did bringing joy into the lives of people who needed a little happiness. You should be very proud of the work he did and will continue to do from above. The people's lives, that Jake has touched, will think of him and smile. So his work will continue on each day. I am so sorry you are in pain. I will be thinking about you.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
Lori,
I am so sorry for the loss of your lovely Jake. You told me his story the other night in the chat and it gave me inspiration. Today when I saw on his facebook page he was gone, I started crying for your loss. He is free of this nasty "C" now. He is whole, healthy & free. His therapy work will continue.
God Bless you and all you have done.
Michelle & 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."
Lori, I am so sorry. Saying that just seems inadequate. The bond that forms with the dogs and members of this community is not something that can be described with words. You have to live it and then you just know. So, I hope that you know what we mean when we say we are sorry for your loss - how sad we are, how our heart breaks for the loss of a beautiful, gentle, kind and strong-spirited member of this huge family.
Jake was an inspiration in so many ways. Please know that you will be in my thoughts during the difficult days to come.
Lisa
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 my gosh we can't believe this! We are so very sorry. It's just so heartbreaking that he didn't have more time to continue the pawesome work you have both begun. I know right now things just hurt soooo much, but I hope at some point you can take comfort in knowing how many people Jake has touched, and how many will find comfort themselves in his story of courage.
We are thinking of you, and sending our deepest condolences.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Lori,
We are stunned and saddened by the news tonight that Jake has left us too soon. There are no words. I really wanted to let you know how much we have loved having you and Jake in our lives during these sad days. It has been hard for me to come back to tripawds. The loss is still so raw and the space around us is still too empty, we feel like we have nothing to give and are grasping for every little piece of hope and love we can find to fill the void.
You and Jake have been giving little bits of hope and love and we have been absorbing them like sponges. You have been a lighthouse for us in these darkest days and we looked for stories each night of how Jake had helped heal the world in his own golden way. It was not uncommon for the first of us home from work each day to log onto facebook, just to see how the other red dog was doing. Often, one of the first questions from the other of us in the door would be, did you see a post from Jake today? From a distance, we celebrated with you. Even from two states away, Jake really was our therapy dog. His spirit was so shiny, we could feel the warmth all the way down here in Tucson.
I am grateful that I have the opportunity be your friend and that you have become mine. I hope that one day, I will be able to share a real hug with you, in person. Please know you have a real friend in Arizona and don't hesitate to lean on her if you need to. We understand, we grieve and we love for Jake.
I wish you love and peace tonight, in a house that is too quiet and in rooms that are too large.
Hugs and love in the wind to you,
Andy and Spirit Samdog
(Jake's brother from another mother)
Samdog was a 10 yr old Golden and retired SAR dog. We found a bone mass on 8/17/12, needle biopsy showed sarcoma 8/22/12, amputation on 8/23/12, post-amp biopsy confirmed osteosarcoma on 8/28/12. Sadly, we found lung mets on 11/27/12 and my Spirit Sam earned his wings on 12/2/12.
We didn't know where we were headed and we don't regret a single step along our path. It all happened too fast, but he left a legacy of love that we will always cherish. Good bye my heart.
You can find our story at http://samdog.t.....ipawds.com
Oh no, I'm so shocked and saddened to see this. I thought he was doing really well and so hoped he'd fight on for a long time. I know he was such an inspiration to so many and he'll be so missed.
He's running pain free with all the heroes that went before him now.
Hugs,
Jackie, Angel Abby & Bunny Rita'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 sorry to hear Jake has passed. What a wonderful spirit he was! Jake will never be forgotten because everyone he helped as a therapy dog will remember him forever!
Sending your heart healing thoughts!
What a wonderful guy you shared with so many!
big hugs and condolences.. and a warm smile to know that Jake is running whole and free and fast as the wind!!
Christine & Franklin
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!
Jake is such an awesome example of what a tripawd can accomplish. My heart goes out to you. Their passing is so hard for us. In time you will replace the sadness with the beautiful memories you shared, but it doesn't come quickly.
RIP sweet Jake. 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'm so sadden to hear of Jake's passing...he was truly an inpawration to us all. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Another big welcome has happened on the other side of the rainbow bridge.
Take care,
Kori & Angel Lupe
Diagnosed with possible synovial cell sarcoma of right front elbow 5/31/12. Amputation surgery performed 6/7/12. Final diagnosis of histiocytic cell sarcoma 6/11/12. Her soul and spirit were strong, her body was not...my little girl earned her wings 6/14/12. "If there are labradoodles and goldendoodles, why can't I be a cockadoodle?"-Angel Lupe (June 28, 1997-June14, 2012) http://lupepod......pawds.com/
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