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I was so very sad to learn of Lincoln's passing. Very sad. His being here and getting to know him brought many of us from year's past a lot of grand memories that we will cherish forever. He gave so many hope for a bright future.
He was 'one of a kind' and was so very loved.....and extremely lucky to have found you and Kirk.
Our hearts are heavy but we celebrate that he is swimming like a fish in a big blue lake with a smile!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Lincoln was one of our Tripawd Warriors that just was "always there" - he beat the odds repeatedly.
Our hearts are with you during this time.
Sending biggest hugs
Joanne & Lylee
http://lyleegir.....ipawds.com
Words escape me. When one beats the odds so many times you start to think that they will go on forever. Through all the challenges Lincoln lived large and inspired all those privledged to know him, even if we never got to meet him in person.
Summer will always remind me of Lincoln.
Lincoln will always be in your heart and so will always be by your side.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Sincerely sad to hear this news!
Bud loves to roll and will continue in honor of Lincoln!
Sending heart healing wishes until you meet again!
No, it can't be. I didn't want to read this post.
He was so strong for so long...there are no words for the sadness I feel.
I'm sending prayers for comfort and strength.
Thank you for sharing your boy.
Mary and Cemil
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
My heart hurts for you and I am so sad that big, brave beautiful Lincoln finally lost the battle. The way he faced life's challenges was awe-inspiring — but, most importantly, he was loved and loved you. I pray your happy memories sustain you during these very difficult weeks.
I don't know your spiritual beliefs and mine are somewhat schizophrenic, so I offer two things. First, I told my (Smilin') Sammy to watch out for him at the Rainbow Bridge. When Sammy died a friend on this site told me that goldens always find each other. I believe that. And since Sammy, like Lincoln, was never without a ball I am sure they will be famous friends.
Second I offer a quote from Enzo, the dog in "The Art of Racing in the Rain," one of my all-time favorite books. I would really like to believe this philosophy — although, for the life of me, I don't know why any dog would like to downgrade to human status.
“In Mongolia, when a dog dies, he is buried high in the hills so people cannot walk on his grave. The dog’s master whispers in the dog’s ear his wishes that the dog will return as a man in his next life. Then his tail is cut off and put beneath his head, and a piece of meat of fat is cut off and placed in his mouth to sustain his soul for its journey; before he is reincarnated, the dog’s soul is freed to travel the land, to run across the high desert plains for as long as it would like.
I learned that from a program on the National Geographic Channel, so I believe it is true. Not all dogs return as men, they say; only those who are ready.
I am ready.”
― Garth Stein, The Art of Racing in the Rain
May time soften the pain.
Beth, Spirit Smilin' Sammy and MB Wiggly Wrigley
Smilin' Sammy, March 16, 2004 – Dec. 5, 2011
Golden retriever, diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September 2010 — right front leg amputated November 2010. He fought valiantly to stay with us; but a second diagnosis of osteosarcoma, this time in his left front leg, was more than our golden warrior could overcome. He loved his pack — and everyone else he met.
We loved him even more.
Thanks for the pennies, Sammy. They helped.
Oh dear, I didn't want to read this! My heart is breaking for you. Lincoln was very special in our house. We took his picture- the one of him running out of the Barney box when Barney visited our house just before Chili Dawg crossed the bridge. The two of them looked so much alike they could have been brothers. I know Chili Dawg found him and is showing him where they can swim together.
Sending you tear filled hugs,
Jenna & Spirit Chili Dawgs pack
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
I'm am sooooooooooooo very sorry to read this about Lincoln. He was such a huge inspiration to me!!! That boy was amazing!!! He fought so hard and lived a wonderful life due to your love of him!
Many hugs to you and your family...
R.I.P. Lincoln.
Tracy & Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
I am so sad to hear of Lincoln's passing.
As others have said, he was such an inspiration to us and, honestly, one of the reasons Zeus is still here with us. At the time of OSA diagnosis, Zeus had a met on his lung small enough to be seen by CT but not x-ray. Knowing the poor prognosis when mets are visible, we considered letting him go then. But, I read the stories here - Lincoln, Abby, Gayle, Jerry, etc. etc. etc.- of dogs that totally beat the odds and we decided to fight. Almost seven months later we still have our precious boy and I owe it to each of you who shared the story of your hero.
I guess my point is that we not only admired Lincoln, but he actually did touch our lives in a way that leaves me more thankful than I can tell you. I wish you peace and strength in the difficult days ahead.
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/
Rhonda,
I too will always ALWAYS remember Lincoln. He brought such joy to Sammy and to me whenever we met. Sammy would light up and growl and wiggle the moment he saw Lincoln, from the very first moment, and would follow him anywhere just to hang by his side. Sammy always loved to sniff him too. It made me laugh how happy he was around Lincoln. I bet he is with him now, trying to convince him to be his forever friend.
Lincoln made me feel that way too, he had the sweetest most innocent look about him, with those long eye lashes and when he paused to look around. He reminded me of a huge puppy sometimes. A wise, beautiful big red puppy. I will always hold that image of him in my heart.
I wish the last time we met that I had spent more time with him. He seemed to be happy to hang with others though, and my girl had a thing for Julian. That is my regret, for he is one of my heros, never forgotten.
Elizabeth, Sammy and Titans mom
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
Through your words, Rhonda, Lincoln's larger-than-life spirit gave this community so much hope and joy and strength and pause for thought. His presence was big enough for me to feel all the way here. Your loss is crippling. I know. In his and by extension yours, Riley and I will celebrate the rest of summer in his honour the best way we know how.
My condolences. Again. Catie's spirit, wherever she is, welcomes him. She'll watch over him as she did her little brother Riley.
Many hugs and licks,
Carmen and Riley. And Spirit Catie.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
I'm so, so sorry. It is so hard to lose them.
Jac and Angel Spencer. Spencer was 5.25 years old. He fought a grade 3 fibrosarcoma, started on his shoulder. Left front leg amputated in August 2011. 15 weeks of chemo finished 12/22/11 (mytox and adria). Lung mets found on x-rays 12/28/11. Started carboplatin 1/6/12. Went to Heaven on 2/27/12. I miss him like crazy every day. See his blog here: http://spencer.tripawds.com/
I am so sorry you lost your big, beautiful, red boy. He was truly a special pup, and I'm glad you found each other. Lincoln's journey inspired so many others, and he will always be remembered. Thinking of you,
Catherine
Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011
Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved you…
Lincoln was a true warrior and indeed was a very special boy. I am so glad that I got to see him again earlier this year. He will be an inspiration for many other tripawd parents.
Pam
Oh, Rhonda,
I am so heartbroken for you... You gave Lincoln such a great life and so many opportunities for special moments because you refused to give up on him. He loved you soooo much, and I know you loved him back equally. Time won't erase the memories of times that you shared with him, but it does ease the pain a little...
We are thinking of you, and sending you healing wishes...
Micki
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