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Hi everyone. I have not posted in a long while. I want to thank everyone on this site for helping me get through one of the darkest times in my life. I could not have made it without all of you that helped and supported me. Today is one year since I lost Valentina the best Dog I have ever known. I am missing her badly but I am now able to reflect on how wonderful it was to have had her in my life and look at the positives instead of the negatives. Her memories make me smile. She was a beautiful soul.
Valentina Angel Dane diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in front left leg May 21st 2011. Amputation July 5th 2011.
DOB:11/3/03 DOD:2/3/12 . Valentina was the Love of my Life!!! There is nothing like a Dane!!!
Let me just say how beautiful she is. That's a terrific picture. What a sweet face. We are just starting this journey and also feel blessed to have found this site.
I'm sorry you are hurting for your baby girl. I believe you will see her again. You will always carry her in your heart.
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
What a pretty lady! Gorgeous. I'm glad to hear that there are more good days than bad. It takes such a long time, doesn't it? I feel for you - and for all of us dealing with this very deep, very unique pain. May her memories and photos brighten every one of your days!
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!
It's hard to believe it has been a year. The first year is the hardest I think, full of those first times without our pups. I'm glad to hear that you are seeing the positives now, and are smiling when you think of her... Valentina is proud of you!
That is a wonderful picture, I don't remember seeing that one before- she was beautiful.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Awww. We sure miss your girl, I can't believe a whole year has gone by. These milestones are tough, but they help us remember the good times too. I hope you are finding comfort in those memories today.
Yesterday we saw a HUGE merle Dane yesterday. Maybe it was a sign from your pretty girl?
{{{{{hugs}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thank you everyone! It has been a very hard year without Valentina. I had every intention of staying on Tripawds so I could help others who are going through this same terrible experience. At first I did. But then I realized that it was best for me to take a break. I wanted to help others but constantly seeing others go through this was kind of like reliving all of the bad stuff all over again. I felt really bad for a while just dropping off of here but that was what was best for me and that is what I had to do to heal. I just couldn't keep hearing about new Dogs getting diagnosed with cancer everyday and Dogs dying everyday from it too. But things are better now and I have accepted what happened and I have been able to move on. This an absolutely wonderful site and I am so entirely grateful for it and all of the wonderful people on here!! I have really good news too!! I let myself grieve Valentina and after about 7 months I got a new Great Dane puppy. Now she is 8 months old and her name is Takoa. I love her to pieces and she has helped heal my heart. I am still missing Valentina everyday but Takoa helps to keep me moving ahead . I will be forever grateful to each and every one of you that helped me and said so many kind words to me through my whole cancer journey with Valentina. I may not visit Tripawds as regularly as I used to but I think I am now able to come on here without falling apart and be of some help to someone now. Thanks Soooooo Much!!!! 
Time helps ease the pain but doesn't remove it altogether and I don't think the missing them ever goes away completely either. I'm glad you can think of your girl with a smile now. She was very beautiful. I understand how hard it can be to stay here and watch others go through the pain. You want to help and yet it can stir up too many painful memories and emotions. We each need to do what feels right for us as we grieve.
Karen and Spirit Magnum
Magnum: 30th May 2002 to 5th May 2012. Lost her back left leg to osteosarcoma on 5th Sep 2011. Lung mets found on 20th Mar 2012 but it was bone mets in the hip that ended her brave battle. Magnum's motto - "Dream as if you'll live for ever, live as if you'll die today" (James Dean). Loyal, loving, courageous and spirited to the end. My beloved heart dog, see her memoirs from Rainbow Bridge ...... http://princess.....pawds.com/
angel said
Thank you everyone! It has been a very hard year without Valentina. I had every intention of staying on Tripawds so I could help others who are going through this same terrible experience. At first I did. But then I realized that it was best for me to take a break. I wanted to help others but constantly seeing others go through this was kind of like reliving all of the bad stuff all over again.
We totally understand, and realize that it's not easy to come back here when you're dealing with loss, or even afterward for that matter. Please don't feel bad, just feel better and remember that Valentina wants you to be hoppy, and so do we. You will always be welcome here no matter how much or how little you can come back.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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That first one year mark is so hard. We just passed Abby's one year last month. I'm happy to hear you are in a good place now. I'm glad to hear you have a new pup to love. I'm sure Valentina would want another dog to get to experience the same wonderful life and love that she did!
Valentina is gone but not forgotten! Hugs to you and to Takoa,
Jackie, Angel Abby & MBBunny Rita
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 agree...Valantina is worth all of the mossing!
Congrats to you and your new pup, may you have many joyful moments!
Oh and thanks Jerry for telling me about the huge Merle that you saw! I just love Merle's!
angel said
Oh and thanks Jerry for telling me about the huge Merle that you saw! I just love Merle's!
Awww you're welcome. I wish we would have taken a photo. This Dane was larger than a miniature pony, she was a show stopper like Valentina.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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