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It is with a heavy heart that I will be releasing Daisy from her broken body tomorrow (July 9th) at 5:30 pm. I knew this day would come 5 years ago when she was first diagnosed with arthritis but still my heart is broken in a million pieces.
These last few weeks have become increasingly difficult for her (mobility wise) and this morning she refused her breakfast. She is in constant pain and there are no options left as she is already on the max doses of her pain medications. Even through it all she still always gets up to greet me when I come home, beats her tail a mile a minute when we start waking up in the morning and is her happy go lucky self. I want her to leave this earth while she is still Daisy.
Here are a few of my favorite pics of my girl.
Just a baby at 10 weeks old.
At the dog park 8 months before her amputation.
Pretty in pink!
Hopping along at the dog park.
Love to all,
Marla, Daisy & Biscuit
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit 
and Spirit Daisy 
I'm so sorry that you have come to this part of your journey with Daisy. This is indeed the hardest part of sharing a great love with our fur kids. It's also the greatest gift you can give sweet Daisy in not letting her suffer through living with a broken body. When Daisy gets to the Bridge she will be greeted by all the others who have gone before her and she will not be alone. She will be happy and healthy and able to romp in the meadows like she did when she was a pup. She will be waiting there for you and will greet with that wriggling butt when it's your time to leave this earth.
Sending your heart healing prayers.
Sahana and her Angel Leland and Lucian too
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
Marla, what a sad day this is, and I know that this is the hardest decision you could ever make in her life. We're so sorry and sad to know she's gaining her angel wings.
What an honor it was to meet Daisy a few years ago. Talk about beating the odds! She has overcome so many hurdles like a rock star, and now as an angel her bright spirit will continue to burn brightly in the heavens. We'll be looking toward the sky tomorrow, thinking of you both.
Give her extra smooches from us and Wyatt Ray . Much love coming your way.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Marla, I'm so sad to hear this news about your Daisy Girl. You and Daisy have been around a long time, and it's hard to believe he journey is coming to an end. You've done everything you can for Daisy, and she lived her life to the fullest! From one "old-timer" Tripawd Mom to another, I will be thinking of you and Daisy, and sending healing thoughts your way.
Marla,
I am so sorry to hear about Daisy. You are granting her the biggest gift of all her dignity and release from pain. I know this is the hardest decision that we have to make. I know she will be greeted by all of our Angels and make her welcome on the Bridge til its time for her to greet you.
My prayers & thoughts are with you as you handle this part of your journey. You know you can lean on us for anything
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."
Oh I am so sorry to hear this .... you are giving her the greatest gift but it does't ease your pain - I know that much.
Know that we will all hold you in our hearts tomorrow and the days to come ... stay close to us!
xo
alison with spirit shelby in her heart (and little jasper too)
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Dear, Dear Marla and our Dear Daisy...
I just sit and shake my head as my heart breaks for you...knowing the hurt...knowing the suffocating grief...knowing how hard it will be to face the days and nights to come.
And I also know you will find comfort in being able to release Daisy from an earthly body that no longer serves her. To give her THE most selfless gift "while she can still be Daisy" is exactly what Daisy wwnts you to do. Most importantly, she KNOWS you lpve her enough to give her thst gift..and it is a gift.
You have loved Daisy every siingle second since she picked you as her human. You have been THE most incredible advocate for her entire life...even when others would have "given up" on her. You continued to always search for solutions...imposing rest on feisty Daisy when she would overdo and cause her arthritis to flare up, checking out cold laser therapy...always while surrounding her with love and pawsitivity! And you had FUN!!
And Daisy had fun in some of the most simple ways! We celebrated when Daisy was able to "jump" back up on the wall and claim her rightful place after her amputation....wagging the all time as you looked on in awe...and a touch of fear!! We ALL celebrated with you when it was discovered she had an "anal gland impact" and nothing more sinister!
You and Daisy voth shared in her delight when she was able to "scrape the ground" with her back paws after she did her "doo-dee"!
When you brought Biscuit into your circle of love and compassion, we really understood just how big your heart is. You have been here supporting us all, cheering us on and lifting us up in our grief.
We are now here to hold you up. As you knew from your first posts four hears ago, we celebrate good news together as a family, and we grieve together as a family. Today we are crying with you and our hearts break with you. We understand like no others can.
As I right this, you and Daisy are together right NOW. Being more dog was never as important as it is tonight and tomorrow. You are together. Let NOTHING rob you of your time together. Daisy is living in the now..no fears, no worries, just enjoying being with you....and enjoying still being able to be Daisy.
We love you Marla. Stay connected now more than ever. We are here for you. You love Daisy so much you will be able to celebrate a life well lived and well loved as she transitions to the Bridge with her tail wagging.
Sending you our love and our strength
Sally and My Eternal Light Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
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!
Thank you all for your comforting words. This community means a lot to me. I have just gotten home from the vet and Daisy is now free of her pain and at peace.
I have sent many pets to the Bridge over the year's but Daisy's is especially hard for me. My baby suffered through so much in her 10 years of life but she never let it break her spirit. She is and always will be an inspiration to me.
Dogspeed to my beautiful girl. May her spirit always shine bright.
Marla and Biscuit
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit and Spirit Daisy
We've been holding you in our hearts all day...and will continue to do so.
I'm afraid it gets even harder before it gets better. The void grows bigger before it starts to shrink and the happy memories fill it. She graced yo h with her presence for thousands and thousands of days. To paraphrase Jerry, the "rough" times she had were but a vlink of an eye comlared to all the glorious days of fun, spoiling and loving she had with you!
Yes indeedy, she will continue to inspire and show others what can be done even in the face of challenges! We had the privilege of celebrating with n er everytime she would bou ce back from a "buml in the road"! You became a member of the "Worry Wart Club" with each "hiccup"! We all join that club, and the whole time our dogs are in the "We Ain't Worried About A Thing" Club! I'm pretty sure Daisy was the President. She just dealt with whatever was thrown her way and got on with living!
When yiu can, PLEASE share more about Daisy...with pictures if course! I'm always tickled with the one that shows she and Wystt together...she's a BIG girl ! Lots to cuddle and snuggle!
Be kind to yourself. Get through this gawd awful grief at your own pace and in your own way. The waves of sobs will hit you like a ton of bricks for quite awhile.
Nothing can erase the loving bond you and Daisy shared! Her love for you and your love for her is eternal. And you bet she'll be waiting for you at the Bridge! Until then, she'll be with you here in your heart ...and in our hearts. Daisy wil@ always be remembered here!! She's a well known Veteran among the tropps here! Thank you for aLowing us to be part of her troop!
Surrounding you with Daisy's eternal grace...a d wagging tail...
Sally and My Eternal Light Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
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!
Oh Marla, I'm so sorry. I know that empty feeling of coming home after that last vet visit, and I just feel so bad for you. It hurts like hell to go through it. But yes, she is out of pain and back to that sweet little puppy once again. Hold her warrior spirit close to your heart and let it guide you in your life. She's never far from you, or us. Her calm, soothing demeanor is unforgettable.
And thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your very generous gift in honor of Daisy to the Foundation. We just received an email notifying us and we are so touched. To think of the community during such a hard time is just amazing, you have such a big heart. Thank you very much.
Many hugs and much gratitude coming your way.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I'm just now seeing this and my heart breaks for you. What a beautiful fur-baby and what a wonderful and kind human you are for seeing to her every need even up to the end.
God love you. {{{hugs}}}
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
Marla, I didn't see this till now and I'm sorry. I am not here very much anymore, but I do check in and try to keep up with the other old timers. I am truly sorry that Daisy's arthritis got to be too painful for her and you had to help her find her wings. I know too well that empty spot, the house that's too quiet and too clean, and especially the "what the hell do I do with myself now?" time when we used to prepare special meals or supplements or do the harnessing up. That will pass, but as Sally said, it'll be hard for awhile. You already know that.
I want you to know that I always smile when I see pictures of Daisy. I've always thought she was the coolest looking dog, with her wiry beard and mop top. She's going to be even cooler looking when you see her next, running toward you at top speed on all 4, happy as can be.
Take care of yourself, and let Biscuit help your heart heal.
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
Shari.....that was a perfect description of Daisy! Yeah, when that "mop top" goes running to meet Marla it wull be sich a delightful visual!!! Not sure if the wuote came out ok...but here's trying.....
want you to know that I always smile when I see pictures of Daisy. I've always thought she was the coolest looking dog, with her wiry beard and mop top. She's going to be even cooler looking when you see her next, running toward you at top speed on all 4, happy as can be.
Take care of yourself, and let Biscuit help your heart heal.
Shari
When we see the precious puppy pictures of Daisy, we only get a tiny glimpse into what a cool looking dog she grows into!
Surrounding you with our love...and Daisy's eternal love
Sally and My Eternal Light Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
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 & Shari-
Some of Daisy's nicknames were Sasquatch and Yeti Head. 
Marla
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit and Spirit Daisy
You have us laighing too! PERFECT nicknames! Daisy was one of a kind in so many ways...and her looks certainly added to her uniqueness!!
Glad the wonderful memory made you smile....and that made Daisy happy to see you smile! Those memories will be hard to come by for awhile, but they will continue to come and push the sadness further into the background. Promise.
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!
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