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From the day that Kali was diagnosed on January 18 and had her leg amputated a couple days later.. I braced myself for the fact that she might not be with us as long as I thought she would be. Her doctors gave her 3 months to a year. I did everything we could from changing her diet to buying all the supplements we thought would benefit her. She adapted to being a tripawd so well and would run and play like normal. Then on the morning of July 4, I came downstairs when I woke up and petted her as usual but this time even with the slightest touch on her back made her whimper and cry. We didn't know if she slipped or fell while we were sleeping or she over strained herself. We gave her pain meds which helped a little. We brought her in to her vets office and he took numerous x-rays which showed that the cancer had spread to her spine. I felt so helpless knowing there wasn't anything else we could do for her. It came to the point where we had to make the decision of letting her go but looking in her eyes thinking she was going to come home with us hurt even more. I always tried to prepare myself but this pain in my heart hurts tremendously. Coming home has been so difficult every time because she would always greet me.. I have so many what if questions .. but I know that this was the best for her & that she's no longer in pain but.. i just miss her so much.
Thank you everyone for always replying to any questions or advice I needed.. I really appreciated all of you taking the time do so..
we are very sorry to hear about Kali, you did everything you could for her and kept her happy and well to the very best of your ability. I know it doesnt make the loss easier, but just always remember , you did so much more for her than many people would do for their pet. And that makes you stand out from the rest! She knew right to the end how much you loved her and cared for her. We are sending comforting thoughts your way and thinking of you.
Cooper and his pack
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
So, so sorry to hear about Kali. This disease is just so awful and takes our dear sweet pups much too soon.
Don't listen to those 'what if' voices. Remember that you are right - you did what was best for her even though it was so very hard.
I hope you have comfort in the memories of the love you share with her.
All the best,
Jackie, Abby'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 am SO sorry for your loss.
Sending much comfort and strength. The next while will be so so raw for you.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Kali, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You did the right thing for her, have no regrets. You have set her free...
Brandy and Family
I'm so sorry for your loss of Kali. You are in my thoughts...
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
We are very sorry for your loss. It is very hard to do right by them at the end, but you did right by Kali. She knows how much you love her. We are thinking about you today.
Oh dear. I was so hoping for a good update on Kali. I'm just so sorry.
I'm know words don't ease the pain of her tremendous loss because it just hurts too bad. But just know that no matter what, your love isn't over just because she is gone. She's everywhere in spirit.
I totally understand having the "what ifs". It's natural to try to look back and wonder. But as someone wrote recently, our furbabies aren't suppose to outlive us so we can be there to the end for them.
Please know we are still here for you if you need us. I remember you coming on right before I lost my Comet and being here with people that understand and care has helped me tremendously. So, I hope you can come and still talk about Kali. Like I said, she is still here in spirit.
Many hugs to you.
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.
Bless you for doing everything you did to give Kali such a wonderful life, including this final gift of releasing her from her broken body. May she forever run free of pain and rest in peace at the Rainbow Bridge.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
My heart hurts right along with you..I know how hard it is. I am still so heartbroke over losing Brindy on June first of this year to cancer. You loved her so much that you let her go and be pain free...There is no greater love than that! I have played the "what if" game over and over.Please don't torment yourself with that! The only thing that matter is that you loved your baby and did so very much for her! Remember that!!!! And remember that she is happy, healthy, and whole again in heaven!!!
Take good care....
I am so sorry for your loss. You did everything you could for your beautiful girl. We were so happy when Sadie kept having clear chest x-rays. Then, all of a sudden, the wouldn't get up. It turned out that she had a tumor on her back leg, probably osteosarcoma again. The one thing I am grateful for is that she wasn't in pain very long. No matter how much we prepare, it is always so painful when they leave us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It helped me to talk about Sadie a lot after she left. It's hard at first, so find people that you are comfortable with. It's part of the grieving. It's part of healing.
Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/
I am so sorry to see Kali passed. I hope you can feel the support from everyone here, it's one of the good things of being a part of the family. Our thoughts are with you, Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
My heart goes out to you, I am so sorry to hear this sad news about your brave girl. The pain of losing our best friend runs deep.
She fought so hard, and you did all you could to give her the very best life possible. We all have the "what ifs" but in the end, the only thing that matters is that in her too-short time on three legs, she showed you and everyone that she touched that cancer is no reason to worry or slow down. Her inspirational lessons will stay with you and this community always.
May her spirit shine on forever in the Tripawd Nation.
{{{{{hugs}}}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I am so sorry to read that Kali's journey has come to an end. Those " what ifs " can drive you crazy, I am still doing some of the what ifs but I am realizing all we can do is the best we can in our own situation and in the end it always come back to our love for our babies and doing what we no is right for them in our hearts and releasing them when they show us that they are ready.
My thoughts are with you.
Jo Ann & Angel Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
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