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Chuck is forever my angel.
too many things let us know this was right. Fly free my baby.
Oh Lori
I'm so sorry for your loss!
Chuck told you it was time and you respected that and for that alone you have my undying respect forever.
Linda and Tucker
Lori, I can't believe it. We are all stunned. And so, so sorry. Please, please know you are in our thoughts and hearts, and we are here for you when you want to talk.
Chuck will never, ever be forgotten. What an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime pup.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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OHHHHH LORI! I'm so darn sorry...so very sorry. stunned and speechless.
I know how mch you loved him and he knows how much you love him. EVERY SINGE STEP YOU TOOK WAS OUT OF LOVE!!
Yes, you have our love, our respect and will forever be held in our hearts......YO and CHUCK forever inour hearts.
You gave him the ultimate gift of love. And he trusted you would read his signals and release him back into a life where he can run free and watch over you. Chuck was in charge all along so take that you stupid disease!
He will always be your guardian angel now...ALWAYS!
I'm sorry, I'm just speechless and keep rambling hoping I can find words of comfort foryou now. There are none.
You and Chuck are so loved.
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
I am so sorry for your loss Lori. I can't believe it. RIP Chuck. Hugs Run free buddy.
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."
For you from Chuck......
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, Lori. I am so so so sorry. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers in these difficult days ahead. I wish you all the peace and comfort in the world. Run strong, beautiful Chuck.
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/
Lori-
Iam so shocked and sad for you. I had just read your earlier post about the fracture and then saw this on Facebook. You gave Chuck the best life ever and gave him the best chance to fight this sucky disease. I think I hear Shooter barking at him as he's always been a wimp about big dogs. You have the most beautiful guardian angel watching over you. He will be with you always.
Blessings-
Luanne and Spirit Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
Lori, I am so sorry to hear this. I wish so much that this had not happened to you. You are in my thoughts.
Safe travels, chuck <3
"Let us think the unthinkable, let us do the undoable, let us prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all."
-Douglas Adams, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
"May I recommend serenity to you? A life that is burdened with expectations is a heavy life. Its fruit is sorrow and disappointment. Learn to be one with the joy of the moment."
-Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
I could hardly read this through the tears. Lori, my heart is broken for you. You were the most loving mom to Chuck, and you know you did what was right for him even though it was devastatingly hard for you. Run free, Chuck. Nyou are an angel now.
Kathi and murphy
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
Lori, It's so hard to believe. We love you guys.
Adelaide is a young tripawd Husky, from an injury. Her amp was on 10/1/12. She has 4 sisters, Aissa (a senior border collie/chow), Maggie May (a puppy Great Pyrenees), Mathilde and Morrigan and 1 baby brother, Bagheera. We are all watched over by our angel Brendol, who was dx with OSA 1/30/13, amp on 2/6/13, and left us on 8/20/13.
You can read their stories at http://adelaide.tripawds.com and http://brendol.tripawds.com
I'm so sorry to hear the news about Chuck. I have read your posts in the past and thought he was an amazing boy. My heart hurts for you and I send you all the strength in the world. Run free sweet boy xx
Lori,
I'm so very sorry that it was Chuck's time to make his journey to Rainbow Bridge.
Godspeed sweet Chuck. Run free with all of the hero angels that have gone before you. Please send your mommy pennies so she knows that you arrived safely. Could please watch over Charley from up above since his OS just returned?
In time, may memories of your girl full your heart with happiness. Wishing you peace, strength, comfort, and love until you are all reunited again...
Hugs and chocolate Labby kisses,
Ellen and Charley
Charley's Blog: CHOCOLATE KISSES
DOB: 3-29-08, male chocolate lab
Dx: OSA L proximal humerus 10-19-10
Amputation: L front leg & scapula 10-28-10
Chemo: 5 rounds of Carboplatin
Video (12 weeks post amp):Tripaw Charley Playing
♥♥♥ Lots of supplements and love!!! ♥♥♥
oh crap, and I just replied to your other thread... I hadn't seen this yet. this is so so sad. I am so sorry it was time to let chuck go. I know how much you cared for him and how hard you tried. I'm just aching now. chuck was a special guy and you were a wonderful mom to him.
Topher
Vet Assistant (in school to be a licensed vet technician)
1.5 years Oncology department, moved to rehab & sportsmed December 2024
Tripawd Angel, Cora the Determined <3
I don't know what to say 
I'm so sad. I'm mourning with you Lori, please know that...I know I'm thousands of miles away, but I'm with you.....
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
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