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It is with a very heavy, broken heart, to convey my terrible message.....I lost Polly an hour ago due to bleeding in her abdomen from a possible partially ruptured tumor. She started her downward spiral this past Thursday, and we had to say goodbye to her awhile ago at my vet office. My vet is a very good friend and was able to help us all out on a Sunday, God bless him. She put up a very brave fight for about a year, but cancer wins again. I believe I may never quite recover from her loss.........
Oh no, I am so sorry. Run free, beautiful Polly. RIP
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
I'm so very sorry. Our hearts are breaking with yours.
I know the pain is unbearable right now. The happy memories of good times will one day make you smile instead of cry. How lucky she was to have such a wonderful life with you, and how lucky you were to have been blessed with her love and companionship.
Sending you love,
Carol
Oh no...I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Polly.
She is no longer in any pain but I know you will miss her dearly.
Wish I could do or say more to help.....
Hugs
Linda and Tucker
Oh my .... My heart dropped when I saw this subject line. I am so sorry ... My heart breaks with you and I know that feeling. Hold onto the wonderful memories and know that you did everything for her and she knew how very loved she was. She was indeed an amazing fighter and we are so proud of her!!!
Wishing I had the words but know that I am holding you in my heart right now.
Love and hugs,
Alison and Shelby
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
RIP, Holly. Run free all the wy to the bridge.
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!
I am so so sorry, I'm crying with you and my heart is breaking for you 
Screw cancer, it will NEVER win! It may have worn down her body but her spirit, the memories you have together, and the joy that she brought you (and you her) cancer can NEVER touch! I don't think we ever quite recover from the loss of our babies, but with each day the sad memories get replaced by the good ones and eventually the happy memories outweigh the sad ones. I'm so sorry {{Hugs}}
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
Ohhh Bonnie.....my dear wseet Bonnie, I am so, so sorry, so very, very sorry.
I'm out of the Staes right now and just now was able to get a few minutes inter-net access.....only to see the sad, sad news of Polly's crossing and Jersey Girl. The access is very sporadic so I'm not going to be able to write mich now and not sure when it will be back on. I will write more when I get back.
I just HAD to let you know how very much I care and how very privilegeedI am to have gotten to know sweet Polly I think as mich as anything..her "gentleness" is what stood out....her sweet, ge tle heart...and yet sooo strong and soo courageous.
This just breaks my heart for you. No, you won't "recover" from her "loss"......but you will adjust because of all you "gained" by having her in your life. And NOTHING can take away the gift she gave you of being your best friend...your soulmate.
Sending you so mich love and a "knowing" that Polly is ALWAYS with you. She loved being surrounded by your love...just loved it!
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, so sorry for the loss of your beloved Polly. Please know that we are thinking of you and your beautiful girl, Polly. You are so right-cancer never wins-she was so brave.
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
Oh noooo Bonnie. My heart just sank when I read your post. I'm so very, very sorry to hear this news. I was praying after your last post that you'd get some carefree and fun times with her for at least a little while. You know she wanted to be with you forever, you can see it in her eyes. She was so strong and gave each setback her best fight. What a trouper, what a love. I know your heart is shattered and heavy and you're going to miss your baby like crazy. I wish I had words that would take away your pain but you know I don't. Losing my fur baby is one of the most painful and difficult experiences of my life. Gosh, how I wish they lived longer. We know when we welcome them into our homes that our fur loves don't live long but we think we can handle it. Hahaha, right? Then those little boogers get into our hearts, we fall in love and vow to do everything in our power to protect and care for them. YOU DID THAT, TIMES TEN!!! Polly was the luckiest dog EVER!!! EVER! Take comfort in that.
Sending lots of love.
Claudia
I was just thinking it's funny how things happen. Our fur loves, Polly and Jersey Girl, were both 9 year old yellow labradors who struggled with cancer and died the same week from stomach tumors. Here's the happy part, I bet they'll find each other on the other side of the rainbow bridge, play together and become great friends! Yay. That's such a happy thought. I'm the only one in the room and I just sound out loud, "Go get her Jersey Girl, go find that sweet girl Polly. Go on, go get her. Have fun sweet angels, have lots of fun."
Happy thoughts
Claudia
Bonnie,
I am so sorry that you lost Polly. 🙁 I hate cancer it sucks. RIP little girl run free.
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."
Bonnie,
I'm so sorry. Can't write much now because I am so sad and crying.
Penny
Ohhhh Bonnie & John, my heart just broke when I saw this news right now, I'm so very, very sorry.
She was absolutely a very brave Tripawd warrior princess, who fought a courageous battle that will always be an inspawration to everyone here. We are just so sorry that you had to set her spirit free, that's such a difficult thing to do.
No, I don't think anyone ever gets over the loss of their dog, but it just gets a little easier not to cry when you think about it. Give yourself lots of time to heal. Write about her life, share her stories with us, and surround yourself with all of the memories you had together. That's the best way to cope with such great loss and in time, you'll smile instead of cry when you think about Polly.
Please accept our condolences, we are very sorry for your loss. May Polly's spirit shine a light in the universe now and always.
I can just see her with Jersey Girl, what a great duo up there in doggie heaven.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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All my thoughts are with you. Keep all your special moments close tohelp you through and now she is beside you and watching over you.
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.
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