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I lost my buddy yesterday.
Rocky was 2 days shy of being a 34 month cancer survivor. In the end, it was not cancer that took him from me and for that I am grateful. His back legs just weren't cooperating any longer due to degenerative myelopathy. He was still able to get up and down and hop around a bit, but he was tired and he gave me a look yesterday that said "mom, it's time".
There will never be another dog like Rocky. Rest in peace sweet boy, mommy loves you.
....what a handsome boy!
What a handsome boy he was. We are sorry to hear of your loss. Thank you for sharing your story because I worry about Chloe's one remaining back leg and the beginning signs of arthritis. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
-Nicole and Chloe
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
We are so sorry for your loss. I always loved Rockys avatar. May fond memories of Rocky bring you comfort.
Spirit Samson was Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and ruled as the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey stayed from Oct 2011 and left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Miss Perdy is left and has some big pawprints to fill.
Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation
What a gorgeous photo of him. He was one of the ones we all looked up to-- a true cancer survivor. I am so sorry for your loss, but I, too, am grateful that the cancer did not win this time around. Rocky won. Thinking of you as you grieve for your beautiful boy, now a beautiful spirit, running free with all the others.
Catherine and Spirit Scout
Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011
Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved 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.
we are so very sorry to read this. rocky was such a hero to all of us. such a handsome boy, we know your heart is aching, but he is running at the bridge, no more pain. you were able to give him a final gift by setting him free from his struggling body. love never ends.
charon & spirit gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
I'm so sad to hear about your boy Rocky. I just watched the video from above and what a beautiful boy he was. Such a sweet face.....he beat that damn cancer! Our thoughts and condolences are with you today.
Suzie and Rizzo
Jack Russell born in 2001. Mast cell cancer found Dec 2009 and right rear amputation. Five rounds of chemo done before all treatment stopped. Living life to the fullest!! Read my story at http://rizzo.tripawds.com
Oh, I'm so sorry to this sad news about Rocky. He was always such a handsome boy, and such an inspiration. We know how hard this all is. When we end their pain, ours begins. I hope you have peace knowing you gave him that last, selfless gift of releasing him when he let you know he'd had enough.
Thinking of you. Run pain free, Rocky!
Jackie, Angel 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. I just watched the video above . It was beautiful and had me in tears. "Nothing else matters". Sums it up perfectly. That's what our beautiful furry friends teach us. Thinking of you.
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/
I'm so sorry to hear of Rocky's passing. He was a true Tripawd Hero. His memory will live on here forever, and inspire those who are just beginning their Tripawd journey. Sending consoling thoughts to you.
The Queen and I are thinking of you and Rocky tonight, and fondly remembering our two Michigan Tripawds Gatherings where we had the wonderful opportunity to meet your handsome, charming boy...
Run free, sweet Rocky! Say "Hi" to our greyhound friend Boo (if you can catch her) and all our other Tripawd heroes.
Sue and Queen Nova
Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!
I'm so sorry for your loss of your boy...what a handsome boy he was....
R.I.P. Rocky...
Tracy & Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
I am so sorry to hear that you lost your Rocky... I'm glad that cancer didn't win this battle, but still, it's so hard to let them go regardless of the reason. I hope that your memories of the love you shared with him will keep you going during the difficult days ahead.
Hugs to you,
Rio's momma, Micki
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~ ~ Rio ~ ~ |
Three years!? Rocky was a true Tripawd Hero. Thank you for sharing him with the community. His spirit shall live on here forever.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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