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Our beautiful Gus crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning. His vet felt that he had a massive heart attack. We will miss him terribly, but we also know that he is no longer in any pain.
Run free, Gentleman Gus.
Kathi, Garry 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!
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Gus is a very handsome and well loved boy.
mary
Kathi and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss of sweet Gus, I was also very shocked to see this was a heartbreaking post on him.......my all his happy memories stay within your heart forever, and may your pain of loss ease with time....What a truly handsome face he had in this picture.....
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Kathi,
I am so sorry to hear about Gus. RIP Gus run free.
Hugs & Prayers
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."
Kathi- so sad to hear of Gus' passing. What a beautiful guy. Give Murphy extra loves!
I'm so sorry to hear this! I almost couldn't believe it when I read it!! I really liked reading about Murphy and Gus's adventures! Sending healing thoughts to you!
Kathi,
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your handsome pup, Gus.
Many hugs for all of you from Tucker and I.
Linda
Oh no, i'm so sorry Kathi. What a gorgeous boy he was. So so sad to hear this.
Sending lots of hugs to you guys today and belly rubs for Murphy.
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”
Oh Kathi, I am so sorry and stunned to read this ... my heart goes out to you all! Run free Gus.... we will love and miss you forever!
XO
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever 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
Kathi, so sorry to hear about precious Gus. My deepest sympathies are with you. Losing our furbabies is so hard. He was certainly a handsome boy and had an amazing life with you. Run free Gus! Hugs from, Lori, TY, C, L and Daryl
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
So sorry that you had to say bye to your boy Gus. My Bruno and all the Tripawds that crossed over before will keep him company until you meet again. Stay strong.
Spirit Bruno and Mricela.
Maricela and Spirit Bruno
Thank you to each and every one of you for your kind and thoughtful comments. We are all doing as well as could be expected tonight...Murphy appears to be doing the best. I do feel that our pups deal with the loss of a friend if they see them, rather than if the buddy just disappears. Murphy kissed Gus goodbye, sniffed at him and was satisfied that he knew what happened.
It is still hard to come to terms with. Gus went out and brought in the paper this morning just like he always did, ate a good breakfast and four hours later, he was gone. We did get him in to the vet's office before he got too bad, but by that time all we were able to do for him was administer oxygen and help him run for the bridge. Already there is a big, hairy void next to the couch.
Again, thanks to you all.
Kathi, Garry 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!
So sorry for your loss. His physical presence will be deeply missed but he will live forever in your hearts.
RIP Gus!
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
Kathi and Garry,
I just saw this, I'm sorry that Gus has left. I suppose the good is that it was quick, but that is little solace now. And I'm glad that Murphy got to say good-bye or what ever dogs do, much easier on him to know what happened to his buddy. I know that even though I still had Tani at home there was a huge void when Maggie left. The pack was only one smaller, but it seemed much bigger than that.
I know the wonderful memories of that beautiful face will provide some strength and comfort for you guys as you go through then next days and weeks. Gus will always be with you.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Kathi, Garry and Murphy, wow, I just saw this too and am really, really sorry. What an awful shock.
It's just so hard to believe that a big, lovable presence in our life can be gone in a flash like that. My heart aches for you all. I hope that you can take comfort knowing that he didn't suffer one bit and left this earth knowing how much he was loved, and what a great life you gave him. Murphy must be missing him so much.
May Gus have all the cake he wants in heaven. We will miss your adorable videos of him and Murphy.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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