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Amy, we are heart broken, it is so hard when we loose one of our furkids, it's just not fair.
We hope your memories will all be sweet, may you laugh through your tears and may you find peace knowing that on the other side of the bridge he is pain free, cancer free and hanging with the tripawds that went before him.
We kept all of our former kids stuff, it felt right to us. Everytime I look at our Old English Sheepdog Willie's food bowl, I think, that boy sure could eat! I laugh but even after 18 years it tugs at my heart.
Peace to you all, you were a wonderful family to an amazing dog.
Amy,
I am also heartbroken for you and your family, especially your little ones. It is hard enough for grown ups to understand the death of a loved one. I know what you mean about the house being quiet and empty........you look for them everywhere they should be and all the routines have changed.
You gave McGwire the best gift at the end, freedom from his pain and disease. I have great faith that he is in heaven and was greeted by all those that have gone before him. Remember that the Tripawd family loves and cares about you and are standing by your side at this time.
Take good care,
Ginny & Angel Paris
Grateful for every moment we had with Paris…..no regrets!
Honoring her life by opening our hearts & home to Addy!
Amy,
I'm so sorry to hear about McGwire... 
Heaven has received another golden angle... McGwire had many, many extra happy months with you, and for that you should be grateful. Now he can rest in peace, no longer in any pain... It's so hard to let our babies go... but you have so many beautiful memories to keep him alive in your heart.
When Jake passed, I didn't put any of his toys away, since he shared them all with his brother Wolfie... When we lost our german shepherd Timber years earlier, my husband put all his toys in a box and put them away. When we got Wolfie... then little by little, my husband would take a toy out and give it to him. If seeing McGwire's toys is too much for you to handle right now, maybe you could do the same, and one day share them with a new puppy.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
OMG,
I am so sorry to hear about McGwire!
My prayers go out to you and your family! McGwire is in heaven right now and he is a peace!
Please take comfort in all of the cherrished memories you have of your sweet baby!
HUGS!
XOXO
Wendy and Henri
I am very sad to hear McGwire has passed away. He was the first dog I read about because we were dealing with diagnostic and amputation at the same time at the end of July. I am so very sorry that you had to say goodbye to your lovely dog. Please know that he is in our memories forever. He was such a silent and strong fighter at the same time.
Sending my best thoughts to you and your family
Suzanne and Oslo
So sorry for your loss. Not sure it would help much at this early stage, but I know that more recently when I have the pangs of missing/hurting for Yoda, I imagine what a joy the reverse will be - getting to be with him again in the afterlife. Funny how easily I believe that, but all the rest of my spiritual/religious faith is awfully shaky. And, I imagine how truly fantastic it will be because I won't just get my Yoda back then - I'll get all my dogs back! Thank dawg!!
Gerry has been a tripawd since 12/16/2009.
He was a shelter dog with a mysterious past and an irrepairable knee injury.
Videos and pics of Gerry's pawesomeness can be found at: http://gerry.tripawds.com
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's a really strange feeling to know that you set him free, yet you feel such pain. I remember when we put our Sandy down. She was 16yrs old and we had her for 14 of them. She got sick very suddenly and was in such distress. Her breathing was very labored and when she took her last breath, I felt overwhelming relief and sadness at the exact same time. The world kind of comes to a stop and you wonder if it will ever move on. Of course it does (eventually) and you'll realize that you're now a better person because of the impact McGwire has had on your life.
My deepest sympathy,
Lisa
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/
Dear Amy,
I am so sorry to hear that your trouper had finally to go. I wish you a flood of good memories to dry your tears.
The months go by and you will keep missing him... but it does get better.
Lots of sunshine from the south,
Cecilia & Spirit Hori
Spirit Horacia, Castaño, Olympia + human family Cecilia, Georg and Julia - - - Hori first diagnosed 8/6/09, ampu 8/12/09, run over the bridge 9/10/09 – We miss you every day dear girl!
Dear Amy and family: We have been out of the Tripawds loop for a little while. We were so sorry to see this post. Sweet McGwire. We loved your descriptions of him as a grumpy old man---even as a puppy. We'll always remember your kindness and support to us during Romeo's early days. And how you took the time to visit Mac's mom when she was having such a difficult time letting him go. You must be a very special person---and I'm sure McGwire adored you. He's your guardian angel now. And I'm sure he's watching over you and your boys now.
As a mom, I empathize with your trying to manage your own feelings and care for your children. I hope you get a little time for yourself.
Run free sweet McGwire! Love, Eve and Romeo
We're so sorry for your loss. Try to take comfort in knowing McGwire is with all the other tripawd angels running free. We'll keep you in our hearts and wish you peace.
Hugs,
Holly and Holly's mom
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
I've just read the news about your beloved McGwire. I am so very sorry for your loss. I, too, have an 8 year old Golden Mackenzie and this just really hit home. Wish you much peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
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