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r.i.p. sweet tazzie
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Ontario, Canada
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7 December 2009 - 1:01 pm
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Susan - I am devastated to hear about your Tazzie. I hope that knowing we're all sitting here crying for him, and for you, makes you feel a little less alone in your grief. All over the place, people are reading your sad news and sending you their thoughts, prayers and tears.

Remember: not gone, just gone on ahead. He will be waiting, and watching, and always loving.


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7 December 2009 - 1:09 pm
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Susan, I am so sorry that you had to say goodbye to Tazzie.  It sounds like the tumor was growing very quickly and was causing distress.  That is the reason that I let my Tazzie go; just thinking of any more pain was just too much for me to deal with.  Your Tazzie was a true fighter and I enjoyed hearing about his wild escapades.  I know that you will miss him very much!

Pam

Edmonton
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7 December 2009 - 1:19 pm
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Dear Susan,  I am very sorry to hear news.  I share your pain to have said goodbye to Tazzie this way.  Please take comfort that you had left no stone unturned, and that Tazzie knew.  He is now running pain-free, playing happily with all the new friends.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

HUGS.

My heart lives at Rainbow Bridge
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7 December 2009 - 3:08 pm
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Susan, I am so very sorry this has turned out the way it has.  I know you were hopeful making this long journey to help our sweet Tazzie.  My heart goes out to you.  As several of the others mentioned, my tears fall too.  You have been an awesome friend to Tazzie and given such loving care.  You and Tazzie are superstars and heros for all of us to follow.  May peace find you and replace the grief you feel now.

RIP sweet Tazzie.  Run free at Rainbow Bridge.

Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul.  Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.

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7 December 2009 - 4:00 pm
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Dear Susan,

I am so, so sorry to hear that Tazzie has left you to join the others at Rainbow Bridge.  It hurts each time another one of our babies moves on, and once again I cry for you, for Tazzie, for Lulu, for me and for all of us who had to go through this difficult journey.  I send you good thoughts and support from afar, and as Shanna so eloquently put it:

May peace find you and replace the grief you feel now.

Much love and many hugs,

All the best,

Stacy, Angel Lulu & Olive

Wesley Chapel, FL
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7 December 2009 - 4:12 pm
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Oh Susan,

I'm so sorry to hear about Tazzie...Crying  One minute we're all celebrating his birthday... then the next... he's gone. That damn cancer was growing much too fast in the end... I'm glad that you were able to find a kind vet to help you and Tazzie in his final hour of need.

You and Tazzie both fought so hard... until the very end!! Tazzie is no longer in pain... no more cantelope lumps... just running free with all our other heros that have gone on to the Rainbow Bridge.

My heart is breaking for you... my tears are flowing... Cry Have a safe drive home... We are all thinking of you...

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!

Michigan
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7 December 2009 - 5:18 pm
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Susan, I'm so sorry Tazzie had to leave you. You literally did everything in your power so save him, but it was his time to become an angel.

Bless the vet for helping Tazzie. And bless you for what you have been through. I am glad you had your friend there for support, and that you didn't have to go through this alone.

((Hugs))

Michelle

Oregon
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7 December 2009 - 6:46 pm
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Ohhh... sf-cry I am so sorry to hear about Tazzie... My tears are streaming and I just can't believe it. I know that his little sister was there to great him. I know that horrible walk that it took to make the decision, and I am just sooo sorry.... You were always there for my and Shilo, I will be there for you as well...

You were loved by all Tazzie.....

See you on rainbow bridge....

Alisa & Spirit Shilo

Shilo diagnosed with osteosarcoma 9/4/2009, amputation 9/9/2009. ShiloAnne lost her battle 11/23/2009 where she regained her fourth leg and is patiently waiting for her parents to join her. We will always love you baby girl.

Auburn, CA
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7 December 2009 - 6:51 pm
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I am beyond words.  I had no idea Tazzie would be gone before Raven, I've been so focused on him this weekend.  I am sure that you know that I completely understand what you are going through, as do most of us.  I am so sorry and sad.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  I am so, so sorry.

Dawn

 Rottie Raven, osteosarcoma at 8-1/2 years old, amputation in October '09 and in February '10 due to liver mets he went back to heaven where he came from.  raven.tripawds.com

Now I have Miles, rottie mix amputee from a shelter and traveled 1500 miles to find his way here through the Rescue Railroad thanks to tripawds.com.  miles.tripawds.com

Kirkland, WA
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7 December 2009 - 8:50 pm
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No.  I hate cancer.  But I love looking at Tazzie's smiling face everytime you post.  You were with him the whole length of this journey, including the very end, and for not one minute did he ever question your love and devotion to him, our did you question his.  You guys have a lovely story of friendship and trust, and it is one that will live on here forever and continue to inspire others in your same situation.  I'm sending you comforting thoughts, Susan, and I'm sure Tazzie is having a blast right now with his new spirit doggie friends 🙂  You are awesome.

<3 Laura and Jack

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7 December 2009 - 9:10 pm
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Dear Susan: Oh this is so hard. That smiley guy face----we just fell in love with him. I'll always think of Tazzie when I see licorice tea. He was so valiant and seemed determined to embrace life until it hurt too much. Your devotion to him is amazing---and we know he felt your love every moment.  Lucky dog, lucky human.

Drive safely. We hope your friend is driving with you. You've always been so generous with all of us. Both you and Tazzie are beloved. You've done the right thing. Sweet Tazzie is pain free and running with the Tripawd Heroes Pack.

Love to you, Eve, Sylvia, and Romeo 

On The Road


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7 December 2009 - 10:14 pm
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Susan, we can't even imagine the sadness you must be going through right now. Our hearts ache for you, and we are deeply sorry. Words can't even describe the sadness hanging over this community.

From the day you and Tazzie joined us here, you have brought a quirky, funny sense of humor that all of us so desperately need as we walk this journey together. We hope that at some point when you are ready, we can make you smile as much as you helped us to.

Until then, know that there are a thousand broken hearts out there. Tazzie will be deeply missed.

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oakland, CA
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7 December 2009 - 11:55 pm
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Oh Susan,

Words fail me. I am so sorry for your loss. Tazzie is free from lumps and pain and your love for him knows no bounds. Tazzie will be in your heart, and in all of ours, forever.

Thinking of you,

Martha

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8 December 2009 - 7:18 am
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I am sobbing with you....damn this *&#$^#&$(*#$& cancer. Damn it. Mad

I can only find some comfort knowing that Zeus was there to welcome Tazzie to the playground of NO CANCER, NO PAIN, NO DISCOMFORT...calendar pals together forever.

Susan, I'm so sorry....so sorry....I can't even find words of comfort - I didn't expect to see this, this morning. It's so unfair.

Please drive safely home and know in your heart that Tazzie couldn't have had a better mommy in the world than you. The pain does decrease as time goes on...I promise you that, but unfortunately you have to do through that period of unbearable grief. We will be here to help you through it. Please lean on us.

Love you ~

Heather

Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together

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8 December 2009 - 7:24 am
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Susan,

I'm so sorry, you and Tazzie are so inspirational, you went above and beyond for him.  I like to believe that Tazzie is up there swimming in bath water filled ponds and he can get into anything he wants with all of his other Tripawd hero friends that are there waiting for him. Again, I am so very sorry.

Karin

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