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You guys were blessed to have shared Zack's life and clearly he was a lucky dog to have you for pawrents. In our prayers...
Thanks to everyone for your comforting words and thoughts as we adjust to our post-Zackie life. His internal medicine vet called us this morning when she heard the news, and thought that with the suddenness of what happened, it may have been a blood clot or dislodged tumor in his lungs. While it doesn't make us miss him less, it made us feel better to have a little bit more closure.
And, Zack's training is still alive & well in his sister, Izzy, who woke up like clockwork around 4a this morning to go out. As we were getting back into bed after letting her out, sad about one less member of the family joining us, we had a chuckle thinking that around that same time, Spirit Zack was probably waking up St. Francis to be let out, too (he was nothing if not punctual!)
Zack, King of Dogs, 1996 to 2010
Zack lived a full 14 years, even to the end.
The joy and memories he provided us will last a lifetime.
Surviving him is his sister, Izzy, a 12-year-old boxer mix quadpawd.
And the latest addition, Zula, an 11-month-old pit bull mix tripawd.
Thank you all so much for your comforting words and well-wishes. I can say that it was very hard going to work today, and very strange coming home to the house without Zack. Knowing that there are so many of you out there that have also been through this and have been pulling for Team Zack over the past few months has been tremendously helpful. When I spoke to his internal medicine vet this morning, I'm not sure who was more upset--her or I. They really went all out for him, and for that, we will be eternally grateful. We've been so lucky to have the veterinary team we've had to see Zack through this. Thank you all again for the kind words and good advice throughout this difficult journey. Spirit Zack thanks you all, too.
we too are so sorry to hear of zack's passing. good that you were able to be with him, but sad, none the less. remember that love never ends.
charon & 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
Godspeed Zack.
He will always be in your heart.
Angel Ruthie's mom & puppy Tess
we are so deeply sorry for your great loss. thinking of you and sending prayers of healing .
Coopers pack
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
I'm so sad to read about Zack. I was so happy when you posted his 14th birthday celebration. I thought how amazing. He obviously was surrounded by so much love and gave you so much love back. What a wonderful life you both shared with each other. If every dog and family could be so lucky. So here's to Zack who will always remain forever in your heart.
My deepest condolences,
Kami, Mackenzie and Kobe
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!
We just wanted Zack's pack to know that we recieved a thoughtful contribution this morning in his honor. This gift will help support our continuing efforts to maintain the Tripawds community. On behalf of all those who loved Zack, thank you.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of Zach comfort you.
Debra & Angel Emily
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
I'm so sorry to hear of Zacks passing, but you are so fortunate to have been with him and not see him suffer, our sympathy to you, Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
I am so sad to hear of Zack's passing. As sudden as it was, it is never easy. My sweet JD began this Tripawd journey around the same time as you all and Zack did, and I too lost her very suddenly. Like you I did feel some comfort in being with her to ease her out of this life.
Zack knows how much he was loved and cared faor.
I truly wish you peace as you move through his sad passing.
Spirit JD's mom
JD
One Tough Girl
(1999-2010)
-Diagnosed with osteosarcoma of her left front leg –
-Amputation July 23 2010 –
-The cancer didn't get her, but she is gone-
-She fought the cancer and loved life till bloat brought her down August 29th, 2010-
Now she watches over her mom and two new sisters, the Quad-Paws Serena and Maya
Cathy,
I'm so sorry to hear about Zack's passing... I haven't been on Tripawds for a while and now when I come back, I see all this sadness...
You are in my thoughts and prayers dear... I know how sad you must be feeling right now. Zack is finally free! Rest in peace sweet angel Zack!!
Sending you a big hug!!
Angel Jake and Wolfie'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!
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