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This came up on my Facebook page just now. I sobbed my way through it, but it is such a beautiful celebration of love. Does anyone know...is this one of our Tripawd friends?
http://www.roby......com/blog/
If the link doesn't work, let me know and I'll try again.
xoxo
Carol
OMG ... I am bawling!!! I don't know who that is but it's simply beautiful.
Thank you for sharing ....
XO
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
Wow, got me too.
This is beautiful. Wish I knew who that was
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."
Wow - just sobbing. So well thought out and a beautiful tribute.
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
beautiful.....
absolutely beautiful....
When I see these beautiful goodbyes... I wish I could go back in time and do it that way for my furkids...
I kick myself when I think that I should have had a vet come to the house.. been in the backyard under a tree on a blanket... in the sunshine.... not an office.
No more offices.. no more... not again... nope...
Christine... with Franklin in her heart♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
Thank you for sharing this, Carol........It is so loving and beautiful.....Christine, I completely agree with you.....I was very fortunate to be able to let 3 of my pups go outdoors, under the shade of a tree in the sunshine, I HATE the cold, sterile room of a vet office to have to do this, unfortunately with Polly, it happened so quickly, and it was cold and snowy outside, we didn't have much choice......I still feel so guilty about it......
Christine and Bonnie, no regrets! Your sweet babies had you with them, and that's all that matters! Your love for them and their love for you was and is the most important thing in the world and you were with them sharing that love right up until the end, and are still sharing that love now.
This tribute really got me. I though I was doing so well...I think about Willow all the time still (and my other dogs who are no longer with me), but I had stopped having regrets over things I did or didn't do. But, for some reason, the last week or so those memories and regrets have been flowing fast and strong. Maybe it's because Seven is having some health challenges right now. But, I've really been missing Willow again even after 15 months. Yikes! Anyway, this tribute sent me over the edge into a sobbing, blubbering mess. So much so that I couldn't even compose my thoughts yesterday when I posted it.
Thank you all for sharing with me. It's so comforting to know you're all here and that you all understand.
xoxo
Carol
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Carol, I couldn't even respond yesterday...and just barely today. Thank you for the lovely post. knownyou are having some "challenges" now. I think when we are stressed our emotions are left raw and uncovered and that's when they will pop to the surface and burst open. And one of the deepest wounds of all is when we lose our furbabies and it will never completely heal, that's for sure!
Like everyone,I am haunted by some ways my dogs have passed...an emergency room..me not there, etc.
Even with my Happy Hannah, as perfect and beautiful as her transition was.....the celebration, the deer poop on a plate, the wagging tail....I feel a twinge of "regret" every now and then. She still had light in her eyes, she was still wagging and happy, still eating (of course!), yet the exhaustion was really taking over and I knew it would just get worse. So all the "signs" I counted on to let me know weren't really there yet.....but the exhaustion, being just spent after going up the ramp, heading straight for her bed and plooping down...wagging, ready for a treat, but just so exhausted...and it was taking over faster and faster.
Geez...hush Sally! Guess I'm trying to say that NO MATTER WHAT, we, as humans will find something to regret!! With each experience of transition, our dogs are teaching us something else. Transition at home is not always possible...but if it is at a vet, and we are fortunate e ough to be by their side, we can still make it a celebration full of applause and smiles.
Must remember Christine and Bonnie, Polly and Franklin would not want you spending ine second wasting energy on regret!! Not one second!!
Sending love to all....and "Thank You Carol"!
Sally and Heavenly Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Ok, sobbing here! Not the only one, from the above posts. Of course of all dogs, Duke had to be a Black Lab. Yeah, the guilt. I did not do anything like that for Ty. I put him through so much. Sometimes, I feel like the more time that passes, the worse this gets. I am struggling with whether or not to put my 11 year olddog in the kennel or take him with me on vacation. He really likes his caretaker there and he has a bedroom of sorts with his own TV and bed. I am just so scared that something will happen to him while I am gone. Not sure which would be more stressful for him. Being away from me or the 10 hour drive to get where we are going. The last few times, we have had a friend stay at our home with them. She can't be here this time. I am having flashbacks of leaving them last summer. I can tell you right where I was standing when I I kissed and snuggled Ty before I left. I should have taken him along. Now I can't. He is gone. I feel like that is 10 days of his life I missed out on. I don't think anyone, even my husband, except on here, knows that I still cry for him. I miss him so much.
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.
Sally, as always your love and wisdom is so healing. Thank you for always being here for everyone.
Lori, you were the best mom, best advocate, best caregiver, best friend, best everything to Ty. Everything you did was for him, and when it was time to let go, you did it for him. You have nothing to regret. But, like Sally wrote above, it's in our nature to second guess ourselves. Everyone here says to "Be More Dog
", but really I just want my dog back 
If your older dog is happy at the kennel, maybe that's the best place for him. If you take him with you, what will you do with him if you go out? Would he be okay by himself in a strange place?
I know what you mean about no one but the people here knowing that you still cry. Not many people understand. Everyone here is so kind, loving, and supportive. That's why I'm still here, even though my sweet Tripawd Willow is gone.
xoxo
Carol
Carol, the thread you started with that six box of kleenex video jas taken on another new chapter! THANK YOU CAROL! I'm so glad you tookmthemtimemtonjsare tjst.
Lori, YOU did not put Ty through anything "bad". Separate yourself from whatt that piec e of crap disease 'put him through" You could notnhave lived with yourself had you not tried everything possible. And because of your efforts he actualky got better and was finally given an oppprtunity to get better untilmthat piece of crap took over. I kmow we've all said it so many different ways, but the courage, devotion and determination you showed on Ty's behalf was unstippable! Ty had not given up and didn't t want you to!
I know one thing, he's pretty busy right now finding the right dog for you and he's having a blast!
We ALL need to love our dogs deep enough to let go of regret...it dishonors our relationship with them. I kmow, easier said than done! But we DO love them that deepky so we must let go of the regret because it would make them unhappy if we didn't!
The vacation thing...ugh! Can't helpmyiu there. Carol made some good points for keepingn him in the kennel though. Maybe the friend who house sat last time could go visit him, or someone else he kmows. aHe's stayed there before, right? Going on "vacation in a long car ride to amplace he's never been may stress him out more.
I love you all so! And yes, we understand each other so well and know how very, very much we love our dogs and cats.
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Thank you Sally. You always put things into perspective. Ty's life was SO much more than his cancer battle. Still have not figured out the vacation thing. We stay at the same place every year. Chandler and Ty have gone along with us. But, and that is the big BUT, Ty is not here with him. Lucy , I am not too sure of her in a new place and I don't want to pay for any damage she might decide to inflict on the furniture or carpet. So Chan would be there alone if we went anywhere. He has never stayed at the kennel without Ty either. They were always roommates. . He does really like the lady who runs his kennel. It is actually more like a dog hotel. So I think it is my hang up. Oh, our local Tractor Supply is having the shelter there tomorrow. Can I stay away.........?
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.
HA! You wil. probably be inemof "those" who camp out the night before in a tent so you can be the first one throught the door!!
Be sure and send us a picture,of which TWO you bring home!
Ot sounds like Cjandler would be okay at either place since he's been tp both before. So I think it really, realky boils down to which place you would feel most co fortable and,least stressed. Now Lucy.....would she gomto the doggy jotel? Cuz she and Chandler could see each other there.
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Yep, Lucy is going to the doggie hotel. If I send both, she said she will room them apart for same charge because Lucy drives Chandler nuts at times. She is always up for play and poor Chan is an old man. I will probably sneak into TS tomorrow if for no other reason there is to be a Lab in the bunch and. I can get some Labby Loving.
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.
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