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It's with great sadness that I have to write that Sophie has lost her fight and my wife and I will be saying goodbye to her this afternoon. As I had posted earlier, her tumor had grown quite a bit in the last 4-6 weeks and two nights ago she started whimpering. My wife and I had promised ourselves, and Sophie, that at the first sign of discomfort we were going to let her move on. It just kills me because she still has a great spirit and actually ran out the front door this morning after a squirrel. But the tumor has grown to the point where is has really impeded her ability to walk and rest comfortably. The hardest part is today is her eighth birthday, but we have loved on her the last two nights and we know that our other dane, Daisy who passed three years ago, will be waiting to greet Sophie with her trademark howl when they meet up. A big thanks to all of you who have been so supportive.
I am so sorry to hear this. You have given Sophie such a great life filled with love and happiness. Saying goodbye to our babies is never easy, but you are showing her one last act of love by letting her go so she no longer will be suffering. Dasiy will be waiting for her on the other side. Daisy and Sophie will both be watching over you and comforting you. I will be thinking about you both today as you stand by Sophie on her final journey home.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
This is so sad, I'm really sorry. It's such a tough call to make, but you are doing right by Sophie by not letting her suffer. In this life it's all about quality, and your family definitely gave that to her. Our hearts go out to you.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I am so sorry to hear about Sophie. You are doing the right thing by her by not letting her suffer. She will definately be by your side & waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. Run free Sophie.
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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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."
I'm so sorry Sophie as come to the end of her journey. What a Warrior Princess! She beat the odds and lived life LARGE! I like the picture of your two Danes meeting at the bridge, I hope that eases the pain just a tiny bit.
Sophie will always be in your heart and so will always be by your side.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
I'm so sad to hear this about your wonderful Sophie. To lose a beloved dog is such a sad thing.
You know in your heart that it is her time and I'm sure she will thank you for your bravery.
I'm sure we see all of our lost pets first when we arrive in Heaven. God wouldn't have it any other way for his special pet guardians.
I'm reminded of one of my favorite quotes:
"To have loved and lost is better than to have not loved at all."
My thoughts are with you today.
Hunter's Mom
Read about our Hunter at http://superdog.....pawds.com/
7/27/2003 ~ 7/24/2013
Our Super Dog Hunter crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on a beautiful summer day in July, just 3 days shy of his 10th Birthday. He gave us everything since he was 8 weeks old. Hunter was a 14 month warrior of OS. We LOVE and MISS him every day.
So sorry to read about Sophie. I think you are doing the right thing. It's really not an easy decision to make. Happy Birthday Sophie and be free again.
(((Sophie's pawrents)))
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
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I'm so sorry...........what a beautiful girl.
Heaven is a little brighter with her arrival home.............Godspeed, little girl. Run fast, play hard. See you on the Other Side.
I'm so sorry to hear Sophie's battle has ended. She was such a brave girl, and fought valiantly. This decision is never an easy one, but you are giving her the last gift you can by letting her go on to her next adventure. Sending healing thoughts to your family.
I am so sorry to hear that Sophie's battle is over. Helping our beautiful dogs move onto their next journey is the toughest decision we can make for them. But it is made out of love. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Karen and Spirit Magnum
Magnum: 30th May 2002 to 5th May 2012. Lost her back left leg to osteosarcoma on 5th Sep 2011. Lung mets found on 20th Mar 2012 but it was bone mets in the hip that ended her brave battle. Magnum's motto - "Dream as if you'll live for ever, live as if you'll die today" (James Dean). Loyal, loving, courageous and spirited to the end. My beloved heart dog, see her memoirs from Rainbow Bridge ...... http://princess.....pawds.com/
Saddened to hear that you had to let Sophie go today...heartbreaking decision that no pawrent wants to make. May she run free in the big dog park in the sky!
Best,
Kori & Angel Lupe
Diagnosed with possible synovial cell sarcoma of right front elbow 5/31/12. Amputation surgery performed 6/7/12. Final diagnosis of histiocytic cell sarcoma 6/11/12. Her soul and spirit were strong, her body was not...my little girl earned her wings 6/14/12. "If there are labradoodles and goldendoodles, why can't I be a cockadoodle?"-Angel Lupe (June 28, 1997-June14, 2012) http://lupepod......pawds.com/
Oh you are so right--it breaks our hearts when it's time to help them find their wings. And a warrior who lives large like Sophie will leave large pawprints to fill. Thank you for letting her know that it was all for her and that her comfort was paramount. I'm so sorry for your loss, so grateful that she was so well loved. What a reunion Sophie and Daisy will have!
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
You have given Sophie everything - she was such a loved girl. It is heart breaking to let our sweet babies go, I'm so, so sorry and send you both huge hugs.
Joanne
http://lyleegir.....ipawds.com
Thank you all for the kind words. I had a wonderful couple of hours with her when I got home before Susie and I headed off to the vet with her. We were loving on her, petting on her when she left for her walk across the Rainbow Bridge.
{{{{hugs}}}}}
The Tripawds Nation lit a candle in honor of your beautiful girl.
May her spirit shine brightly forever.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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