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You did a wonderful job managing Tai and the cancer. I can only hope that we are blessed with the quality of life that you experienced post surgery. We will be thinking of you tonight...
you wrote:
I was writing to a friend and caught myself wanting to write that I wished she wasn't still wagging her tail, looking bright eyed, ears perked, happy to see me…then I thought to myself "no, that's exactly how she should be going out. If she wasn't those things she would be sad and I would have waited too long."
Thanks for reminding us that we did the right thing by letting Skyler go free, and not waiting too long. We feel guilty at times, but what you wrote really makes sense.
We are so sorry that you have to deal with this today. It's a really hard thing to do, but just remember how much you love her, and she loves you. You're showing your love by setting her free today.
Sending you many, many golden hugs!
It is in knowing that you enjoyed your last days with Tai that will bring back the memories of that wonderful smile and wagging tail. Do not feel sad, Tai would not want you to. Be happy that you had your time together and that one day you will be together again, running, swimming and snuggling with the same smiles and tail wags.
We will be thinking of the two of you, spending your day, driving around, eating cheeseburgers and playing. We will also keep you in our thoughts as Tai crosses the Rainbow Bridge.
Eleanor & Chuy
Chuy, showing everyone that Tripawds do everything 3 times better than regular dogs!
I know how hard this day is for you...my heart breaks knowing what you are going through.
Today is Tai's freedom day, spent with family and ending meeting new friends at The Bridge.
Run free today Tai!
Pat, Angel Ruthie & puppy Tess
I am so so sorry Laura....Know that Tai will be strong and healthy running free at the Bridge while she awaits your arrival....
Dear Laura
I am so sorry to read the news. We have been thinking of you and Tai today. I wish I was in Calgary to be there for you. Tai has been so lucky to have you to look after her this year! And of course you are lucky to have had Tai. (But, I know . . . it doesn't make things easier now.)
Susan
Laura:
Thanks for sharing your terrible burden with us; you have made the correct decision and we hope it went well. There is nothing that can be said that has not already been posted. I will save your post for the time I have to write the same for Rusty.
Chuck & Rusty
Rusty is a Labradoodle who was diagnosed with level 3 Fibrosarcoma on January 16th, 2010 and had his left hind leg amputated on January 25th, 2010 five days before his 18 month birthday. Please see Rusty's blog @rusty.tripawds.com. He is putting up one heck of a fight against this terrible disease.
Oh Laura, I'm so sorry to hear about Tai. Your situation is so similar to mine. Sadie also started to not use her right rear leg and x-rays showed a tumor by her knee (her original tumor was right shoulder blade.) She could no longer walk, but was otherwise happy and in little pain. She got cheesebugers also, and got to spend about an hour visiting everyone in the vet's office before we set her free of her broken body. It still hurts, but I know I did the right thing, and you know you did the right thing. I hope the end of Tai's journey was as peaceful as Sadie's.
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/
This was sent to me by a friend and I thought I would share it with all of you.
IF IT SHOULD BE
If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep;
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle can't be won.
You will be sad – I understand,
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.
We've had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so,
The time has come, please let me go.
Take me to where my needs they'll tend
And please stay with me to the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Please do not grieve; it must be you
Who has this painful thing to do.
We've been so close we two these years,
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.
Tai – 9 yr old lab. Diagnosed Osteosarcoma Dec 18/09. Front right leg amputated Dec 21/09. Started chemo Jan 7/10. Lung mets discovered Sept 16/10. Valiant to the end on Oct 26/10 when cancer reappeared in a leg and we made the decision to set her free. Forever in my heart where not even cancer can take her from me.
Thanks for sharing this. It brought tears to my eyes, but what is written is so true. Sending you many golden hugs!
Laura,
Thanks so much for posting this. It was sad yet beautiful and even comforting. I will save it for another time.
My thoughts are with you and I pray your heart is at peace.
Fortis'Dad
There are topics I should never open at work...This would be one of them. Big tears running down cheeks. That is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
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.
Hi Laura,
I have been traveling and did not see this post until today. This just broke my heart to read. I have read all about your beautiful Tai and am so sad that this brave champion is gone from us. I love her pictures...she was beautiful and her heart was in her eyes...just beautiful.
You gave Tai an incredible life. I was so impressed with the incredible care you gave Tai. You rescued her and the two of you were able to share some precious years together.
I am glad that you had such a nice last day with Tai. You are a great Mom. She was lucky to have you!
Heaven has another beautiful angel!
Hugs from Honeygurl's pack
Dx Osteosarcoma 3/31/10. Amputation 7/21/10. Honey put up a valiant fight and lost her battle 9/22/10. Missing her and treasuring 9 years with our Honeygurl.
Laura, I'm so sorry to hear about Tai. You did the kind and loving thing in letting her go. I'm sorry I'm so late in offering my condolences - I've also been traveling and didn't see this until just now.
Please know my thoughts are with you,
Hugs,
Holly, Zuzu and Susan
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
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