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We put Titan down to rest tonight. He started having trouble breathing a little last night. I noticed his gums were very pale so I knew it wasn't good. He was very stressed out. I talked to the oncologist today and he agreed with me a 100% that it was time for Titan. We brought him to the emergency clinic instead of the jerk vet. They were so nice. Just the 20 min ride from our house to the vet Titan got about 100% worse. He had peed on the comforters we laid in the back of the car for him. A nice man coming out of the clinic helped my husband carry Titan in. They put us in a quiet room with calming music and a gas fireplace. As soon as my husband put Titan down on the floor he starting pooping so I knew he had lost control of his bowels. He was gasping for air. I couldn't believe the change in 20 mins. They rushed in to help him. I also had noticed the pads of his feet were very cold today. They said the pale gums and pads of his feet were due to low blood pressure so they had a hard time finding a vein. He fought until the end but I know we did the right thing. We came home and it is hard not hearing the thumping of his big tail on the couch. I am heartbroken, raw and sad all at the same time. I can't believe this all happened in 24 hours.
Sad mommy
Heidi
P.S. Jerry Dawg take good care of my lil man!
Dear Heidi, I am very sorry that Titan had gone downhill so quickly. Now that he is in Heaven, where there is no pain, no sorrow. You did the right thing to free him from suffering. and Titan was such a brave boy. We will miss him.
We are all here to give you support through this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs.
Heidi,
Again, just wanted to express my condolences on this sad day….
I am sorry for your loss. Titan is in good hands and I'm sure Jerry is there to welcome him to a place that is peaceful and pain free.. remember he is always with you in spirit.
Love,
Kim & Buster
Kim & Angel Buster
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
–Anatole France
Heidi, I'm so very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to make the decision to let our fury friends go, but in our hearts we know and they know when that time is right.
RIP sweet Titan, free of pain. Hugs to you Heidi as you face this loss as only you can. My heart goes out to you.
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.
Heidi,
I'm sorry you're hurting. It's never easy letting go, but trust that you made the right decision.
(((HUG)))
Bev & Tigger
Heidi, as we said earlier, we are stunned by Titan's passing.
Our hearts go out to you, we are so so sorry. Words alone seem so futile at a time like this, but please know we are thinking of you, and wishing you peace and comfort.
We believe that everything happens for a reason, but that doesn't make losing our fur-kid any easier. Who knows why nature has to take them so suddenly like this? Whatever the reason, we hope you can take just a little comfort in knowing that Titan's sudden passing was perhaps his way of freeing you from the hard times that happen when humans must consider whether or not to set their fur-kid's spirit free. My pawrents second guessed that awful decision for a couple of weeks, and it was very, very hard on them. Titan's last gift to you was to guide you through this process, as quickly and pain free as possible. He is free now, healed, and joyfully playing with all of us Tripawds who have gone on before him.
We know this doesn't make things any easier though. Just wanted to share that thought with you.
Many hugs and much love,
Rene, Jim & Spirit Dog Jerry
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh Heidi, I am in tears right now after reading about Titan's passing. I am soooooo very sorry that you and your husband had to say goodbye (for now) to your sweet boy. He will always be our big gentle hero and an inspiration to us all! You have been amazing pawrents and your tremendous love that you have for Titan will always live in your heart. It is so hard to find the words to comfort you at a time like this but just know that you are both in our thoughts and prayers right now. Titan is in a beautiful and safe place with Jerry and all of our incredible tripawd friends who have crossed over the Bridge. We are sending lots of warm and furry hugs your way Heidi...
Luv Spirit Jake, Smooch, Baby Gus & Mom (Sherri)
Heidi-
I am terribly sorry to her about Titan. I had spoke with you before our St. Bernard Sarah was to have her surgery. We lost her on New Years Day. I know what you must be going through. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. They aree both playing and running around with all 4 legs having a blast. And by your post Titan and Sarah are going to need their own couches to sleep on. BIG couches! They will bee missed to pieces and never forgotten. We will always love them and ennjoy loooking and thinking back on all of the good times that they got to have with us. Titan will never really be gone as long as yuo always remember him in his best of times. His body may be gone but his love annd spirit will be all around you forever! Not many words can help but i hope that mine might give youo som comfort. Same as yours did for me. Thank you and our thoughts aree with your family.
Leslie
Heidi,
I am so sorry for your sudden loss of Titan. He was a real inspiration for those of us with giant dogs….if I hadn't seen your posts and pictures of Titan (as well as Butch and Finnegan) then I might have had a much harder time making my decision to take Tazzie to surgery. I know that my days with her are numbered as well, but all we can do is enjoy the time we have left and make every day as great as we can and I know that you did that for Titan.
I know how much you will miss him!
Pam and Tazzie
I'm so sorry Heidi
Our thoughts are very much with you.
Sleep tight, Titan.
Darcy – tripawd since 16th October 2007.
***Darcy would love to be your friend on Facebook - just search for Darcy Deerhound***
Heidi,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I can just imagine how heart broken you must be....
Lots of love and hugs,
Ansunette & Dee xxx
Thank you all for your support. Even with 2 tylenol pms I didn't sleep much last night.
When Titan was diagnosed I had bought a celtic necklace with a protection symbol. I asked if it could be cremated with him and they said yes. I wore it everyday religously.
Heidi
I am so sorry for your loss. He is at peace - remember that- and one day you will be reunited- he'll be waiting on the bridge.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Seanne and Wrigley
Seanne and Angel Wrigley
Heidi,
I am so sorry for your loss. I feel like I knew Titan so well through your posts.
At the end, you gave him the best gift you could, the gift of peace. I know he thanks you for that.
Treasure your memories and your memories will become your treasures.
Janie & Calamity
Janie & Calamity http://www.trix.....gspot.com/
Weds morning after saying good bye to Titan the night before this song came on my xm radio. I had never heard it before. I hope it was a sign from Titan. I wanted to share the lyrics with you
I'll Be There - Escape Club
Over mountains, over trees
Over oceans, over seas
Across the deserts
I'll be there
In a whisper on the wind
On the smile of a new friend
Just think of me
And I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight to be with you
'Cause I'm on your side, and I still care
I may have died, but I've gone nowhere Just think of me, and I'll be there
On the edge of a waking dream
Over rivers, over streams
Through wind and rain
I'll be there
Across the wide and open sky
Thousands of miles I'd fly
To be with you
I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight to be with you
'Cause I'm on your side, and I still care
I may have died, but I've gone nowhere Just think of me, and I'll be there
In the breath of a wind that sighs
Oh, there's no need to cry
Just think of me,
And I'll be there
This is so hard I feel cheated. Even though he's out of pain I want my big boy here to hug, cuddle and kiss. Today was a snowy day in NH. Him and I would have hung out the whole day being couch potatoes together.
Heidi
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