Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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Oh Mica. We all knew this day was coming. It comes too quickly. Why does it have to? Oh boy. This is tough. I'm so sorry. No one should get cancer, let alone two! It's just not fair. Not fair. I wish you strength tomorrow and that I hope you find get a lot of peace, knowing that Roxy will not be tired, achy, sore, in pain, or hungry ever again. Soon, she'll know nothing but bliss. HUGS to you and the pack tonight and tomorrow.
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
I am so sorry you are going through this. Roxy is so loved, and we are thinking about you at this difficult time.
Tracy & Angelbop
I know that words can't help right now, but I wanted to let you know how sorry I am.
Hugs,
Carol
WE LOVE YOU ROXY! Thank you for gracing us with your presence. WE LOVE YOU ROXY!
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!
My sweet baby girl earned her wings today and she will live forever in my heart.
Thank you for sharing those beautiful pictures of your amazing girl. She will be remembered with love always!
Love,
Carol
Mica,
I loved the FB album. Thank you for putting the link here. RIP sweet baby girl. Run Free with all the other Warriors & Princess Warriors.
Hugs
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."
I am so sorry, Mica. I know your heart is wounded and empty. I wish you peace in the coming days.
The pictures on FB are wonderful, Mica, but they also show a dog who looked more and more tired and ready to go over the last couple of weeks. I do believe it's easier when it's that way. Even on us, believe it or not. Roxy is beautiful and will always be so. She doesn't have to be worn out any longer. She did her job well and now gets a well-earned rest.
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 were in my thoughts all day. I ached at 2pm and certainly at 3pm. Wheeeeew. She's in a better place. No pain. No hunger. No aches. No feeling sick. She's whole and healthy. You did right by her. You loved her up 1000% and gave her the life any dog wishes.
Run free and fast, Roxy!
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Mica,
We are so sorry, knowing how difficult this day was for you. But what you did was give her the gift of being free again. Her photos are beautiful.
Esther and Snoop
Mica, please accept my condolences, I am so very sorry. She fought hard and bravely, and will always be remembered for the valiant way she lived life to the fullest even when things got bad. You are also to be commended for all that you did for her right up to the very end.
It's beautiful to imagine the Tripawd Angels welcoming beautiful Roxy into their pack with open hearts and paws. May she run free with all of them and light the way for all of us.
{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Mica, I missed this while we were gone. I am so, so sorry. She was a brave and beautiful girl. You joined not long after we did, and Roxy was close in age to Sam...so somehow I was extra-specially fond of her <3
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