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We will never be able to thank you all enough for the heartfelt support in all your postings. We read through them all and received such comfort. We loved Linus beyond words and were so completely terrified that he might suffer. When he was at Davis ER on Sunday I was crazed that I did not want him to die there. We love everyone at Davis but how could so loved a boy as Linus die there on the floor in the hospital.
We always say no bad days for our pups. No bad days. When he was too weak to walk on his hind leg, we'd carefully help him around, Eric guiding his front and me, in my normal place, cupping his cute little bum and doing the hopping for him, carefully guiding his rear paw so it would land just the right way. My father said it looked like I had a tail. Eric said he wished he could make a giant backpack so he could carry him around everywhere he went. He was so much of our life. His care was the most important job I've ever had. I lost my other job just before he had his amputation. Now I realize what a absolute gift that was, I want to kiss everyone who didn't hire me since then. I had the job I needed most, caring for my sweet little man.
I wish I could say more. I wish I didn't question whether there was something I missed, something more, maybe today he would have been better. I just wish he would have eaten, anything. We tried everything we knew he'd ever enjoyed and some others we hadn't thought of (thanks "Jerry" and "Admin" for the new ideas and for all your support. You were our angels in our darkest hour.) I wish I could take him outside once more. Watch him with his sweet face and giant velvet ears facing, eyes closed, into the sunshine. He would sit for hours on his bed in the back of his Gator, eyes closed, enjoying the sun and sniffing the breeze. Watching over his kingdom. His highness Linus.
I saw him in my dreams last night. Running with his four legs. I woke up and realized he was gone. I went back to sleep, hoping, hoping, hoping I would find him...but I did not. I am so empty inside.
Thank you all, thank you all a million times over for giving us the comfort and empathy you have.
So sorry to hear that Linus passed, I've often said there isn't one person here that wouldn't give the world for one more lick, hug, wag, bark, snuggle, push with a nose or whatever our buddies did to or for us, we all know your feelings.This is the sucky part of the journey, heal at your own pace, we're just like our buddies, we all heal different. I hope you feel the support from everyone here, it's what makes this a great place to be. I hope knowing you did all you could for Linus gives you a sense of comfort, our thoughts are with you and your family,Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
Bless you for all you did for sweet Linus. Letting him go was your final gift. And his appearance in your dreams is proof he is thankful. May he run free of pain and rest in peace at the Rainbow Bridge.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I'm so sorry for your pain. You loved Linus so much and setting him free from his pain was the most important manifestation of that love. You did everything possible for him. I'm glad you were able to spend so much time for him. Those memories will comfort you in the days to come. There is never a time this isn't a painful decision for us, but there's always a right time for our dogs. You honored that and I hope you are at peace.
Cynthia
The right words are difficult to find at a time like this.
I am so, so sorry.
It hurts so bad to know that we made the "right" decision. But if not for good humans like yourself, who would be there in our fur kids' final hours? Bless you for finding the strength to help Linus on to his next journey.
Your dream sounds beautiful. There are many nights when Jerry visits me too. Remember, our special angels are never far from our hearts.
Hugs, many, many hugs...
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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So sorry for your loss. You did a good thing for him.
Your comment about seeing him in a dream made me immediately cry with you.
My baby girl that I had to send on, returned to me in my dreams several times over the course of a couple of months.
It was always comforting for me because I knew she was running having the time of her life and waiting for the day I'd join her.
I knew there was no more pain, and I think it was her way of helping me through my mourning.
Always remember him in the good times. Take care and know that the pain will grow less and less until you can once again think of him without the gut wrenching pain of loss.
You'll think of him and smile and laugh over his wonderful life and all the love ya'll shared.
Maddie Mae's Mom
We are sorry to read of your loss. From all that you have written, there is no doubt how much you love Linus. As for not being on the forum, don't sweat it. Jane hardly every posts, as it's too difficult for her to read the good & the bad here.
I think it's wonderful that Linus visited you last night. That's his way of letting you know that he is fine, and that he loves you too.
Sending you many golden hugs!
Cathy/Jane/Spirit Skyler/Chloe
We send you only peaceful and comforting thoughts, as you grieve the loss of your Linus.
Oh dear Storm. How kind and brave you are facing your own loss to say such a sweet thing. I wish you the peace I am hoping to find.
As hard as it is to say goodbye, I hope you find comfort in the knowledge that you did the last, best, most loving thing you could for him. Time will ease the pain, and you will one day smile when you think of him, and tell everyone about your special boy.
But for now, to honor him, you work your way through your grief, there is no way now but through it.
Come back here if you want, when you want, for what support you need.
Karen
What a gift you gave to Linus...allowing him to return to running on four legs and forever sunshine!
Heart felt condolences to you! It is so very hard!
It sounded so much to me that his time had come. Knowing that is one thing, following through is the hardest part. I broke down when I read that you saw him in your dreams, I cry now as I am typing. I think that is a gift he is giving you, Linus is showing you he is whole again, he feels good again, he can run again.
It is good that you had that time with him. When my boy was diagnosed, I couldn't take any time off. I resent it now, I wish I could've been more hands on with him when he needed me most.
My heart hurts for your hurt. May it be really soon that you can think of him with only love, no pain.
Elizabeth and Sammy
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
I am utterly sorry for your loss. The sorrow of parting is so hard to bear.
Just know that I am adding my good thoughts with all the others coming your way.
Carmen
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
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