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12 January 2017 - 8:16 pm
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I just feel so much pain and guilt. What if I could have done something more for him? I cant get the image of his lifeless body out of my head. I miss him so muchcryingcryingcrying

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12 January 2017 - 8:30 pm
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Virginia







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12 January 2017 - 8:55 pm
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You've been in our thoughts and I'm glad you came back tonight. We KNOW all too well the second guessing, the wudda', shudda', cudda'. Too soon..too late...and on and on and on.

Your nerves are shot and you are emotionally and physically exhausted, as well as completely broken hearted. This is when your mind really runs rampart with crazy thoughts. For whatever it's worth, all that's "normal" and you are not alone as you "beat yourself up" with all the what ifs.

And here is what true and everyone here can see it. You did EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING POSSIBLE for your Diesel. That stupid piece of crap disease had already taken started ro run its course long before it was evident. And this is really important, once the Vet saw it had spread, he knew there were no other options. He knew the kindest gift you could Diesel at that point was to stop his pain, stop him from going into a downward spiral. And many here can tell you, once it has spread, it can go into and an emergency crisis in a matter of hiurs, or sometimes minutes. You were able to give him the gift of release before it turned into a painful crisis situation.

And yes, the actual time of transition and the time leading up to it stays in the forefront of your mind for awhile. Speaking for myself, it plays over and over in your head for a very long time.

The reality is, as Jerry says, is those last few days were just a blink of an eye compared to the thousands and thousands of happy days you and Diesel shared.

Diesel is far more than his earthly body. That was just a vehicle that carried his energy, his Spirit, his personality that we call Soul. That is who he is, not a "body". He is a Soul. His Soul merely exited his body that housed his magnificent Soul.

Please stay connected and continue to share your grief with us. We can't take it away. We can only tell you we understand and that you will eventually move further from the sadness and embrace all the happy memories.

If someone told you right now they could make your sadness sadness go away...BUT...It would mean you never, ever would have had Diesel in your life, would you do it? No, because the joy and happiness and love you had with Diesel is the best part of you and you wouldn't trade having him in your life for anything. Nor would he.

We are here for you and with you. And Diesel will let you know he is here with you too.

Love and lots of hugs...

Sally and My Chunky Spiritual Being Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie

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!

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12 January 2017 - 8:59 pm
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I just saw BABY DIESEL!!!!!! Look at him!!! OMD!!! N wonder you fell in love with him instantly!!! Look at those feet! That muzzle!! What an ADORABLE puppy!

Thank you so much for sharing that picture! Keep em coming as you can!

He absolutely picked you!

He clearly had your name stamped on his heart the day he was born...just as you did hisheart

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!

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12 January 2017 - 9:29 pm
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Baby Diesel was every bit as adorable, charming, and majestic as Big Diesel ! Your journeys together and the love between you is eternal. The fact that you shared his beautiful baby picture with us means you a courageous and strong beyond belief and are cherishing his handsome, handsomeness. Best wishes, huge hugs, and PyrPaws all around. Diesel will always be remembered here in TriPawd Nation. Thank you for sharing him with us. 

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12 January 2017 - 9:33 pm
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Thank you strangers for being such great friends heart

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12 January 2017 - 10:10 pm
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Awww...thank you for the privilege of being part of Diesel's and your family. I think our dogs and cats know we all need the support and understanding of each other on this journey, so that's why they all brought us here together.

Nope, no strangers here! Now, that's not to say we might be a bit strange!

Very few understand a bond like you and Diesel have, like we all here have with our fur babies. But we all sure get it. To love hard is to grieve hard.

Who is the other doggy in the picture with Baby Diesel? Love how their paws are touching.

Really, really hope you will post more pictures. Clearly Diesel is one of a kind on so many levels, but especially with his magnificent looks!!

Just take one minute at a time. Don't try to think beyond one minute. And stay connected. We care...

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!

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13 January 2017 - 4:04 am
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Please remember that there is nothing you could have done to change this outcome.  Cancer sucks.  Period.  You obviously would have done everything you possibly could to extend Diesel's life in a way that would allow him to enjoy being a dog, but with so much pain that he lost any real quality of life, you had no choice.  

Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016.  Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016.  Lung mets August 25, 2016.  Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016.   Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.  

Wherever they are, they are together.

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13 January 2017 - 10:26 pm
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All of this you are going through, the guilt and pain, are the fault of the cancer.  When we are dealt this hand all we can do is our best- we make decisions out of love for our pups.  There is no book, no blueprint, no clear answers on the right path to choose.  

It is crystal clear from all your posts that you had nothing but love for Diesel.  Hang on to the good memories as you navigate the hard days ahead.  And instead of the vision of Diesel try and feel the spirit of your boy- he will life on forever in your heart and will always be by your side.

Karen and Spirit Maggie

Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.

1999 to 2010

 

              Maggie's Story                  Amputation and Chemo

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16 January 2017 - 8:47 am
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I'm so very sorry to be reading this. I can't say it enough, please don't beat yourself up for not being able to cure cancer. And don't let it steal your loving memories by dwelling on the coulda, shoulda, wouldas. These are very normal emotions that you're feeling, just remember to put the negative emotions where they belong and that's on the merciless demon cancer.

"When the vessel becomes unfit for the soul, the spirit moves on to a higher plane."

May you find comfort knowing he's running free at the Bridge looking back, waiting for you to throw the ball.

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Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.

"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."

- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey

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