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Just a little note since we have been quiet .I been a trooper like always but know my time is getting near. My other dad is a truck driver and is out on the road trying to get here to see me one last time before i go. But I am not sure I will make it.In the mean time dad is doing everything possible to make me comfortable but I am not sure how long i can hold on.
Jersey May
Don't think that we have forgotten everybody. I do read whats going on and think what Chloe's mom is doing is great. It is hard for me to write since it is getting time for me to decide when to rest her(all I do is cry while typing). I dont sleep much as you can see i am writing this at 3;20 am. It may be this week but I am hoping for at least the next week
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Will keep you informed
hugs to all
Jon
My Sweet Jersey May. Lost her back left leg in 2001 at 1 year old. diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the remaining right rear leg May 2010 Left our world September 2010.
We miss you Pea Pie
jon, we're pulling for you and jersey may!!! you are doing a great job of being there for her, and she knows it. paws crossed that her other dad can get home and give jersey may bunches of kisses and hugs. our thoughts are with you guys, we know this isn't easy.
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
It is so heartbreaking to let go of someone you love. We lost our other dog Bonnie to lymphoma many years ago and she was the first dog I ever grew up with and the first family member that had passed. It was my first confrontation with the finality of life, but at least I was old enough to realize that she was no longer in pain (got pretty bad in the end...). When that time came to let her go, we just knew. You don't have to like it, you will probably cry, but the Tripawd Community is here to help you through it 100%. We all love you Jersey May and we will all miss you.
I love this quote and I would like to share it with you. You can interpret it in any way that suites you:
It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to, than I have ever known. -Charles Dickens (A Tale of Two Cities)
-Chloe's mom
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
Jersey May, you've been a strong, strong girl. Hope your dad makes it home before you have to leave.
Jon, my heart is saddened for you. What a wrenching time - the indecision, the hoping, the waiting. That said, your love for Jersey May will tell you when it's time. I believe that.
My thoughts are with you and your sweet Jersey May.
Hugs.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
Jon,
My thoughts are with you in this crappy time with Jersey May I hope she can hang on to see her 'other dad'...
Many, many hugs..
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Jon,
I am sorry to read that Jersey Mays time is nearing an end, I pray that she will be able to hang on until her other Dad can get back home to her and be able to say his good byes. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
Jon,
Thinking of you and Jersey May. I hope you have comfort in knowing that you have been great Dads to Jersey May.
Nancy and James
James the poodle had his left front leg amputated due to osteosarcoma on Aug. 4, 2010. He is currently doing chemo.
Jon, We are all praying that Jersey May's other Dad makes it home in time to say good-bye. It's a heart-wrenching time for you all, but know that the love for Jersey May will always live in your hearts. Sending big hugs to you!
Cathy/Jane/Spirit Skyler/Chloe
Jon, thank you for the update, we've been thinking about you. All of us here at Tripawds are keeping you both close in our hearts at this difficult time. We too hope that your family can be together soon. Remember that we are here for you OK?
Meanwhile, here are some things that might help right now:
Ten Tips on Coping wih Pet Loss
And as hard as this description of my last days on earth might be to read, it might bring you some comfort too in knowing when or if this is the time for Jersey May:
Saying Goodbye, Part I: How We Knew
Saying Goodbye, Part II: How We Knew
Lots of love coming your way. Please give Jersey May a big smooch from us and let her know the entire Tripawds community is thinking of her OK?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Oh Jon- I'm so saddened to hear about Jersey May. This is so incredibly heartbreaking. 
I really hope Jersey May's other Dad is able to make it in time to be there. You are doing everything possible for your sweet baby and most important, surrounding her with lots of love. She couldn't have had 2 better Dads. My heart goes out to you. Sending you lots of golden hugs.
Kami (Mackenzie & Kobe's Mom)
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
I so wish Jersey May's journey had been longer. I so love her name. She's a beauty. Tons of good thoughts coming your way. I know this is a difficult time for you, and maybe even moreso for her other dad - it has to be difficult to not be there with her. We are all here for you and I am sure we all wish things could be different for you guys. Hugs to you, Jersey May, and other dad.
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.
We're holding all of you in our hearts, and hoping that Jersey May can hold on until she sees her other dad again. Sending huge hugs your way...
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
Thank you everyone for the out-pouring of love and warm wishes. You guys are all awesome and we w are glad to have you for friends!
My Sweet Jersey May. Lost her back left leg in 2001 at 1 year old. diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the remaining right rear leg May 2010 Left our world September 2010.
We miss you Pea Pie
Jon,
I'm just so very sorry. I'm so sorry that you are having to go through this and to have to be alone without your loved one is so heartbreaking. We all can feel your love for Jersey May. It's a very sad time and I so wish you find small comfort by being here with us. You are not alone.
Hugs across the miles,
Comet's mom
P.S. Please keep us updated, okay.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Jon,
I'm so sorry to hear about your difficult time and that part of your family is away. Hopefully you can both be there to help Jersey May through this journey. She knows how much you both love her, and she will let you know when she's ready. Even though it's the greatest act of love, saying goodbye is always so hard. Even though you're sad and worried, try to enjoy every moment with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hugs,
Lisa (Sadie's mom)
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/
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