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Oh my gosh I am so, so very sorry. I was just reading your blog and posted a comment without realizing your loss.
We are thinking of you.
Rhonda and Lincoln
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall – Confucius
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I am so sorry that Opies journey came to an end today. He will be missed by all of us. He was such an inspiration to us, Thank You for sharing your precious boy with us.
Opie was telling you his time had come, and you had enough strength through the love you have for him to release him from his failing body, never doubt that.
Rest in Peace Opie
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….
Nancy and Joe,
I am so sorry Opie has left for the Bridge! I can't stop crying to gather my thoughts! I am thinking about you and please call me when you are ready to talk.
I bet Peyton and Opie are already eating peanut butter biscuits and schwimming together!
Sending lots of golden hugs and kisses!
Cami, Kris, Dillon and Rhys
(Opie give Peyton lots of love from us)
Words cannot express how sorry we feel at your loss of Opie but hope you accept our sincere expression of sympathy at this time. Opie was a very brave warrior and was with us for far too short a time. Please know that you will never totally be without Opie for the gifts that Opie has given will live with you forever. We can only pray for the time that you will be able to remember Opie with a smile and not just the canyon of a hole of lonliness that now fills you.
Sending you long distance hugs through a river of tears.
Spirit Cherry's Dad
Nancy and Joe, we are so very sorry to hear of Opie's passing. And while I know how much it hurts, please remember that Opie is just passing into another phase. He's gone on to bigger and better things: running in warm green, grassy fields, shoving as many tennis balls as possible into his mouth, schwimming in cool blue water, eating all the treats he wants (and not gaining any weight!), and probably best of all, running around with all his other Tripawd pals that he was never able to formally meet. Opie doesn't have any more pain now, and that decision was made by the two of you with much love.
Peace to both of you tonight,
Diane & John
You are right Opie, people are crazy.............crazy about you. I will never forget you.
You made my dark days bright. You made me remember that laughter can make anything better. Through your wit and friendship, I forgot about all of the hardship years of having a tripawd child.
And if I lose you Mom, too - my world will be so lonely. She impacted me more than she probably knows. And thanks to you Opie, you brought her into my life. And for that, I am grateful. I am very sad, but grateful.
Your mom and pops loved you so and they loved you so much they didn't make you suffer. They knew. They just don't see it right now because of the dark cloud that is hanging over them.
Thank you Opie for making my world and Comet's world a better place.
Comet's mom
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.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Nancy and Joe,
I'm so sorry to hear that Opie has crossed over... 
I know he wasn't doing well towards the end... but I think you made the right decision. You know your baby best, and you saw that he was no longer enjoying his life. You did the most loving thing you could do... Now Opie is no longer in any pain, and is running free...
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time... We will never forget that sweet golden angel...
Rest in peace sweet golden angel... Hope you get to meet and play with my Jake while you're up there... Tell him I love and miss him too!
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
Dear Nancy and Joe,
I am so sad to read about Opie - he will always be such an inspawration to us. You made the right decision, out of love for your Golden boy - and now he is happily schwimming with all the tripawds in heaven. I can only imagine the pain you are feeling, but please know that we are here for you always. We are sending huge hugs and plenty of Wheaten kisses to you across the miles. I can feel Opie smiling down on all of us through all of my tears.
Lots and lots of hugs,
Holly 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
we are so very sorry to hear of opie's passing. it's so hard to let go, but what you did for him was totally loving and he's now pain free, playing in 'angel snow' with all the other angels. why does it seem the best and bravest always leave us with the largest holes in our hearts... it's almost too much to bear... blessing to you. gayle and charon
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
Dear Nancy...
no words can express how sorry and sad I am to hear your lovely Opie has passed away. Felt like I am reliving a loss of my Don who got his wings 2.5 weeks ago.
Dont question your decision,from what you wrote he was giving you a really clear signs that he isnt interested in this world anymore and I think it was a prefect time to help him pass. You did the right thing for him. How you feel now is the other thing,and I know very well what you are going through now. Try keep strong,I am sure Opie wouldnt want to see you sad and its probably watching over you from some wonderful place,wiging his tail and saying - Mum dont cry,I am feeling great 🙂
Sending you lots of hugs
Daniela, Angel Don's Mum
I am so very, very sorry for you.......your stories sure made me smile.....
I base my pets lives on the day that they cannot enjoy their own personal simple pleasures....that may be a ball for some, a frisbee for others...some it's just FOOD!
You made a hard decision today but it is the correct one.....
Opie, rest in peace.....
There is never ever enough time.....
I was so very sorry to read that this day had come for Opie. Everything you did for Opie was done out of nothing but pure love, so please don't second guess if letting him go now was the right thing (easier said than done, I know). You are in my thoughts and prayers ...
Amputation on 11/10/09, due to Histiocytic Sarcoma in left elbow. Angel Harley earned his wings on 06/24/10.
My heart is breaking for you. It is so hard to make the decision to end our dogs' suffering. It sounds to me like you did the right thing for Opie. I think when you look at him and can not imagine making him live like that you know it is time. Before we knew Emily's cancer had spread to her spine I was reading an article on how to know when the right time to let go is. This particular vet said 'better to let go two weeks to soon than two weeks too late'. Trust me, the pain of thinking you waited too long is almost unbearable. It is good you let Opie go before he suffered longer. I know, it doesn't feel good. Thank you for sharing Opie with us. I hope you stay on. New people need to hear from us that have gone through this before them. Please know you are in my prayers.
Debra & Angel Emily
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
Oh, Opie. Oh, Nancy and Joe. I am SO utterly sorry for your loss. I didn't check the forums last night so I missed this heartbreaking news.
Thank you, thank you though for sharing Opie's tales. He was lovely.
Many, many, many hugs.
Carmen
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
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