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B E A U T I F U L. PHOTO OF A VERY HAPPY GIRL!!!! Yeah, we all want to reach through the screen and smooch that gentle sweet muzzle of yours! I love how you have a warm "glow" around your head and face...lovely.
Such a wonderful update!
HAPPY FIVE MONTH AMPUVERSARY SWEET ROX!!!! You are I deed an inspiration! Being a "mature wise woman" who handled amputation and a rough recovery like a ROCK STAR!!!
I know having you here this holiday season is THE best gift anyone could have! Spencer even agrees!! Enjoy every sacred moment and keep these delightful photos and glorious updates coming! You are a GOLDEN GIRL!!!
Hope get a nice steak for dinner topped off with ascoop of ice cream! You deserve it!!
Hugs to all!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
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!
YAAHHOOO!!
I can hear the joy and relief in your voice, this is wonderful news and we all feel the same way as you do: ROX IS AMAZING!
What a great update. May the hoppy days and good times keep on rollin! Love that pic!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I love happy reports. And Rox is just adorable. Keep that happiness coming, it makes my heart smile.
<3
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
Congratulations! another amazing Golden pup. Johnnie also did great through his chemo, and we have completed 6 months post-amp.
Keep on hopping, Rox. Is she taking any complements, like K-9 Immunity or Apocaps ?
hugs,
Daniela
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
I have some very sad news, and I wanted to update the Tripawds family. Last evening my wonderful dog Rox said goodnight to me for the very last time. It was a very fast, and unexpected occurance, and my family has been very shaken. I have not been able to read through the most recent comments, and I will probably not reply to anyone on this post for a little while. We are just going to need time to mourn our loss.
When I am feeling more stable, I will tell the final story as it will probably make me feel better. Today is not the day though.
Rox was a very special part of our lives, and irreplaceable best friend and loving companion. I will miss her for the rest of my days. Rest in peace, my beautiful girl.
I am so very sorry to hear about your beautiful Rox. My heart is breaking for you and your family.
No need to respond or talk, just know we're all here grieving with you.
What a sweet, beautiful girl, she is now at the Bridge with all of our other angels playing and waiting to be reunited with you.
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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
I'm so sorry for your loss of precious Rox....
I was not expecting to read that she had passed onto the Bridge. Just know that she was greeted by all her Tripawd brothers and sisters and she is young, healthy, and playing.
Take your time to grieve and no need to worry about us here. When you're ready you'll find your way back and we'll be here to support you and lend a shoulder while you go through this last process of the journey.
Sending you a warm hug.
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
So sorry for your loss.
Daniela & Johnnie
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
I am completely sick, deeply saddened, and beyond heartbroken, especially for you and your family right now.......I have no words for this absolutely unexpected terrible news......please know that we are all here for you when you are ready.......this has been a very bad day here today....I am so, so very sorry for your loss of sweet Rox.....
Healing {{{hugs}}}.......keeping you and your family in my thoughts tonight....
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
My heart breaks for you and the unexpected loss... please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and send you a huge hug!
much love,
alison with the spirit of shelby fur-ever in her heart
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Oh nooooo, I'm really, really sorry and so sad for you and your family. Please accept my condolences and don't feel like you need to post, just take care of yourselves first. You are all in our thoughts now and always, and another candle is burning brightly for a beautiful, sweet angel. I'm truly sorry.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I’ve tried writing this out on several different occasions, but each time it didn’t feel right. It’s been three weeks as of yesterday since Rox passed away, and the pain from losing her still clings to my heart. Of course each day becomes easier to think about her without tears, and speak of her fondly. Though, inside I am filled with grief. Rox was such a large part of my life, and I feel that she was taken from me much too soon. Although, I often wished she would live with me forever.
Lately I find myself looking through pictures of other peoples’ happy Golden Retrievers, and glancing at pictures of her on my phone. She was cremated, and now rests on a shelf, along with several of her belongings. I still think of her most of the day, just like I have this entire year as we battled her cancer.
I wanted to tell you all that she did beat her cancer, as far as we know. Rox passed of a Heart Attack, the clinic veterinarian believed, and any further than that I try not to think. Sometimes the thoughts of what I could have done differently, or if I had done something wrong will wiggle into my mind. At this time, I know that isn't healthy, so I push down those thoughts, and do my best to just remember her at her best. Even on three legs she was strong and happy.
In her last moments, we were playing in our living room. I was watching her roll around on the rug, and I gave her some really great back scratches. The moment it happened, and it was swift, I was giving her a big hug, telling her how beautiful she was. It was insane how she was gone in less than a moment, I could hardly even believe it, sometimes I still don't. Incredibly, I don’t think she could have gone at a better time. She was loved, I pray she knew it well.
And now I think I need to stop, the tears are starting to brim on my eyes.
I do want to say thank you all. I hope that in the future I can give support to the rest of this community as you have all done for me. Today isn’t quite the time though.
Let me share with you also, her final Christmas Ornament, that I just received in the mail. I don't want to share it with everyone, but I feel that the people and doggies here will appreciate.
Lots of Love,
Aimee and Angel Rox
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul and the relationship you shared. My heart goes out to you and your family. I can so relate to not being about to talk about it and yet you've done it so beautifully here in your post. It's so clear the love you had for one-another.
Peace be with you my friend.
<3
Pam
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
that is a beautiful ornament ... I get it about not being able to share and talk about it with others. My girl passed almost 9 months ago and people don't get why I still shed tears for her. I miss her so much! The pain is indeed less but still very present.
Rox was playing with you when she passed ... how beautiful that she was happy, knowing she was loved and in the moment with YOU~! talk about being "more dog"....
My heart goes out to you and we will always be here. Take the time you need to heal!
Much love and peace.
alison with the spirit of shelby fur-ever in her heart (and little jasper too)
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Aimee,
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt thoughts with us regarding your sweet Rox.....we all know so well what you are feeling. My precious Polly will be gone a year already come February, and still, not a day goes by that I don't grieve her....and also still shed many tears.
I very much agree with what Alison said, she was so happy, and so very loved when she left, VERY much in the moment, and that moment was total love and joy.....in a way, I wish my pups had gone in a similar way, instead of suffering so awfully with cancer destroying their bodies, and spirit, and having to make that terrible decision to end their suffering......but yes, it is all hard, no matter how we lose them, it will hurt forever.
And this ornament is so beautiful, very fitting for a special, life-long, beautiful 3-legged best bud......we will never forget your beloved Rox here, ever.....
{{{Hugs}}}
Bonnie & Angel Polly
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