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I've just read your beautiful story and am sending hugs and warm thoughts to your and your beautiful girl. I wish you peace and hope you feel your Tripawds family with you in spirit.
-Liz and Roxie
So sorry to hear that it was time to let Libby go but I'm glad you were blessed with 7 months of extra special time. I'm sure it has given you many beautiful memories to treasure. Thank you for sharing her with us.
We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Many hugs
Karen and Spirit Magnum
Magnum: 30th May 2002 to 5th May 2012. Lost her back left leg to osteosarcoma on 5th Sep 2011. Lung mets found on 20th Mar 2012 but it was bone mets in the hip that ended her brave battle. Magnum's motto - "Dream as if you'll live for ever, live as if you'll die today" (James Dean). Loyal, loving, courageous and spirited to the end. My beloved heart dog, see her memoirs from Rainbow Bridge ...... http://princess.....pawds.com/
Bob, our hearts go out to you, we are so saddened to know your beautiful girl will earn her wings on Friday. We wish her a peaceful transition filled with love. Know that our hearts are with all of you and we are by your side in spirit.
Thank you so much for all you've done to share her story here. You've shown the hard times and the good ones, and taught others that despite the ups and downs, life after amputation can be beautiful and good. We appreciate your allowing us to be a part of your lives.
Many hugs coming your way, now and always.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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You have told a wonderful story of a beautiful girl. Peace to you and your family.
"Let us think the unthinkable, let us do the undoable, let us prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all."
-Douglas Adams, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
"May I recommend serenity to you? A life that is burdened with expectations is a heavy life. Its fruit is sorrow and disappointment. Learn to be one with the joy of the moment."
-Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
I'm so sorry to hear this sad news about your girl. Libby has fought a brave battle. Sending peaceful thoughts to you.
Thank you for sharing Libby's story with us. I am so sorry for this sad time. Libby will join many Tripawd Warriors & Princess Warriors.
Michelle & Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
I am so very sorry to see this. It was so eerily familiar to me, except we were graciously rewarded with 27 1/2 months post amp. But the decline was fast and close to identical to what you described. Trouble will be there to welcome Libby, her kindred spirit, to the bridge.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
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.
I just read Libby's story, and I'm so happy that you got more time then you even expected. I will be thinking of you, and Libby on Friday, and will say blessings for you all, my heart goes out to you..
Thanks for all the kind words. Libby went peacefully today a little over an hour ago, she was surrounded by her family and looked relieved as she drifted away. She will be missed very much. I'll especially miss carrying her upstairs to bed at night, which has been the routine for the last 6 months.
Bob
Bob,
I am so sorry. Part of the routine that you did is always going to be the hardest part of the day. I am thankful Libby went peacefully. RIP Libby. Run free little girl until you meet your family at the Bridge
Hugs
Michelle & Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Bob and family, we send our deepest condolences to you. Libby had an amazing life with you pack and although I know that doesn't make losing her any less difficult, I hope the memories of your life together will ease your broken heart. We are so very sorry.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Thank you for taking the time today while in deep despair and grief to let us know her crossover was peaceful and surrou ded by love.. She let you k ow she was ready and I'm glad you were able to the the serenity from within..It's going to be so very difficult withouy her physical presence, but she IS by your side.
She left you with a piece of her neart and took a piece of your heart with her.
When you are able, the joyous memories you shared will surface and slow ly, ever so slowly, push some of the sadness away. You can look at that photo you posted of her "unique" alignment of her front leg that clearly was very comfortable to her--regardless how it looked to us! I think she k ew that would make you smile someday
Libby know how llved she is and soaked up every ounce of the loving and spoilingyou infused her with this past half year plus! And that very same love will keep you connected forever.
Can you think of one thing that she always did when she wanted a treat that made you smile? Did she make a sound, or maybe just stare at you with the "begging" look on ner face? Did she wag her tail whrn she knew she'd won and she was gonna' get the treat?
Holding you and your famiy in our hearts You gave her the ultimate gift of love today.
Sally and Happh Hannah
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!
I think there is no greater responsibility and no greater gift than the decision to help our beloved companions over the bridge. Out of this life, but out of pain and suffering. It's a solemn responsibility, but one taken out of great love. And so it's never easy, but always the right thing to do. I've always been told that I'd know when the time has come, and it's been true, as it has for you. Peace to you and your family, and to Libby, running free and whole. She's the newest star in the sky.
Many thoughts and hearts are with you.
-Liz and HRH Roxie
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