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And our hearts break with yours and our tears flow with yours. I'm so very, very, very sorry.. Just too much...too much.
It IS a sickening feeling in the pit of your stomach and an ache deep in yiur heart as you go thru the motions of existing. The hurt and void envelops you morning, noon and night. The daily rituals of care are not there. Each loss makes you grieve yet again for the previous losses.
As with ALL.of your pups, Liam could not have been loved more and could not have been mlre happy to be by your side all these spectacular years!' Your dogs get to be real dogs! They get to have adventures every doggy dreams about! I know we often talk about dogs heading to the Bridge and "running free". Well Liam got to "run free"'here on earth with his pack and didn't have to wait for his trip to the Bridge!
I do believe that the reunion as Liam got to the Bridge caused an incredible ruckus of wild howling and tail wagging and butt sniffing as they welcomed Liam home.
The Alaskan night skies gained a brilliant star tonight. Look for it. Their will be one twinkling and shining so brightly you'll have no doubt it's Liam!
You know we woukd love to see pictures when you are up to it. The photos will remind you of the joyously happy life Liam lived.
Srrounding you with Liam's loving light...
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!
I am so very, very sorry that you have lost your lovely boy, Liam. Sweet dream, dear boy, dearly loved and deeply missed.
Lisa, Minneapolis
On October 27, 2016, nearly 6 months after amputation, and 18 months since his cancer likely started, we lost Pofi to a recurrence of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in his spine quite suddenly. His canine sister also succumbed to cancer on March 1, 2019 - we lavished her with our love in the interim, but life was never quite the same without her only real canine friend. Cliff kitty had to leave us, too, suddenly, in August 2019. Lucia kitty grieved all these losses, but helped us welcome two new Lurchers into our home and our lives, Shae and Barley.
I'm sooooo sorry TC, our love and hugs go out to you and your amazing pack. Liam's loss on top of all the others is a grief I cannot even imagine.
Stupid cancer just did what it wanted to and it's such a heartbreaker. Please know you did all you could humanly do, he had such a great pack leader with you at his side. There is no making sense of cancer, all you can do is look at the time you had together before it took over, and take comfort in knowing that you gave him, and all your other angel doggies, The Best Life Ever. I mean that with all my heart. Those doggies of yours found heaven on earth even before they earned their wings. WOW.
Sweet little one-eyed, one scapula'd Liam is whole and young again, his newborn spirit is brighter than ever watching over all of you forever. What an angel to have on your side.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I'm so so sorry for your loss of Liam. I know there are no words that can help at this hardest of times. Hold your beautiful boy close in your heart for he will reside there always near you. Fly free Angel Liam. You have so earned those wings Mighty Warrior.
Many hugs,
Linda, Riley & Spirits Mighty Max & Ollie
TC & Dave,
I am so sorry you lost your little Liam. I was pulling for him and hoping beyond all hope he would beat this crap disease. My heart breaks for you and tears are running down my cheeks as I am typing this.
Run Free Liam until you meet your mom & dad again.
xoxoxo
Michelle & Angel 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."
Some pics and memories of the monster, for those interested; https://odarolo.....-wow-wows/
Tc, I loved this write up and I know you miss your Liam. He was such an adorable puppy and went through a lot in his life time but he knew how much he was loved.
hugs to you & Dave. Thank you for sharing a piece of Liam with us
xoxoxox
Michelle & Angel 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."
Ooooh my gosh I just now had a chance to read your post, thank you so much for sharing. I especially love this:
I will end this and go promise my little Monster Dog that I will continue on living with the enthusiasm and love of the world that he has shown me, and that I will be exactly who I am and be proud if it, even if other people cannot see my special spark.
Liam touched your soul and that spirit of his will be carried on into infinity.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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P.S. We haven't had the privilege of having our own Dirty Wow Wow doggie. Not yet. Fingers crossed that ol' Wyatt Ray will be that dawg.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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TC and Dave, our hearts go out to you. Liam was such a very special soul. Keeping you in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Kathi and the Turbotail April Angel...and the Labradork
PS. I loved the Dirty Wow wow story, too.
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
I am so sorry about your loss of Liam, and other pack members so close together..... Liam was a very handsome pup, and his endurance and strength did get him through these last several months, what a fighter he was. He absolutely had a wonderful life with you.
Keeping you in my thoughts, 💜🐾
Bonnie, Angel Polly, Pearl, and Zuzu
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