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11/30/14. My friend gave me an update. Says my furbabies are still missing me. Calvert is eating alot less, and sleeping all day. 
Im very angry at the universe for robbing Calvert of a long healthy life. Damn it! I want him to die when hes old!! From old age!! I know there is no expiration date for Calvert, but im still angry. I wanna punch whatever force of the universe or whiever it is that decides the fate of dogs right in the face. But then I have to remind myself that its more science and evolution I should be mad at. But still. Im pist. Guess this is part of the 5 stages of grief. 
Sweet Calvert, I just want to kiss his face and take all his illness away........I am thinking that he misses his mom very much, and that is why he seems a bit depressed and not eating well. Once you are back home, he will bounce back to be himself, and feeling a whole lot better.
I know it's easier said than done, but try not to let grief set in already and rob you of any time that you will have with precious Calvert......he is waiting for you to get back home so you can continue your adventures together.
Keep posting these wonderful pics of your boy, we all look forward to them!
{{{Hugs}}}
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Calvert's just a little out of sorts with his mommy being gone. I refuse to believe that it's anything else than he's just missing you. When I went Black Friday shopping at 6am with my mom and grandmother Lucian refused to eat any of the breakfast I made him till I got back home after 1pm. I think the not eating is just their way of showing us they are not happy with us changing the routine.
Calvert will bounce back once your home!
And another precious Calvert picture...Love it!
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!
Yeah, I agree with Bonnie and Sahana! This is must Calvert's way of expressing how much he misses you. Once you are home and his regular routine is back in n place, you'll see your Calvert bounce back!!
Your venting is safe here with us! Boy oh boy! We ALL understand the anger! Vent and scream any time you need to, okay?
Then gaze into sweet Calvert's eyes and kiss that adorable mug! Smooching that cute face should snap you back into the present...into the noww...which is exactly where Calvert is staying!! Let NOTHING rob you of your time together!!!
Now, back to these PRECIOUS pictures!!! And he defines lreciois...and cute...and adorable!!! We are all in love with this dog! He is on a mission chock full of life lessons...and they are just starting! Ohhh yeah....Calvert is going to be around a long time.....he has a lot of teaching to do!!
What would you say are a couple of "lessons" he has already taught you?? I can think of one right off the bat.....he teaches you to wake up with a smile on your face, and to go to bed with one plastered all over your face!! No way you could NOT smile with Calvert next to y ou!!
Love and hugs!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
PS.....That poster......EXACTLY!!!! Just beautiful!!!!!
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!
Calvert is just missing his MOM. We have all used this forum to blow of steam and vent that is what we are here for. I agree with you 100% but in the mean time. Live in the moment with beautiful, smoochable Calvert.
Life lessons are many!
Calvert is a product of perseverance, patience, and commitment. it all started in day 1. The day i brought him home, the adoption counselor at the shelter me that he has existing medical issues, a fungal infection, and that he was not house broken. And he had alot of psychological issues from being abandoned in a dumpster in sub 0 temps. Basically, she was giving me an "out" I felt. "Dont adopt this dog, he may be expensive!!" I commited to him that day when i walked out of that shelter with him. He needed me the most. I learned patience when we were trying to potty train. He constantly drank water, and was constantly peeing. Peed in his sleep, peed while he was walking, peed everywhere. I shampooed the carpet sooooo many times. But finally, it seemed like he laid off the water and began askong to go out, he quit peein in his sleep and had an occasional incident in one spot, not making art work all over the place. Things were GREAT! he had a vet visit for his fungus on his back legs, but was healthy. Then Calvert got hit. Vet bills piled up, and his leg was paralyzed. Friends said, "just put him down, hes not worth the cost." I couldnt give up on him. He taught me perserverance. We gavehim a month, he showed no signs that he would ever regain function in his leg. I know someone who has a black lab whos a tripawd, so me and my vet decided amputation would be best to get rid of the limb that doesnt work. Set up a payment plan, and did it! I saw him through recovery, which was not eas with the dressing changes and stress. Putting Calvert down when he got hit would have been the easy road. Inexpensive. But I made a commitment. So i guess Calvert also taught me to NEVER EVER take the easy way out. Hes teaching me something right now too, i just dont know what yet. Or maybe its to perservere through despair? ?
You are so right! Perseverance...you will never have another relationship as you currently have Calvert. Kudos to you!
Very well articulated! YOU are an outstanding student for Professor Calvert!!
There was one sentiment you expressed that really touched my heart...."He needed me most." "HE NEEDED ME MOST!"
Yes, Calvert needed you the most....and you needed Calvert the most. Calvert would most likely never have been adopted...would never know what love felt like....would never know joy.....would never know the comfort of a loving and secure home......would never know the bliss of tummy rubs......would never know the joys of snuggling.....and, perhaps, you would never have known what it feels like to be so needed.........
Sending love to you both......
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!
What I have learned from dealing with dogs and people who are battling life shortening illnesses is to live in the moment. Appreciate each good day, make the most of what you have.
And then, acceptance. I thought learning to live in the moment was hard, but learning to accept what you can not change may be harder. You stay positive and optimistic until there is a definite reason, not a prognosis or a doctor's guess, not to be. You try everything, you fight hard. But there comes a time when there is nothing left to do, and you have to accept.
Hopefully though that is a long way off for Calvert.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Reading how Calvert came into your life has brought tears to my eyes.
He had such a hard and traumatic start to his life and the little guy rebounded beautifully. You are a wonderful mom to Calvert and you have enriched his life so much. It truly sucks how life sometimes hits our furkids and believe me I understand the anger you feel. Just keep enjoying each day...each precious moment with Calvert. You are both so blessed to have found each other.
And Karen is so right in that "acceptance" is so hard. We go through so much and fight so hard with our Tripawds that it's tough to accept there is nothing else that can be done.
Hugs
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!
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12/1/14. These are from when Calvert was hit. He spent three days at the vet. Then came home, took him awhile to get used to limping around on a dead leg. But let me tell you! once that leg was gone, he got around soooo well! He didnt need any time to adjust!
I dont know how many times my heart can continue to melt when I see Calvert's face....but yeah...here it goes again...MEEEEELTING!!!
Keep "The Book of Calvert" coming!!
Love!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
PS...well said Karen and Stubborn Pug Maggie!
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!
And if I figured right...you'll be home Wednesday???? Video! We jave ti have video of the homecoming!! At the very least, pitures of the welcome home snuggle! Assuming he's not going to act all pouty because you've been away!
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 see determination in those eyes!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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12/2/14. Maybe you've seen this before.. calvert trying to heal but beinf to active. Lol he is a champ.
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