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Please keep us posted, and enjoy every single moment together!
Thanks for all the updates and photos.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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After reading your post about Calvert's vet report, I spent much of the evening with him (and you) on my mind. Though my heart twists and turns, there's no doubt in my mind how amazing Calvert is. He's got so many more amazing things to accomplish. So much love to give and to receive.
As was previously mentioned, there is no expiration date stamp. Enjoy every single minute with him. Take more pictures and videos. Let his personality and perseverance hold you together for whatever the future brings.
Angel Harmony coming your way bringing to you a brand new day.
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
Oh Calvert...my heart breaks for you. But you're a FIGHTER darn it!!! Look at ALL the things you've overcome in your short life!! You don't know what it means to "give up" so you keep doing what you do best...living life, loving/snuggling with your mom, and taking these AMAZING pictures! And eat as much chicken, steak, pork chops with rice...as your little tummy wants. I'm so happy that you ate the chicken and rice your mom made for you.
I'll be sending up some prayers for you Calvert because this is just a little bump in the road. This community is rallying behind you because we know you still have a lot of life to live and adventures to go on!!
Sending you a big hug and kiss on that cute face of yours!
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!
12/5/14.
I have a picture, but it's on my phone, which I left out in my car to charge, I will post it later.
I have thought about getting a second opinion, and I don't think I need one. His lab work was too bad. The smell on his breath is a sign of uremia, the vet only just smelled it yesterday, but I've been smelling it, although mostly at night, since September. His tongue started darkening about a month ago, before his diagnosis. I thought it was just dry because he sticks it out when he sleeps, but now the tip of his tongue is black and the smell is much worse. his lower lip is blackened. When he sleeps, brown stuff rubs off onto my sheets. I haven't contacted the vet about the vomiting yet, it started as soon as we got home yesterday. Until that time, he wasn't vomiting. I feel like if I were to get a second opinion, I will have shelled out more money just to have my heart broken into pieces for a second time.
Calvert still will not play. In fact, he will not get out of bed for anything. I have to carry him to go outside, and to go to his bed in the kitchen when I have to go to work. He threw up again this morning. When he started making the gagging sounds, i picked him up off my bed and tried to get him outside, we almost made it, but it got on me and on the floor in front of the door. He doesn't wag his tail. This isn't the dog I know. It's not an easy decision to have a dog euthanized, but I would rather Calvert get to that rainbow bridge, run in the meadows, and play with that damn tennis ball, than see him like he is now. He loves tennis balls. But right now, when i throw it, he puts his tail between his legs then runs and jumps into bed. That is the most heartbreaking thing, even more so than the vomiting.
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12/5/14. Also, I have to pull him over to me to cuddle. He doesnt cuddle up on his own.
And even with all his challenges, Calvert takes THE cutest photo in the world!
I'm so glad you are home. Even though he's not showing it outwardly, he knows the love of his life is by his side....the human who has given him a life of fun, love, happiness and security..
You will do the right thing for Calvert...you always have and you always will. Celebrate every moment together...he is. I certainly understand why a second opinion wouldn't make much sense. I just thought maybe fluids could help with the overall picture and perhapes with the nausea.
You know Calvert best. You are a kind and sensitive soul who is tuned into Calvert like no one else ever has been...or ever could be. Every decision you have made has ALWAYS been in Calvert's best interest! You and Calvert are family...we love you both! We are all right by your side.
Wrapping you up in love from the entire tripawd community. Whenever Calvert does hop out of his earth clothes and steps into his young healthy body again and heads to the Bridge...whenever that is....hopefully a long tme from now.........he will be greeted by a welcome wagon of massive amounts of food and thousands of tennis balls and surrounded by the happiest dogs in the world to show him around Paradise!
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!
I have a good friend who is a photographer. She is going to come up and spend the weekend with us. 
So we'll catch the very best moments professionally. And I think we are gonna go to the lake. I may have to carry Calvert to the edge of the water, but at least he can see it. He might not get in, it's too cold anyway. LOL. Also, my birthday is Monday, so uhm, BIRTHDAY CAKE!! Ya, not chocolate, but you bet your hiney Calvert is gonna INDULGE!
After the lake, ya, we're gonna hit up McD's for that quarter pounder. BUN AND ALL! AND don't forget ice cream. for sure.
........But happy face for your upcoming weekend with precious Calvert, and hoping your birthday is a happy and fun filled one with your boy........we all have fallen so much in love with him.....
{{{hugs}}}
Bonnie & Angel Polly
You have such a good attitude...it shows how truly strong you are in the face of this sadness. You guys have a wonderful weekend at the lake and take tons of pictures. Those pictures will mean the world to you when Calvert has gone on to the Bridge. Indulge in cake, ice cream, Quarter Pounders, and whatever else Calvert's heart desires. These moments are indeed precious so enjoy every one.
Crap...I can't seem to stop these darn tears and I'm at work...
I can't write anymore right now but know that Calvert is in my heart and thoughts.
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!
YOU ARE EXTRAORDINARY!!! No wonder Calvert picked you!!!
We all love you both so much!!! And that little boy knows how much he is loved!!! And that's what it's all about!
As my Happy Hannah's earth journey was drawing nearer, I gave that do so much junk food that it actually gave her a bout of gas! Her tummy was all swollen a d tight....I actually had the vet come check her the next day....I knew it wasn't "time" yet but I was fearful that somerhing was going on with her organs and I didnt know if I needed to be concerned.......welll......after a little poking and listening to her tummy,the vet asked me what she recently had been eating. I mentioned a smal l bowl of ice cream....some steak....a couple of cupcakes...lots of deer poop (her favorite,along with cat poop), chicken,a five M&Ms....maybe more....popcorn with a little butter, etc. Yeah, thevet figured out pretty wuickly just a whole lot of gas....a nice poop and she was begging for more!!
Calvert....eat it al sweet boy....a little bit of gas is well worth it!!
We saluteand celebrate you...and your mom! Ice cream and cake for everybody!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
PS ...and yeah Sahana...the tears...they just don't stop once they start! His little fella...and his mom.....rockin' our hearts that's for sure!
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 do feel very guilty about going on my trip. If I would have known he was going to de-escalate this quickly, I would never have gone. 
That's the only regret I have.
I feel like he was sicker than I knew, and I left him for 11 days, and he really needed me during those 11 days.
I'm leaving work early to go see my furbaby.
I'll keep you posted!
I know it is easier said than done, but try not to feel guilty or regretful due to your trip. You had no way of knowing this would happen and having any regrets will rob you of quality time with Calvert. Most of us all look back and think of things we would have done differently, or something we would have changed, but we also know realistically that we have to let it go.......what is, is what is and was.....just take the time now to love on your sweet boy and let go of the regrets. Your life has been so much richer for having this wonderful guy in it, so that is what we all have to remember the most of our beloved fur kids, what they have given to us no matter how long, or how short the journey. Enjoy every single second with him, that is what is important.
Keeping you and Calvert in my continuing thoughts, and {{{hugs}}}.....
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Calvert is not doing well. We made it to the lake today. We got REALLY good photos. It was a great day and im very thankful for it. He wouldn't eat hs quarter pounder though. Sniffed it, licked it, then turned his nose up at it. Hes slept most of the day. We carried him down to the water at the lake. I have scheduled an appointment with the vet to come Monday morning to help him pass.
I am so glad you made it to the lake today and got great photos, am also very sad Calvert did not want his quarter pounder......I am completely heartbroken that you do not have much more time with him. Spend these next few days keeping him close, and just lovin' and hugging on him......but I know that is something you will do anyway. This is the most difficult part of this journey, and although I know he doesn't have cancer, he still has an awful disease that is taking him way too soon.
Keeping you and Calvert very close in my heart.......
Love and {{{hugs}}}
Bonnie & Angel Polly
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We hold you close and we send all our love....and believe me, our hearts break with you znd we crt with you
But for now, itr important that we put our tears on hold and keep our heart strong for you and Czlvert. .We want you to be able to feelmour strength and our love. We haven't left your side on this j o urney and we arentw about to now.
Calvert KNOWS you are together...he is at home...the only place he was able to know what love and happiness were all about! And he is soooooo loved and he certainly crammed in a lot of happiness in his all to short life!!
As long as we are alive we have purpose......Calvert is still teaching us all....he still has lessons he is passing on. Your life will. be changed forever because of your time together. Even after transition this little guy will continue to have a life of meaning. No, Calvert's not done yet. Just because he sheds his earth clothes, just because his energy changes form, doesnt mean he isn't still lassing on invaluable life lessons to all of us. The soul's growth he has brought to yo u....oh my goodness!!! You have no idea how your time together will impact you....and every single person this little doggy has met...especially all of us!!!!
Imw sooooo glad you are having this time together and got some wonderful photos!! What a gift! As far as not wanting to eat I think Calvert has his eyes on the feast waiting at the Bridge for him!!! He's not about to settle for a McDonalds when he knows he has STEAK MASHED POTATOES WITH GRAVY AND ICE CREAM AWAITING HIM!!!!!
I think everyone here would agree....you are a beautiful compassionate soul and NO ONE could have been a better soulmate for Calvert than you.....and you for him!!
Wrapping you in love and Calver's eternal snuggles
Sally and My Eternal Light 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!
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