Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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I'm so sorry. You did your very best for him, and in the end, gave him the best gift of all. My thoughts are with you and your family. And when you get another dog someday, you'll think of Ted and smile because he'll be somewhere wagging his tail and bouncing around in approval.
Wanda -
I was out with my husband and granddaughter last night, but got the message that Ted had gone. I cried right there, in the middle of a thousand people. I really hate this crap disease! I'm so tired of crying. Sweet Ted is the perfect name for him ... he was the perfect boy. I also love your avatar picture, him peeking around, and his smile.
Take your time, and know that we are grieving with you.
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
I am so sorry to read this and learn that Ted has earned his wings... my heart goes out to you!!! You did the very best for him and he knows that.
And I hear ya on some big paws to fill...
Thank you for sharing your story and know that we are all sending you lots of love!
XO
Alison with Spirit Shelby 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
So so sorry for the loss of sweet Ted. I know there are no words that can help you at this hardest part of this journey, but know your sweet Ted stole all of our hearts. Such a gentle sweet boy. My heart hurts for your family. Fly free with your new Angel wings Ted. All our Angels were there to greet your sweet boy and make him welcome at the Bridge where he will watch over you and yours from the heavens. Sending healing love and light.
Linda & Spirit Mighty Max
Peace be with you and your pack. The deeper we love, the deeper the hurt. This is the price we gladly pay to have our lives blessed with furbabies like your Sweet Ted.
xoxo
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
Wanda,
you said the magic words in your post: no regrets, would do it all over again. This tripawd OSA rollercoaster journey is only for the brave, because it means jumping into the unknown, and a bet on living one day after the other, being thankful for every single day, every single moment, every tail wag. You were blessed with a wonderful dog that made this journey possible and left wonderful memories. Time will heal the wounds, dry the tears and keep the loving moments forever.
RIP sweet Ted.
Daniela & Johnnie (& Pepa)
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.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Look at that happy boy frolicking with his human on a beautiful sunny day! It's so important to remember a day like tht is what it's all about. You gave Ted the gift of so many happy sunny days.
And that phot of him resting u der the shade tree ks sooo cute! That Ted has such an expressive face with a touch of mischief in his eyes.
Thanks for sharing these Rene. Such a sweet remembrance.
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!
Dang! When I saw Ted's post-amputation video I thought he'd be one of lucky ones who had a good year ahead of him. He had energy and zest, and you were so attentive. But we just never know. And that cliff comes out of nowhere. Milo bounced through the neighborhood barking at the night ghosts less than a week before the last night spent on the floor with him.
My heart goes out to you and your family, and to Sweet Ted who didn't deserve this horrid disease. At least he was blessed to have you help him on this journey.
Peace,
Jenifer & Milo
Thank you all for your posts. I really, really appreciate the kindness and empathy you've given to me. It has been a little over a week and I'm still sad - but functioning, so that's good! Wishing all of you a very happy holiday season.
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Oh Wanda I am so so so so sad to hear the news 😔😔😔
I SO totally hate this horrible disease that strikes without warning and takes our babies from us 😞
No doubt about how much Ted was loved and you sure protected him as much as you could ... it is just the nature of cancer to come back with a vengeance at any point ...
But one thing cancer cannot do is rob us from our wonderful memories built over many happy years 💝💝💝
Ted's body is no longer here but his heart remains inside yours in his special little place, forever with you, Wanda 💘
Our dogs love is too precious and strong, they watch over us and will be greeting us when our time comes.
I strongly believe this.
May you find peace, dear friend, my heart is right by your side and Ted's 💕💕💕
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
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