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JackieandMac
My heart goes out to the both of you!! After reading your last blog it took everything I had not to have the tears pouring out
. I am so glad to hear though you will have family there with you to give you some support. I wish we had something more then hugs to offer the both of you, I will keep the both of you in our prayers tonight. Please do when the time is right add the pictures, he is a handsome boy and we would all love to see them...
Shilo diagnosed with osteosarcoma 9/4/2009, amputation 9/9/2009. ShiloAnne lost her battle 11/23/2009 where she regained her fourth leg and is patiently waiting for her parents to join her. We will always love you baby girl.
Bless you for everything you have done for Mac. Including this final act of love. May you find some peace knowing that by sharing your experiences here, Mac is certain to help others face the same difficult decisions with their own pups for years to come. Thank you.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Jackie,
I just read your recent posts about Mac... and I am so sorry that it has finally come to this.
My heart is aching for you and the tears are flowing 
, as I know too well the awful feeling of having to make that final decision. It is definitely not easy, but no matter how sick you are and how sad you feel, at least you will be there with Mac and he will know how much you love him... until the very end. You have done everything possible to try to save him... at one point you realize when there is nothing left to do... but to let him go peacefully. He will no longer be in pain.
I don't know what else to tell you... I wish I could give you a big hug and cry with you in person... I'm so glad you won't be alone during all this... I will be thinking about you and Mac all day... and for the days and weeks to come. It won't be easy... but you are doing the right thing for Mac, even though you're heart is breaking now...
Luv,
Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
I'll be thinking about you guys today. Mac is, and always will be, a beautiful dog. Thank you for sharing Mac with us, and when the time is right, I can't wait to see those pictures 🙂 Today sucks.
<3 Laura
Jacki,
I am so sorry. Mac is beautiful and you were lucky to have each other.
Debra
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
Jacki - I feel your pain and I'm sooooooo sorry......so sorry. You ARE an amazing mommy to him and I know how hard this final act of love is. It's devastating and we are left to try and pick up the pieces of our shattered heart. We are ALL here for you...especially now, but i also know that sometimes in grief we take on the characteristics of the hermit crab (at least I have this past month) and it's hard to just get through the day....sometimes to even get out of bed and it takes every ounce of energy to do it. Honor your grief and your feelings, but please leave a piece of your heart open to love another...one day, when the time is right. And most importantly, PLEASE take care of yourself ok???!!! I'm worried about you.
I can't reiterate enough that we are all here for you...with open arms. You have my number - please don't hesitate to call me.
It seems that Mac and Zeus share the same day of crossing the bridge - I like to think that Zeus was there to greet Mac and now they are off playing and romping and digging up bones.
Much love and wings of hugs
Heather and Spirit Zeus
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
Jackie,
I have been thinking about you and Mac all day... My heart goes out to you...
Sending loving hugs on this sad day!!!
Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
Dear Jacki: We have been thinking of you. Are you ok? I know this must be a very hard time for you. Don't respond if you don't feel up to it. Please know you and Mac are on our minds and in our hearts. I keep thinking about how you got Mac around your 14th bday. He really was there for you for a long time wasn't he? I'm sure he is watching over you right now. I think you were very brave to make the decision you did. He's not in pain anymore. Please take care of yourself. We could see something special---wise and loving---in Mac's eyes in his little picture. He would want you to take care of yourself now. Love, Eve and Romeo
Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers and kind words. I didn't think I'd have to post something like this so soon....after all it was only 8 weeks after surgery. I've been crying so much and I feel like part of me has been ripped away. Mac was with me for 13 years so it's the end of an era. I can't imagine life without him but here it is. I just wrote a post getting some of my feelings out and that helps. I miss him. I miss his face. I miss the noises he makes when he's breathing and changing positions. I miss him using my legs as a headrest and laying on me when he wanted to be petted and begging for whatever food I had (before a couple months ago). I miss his endless annoying barking and wanting the ball to be thrown down the hall over and over and over and over again. I miss his expressions and his eyebrows. I miss touching his "crazy spot" on the area right above his tail which would make him growl and bark and walk while laying down around in a complete circle like in Singin' In The Rain. I could go on for a long time but since my other post was super long I'll spare you and I'm just making myself weep anyway.
So many hugs to all of you. Thank you for all your help during his cancer journey. It was too short but I am comforted knowing he's free of pain and that I did everything I could do for him. Mac was named after the Highlander, and after 13 healthy years I thought (not really, I'm not insane) that he could be immortal, but alas no. Did I ever tell you that he had the softest ears and fur in the world? And after all these years he only had one white whisker to show his age. Ugh, ok I'm torturing myself I'm gonna go for now.
I love you guys.
Continued good thoughts to you, let those beautiful memories be your strength.
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.
Mac's Mom,
I'm so glad you posted to let us know how you're doing... I know you miss Mac so much... I'm glad that at least you had 8 more weeks with him... I know you will remember him always...
I have never forgotten any of my other babies that have passed on. I know one day I will also be heartbroken over Jake... but for now I hope I can have him for as long as possible.
We all love and care for you (and Mac) even though we have never met in person... Maybe one of these days, when you're up to it, you can make a blog/website dedicated to Mac and all your memories, stories and pictures... so you can share with the rest of us.
Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
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