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Lori, I can't remember if it was you but someone took a picture of Rosco and I at the Tripawd party when we were at Debs. We were sitting outside in one of the chairs and I had Rosco in my arms. Do you happen to have that picture or remember who took it?
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
Elizabeth... I LOVE your new signature ....
Sending you love and hugs today...
XO
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
Elizabeth, my dear sweet Elizabeth......
I know EXACTLY which image you are talking about because it has stayed imprinted in my heart ever since I saw you holding Rosco that day. Deb and I had already emailed about that very "picture". She thought I had taken a photo and I thought she had, but she hadn't. I was going to ask Lori, but I see you've beaten me to it. I did ask Deb to look through her photos again, because I thought I emembered specifically turning to her and saying "I hope you got this".
For those not there, Elizabeth was sitting in a lawn chair under the shade trees. Rosco was in her lap....more loke being swaddled in her lpving arms Wyatt was regulati g as others were playing...or, in one case, just "vocalizing.
Rosco was being cradled just like a baby in Elizabeth's loving and secure arms. Amid all the chaos, he was napping just like a little tired baby would do. Elizabeth was looking down at uis sweet face with a loving smile...and a "proud momma" smile! Rosco was cradled in the crook of her arm getting his little belly rubbed and being told how cute he was by everyo e there! SOOOOO DARN. CUTE!!! I promise you, he had a smile on his face! So content, so loved, so at peace, so knowing this is where he was supposed to be on this journey.
Elizabeth, your tribute pictures in your signature are absolutely priceless. Yeah, got me crying all over again...but remembering that Rosco always knew what love felt like because of you...and that warms my heart.
We'll all search through every photo again to look for that one. But I PROMISE you, it is so vividly held in my mind's eye and in my heart, I could have it drawn for you.
I'm coming back....this thing is acting all whacky....jumping...crazy stuff. Hmmmm....I know we talked about messages and signs from Rosco....did it irritate him if you were on the computer?
I love you....we all.love you...
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!
Elizabeth, I have it! My internet is all crazy and doing weird stuff. My desktop crashed so I am going to try and put them on Ty's blog with my Ipad. If you don't see them, PM me your email address amdi will send them to you. There are 2. I knew immediately which photo your were talking about. For some reason, I don't have your phone number. I was going to text you. I am going to go Ty and put them up now. I did not put Ty's name in there, just appeared, I have to let it in there. Much love, Lori, Ty & Gang
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
The pictures are on Ty's blog. Sorry, I am having such computer issues, that is the only way I knew to share them. I wanted them to be here as soon as I read the post, but it has taken me awhile with this slow as molasses internet connection. Elizabeth, I know you are pretty good with pictures and posting, so I hope you can capture them from the blog page. TY is honored to have Rosco staring on his blog page today. I remember when TY went to the bridge, I just wanted every possible picture I could find. They brought me a lot of comfort. That picture you asked for had been playing in my mind ever since I heard about Rosco not doing well. You and Eric have been on my heart and mind so much the last few days. Hugs, Lori, TY & gang
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
LORI!!! I am just filled with tears! I was so hoping I didn't just imagine that this picture was taken. Thank you thank you thank you!! I will cherish these pictures forever!!
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
LORI!!! YAAAAAAAAAY FOR LORI!
Yes! That's the image that says it all!!!
Now I'm crying again too!! Finally get a good connection...and then the tears won't let me see the keyboard!!
That tells you exactly the kind of life Rosco had with Elizabeth and Eric and Tanner....LOVE....LOVEE....LOVE.....LOVE....LOVE
Hopping over to the vlog now....wonderful Lori!!! Great job!!
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!
Tears up here too. I'm so, so glad you found those pics, Lori. They're priceless...they capture that amazing bond so well. And Elizabeth, I love your signature.
We will always be #TeamRosco, just like he will always be in your heart.
Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.
I'm so happy that you were able to track down this special picture! Lori definitely captured the loving bond between you both.
Again I am so, so sorry for your loss of sweet Roscoe. He is indeed a special little guy who has left amazing paw prints on yours and our hearts.
And like the others have said your new signature with all their pictures is simply beautiful!
Hugs
Sahana and her Angel Leland and Lucian too
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!
oh my Elizabeth...
I'm sitting here with wet cheeks, and all I can say is that I am soooooooo sorry...
I'm sorry that I didn't see this post earlier so that I could have rooted Rosco and you on... and prayed for you... and crossed my fingers and everything else..
I'm sorry that I missed being mad with you.. I'm pretty good at being mad at times.. and I could have helped say some voo doo words to curse those people.. Karma!!!!!
I'm so sorry that I missed his passing, and missed joining everyone in expressing our sorry, our grief, our heartache and our love for that poor sweet boy.
This just isn't fucking fair is it.... I'm sorry I swore.
Eff you cancer.... you may have caused Rosco to leave us too early to join all those goofballs up above.... but you never took away the love he had for his pawrents.. or their love for him!! You never took away probably the best time of his life that he has had these past months.. and you never, ever, will diminish the bond that they were creating/had created... just look at that picture and tell me that Rosco was not at his happiest and most content part of his short life!
You know our hearts break with you.. you know how much we care about each other here... I'm sending you big hugs...
and I have to stop typing for now.. ... because I can't stop the tears from flowing... Run fast and free little guy.. you have a whole pack of great furkids up there to entertain you!
Christine... with Franklin in her heart♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
Elizabeth,
I'm very sorry Rosco has passed on. Like everyone else has said if wasn't for you and Eric the little guy wouldn't have known the happiness he experienced. He was very lucky you came along. I think you said something about cremating him. Also not having the time to take him camping. It sounds crazy but my sister would bring her husband's ashes with us when we went horse camping because it was his favorite thing. We would describe the lake we were at and scatter a little of him around. I think Rosco would still like to go camping, he would be there in spirit and that's okay. Hang in there.
Penny and her Gang
ROSCO HAS A BANNER !!!!!!!! I am freaking out, I saw it pop up and I am in tears.......Jim/Rene THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !! This makes me so happy. To know that everyone who enters the forum may get to see his beautiful little face, it just means the world to me !!!!
This little guy has touched so many people. I am not sure yet what I'm going to do but I need to somehow do something for his legacy. There was a HUGE rainbow over Richmond last night. You could see both ends of it from my front porch. It was beautiful.
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
Awww you bet. So glad you like it!
He will never be forgotten, that we promise.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh Elizabeth, I totally missed this thread until now. I am so, so sorry you have lost Roscoe. I saw a reference to his loss in another thread and then came over to this one. As I did his banner popped up! The picture of him in your arms from the party says it all ... you gave him the absolute best life a pup could have, making up for his rough start one hundred-fold, and I know you did everything you could for him. No second guessing! I know it hurts like hell right now but I think you also know how much your life was enriched by sharing Roscoe's journey. Roscoe's love for you, and yours for him will be forever in your heart.
Run free sweet Roscoe ... <3 <3 <3
Sending you lots of peace and tripawd love,
Martha, Codie Rae, and the Oaktown Pack
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
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