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31 January 2021 - 1:42 pm
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Thanks for the links Stacy. I've got some questions but I don't want to hijack the topic so I'll message you.

As for Lucy, I'm glad you got her in sooner than later. What peace of mind it brings to let the vet listen to her lungs eh? Glad the vet visit wasn't too traumatic for her and I hope she's feeling good today.

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Oh Happy Day!!! Lucy went to the chiro and magic was worked! She feels so much better. It always amazes me how chiro adjustments make her feel so much better so quickly. Her eyes have cleared up too. Lucy is on her way to feeling much much better! 
There was a huge part of me that was worried that this was her slowing down and we were on that downslope. I am so very relieved, I know the inevitable will happen and I will never be ready for it, but I’m just not ready for it right now. She hasn’t coughed in two days too. Oh this roller coaster...

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2 February 2021 - 3:43 pm
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YAAAAY!!!  We are thrilled Lucy is feeling better!!  Made our day😁And it's amazing  how beneficial the chiropractor is to her.  Aich a relief!!

Give that sweet girl a smooch and a cookie!!

Higs

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie!

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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3 February 2021 - 2:14 pm
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SUPER DUPER GREAT NEWS!

It's hard not to think the worst when you're dealing with cancer. We all do it. But you did the best thing by getting her checked out and putting her on a path to healing. Lucy is kicking cancer's butt!

What a relief. Good job mom!

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5 February 2021 - 8:39 am
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I don’t even know what to say. Unfortunately, another Tripawd gained her wings. Lucy went into respiratory distress and started to cough up blood last night. We took her to the Emergency Vet to have her evaluated and the Dr. was very honest with us that her vitals were not doing well. 
My sweet Lucy was surrounded by me and dog dad. We wrapped her in her favorite blankie and the vet provided chocolate. She finally got to taste chocolate! 
Our hearts hurt so much right now, but I know we did the right thing. We did it FOR her. I can’t thank this community enough for all of the support you have given me the past few months. 

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5 February 2021 - 9:46 am
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Cant even wrap my head around this eight now.  Another gutwrenching loss of another beloved family member. 

For now, until my tears clear up so I can type, I just want to say how much we love Lucy.  We fell in ,ove with her instantly.   And yes, everything you did. you did FOR Lucy, including  when it cam time to  help her ease out of her failing  earthly body,

I'll add one more quick thing.  So many wonderful Tripawd A gels and QuadPawd  Angels headed to the Bridge recently...and they were all there to greet Lucy with Hershey Kisses and Chocolate Chip Cookies and Chocolate Ice Cream.

With love

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 

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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5 February 2021 - 11:20 am
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Ohhhhhh I'm so sorry! Just crying buckets here, I can't even believe this news. My heart is shattered and aches for you and your husband. This cancer does some awful things and I just wish that we could prevent these situations from happening. 

I struggle to find the right words that can help. I'm just really, really sorry. I. hope you can eventually take comfort in knowing that your beautiful girl was a fighter, a hero, and will always be an inspiration to us.

I'm in the Tripawds Chat right now, sorry I missed you earlier. 

P.S. Giving her chocolate was such a beautiful act, an incredible gift to her during a very terrible time for you. I never even considered doing something like that, and will always remember it. 

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5 February 2021 - 12:20 pm
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I am deeply sorry for your loss.  Lucy was so well loved and while she is now forever out of pain, I know yours is just beginning.  I am holding space for you and your family in my heart today.  May you find moments of peace in the midst of your grieving, and may Lucy's memory be a blessing. sp_hearticon2

Griffin lived an amazing life for 11 years! Diagnosed with osteosarcoma on March 17, 2020, Griffin's right forelimb was amputated on April 2, 2020. Ten days later he was running and playing fetch! Lung metastasis discovered in July 2020 did not slow down Griffin and he lived joyfully for the next 7 months, passing peacefully at home on February 11, 2021. https://griffin.tripawds.com

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I am so very sorry to hear about sweet Lucy. Nothing ever prepares us for these moments. Know that you are surrounded by love and support of this community. My heart is with you sp_hearticon2

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5 February 2021 - 8:38 pm
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I gathered myself enoigh to go back and read everyone  of Licy's posts again.  I I. ere3d myself in each photo and marvel at how Happy and adorable she is.   AMD the pi6 you just posted of her with that Ray of sun light shining down on her....so beautiful.  She just looked lovely and so peaceful and Happy jiust "being".

To revisit all those posts was therapeutic  in a way..  Lucy had such a great recovery and got on with living life mto the fullest.  She did waste one second  and never deviated  from "Bei g More Dog".  Because of all your exquisite care and love and spoiling g and birthday cake, Lucy got to be Lucy every mome t of every day.

The turn of events happened so suddenly and virtually with no warning We've seen it on ocassion where fluid on the lungs  forms this quickly.  You did the right thing at the right time.  I am soooo glad she was surrounded by your love,  wrapped in her blankie and and wooded down chocolate.  All things considered, it could not have been a better send off.

We are all so privileged  to be part of Lucy's extended family.  The joy and fun ti es she shared with us will always put a smile on our hearts💖

While hard to focus on it now, you will be sustained by the great life you gabe Lucy.  While her earth time was way to short, the .love and joy she experienced with you is limitless and eternal.  And Lucy WILL connect with you, so pay attentuon!  And let us know when she does.

Please know we are here for you.  We saw the depth of your. love and devotion firsthand.   We know the depth of grief that goes along with the honor of being loved by Lucy when she goes back "ho e".  We know our dogs and cats are on loan and that we are just their tem home.

Lucy is a bright Star now.  Look up at the nighttime  sky.  You will immediately be drawn to a Star that is twinkling  brighter than any other.  Yeah,that's your Lucy❤

.Love and light

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 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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5 February 2021 - 8:41 pm
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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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6 February 2021 - 4:55 pm
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I am so sorry to hear about Lucy.  As you said you did it for her.  Everything you did, you did for Lucy!  The most precious and selfless gift we can give our beloved pets, is to let them go.  Now Lucy is at a place where she is pain free, whole again, and feels a love like no other.  A love that we hope to feel one day. A selfless gift, because you put Lucy first.  You, as many would rather feel the hurt and the pain, so our pet can be at peace.

It will be a year next month that My Beloved Brownie crossed over.  I'm not going to tell you it will get better, but it is different.  The first thing I think about when I open my eyes in the morning is Brownie.  The last thing I think about when I close my eyes at night is Brownie.  But then one day along with the tears came laughter.  All the memories start pouring in.  As long as we have the memories they will never die.  

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  This  poem has always brought me comfort when make that gut wrenching decision.  I hop it finds you comfort as well. sp_hearticon2 By the way, This community is having a Zoom Group Hug on March 3rd.  Hope to see you there.

May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I’ve lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?

I didn’t want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go
I really do.
It’s difficult to stay.

But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you’re sad and afraid,
because I see your tears.

I’ll not be far,
I promise that, and hope you’ll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you too,
that’s why it’s hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.

So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you’ll let me go today.

My Beautiful Beloved Brownie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on February 26, 2019.  With all odds against him he lived an additional one year and eight days with amputation, love, and prayer.  I was honored to be his mom, and I have never been so proud!  He will live forever in my Heart!

Brownie Bubba Bell

04/01/2007 - 03/05/2020

"March Saint"

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6 February 2021 - 7:04 pm
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What a beautiful poem Nancy. Thank you for sharing. It makes me cry but it's beautiful.

And thanks for the notice about the Zoom hangout. Scroll down about halfway through this post for the time and info. Hope to see you there.

https://tripawd.....y-on-zoom/

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