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There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss.
You are very right that she is with the angels...may your many happy memories of your time with her help to ease your heartache!
Linda and Tucker
I'm so very sorry. I know how sad you are, so many of us do. You did everything you could for Sadie and took such good care of her. She knows that. Sadie knows how much she was loved. She will always be in your heart, and she will always be watching over you.
Sending you love and strength during this very difficult time.
With love,
Carol
I'm devastated. I have been watching my email all day to hear a report about Sadie. This isn't what I was expecting. I know it wasn't what you were either. I'm so sorry. I'm so sad. I ache. I have no words that'll make it all better. However, for nearly 13 years of her life, you were there and did everything right for her, including these last few days. Sadie is now an angel and isn't in pain or confused or having problems. She's at peace and loving her freedom.
Sending you more HUGS than you'll ever know.
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Oh, no. This is such sad news. My heart is breaking with yours.
Karhi and Murphy
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
Yes, we are all crying our eyes out for you. We were all just hoping so darn hard, so hard, just hpoing this could be turned around. I'm so very, very sorry.
I also have no words right now. You did everything right to give her the best chance...everything!
All the words have been said..our hearts ache...we are devastated..shocked and we hate this disease more than words could ever express.
We are still here with you and will cntinue to be so. Just so very, very sorry.
I can offer no comfort right now andI'm sorry. Your grief is so deep and so raw and your heart is shattered and we can do nothing. Iam just saddened beyond words for you right now.
Surrou ding you with love and Sadie's grace. We will NEVER forget her. Her life has touched us Her life mattered.
Sally and Happy Hannah
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'm so sorry. I too was watching this thread today for news on Sadie, this is not at all what I expected.
You gave your girl a wonderful life and did your best for her when faced with cancer. I hope those years together bring you some peace during this difficult time.
Sadie will live on in your heart and so will always be by your side.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
My heart aches for you. I was so hoping to hear she was on the road to recovery, but know that you have a very special guardian angel watching over you. She knows just how much you love her and will always be with you. Heaven has way too many doggie angels these days.
Blessings-
Luanne and Spirit Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
In disbelief I read your terrible news, and I can't even begin to think of the right words to say or bring comfort to you. I'm so, so sorry this happened, all of us are. Even though you and Sadie were only with us for a very short time, a loss like this is heartbreaking for all of us in this community.
Please know you are in our thoughts tonight and in the days ahead. If you want to talk or share stories about Sadie's life, post photos, whatever we would love to hear more with the hopes that it might take some of the heavy grief from your heart.
Many, many condolences and prayers coming your way tonight. We are very sorry.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I was so stunned reading your update. My heart is breaking for you. I hope you can find some peace knowing that she is running, carefree and happy, on her side of the rainbow bridge. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Heather
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
I am so sorry for your loss--this is an awful thing. I have no words for you other than my sorrow and sympathy. PLease know you, your family, and your beautiful Sadie are in my thoughts.
"Let us think the unthinkable, let us do the undoable, let us prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all."
-Douglas Adams, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
"May I recommend serenity to you? A life that is burdened with expectations is a heavy life. Its fruit is sorrow and disappointment. Learn to be one with the joy of the moment."
-Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
Oh sweet girlie.. sweet Sadie.. I can't believe you are at the Bridge... You just made th bridge more beautiful with your arrival pretty girl.. I just can't believe it..
I really am sitting here in disbelief... and crying.. I feel your pain.... we all do here... cause we all share the Tripawd bond... and I am ANGRY!! This is just not fair!! Your did everything for your girl.. and it angers me when some things are just out of our control....
I wish I could hug you right now.. we all do..
Please vent here.. scream here.. cry here.. and we will join you....
hugs
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!
I am so sorry for you loss. I can't believe it. 
RIP Sadie
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
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