I am not leaving this community, even though my boy is gone. You all have been such a pillar of support to me in this difficult time, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, for your kind comments to my last post, and for all the help beforehand. Sometime soon I’ll tell you stories, etc. and I’ll read about your dogs & cats and get to more about all of your journeys.
My thoughts are with you, i thought this was tomorrow. I’m so sorry I’m late, truly thought this was for the 12th.
Sending the warmest of light, hugs, and love in this dark time.
I am so very sorry that Tank’s time to go was sooner than later, but know that the love you gave him was the best that any furbaby could ask for.
He’s free now and he will show you the signs that even though he shed his earth clothes, he is still with you.
Peace be with you and Squirt. She’s gonna need her mama now and i think your love for her will help you through this monumental hurdle.
Please lean on us for support, we’re here any time.
Much love,
Jackie and Huckster❤️
You are family…you and Tank and Squirt…and we are ALWAYS connected no matter what.
I do hope uou can come back and share more about Tank when it feels right. Take all the time you need.
Like all of our tripawds, Tank is a tripawd hero here and he will always be remembered and honored here.❤
We know younjave sone realky roigh times ajead. The void, the routine that is no longer there, the sadness that overtakes you and seems like it will never end….yeah, we get it. We get this journey like no others can. We understand your devotion ton your Tank and your brave and courageous decisions you made to give him a chance. That piece of crap disease jad already run it’s coirse and there was NO way to know that. We have seen what happened to Tank happen on ocassion here from other dogs. It’s quick and brutal. The reason we all proceed with surgery, etc is because the risks…the unknowns….are “fairly” small…but they do happen. We all just hope the odds of success are in our favor. You did exactly what you needed to do to give Tank a chance. You did what Tank would want.
And when Tank needed to be released and needed to be pain frre and whole again, he let you know. He knew you loved him enough to give him the most selfless gift we can ever give our beloved dogs. He knew your love was strong enough to do that and he is sooooo gratedul!!❤
There’s something that Tank needs you to do. Tank’s day or two leading up to his transition was just a blink of an eye compared to the thousands of happy memories you shared. And you and shared jad soooo many happy memories!!
So, although Tank knows you will be sad for awhile, he wants nothing more than to see you smile as you think about him.
Those are the memories he’s telling everybody at the Rainbow Bridge that is nestled beautifully in Heaven with Jesus and the wonderful Angels. He has been bragging nonstop about what a great time he had with you and Squirt!
Make no mistake about it. Tank is still with you, just in energy form. He WILL make his presence known. He will make his presence known to Squirt. And no this….Tank feels soooo good!!! He’s been running around playing, chasing balls, getting massages from the Angel’s and eating the most amazing feasts of Turkey and mashed pot with gravy, topped off with ice cream!!
STAY CONNECTED. Feel our love and know that we are here for you. And when you can, we would love to see more pictures. The ones you shared blow me away at how cute and how handsome he is. It just love his markings.
Surrounding you with Tank’s eternal ligjt thst xan never be dimmed
PS…..I wanted to add this poem that one of our beloved members Michelle posted. She’s Sassy’s mom:
dear human,
I see that you are crying, for it is my moment to leave. Don’t cry, please. I want to explain some things to you.
You’re sad because I left, but I’m glad I met you.
How many dogs like me die daily without meeting someone special like you?
I know it saddens you my departure, but I had to go now.
I want to ask you not to blame yourself for anything. I heard you sobbing that you should have done something else for me. Don’t say that, you’ve done a lot for me! Without you I would have known nothing of the beauty I carry with me today.
You must know that we animals live the present intensely and we are very wise: we enjoy every little thing every day, and forget the bad past quickly. Our lives begin when we know love, the same love you gave me, my angel without wings and two legs.
Know that even if you find an animal that is seriously injured, and that you only have a little bit of time in this world, you provide a huge service by accompanying you in your final transition.
None of us likes to be alone, except when we realize it’s time to leave.
Maybe for you it’s not so important that one of you is next to us caressing us and holding our paw, helps us go in peace.
No more crying, please. I’ll be happy. I have in memory the name you gave me, the warmth of your house that in this time became mine. I take the sound of your voice talking to me, even though I don’t always understand what you were saying to me.
I carry in my heart every caress you gave me.
Everything you did was very valuable to me and I thank you endlessly, I don’t know how to tell you, because I don’t speak your language, but surely in my eyes you could see my gratitude.
I’m just gonna ask for two favors. Wash your face and start smiling.
Remember how good we live together these moments, remember the antics I made to cheer you up.
Relive like me all the good we share in this time.
And do not say you will not adopt another animal, because you have suffered a lot from my departure. Without you I would not live the beauties I lived.
Please don’t do this! There are many like me waiting for someone like you.
Give them what you gave me, please, they need it just like I needed you.
Don’t keep the love you have to give, for fear of suffering.
Follow my advice, cherish the good you share with each of us, recognizing that you are an angel to us animals, and that without people like you our life would be harder than sometimes it is.
Follow your noble task, now it’s up to me to be your angel.
I will accompany you in your path and help you help others like me.
I will talk to other animals who are here with me, I will tell you everything you have done for me and I will point and say proudly: “that’s my family”.
Tonight, when you look at the sky and see a blinking star I want you to know that it’s me flashing an eye; warning you that I arrived well and telling you “thank you for the love you gave me”.
I say goodbye now not saying ” goodbye “, but ” see you later “.
There is a special sky for people like you, the sky where we go and life reward us by making us meet there.
I’ll be waiting for you!”
Author unknown
Love
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie
What a big, loving heart you have. Thank you so much for taking time to write to all of us, when life is so hard for you right now. Take your time healing, and know that you will forever be part of our Tripawds family, and Tank’s story will live on for all time. When you are ready, yes, we would love to hear more stories and see photos of your happy boy and the pack.
If we can help you at all as you cope with his passing, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us OK? We will forever be here for you.
What a lovely message and such beautiful replies as well. Once a member of the tripawd family always a member. We have all been touched by very special tripawd souls who have given us the honour of being their Guardian. How pleased they must be to see us continue to support each other after they have gone. Goodbye is awful and in some ways it never stops. But they really are with us always. Sending you much love xo