I hate to tell anyone this, but Tripod passed away over the holidays. She was at a no-cage kennel while we went out of state to visit family. They noticed she started having blood in her urine, so they kept a closer eye on her. Then she developed a bloody nose. The wonderful people took her to an emergency vet, where they did blood panels. Her liver was shot. Normally, the liver enzymes in a healthy dog is between 0 and 30. They determine how bad the liver is on a 0-100 scale. Her enzyme count was well over 1000. The chances she was given were slim to none, and would leave her in tremendous pain, as she would need constant blood transfusions and possibly surgery to try to stem the bleeding. We decided that she shouldn’t suffer just so we could come home and say goodbye. The kennel staff put us on the phone so we could say good bye as she went to sleep for the last time (they stayed with her so she wasn’t alone).
We miss Tripod terribly, but we didn’t want her to be in pain. She passed away at 2:10 am (est) on December 23, 2014. She was a beautiful, mellow dog. She was great with my son, kept at a distance from my bird, and protected us when we felt unsafe. Tripod stayed with me when I felt alone, and made me feel like nothing was wrong, when everything was falling apart. I feel blessed that she was part of our family. She’s not in pain anymore, and I know she’ll be waiting for me when I pass.
I love you, Tripod. You were a very good girl.
I am so sorry for you loss of Tripod. She has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and maybe playing with my black lab, Megan. It is so hard to loose a member of the family. I am sending you and your family many hugs.
Nancy Nelson
I am so sorry for your loss … keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and sending love and healing energy.
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart
My heat just breaks in pieces for you. Far too many of us here understand the huge void, the complete destruction of day to day routine and intense love when our tripods transition.
You are wonderful lovingnsouls to do what was best for Tripod when she needed y our gift of selfless love the most. I’m glad she was in a boarding facility that cared so much. I know she felt your presences as you talked with her on the phone. I had a situation once where a beloved dog of mine became unexpectedly ill while I was away. I asked that the vet do everything to help him hold on until I was able to get a flight, I have regretted that decision horribly and it haunts me to this day because, unintentionally, I extended his suffering. Yo did the absolute right thing for Tripod, just like you have her entire life.
She sure did win the doggy lottery when you adopted her! I went back and read your blogs and thoroughly enjoyed learning mor about her and seeing her ADORABLE lictures! She is soooooo pretty!
I love how she was secretly stuffing herself with treats and you thought she wasn’t eating because the MIL visit stressed her out! And then the fact that she would stay in bed with you until she thought you had fallen asleel and then go get in her bed…what sweet, sweet soul!
I do hope you’ll stay connected and tell us more about Tripod on ner blog when you can. You are family and we understand the bond lIke no others can. This lart kf the journey is not easy. Just know you are not alone and Tripod will NEVER be forgotten here! Her life mattered! And I bet even Sylvia grew to like her!!
Her transition was just a blink of an eye, as Jerry often reminds us, compared to the thousands of happy days filled with loving and spoiling! Let those memories help you heal. Tripod wants to see you happy.
Holding you in our hearts and surrounding you with Tripod’s love and wagging tail!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
So very sorry to read of Tripod’s passing……may she run free and happy over the Bridge, and I have a feeling she will be greeted by so many beloved angel Tripawds and quadpawds at the Bridge, like my precious Tripawd Polly that I lost earlier this past year, and my sweet quadpawd Maggie that I lost 2 years before Polly…..Maggie will be Tripods special greeter, because December 23 was my Maggie’s birthday so there is still a big party going on…….!
My heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family,
Bonnie & Angel Polly, and Angel Maggie
I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Tripod.
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Ohhh no. I’m really, really sorry to read this, I can’t imagine how hard that must have been on all of you. Please accept our deepest sympathy and never forget that Tripod is always with you, her spirit will shine on forever.
Many hugs coming your way.