sorry to report my very special Izzy the 11 1/2 year old beagle Tripawd has developed a new bone cancer in her remaining front “shoulder”. Her original amputation was in December and we were all looking forward to some rehab and another summer trip to Colorado for some gentle hikes. Initially her recovery was strong but over the last few weeks she just didn’t seem to progress. Now we, sadly, know why. She is on increased pain meds and comfortable but is fading. We will likely help her cross the bridge in the next few days. She is bright and beautiful and we will certainly miss her. Thanks to all at Tripawds for your help and support.
Izzy’s final lap
I had a video I tried to upload but don’t see it …Ill try again
I am so sorry to hear this news. Our hearts are breaking for you and sweet Izzy. Please know our thoughts are with you at this hardest of times.
Linda & Spirit Mighty Max
Thank you. We rescued her 2-3 years ago and she has been a great member of our pack bee are going to miss this brave sweet girl.
So very sorry. I hope you enjoy Izzy’s last few days. Thinking of you all..
I am so sorry to hear about Izzy’s diagnosis. This part is hard love on her and enjoy her these days and spoil her rotten.
Lots of pictures with you in them. Take some clipping of fur for you.
I am so sorry
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Such a brutal rotten disease. So hard to believe it has taken the course it has.
I, like everyone else, fell in love with this sweet senior Beagle with her first picture and post. Such a precious little Soul.
You did what you had to do to give her a chance.; what we all would have done. This piece of crap is so unpredictable and does what it wants.
Izzy did have bonus days with you pain free, barking happily and soaking up all that extra loving and spoiling! The “extra” time was brief in our human way of counting days on a calendar. To Izzy though, it wasn’t about “days”, it was about being with from one blissful moment to the next.
Every one of those moments was full of love and happiness for Izzy. Just as you felt privileged to have her in your life these last several hears, Izzy felt the same way about you! She had a lifetime of joy from the day you adopted her.
You will give her the most selfless gift of love we can possibly give our dogs. You will stay strong and you will give her a celebratory send off to the Bridge because you love her sooooooooooo much!
You will stay in the moment and savor every sacred second. You will be with her and let her know it’s okay to go. She will jump out of those earthly clothes that no longer serve her. She will be greeted by so many friends at the Bridge. They’ll give her steak and ice cream and they’ll romp with her through the sunlit meadows.
Izzy will let you know she’s okay. Shey send you a sign. Pay attention. And you’ll feel her presence when you take hikes in Nature. She’ll be there.
Please stay connected and share more of Izzy’s time with you…with pictures of course!
The grief that is facing you is not easy. Caring for a tripawd leaves a void, a huge void. This journey is intense. Your love for Izzy is intense and your grief is intense.
The happy memories will slowly push the sadness away. That makes Izzy happy to know you will remember the happy times. Those are the memories Izzy wants you to focus on.
Holding you in our hearts and sending you love, peace snd strength.
Sally and My Chunky Spiritual Being Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie
Thank you. I am very grateful to have found this website and all the wonderful people here. It has been a great source of support during my ongoing journey with Izzy. You are right. I will look for her on the trails…and of course hear her too! I have another beagle who is 10 ..we rescued her at about age 2. We have had other beagles but Izzy was Emma’s first friend because Izzy responded perfectly to Emma’s fears. We will all miss her but like you say she will remain with us in many ways…
You can email Jerry and she’ll help you lost the video. We look forward to seeing it!
I am crying for you and for Izzy. But so thankful that she found her forever home with you, had the chance to hike in Colorado with her pack, and four months is worth it! So many things we cannot control, every day together is a gift.
I am heartbroken to read this about sweet Izzy…. Please know you did everything possible for her, and sometimes time is always more short than we want it to be….. She lived her life very happy with you for sure…… She will take a piece of your heart with her when she crosses over the Bridge, and you will always have a small Beagle shaped hole etched in your heart….
Thinking of you,
Bonnie, Angel Polly, Pearl, and Zuzu
Thanks..all true words
I am so sorry it turned this way. It’s a horrible decision to have to make but the most brave one you can. Rest assured… there will be many angels waiting to greet Izzy at the bridge.
Hugs and love,
alison with spirit shelby in her heart (and little jasper too)
Thank you. When I read Racing in the Rain a few years ago I realized this is my gift back to my dogs for their years of unconditional love. I do this for them as hard as it is.
Prayers and Peace for Izzy and your family. What a gift to her that she was rescued by you. You gave her a lifetime of wonderful memories and I will make sure Angel Zeus meets her when its her time. Love to you.
Deb, Belle and Angel Zeus
oh my goodness. I’m sitting here crying for you guys. I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine. Sending out many prayers and hugs to Izzy and all love her. Ugh. Heart wrenching.
Love
Julie and Buddy
Just letting you kno w we are all still right here with you.
For some reason, when I first ppsted,I didn’t see the tip photo of PRECIOUS Beagles!! Soo cute!!
If you go under “technical suppprt”, there should be a thread there on how to ppst video. I jist know, for me, I have tonput itnon you tube and then tap htl (?) and “copy” tonclipboard and then copy that htlm to post. I think if you have a blog it’s easier though!
Sending you strength and peace and all our love.
Patricia, my heart goes out to you, I am so very sorry about Izzy. I know you guys fought so darn hard, I’m sorry the cancer was so unpredictable. It always breaks our heart.
Know that Izzy will always be with you on those hikes. Listen closely, you’ll hear that sweet Beagle howl all over the Rockies.
With much love & many condolences coming your way.
Thanks Jerry. Tripawds was a great source of help and support for me. We had Izzy 3 years and she was a very special girl who I am missing a lot. And you are right I will hear her on my hikes. We usually rescue older female beagles and I know when the time is right there will be another sweet girl who will join our pack.