Austin's Mom
Boxer Insane
Kysha I'm so very sorry.
Chris & Austin
Chris & Austin
Sick 8 year old Boxer
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Rlr.Giraffe
Banned
What a terrible loss. I am so sorry for you and your family. Tegan is in a place now where cancer can not hurt her anymore. Godspeed little one.
Jen
Jen
high octane
Completely Boxer Crazy
I am soo sorry. I have been following your posts obviously hoping for the best, my heart just sank when I read your post this morning. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I am terribly saddend by your loss. Gods speed Teagan, we will see you at the bridge. Tonnes of hugs and kisses for Owen.
Thomas Liggin
Boxer Insane
My heart goes out to you at this time. We had a once in a lifetime dog with Rocky. While not as accomplished as Tegan, he was a unique dog who captured the hearts of all who knew him. Our vet, and his groomer said he was a one in a million dog. And indeed, he was.
We never imagined that we could be so lucky again with another dog, even another Boxer. It bothered me to think that it might even be remotely possible, as though thinking such a thing would somehow diminish Rocky's greatness.
But, we were wrong. Indy came at a difficult time, with enormous paw prints to fill. But, fill them he did, and then some. While I wouldn't say he is a better dog, he is Rocky's equal, better in some ways, and not as good in others. He is different.
As magnificent as Tegan was, you had much to do with her achievements, her personality, and her spirit. Every dog has an enormous potential for greatness, but how they develop depends in great measure on us, and our dedication, and devotion to their training and well being.
I think that is one of the things that makes it so difficult to lose them. We invest so much of ourselves in them. The joy is that they repay our efforts and love for them many times over.
It was over a year after we lost Rocky that I was able to think about him without getting emotional. And now, nearly three years later, I still shed tears for him from time to time.
To explain how I feel in the simplest terms, I wouldn't have given up Rocky to get Indy, but now, I wouldn't give up Indy were it somehow possible to have him back.
Hopefully, you too, will share the same experience. I know the void in your home and your heart. I've experienced it. And while neither Tegan nor Rocky could be "replaced", that emptiness and sorrow can be replaced. My heart's desire is for you to heal, and find another Boxer to bring that joy into your home, and more importantly, your heart.
God bless.
Tom
We never imagined that we could be so lucky again with another dog, even another Boxer. It bothered me to think that it might even be remotely possible, as though thinking such a thing would somehow diminish Rocky's greatness.
But, we were wrong. Indy came at a difficult time, with enormous paw prints to fill. But, fill them he did, and then some. While I wouldn't say he is a better dog, he is Rocky's equal, better in some ways, and not as good in others. He is different.
As magnificent as Tegan was, you had much to do with her achievements, her personality, and her spirit. Every dog has an enormous potential for greatness, but how they develop depends in great measure on us, and our dedication, and devotion to their training and well being.
I think that is one of the things that makes it so difficult to lose them. We invest so much of ourselves in them. The joy is that they repay our efforts and love for them many times over.
It was over a year after we lost Rocky that I was able to think about him without getting emotional. And now, nearly three years later, I still shed tears for him from time to time.
To explain how I feel in the simplest terms, I wouldn't have given up Rocky to get Indy, but now, I wouldn't give up Indy were it somehow possible to have him back.
Hopefully, you too, will share the same experience. I know the void in your home and your heart. I've experienced it. And while neither Tegan nor Rocky could be "replaced", that emptiness and sorrow can be replaced. My heart's desire is for you to heal, and find another Boxer to bring that joy into your home, and more importantly, your heart.
God bless.
Tom
bustermom
Boxer Insane
Kysha,
Our deepest condolences to you, your family and of course Owen. Tegan packed a lot of living into her 8 years of life and will spend many a lazy day at the Bridge telling stories about her loving family to all the other furkids.
Hugs to you and prayers that your heart heals, the grief eases and thoughts of Tegan bring more smiles than tears.
Our deepest condolences to you, your family and of course Owen. Tegan packed a lot of living into her 8 years of life and will spend many a lazy day at the Bridge telling stories about her loving family to all the other furkids.
Hugs to you and prayers that your heart heals, the grief eases and thoughts of Tegan bring more smiles than tears.
Gretchen B
Super Boxer
I'm so sorry about Tegan. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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