More than eight years after we had the honor of meeting Tripawd Hero Cemil, we received the news that this gentle giant has hopped on to the Rainbow Bridge, along with a generous charitable contribution from Mary, a long time Tripawds member and supporter.
On behalf of the entire Tripawds community, we are both saddened by his loss, and amazed by the spirit and perseverance of this amazing amputee giant breed dog. Cemil loved life on three legs for nine years after his amputation due to osteosarcoma.
Long Live Cemil
For more information about Cemil, please see these Tripawds News blog posts, or visit Cemil’s blog.
Oh gosh. So very, very sorry to read this.
To Cemil’s family, thank you for sharing this MAGNIFICENT GENTLE GIANT with us for all these years. He is TRULY a BEACON OF HOPE for anyone starting this journey!!
We reference Cemil soooo often, zo very often, when people are starting this journey, especially big dog newbies! Because of Cemil, we can say without hesitation and as fact, dogs have had extended quality time because of Cemil!! Dogs who would have faced immediate euthanasia at diagnoses saw Cemil’s story of hope. Lives were saved and extended as a result.
PLEASE, PLEASE KNOW, CEMIL LIVED A LIFE OF MEANING. CEMIL’S LIFE MADE A DIFFERENCE. IT MATTERED. AND HE WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND BE AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE.❤
That video is such a testimony to what’s possible. It shows a very happy fella’ who is surrounded by his hooman who loves him dearly. He knows he’s loved. You can “see” the unbreakable bond and connection.
I can inly imagine the hero welcome he got as he headed to the Bridge! “HURRY! HURRY! ROLL OIT THE RED CARPET!! HERE COMES CEMIL!” And Jerry stood at the head of the applauding and cheering receiving line to pass out a PURPLE HEART made for Cemil💜💜
And then Cemil got to meet each and every Bridge resident who got extended earth time because of him! He was quite pleased.
Thank you Cemil.
With love and appreciation
Sally and My Chunky Spiritual Being Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie
Oh Sally, you made my eyes all watery with that lovely vision of our heroes. Thank you.
I am so sorry to hear about Cemil’s passing. May you run free until you meet your family again big guy. You were a true hero and warrior.
Thank you for honoring him
xoxxo
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Thank you Michelle, you are so sweet.