Oh Rob, I am so sorry. My 4 dogs and 5 cats are definitely my children (as much as my children are), so I understand where you are coming from. One of my dogs was diagnosed with diabetes about 2 months ago, and we almost lost her. Tyler is lucky to have you and Mari. God bless you all.

Rob & Mari,

First I'm so sorry to hear about Tyler. It's so very hard to watch our fury family members suffer. I know he's in good hands & prayers for you & him are here for you.

I also glad to hear of your recovery.

Prayera & well wishes to you, Tyler & Mari! God Bless

so sorry to hear about Tyler. Thank heavens for Mari's awareness and that you will have more time for memories with him. Wishing you strength and courage during this time....and keeping you in the family prayers.

all my love and deepest prayers to you,mari and the furkids. my heart is broken, so i can only imagine how you must feel right now. my co-workers are looking at me like im crazy with tears streaming down my face. i am so so sorry..
((rob, mari and family))

Believe me, sir, I know how it is. My wife and I had a dog from 2003 to 2006 who was very much a part of our family. It'd be weird if I was sitting on the couch, watching a movie without him next to me. He was the first dog I ever owned and he became my best friend, and we had to let him go in 2006 after a very aggressive cancer stole his quality of life in less than two weeks. Some days, we still catch ourselves wondering if we made the right decision, but deep down, we know we did.
I still get teary thinking about him. Enjoy every minute you have with Tyler; let him up on the bed, put him on your lap when you watch TV, sing songs to him... let him know he is loved by many.

Later,
eddie

My heart and prayers go to you. I also had a pet with cancer. This was so very hard. God Bless.

rob i don't know what to say except for i am so sorry

my heart goes out to you, mari and your entire family.
i'll keep you in my thoughts.

((((((((((rob mari tyler))))))))))

Rob, Mari, Tyler, Samy--you are all in my prayers.

My furbabies (2 dogs) are our only babies. They fill our lives with joy and when they hurt, we hurt.

Tyler is blessed to have you and Mari.

For you and Mari, please take extra good care of yourselves and each other during this time. We are surrounding you all with love and prayers and healing vibes.

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Dear Rob and Mari,

I am so sorry to hear about Tyler and the heartache you are going through. I too, just found out yesterday that my beloved Golden, Sundance has a tumor that has no cure and I am devasted. I have loved her so for the last 12 years and can't even begin to describe the joy she has brought into my life. I have felt even more blessed that I have had a few extra years with her as she went through cancer treatment 3 years ago for melanoma and had great results with an experimental vaccine she received from the University Vet Hospital in Madison, WI. My heart aches for all of you and I pray that God will help you through this difficult time. And Rob, hope you are getting better each day.

God's blessings and love to all of you.

Heidi

Rob-

Much love and many prayers will be coming your way as you all go through this difficult time. I hope you have as many days left with Tyler as possible and that you're able to make the most of them.

Rob - My thoughts, prayers, and "healing vibes" are with you, Mari, and Tyler. I know how deeply sad this feels - I am so sorry to hear about Tyler. And how helpless it feels when this happens to a beautiful creature that you love so much and have shared so much with. (We can thank Tyler for "Little Wonders", right?)

I know that you and Mari are doing everything you possible can for Tyler. And know that the best you can give him is all your love - which I know you are surrounding him with.

I donated to Pets Alive in tribute to Tyler - great idea. Much love and healing to you and your family.

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TY for posting about something so personal to you both! Pets are a part of the family! They are the kids that don't talk back, much, and they get your floors dirty then look at you with those eyes and you just can't get mad at them!!!
My thoughts are with you both and I pray for Tylers pain to be eased and for beautiful memories that you and Mari can hold on to!

I have 5 friend besides myself that has had to put down our doggies due to cancer in the last year..what is happening? Is it just better detection? I gave my Millie 2 surgeries before finally realizing that she just wasn't getting better..I'm soo sorry to hear of your pain and grief. Have you heard about 2dogs2000miles.org Its 1 guy walking from Austin to Boston trying to raise money for dog cancer research..they are also on myspace..take care Rob..hate to say it but I know some great music will come from this sadness..love ya..4rock/sherry

Rob I do know what you are going through believe me, I lost both of my dogs (my hearts) a year apart and it choked me. One thing you must think about though is the quality of life that you are now and have always given Tyler... He will be another angel watching over you and Mari! Sending you, Mari and Tyler a strong heartfelt hug.

Randy Thomas

((Rob, Mari, Tyler and family)) There are no words of comfort I can offer, but I have this to share:

A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.
He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.
After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight
When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.
When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?'
'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered.
'Wow! Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked.
'Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up.'
The man gestured, and the gate began to open.
'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler asked.
'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.'
The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.
After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence.
As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.
'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?'
'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.'
'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog.
'There should be a bowl by the pump.'
They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.
The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.
When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.
'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.
'This is Heaven,' he answered.
'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'
'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell.'
'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'
'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.'


Tyler is the luckiest dog in the world to have spent his time here with you and Mari.