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20 February 2011
8:48 am

xanderdane

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It is Alexander's time. He is telling us in his own way. We will be bringing him in to his vet's office today and giving the big sweet boy kisses and saying goodbye. I don't even know how I'm going to do it, but I know I cannot let him be in pain and suffer………

Alexander The Great Dane Suspected Osteosarcoma July 12 Diagnosed Officially 7/16/2010 Amputated 7/27/2010 Became Spirit Xander 2/20/2011

20 February 2011
8:52 am

etgayle

knoxville, tn

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we're sending our thoughts to you. by freeing xander from his broken body, you are giving him a final selfless gift. remember that love never ends.

charon & gayle

Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure. Love Never Ends http://etgayle

20 February 2011
9:05 am

hugapitbull

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I am so sorry to hear this. Alexander is such a fine boy. Most of us are faced with this decision at some point, and I so admire the strength that is shown when one of us is faced with the quality of life decision.

You are doing what is right for Alexander, and I admire and stand by you. It will, no doubt, be the most difficult part of the journey. I wish there were something I could do to take away the pain, but since that is impossible, know my thoughts are with you.

Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
We honor our fellow November Five members who will always remain forever in my heart: Nova – the lone survivor, live proud and long; Spirits Max, Cherry, & Tika – who made half the journey with us and greeted Trouble at the Bridge
http://k9cancer.org – a canine cancer support community

20 February 2011
9:20 am

maggie

Portage Lake, Maine

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Oh my thoughts are with you today …. Everyone is right… this will be most likely the hardest part of this journey… but you are doing right by Alexander.

Many hugs to you from Maine,

Tracy & Maggie

Diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma 10-12-09, amputation of left rear leg 10-20-09
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"It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up." ~ Vince Lombardi

20 February 2011
9:24 am

Catiesmom

Edmonton, Alberta

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I am so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you.

Sending strength and hugs.

Catie - Birthday – November 4 2003 Amputation – January 13 2010 Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011 Catie Caitlin

20 February 2011
9:45 am

djbockman

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So sorry you've gotten to this part of the journey, hopefully you can feel the support from everyone here, we all know how tough this part is. Our thoughts are with you, Spirit Gus and Dan

My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010

20 February 2011
9:46 am

Dakota Dawg

Colorado

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Shannon, I am so very sorry to hear that Xander is hurting so much. As has been pointed out, quality of life is so very important to our tripawd friends. When it's not there, it's so hard to be forced into this decision. Quality of life is what brought us all here in the first place. We all tried or are trying to give our dogs the most bang for their buck, the best life for whatever time they have. You've done that for Alexander. You couldn't have done more. He knows this. And Xander's opinion of you is the only one that matters. To be held in high regard by our dog companions is the ultimate. Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of your beautiful Xander.

–Shari

One of the 2011 February Furballs, Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/

20 February 2011
9:58 am

sadie33

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I'm so sorry that you and Xander are at the end of your physical journey together. As hard as it is going to be, I hope it is peaceful. Everyone here is with you in spirit.

Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us. http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/

20 February 2011
10:21 am

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You con do this by remembering that releasing Xander from his broken body is the final gift you have to give him for all the unconditional love he has given you. He especially needs you to be strong and free of fear at this time. There will be plenty of time to be sad later. Bless you for all you have done for big Al. We're sending nothing but pawsitive thoughts your way. Peace.

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20 February 2011
10:52 am

Riley

California

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We are sooo sorry….know our hearts are breaking along with yours today…..

20 February 2011
11:10 am

Cooper

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Riley is right , I personally come to love most of the furkids that I meet on this site like one of my own , and my heart breaks right along with anyone that loses one. I only hope that in some way – our heartbreak can help ease your heartbreak during this time. We are sending warm thoughts and prayers your way.

Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state

20 February 2011
11:18 am

littlemanjake

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I'm so sorry you have reached this time with Alexander. Your love for him will give you strength. You will be in my thoughts.

Cynthia

SWEET ISABELLE Rescued from Hurricane Katrina 09/17/2005 OSA diagnosed 08/19/2010. L rear leg amputated 08/24/2010 Resection of MCT in R rear leg 01/20/2011 Enjoying Her Fabulous Life at 13!