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Hello there,
It's been awhile since we have posted. May 30th was the worst day of our lives. We said goodbye to our baby boy Max and sent him off to be free of any pain from that nasty cancer.
That is the only positive I can find in this horrible experience. He is free from pain and hopefully getting lots of belly rubs from family members that we've lost in the past. My son is quite sure that all of the girl dogs in heaven are after him and want him to be their boyfriend:)
I'm angry that we didn't get to spend many more years with him like we thought we would but feel blessed to have had such a wonderful companion forthe last eight years.
So when I think of him and get sad that he is no longer waiting at the door when I come home or sprawled out on the couch when I walk across the house and have to stop dead in my tracks to give him kisses and tell him how incredibly handsome he is, I instead think of how happy he must be to be "back to normal". He can run and jump again!!
I know without a doubt that he is still with me. Our love for one another was too strong to no longer feel again:) I really am happy for him and know he will be waiting for me with his big sweet smile when my time comes.
Thank you to everyone who has shared their story and offered their support to us. This is the most compassionate and understanding group of people I have ever had the pleasure of communicating with on such a personal and intimate issue. I will be certain to spread the word and suggest this forum to anyone who might need it.
Thanks again!
Shaun and Angel Maximus "Max" Darby Jones
Shaun,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. The pain here is always shared when we lose a member of our Tripawd family. I sympathize for your loss. Max is now out of pain and free from cancer, and you did the very best for him til the very end. Bless you guys, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina and Spirit Shadow
My heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your loving Max. I know you are missing him and have shed some tears. You are right, all of us here at Tripawds send you love and hugs and prayers. There are no words to express what we all feel when we hear of another loss to cancer.
He was a lucky boy to be loved by you so deeply. Just know we are all with you as you grieve.
Gineej & Paris
Grateful for every moment we had with Paris…..no regrets!
Honoring her life by opening our hearts & home to Addy!
Shaun, I'm so very sorry to hear of Max's passing. We all feel the pain when a fellow tripawd comes to the end of the journey. May the years of memories soon replace the pain you feel today. We have all been given these dogs because we are strong enough to make the necessary choices based on what is best for our friend. Bless you for being that strong, ever guiding light in Max's life.
Run free sweet Max at Rainbow Bridge.
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.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Love and prayers and peace to you and your family. I just found this group 3 weeks ago. It seems like there is so much loss and pain here. But so much love also. Thank you for your love and care of Max. And you're right, he's whole and happy now.
Ruth and Angel
Dear Shaun,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Max. How strange that we here on Tripawds.com lost both of our inspirawrational Max boys (Paula's Max too) on the same day?! Boy, it must have been quite the welcoming party (lots of licks, tails wagging and running around and playing like puppies) when they both arrived at the Rainbow Bridge! 
I lost my sweet Jake a little over a month ago and I too felt happy for him... knowing he was pain free and with his tripawd buddies and other loved ones who have passed. It is however a bittersweet feeling... happy for them that they don't have to deal with their broken down bodies anymore and knowing they are having fun but so incredibly sad for us because we are left with these big gaping holes in our hearts... missing them like crazy. Craving their warm furry bodies to hug and pet and seeing their beautiful smiles that just make even the worst days seem not so bad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful and healing time. Max will be with you in Spirit of course... sending his amazing unconditional love to you and your family.
Luv Spirit Jake, Smooch, Baby Gus & Mom (Sherri)
We're so sorry to hear the news of your saying goodbye to Max. But there is at least one other positive outcome that may help bring you some peace ... by sharing max's story here, you are certain to help others facing the same difficult decisions whith their dogs.
And please don't feel regret. You did good by Max. Bless you for taking such good care of him. And remember, he would not want you to be angry or sad. Especially while he's having a ball chasing all the girl dogs around the Rainbow Bridge!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I am so very sorry to hear about Max... to echo what the others have said, I know that everytime I read of a loss on here it just breaks my heart and I've never even met these awesome, inspawrational dogs that I get to read about every day! I know there's nothing that can take away the pain of losing Max, but I hope that those of us on here are able to offer any level of support. We will be thinking of you and Max...
Shaun,
Our entire family is so very sorry to hear of you loss. We know that you gave Max a great life. They are never here in this world with us long enough but they so enrich our lives so very much. I know that everyone here at this forum speaks from the same experience that they are always with us. I would like to invite you to visit a page that I have dedicated to all of us who feel this close bond and do believe that you will find much truth and comfort from the sentiment express on that page. http://home.com.....sthere.htm
Please accept our condolences and we know that you will someday be able to wrap yourself in the great memories of Max.
All our prayers,
Bob and Cherry
I am so sorry that you have lost your wonderful Max. He is safe now and nothing can ever hurt him. It is those left behind who suffer.
Enjoy your memories knowing that you did your best for him and he for you.
Susan and Beacon
Cherry said:
I would like to invite you to visit a page that I have dedicated to all of us who feel this close bond and do believe that you will find much truth and comfort from the sentiment express on that page. http://home.com.....net/~enbba.....sthere.htm
Thanks for sharing that Bob, For Better or Worse is one of our favorite comics, and this one is especially touching. And so true. Our spirits will always remain to comfort and guide our humans.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
So sorry to hear of your loss of Max. They leave such an enormous hole in your heart when they go but how lucky you were to share such a special relationship. Please know that so many of us share your pain and are thinking of you during this difficult time. Feel reassured that you did everything you could for Max.
Kathy & Maya
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