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It is with a very heavy heart that I must share that Brody boy has entered the gates to doggy heaven. He lived a wonderful 10 1/2 years, which is a lifetime in Boxer years. He was the most beautiful, loving and friendly dog (child) and he was a fighter and survivor until the end! Unfortunately, he started having seizures a couple months ago which we controlled with meds (after the MRI showed a dark spot), but eventually they got the best of him and his health deteriorated. I don't regret any of the decisions we made and enjoyed the extra 8.5 months we got to share together. I told myself I that when his quality of life was not good I would make the decision and it was very apparent today. I honestly wasn't sure I would be able to know, but I was wrong - Mom knows best! I grilled him a ribeye as his last meal which he loved and gobbled up. I held onto him until the end. I kissed and loved on him and told him how special he was, how much joy he brought to our lives, how proud we were of him, how much we loved him and we were going to miss him. I will always treasure our time together and remember what an amazing friend he was. He is no longer suffering and is running wild in doggy heaven with his parents, brother and fellow tripawds! He is watching over us. The day started off very dreary which is how I felt, but after we set him free the sun came blazing out!!!! I'm not going to lie, I'm sad, I miss him and I'm crying as I try and type this. It's only been a day but it's very weird not having him around. I am too emotional to write anymore. In time I will update the site with "Brody's Journey" and share our tripawd months!!!
Thank you all again for your love and support. It truly meant so much to me!
Love, Julie 
Julie,
I am so sorry Brody joined the Bridge. You gave him the greatest gift we can give our babies. I know its tough. I am crying for you as I write this. Every time we lose one of our babies it brings everything back. I know in my heart that all of our babies are whole and running healthy & free and will be there to meet us one day. It takes time and no one can tell you how long as we are each individual when it comes to our grief.
Know you are not a lone and we are all here for support.
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Julie,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your handsome furbaby, Brody. May he run free with all his friends-I know that he is watching over you. Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sending you hugs,
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
I'm so sorry. Michelle is right..I'm crying hard and reliving the day we let our Libby go. Please know we are here for you.
Hugs,
Amy & Spirit Libby
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
Julie, I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Brody.....after reading his story, I was even a little more heartbroken and connected to you....Brody and my precious Polly both had their amputations done on the same exact day, October 3, 2013.......I lost her back on February 16.
I and many here, know the heartbreak you are feeling, and hope each day brings you peace and comfort.
Thinking of you, and keeping you within my heart,
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
So very sorry. Stick close here, it is Great support. We know exactly how you feel. It is such a hard thing and sometimes those who do not have furbabies do not quite " get it" thoughts and prayers with you, Lori and Ty
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
So sorry for the loss of your wonderful Brody, Julie. We're thinking of you and your family.
Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.
I'm so sorry. You gave Brody the most loving and hardest gift...his angel wings. He made his journey knowing how much he is loved. Godspeed Brody. Run free, sweet boy, run.... Don't forget to send your mommy pennies so she knows that you arrived safely.
Charley's Blog: CHOCOLATE KISSES
DOB: 3-29-08, male chocolate lab
Dx: OSA L proximal humerus 10-19-10
Amputation: L front leg & scapula 10-28-10
Chemo: 5 rounds of Carboplatin
Video (12 weeks post amp):Tripaw Charley Playing
♥♥♥ Lots of supplements and love!!! ♥♥♥
I am so sorry for your devastating loss. Know that we are ALL here for you and sending you so much love and hugs and healing energy.
What a beautiful family. Brody was so loved and he knew it!!!!
with love,
Alison & her Shelby fur-ever in her heart
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
So very sorry for your loss. How lucky to have that extra time with him to make more wonderful memories.
Luanne and Spirit Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
Julie, this is such a sad day for the Tripawds community, I was so sorry to see your news. You and your family, and your dear sweet Brody are in our hearts and prayers, we hope you can feel the love coming across the universe to you as you cope with such heartache.
It's never easy to live up to our part of the bargain with our animals; we owe them a painless farewell with dignity, and you lived up to that promise flawlessly. You were brave and courageous and so respectful of his needs throughout the entire journey. I know he thanks you for that and will repay you a dozen times over by always keeping watch over your family. Look around, wait and listen, Brody's spirit will always stay close and strong in your life.
I'm so sorry. Please know that we are here for you if you want to share more about your life together, we'd love to hear it.
Many hugs coming your way.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I'm sorry to hear Brody's journey has ended. It's tough to let our babies continue their journey without us going along for the ride. Keeping you in my thoughts.
I am so sorry. Know you gave Brody a great life, its all a pup could ever ask for and all we could ever truly want for them. Its a sad day here indeed. My heart is so heavy.
HUGS
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
Dear Sweet Julie and family........yes, we all cry with you and understand all too well the depp despair and sadness you are feeling...and will continue to fill as the void becomes more and more apparent.
You will also find comfort in kowing you gave Brody the greatest act of love when he needed it most. Comfort will also come as you are able to slowly push the grief away with the wonderful treasure chest of happy memories Brody shared with you.
Brody lived his life to the fullest and was loved and spoiled and loved and spoiled some more!!! How could you not, right!! Every picture of him I just want to jump through the screen and kiss him!!
Stay connected here with us and know we are all walking right by your side. And yes, when you can, we would love to hear more about your sweet boy and see more great pictures!
I hope everytime now you feel the warmth of the sun, you will know that his Brody's bright eternal light surrounding you with his love.
Amd kow this, Brody's life mattered and he will never be forgotten here, okay?
Surrounding you with Brody's eternal grace.
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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