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Just wanted to thank everyone and especially Pam for responding to several questions over the months. Your insight and advice have helped us tremendously in managing Alexei's cancer.
His recovery from the original surgery and quality of life was wonderful even with his sudden swollen belly over the last few weeks. He never missed a meal or lost his passion for life and for that we are so thankful. We lost Alex this morning during exploratory surgery where we had hoped to find a tumor confined to his spleen. The tumor was on his liver and had destroyed most of the organ. We elected not to wake him up. 
Paul & Carol
You are in my thoughts as you face this loss. I love dobies, so Alexei is special to me. I can only hope the many wonderful memories you've collected over the years will give you a smile and help you to heal.
RIP sweet Alexei. Run free 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.
Paul and Carol,
I am so sorry that you had to let Alexei go today. This cancer journey is so unpredictable- we never know how much time we have. I am glad that Alex was himself right up to the end- and that it gives you some comfort.
I hope in the coming days and weeks that the good memories, and the lesson's that Alex's journey taught you will bring you some peace. One day there will be mostly smiles when you think of him.
Karen
I am so sorry that you had to say goodbye to Alexei today. It breaks my heart.
Debra
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
Paul and Carol... we are so very sad to hear of your loss of Alexei ... there are really no words for this, but know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending thoughts of strength and peace your way.
Coopers pack
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
I'm sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. You & Alexei will be in my thoughts.
Cynthia
Carol & Paul, I'm so sorry to hear of Alexei's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Daisy earned her wings on Oct 22, 2011 at 14 years old
She is now the official greeter at the rainbow bridge
Everyone is guaranteed a welcome sniff and Dalmatian smile
Paul and Carol,
I am so saddened to read of his loss today. I think you did the most heroic of things, but the cost is so heartbreakingly high. Our prayers and support and hugs go to you and your family today, and to Alexei, I am sure he feels your love. You saved him from further fading away, and all of the loss that comes with that. He looks like a beautifully proud boy. You did everything you could for him.
Elizabeth, Warren, and crew
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
I am so very sorry you had to say goodbye to Alexei. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!
Paul and Carol,
Losing our best friend so suddenly is a heartbreak beyond belief, you have our deepest condolences.
The beautiful image of Alexi racing down the street will always live on in our hearts. May he run free and out of pain with all of our Spirit Tripawd friends for all of time.
Thank you for sharing his story and being a part of this community. It was too brief, but his story you shared in his Tripawd Dog Blog will continue to touch others. Thank you for taking the time to tell the world about his amazing, beautiful life.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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we are so sad to hear of alexei's passing. wonderful that he could enjoy life to the end, and that you could end his suffering with dignity. you are in our thoughts in the days ahead. 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
Paul and Carol,
I am so very, very sorry to hear about Alexei. I know first hand that horror of having to let them go when you have hope. It's so surreal.
For that my heart hurts for you.
My deepest condolences.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
I am so sorry! It was very brave of you to let him go on the table. It would have probably been hard on him to wake him up and you are such great parents for recognizing that. I know how much he will be missed.
Pam
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