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He went went to the rainbow bridge this morning. He had 14 good years, over half of which were on just three legs. My baby doesn't hurt anymore.
Angel Max ***
2000-2014 ***
I miss my boy so much
So sorry for your loss of sweet Max.....glad he was able to enjoy many long years of happiness, and may all those wonderful memories eventually ease your pain of losing him.
Keeping you in my thoughts....
Bonnie & Angel Polly
So sorry to hear of your loss! It doesn't matter how old they are, it is never
long enough. Prayers and thoughts are with you! Lori & 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.
That Max lived his life to the fullest right up to the crossover...p.ease take comfort in knowing that to be true.
This site can be such a heartbreakng site sometimes. Hearing of Max's crossng is what we all dreas to hear.
Max is a valiant and brave hero. Talk avout an inspiration..OMD! Half his life on three legs and loving it all! K KNOW he touched the hearts of everyonehe met and he will never be forgotten. He certainly touched our herts and we will NEVER forget Max.
Max came here with sich a clear purpose in mind when he picked you as hks human partmer to his soul.
You jave Max have contributed so much to this site. I read your lnk the other day avout prosthetics flr dogs.....so educstinal...and so kid of you to share.
When you can, I hope you'll share more of Max's incredible journey and photos. I've only seen a few of yor handsome boy and wold love to see more.
Your void is jist beginning...fourteen years of habits and routines, locing ad spoiling, will be missed.
But Max also left you fourteen years of the most treasured memories of a life well lived and well loved. I hope you can let one of those memories seep into your heart right now...maybe it was a sou d he made when he saw you come home...or the way he smiled when he was so hapy.....yeah, one of those memories...Max likes it when you think of hs hapy times.
Please stay cnnected tous and let us help you ...we understand like no others can.
Surrou ding yo with Max'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!
Ohhh Meg, our hearts just broke, Max is such a special dog to us! As one of the oldest members here, we are so sad to know he's an angel now. Jim, myself, Wyatt Ray & Spirit Jerry are so very, very sorry.
Folks I really encourage you to read about Max, he was an amazing dog. Meg really did so much for him, he was a lucky lucky dog to be so loved and cared for by such a great lady. If you never saw this, Meg wrote a great article about prosthetics and Tripawds. And a while back, Max even got to meet Barney!
I hope you enjoy these photos of Max and reading his blog, he really was, and always been such a great boy. Meg, our hearts go out to you.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I'm sorry Max has crossed the Bridge. He's been around so long it seemed like he would be here forever- although gone from this earth he will live forever in your heart.
What an amazing run your boy had! Little consolation now as you deal with the rawness of loss, but the memories and triumphs of Max's life will make you smile again one day.
For now I hope you let the Tripwad Nation help carry just a little of your grief.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
I'm sorry for your loss. It doesn't seem to matter how long we get to enjoy their love, it's never long enough. Thinking of you.
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
I'm so sorry he's gone. He seemed like an exceptional pup! Quite a legacy he's got, huh?
Thanks for sharing his story with us. We'll miss him and know that his love and spirit live on. HUGS
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
I'm sorry to hear Max has gone on. What an amazing boy, and what an inspiration! Sending hugs to you.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. You gave Max a life full of love. He will always be in your heart and your memories.
With love,
Carol
I'm so sorry about your loss of Max, Meg. Great pictures Jerry posted...what an amazing boy. And he's running again now, free from pain.
Take comfort in the joyful times you had, and know that your Tripawd family is keeping you and Max in our thoughts and prayers.
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.
Oh no, we are so sorry to see that Max has crossed the bridge. His story has been such an inspawration for all of us. Please know that you are not alone and that we are here for you--anytime. Max may be gone but his spirit will live on, in your heart and those of the Tripawd Nation. Run free sweet Max!
Sending you all our love and strength,
Codie Rae and the Oaktown Pack
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
Meg sent these sweet photos and asked us to share them with everyone. If you've ever had to say goodbye to a beloved animal you can relate. She writes:
I just remembered Max left his prints on our back steps. I was irritated when he walked on the wet concrete. Now I'm glad.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Thank you everyone. I am so sad about my angel. I feel so much guilt for having the vet end his life that day. I worry that I made the wrong decision, that I didn't try hard enough or wasn't willing to spend enough money to help him. In the end, he was 14 years old old and had been working those three legs very hard for over half his life, but it doesn't make it any easier. Part of me just wishes I had brought him home, run more tests, or had just tried more antibiotics knowing that we'd be back again at the vet in a few more weeks when I got worse again. None of my reasoning helps. I still feel like let him down.
Angel Max ***
2000-2014 ***
I miss my boy so much
Meg,
I am sorry to hear about Max. I think we all question our decisions on when our baby crosses the bridge. That is a totally normal. You did everything you could have for Max. He was a great dog and thank you for sharing his story with us & his wonderful pictures.
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."
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