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I'm so so sorry Meg 
I always wish in these circumstances I could come over and chill out and eat ice cream and watch movies .............
There are no words to make this better....only time. You can't second guess anything. You gave Max such a wonderful life and let him leave this world with dignity. Time will help - it wont take it all away, but in time you will heal. I know those words are so trite, but when youre hurting so bad, it's all you can really hope for - time to ease your aching. In the meantime, just know we are all here for you, no matter what you need.
xoxo,
Erica
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Meg I'm so sorry.
In so many ways our brains know we made the best, most compassionate decision, but our heart just takes so long to accept that and be OK with it. You'll always miss him but the logic will be clear in time and you will get there, unfortunately there's no way to arrive other than going through the day to day motions.
{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I know how you feel ... I just lost my girl a week ago (Shelby). I think our posts must have crossed and in my grief I have been unable to post here much. But I wanted to send my love and support. Max was definitely an inspiration to ALL of us!
Hugs,
Alison
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
I'm sorry for your loss. Wow Max was a Shiba Inu mix too, and also lived 2000-2014! It's so hard without him. I never noticed how much if my life was built around him. Even with my other dog, Edward (a Shiba Inu), I feel like I've lost my partner.
Angel Max ***
2000-2014 ***
I miss my boy so much
Meg, it's impossible not to feel that way, you had such a long relationship together, we understand completely. New routines happen in time, there will be so many new things in your life before you know it. And all the while, Max will be there, happy that you have become grounded once again. It happens, promise.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Blake just called Edward "Max"
Angel Max ***
2000-2014 ***
I miss my boy so much
Oh I know the sting the first few times that happens. It still happens to us occasionally. But you know what? That's just a reminder that Max is never gone, he's still in your heart, your thoughts, your subconscious. He is never far. It's OK, he's not offended. If anything he sees it as a huge compliment.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Max will always have a special place in our hearts, and his spirit shall live on forever here...
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Thank you. It looks like he's pooping flowers 
It's hard to believe it's been a week. I keep thinking I hear him.
Angel Max ***
2000-2014 ***
I miss my boy so much
His banner came up up as soon as I posted and the page refreshed 
Angel Max ***
2000-2014 ***
I miss my boy so much
Awww I'm so glad.
Pooping flowers....adorable!
You ARE hearing him Meg, our loved ones leave signs everywhere.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I just read this post. Somehow in my grief over putting my boy to sleep, I missed your last post on the guilt you feel. I am thinking that it is an inevitable part of all this. No matter how much we have done to try and help them, we still question whether or not we should have done more. I am going throughout the exact same feelings. Over and over in my mind, I question my decision. I think Deep down we know it in our heads, it just takes awhile for our hearts to follow. Please don't beat yourself up. Hugs, Lori and Angeldog 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.
I'm so sorry I did not see your post earlier.. I saw Max's banner and thought to myself... WHAT???? And here I found your post... of your handsome boy. .. what a handsome boy!!!
My heart breaks with you…. all of ours do….
And when I saw your post about the footprints in the concrete... a huge smile came on my face.. how cool is that??? waaaaaaay cool if you ask me!!!!
There is something about a Tripawd running for the bridge that just hits home deeper… and it hits us all. It opens our hearts and emotions of those who are already at the Bridge, and it scares those of us whose warriors and princesses are still with us, because they know that one day…. well… one day… you know.
These furkids of ours are so special.. "normal" pet owners just don't get it do they? lol They live life to the fullest on three legs and each us to be more dawg.... . I wish that all our furkids that lose their leg to amputation had many ,many months or years to kick cancer's ass as a tripawd!! I wish… gawddamn I wish…. I wanted that to happen for my guy too.. but sometimes we just don't get what we wish for.. and that sucks… big time and it hurts…. big time.
Max is still with you.. he’s lying right beside you so peacefully and quiet… he’ll follow you where ever you go. He’s leaning against you in the kitchen… he always will and he will always be around you. You will see him.. he will give you signs… pennies, feathers.. perhaps even a smell or sound will be him telling you that he is a-ok!! When you are ready, you will open your heart and feel him.. he’s there… always will be.. and nothing can take that away.. not even that nasty “C” word!!!
Cancer is so limited
It cannot cripple love
It cannot shatter hope
It cannot corrode faith
It cannot destroy peace
It cannot kill friendship
It cannot suppress memories
It cannot silence courage
It cannot invade the soul
It cannot steal eternal life
It cannot conquer the spirit. and most of all.. it will never, EVER destroy that bond that you and Max had!! Nothing can take away the bond, the love, the pride and joy that you had together. It's forever locked in your heard and your smiles!
Christine…. with Franklin in her heart♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
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