Awwwwww! I'm so sorry to hear that! 
Hope his last days are peaceful and full of lots of love!
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Oh Joe, I'm so sorry to hear! I hope that his final days will be as comfortable and painless as possible. I've always enjoyed your stories with Axel (dba Rommel) and know he will be sorely missed.
Sorry to hear about that. Thats the same thing that took our Shepherd mix a few years ago.
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I'm sorry to hear that Joe.
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I'm so sorry, Joe.
We actually just found lumps on the Rotty's neck area. I'm waiting to hear from the vet. Losing a furry friend is awful.
I'm so sorry Joe.
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Oh no!
I am so sorry to hear that.
Poor Axel
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We lost our rottie to cancer a couple of years back and my one regret is that we perhaps waited a bit too long. In the end, there were more bad days than good days and in retrospect I feel a bit selfish for not letting him go sooner.|
Originally Posted by JoeNormal
Hiyas Justice! Some of you may remember the stories I have posted in the past relating humerous tales of my real-life job. A key character in those stories was the Police K9 I called "Rommel". Most of you know that those stories were loosely based on actual events. "Rommel" was based on our Real-Life K9 Axel.
I recieved this mesage a few days ago from Axels Handler... "I am sending you this update as to Axel's condition. I picked him up from Univ. of Penn Saturday morning. They elected not to perform surgery on him. He has been diagnosed with malignant pancreatic and colon cancer. It has also invaded his lymph nodes in those areas as well. due to the type of cancer he has they informed me that it is not survivable nor treatable. They said that I could try chemotherapy but that with his current condition they could not even guarantee it extending his life much less curing him. I elected not to put Axel through that and chose instead to bring him home where he can be around family and be loved until it is time for him to go. Please understand this was not a decision I made lightly. If there was any chance whatsoever of his recovery believe me I would take it. However Axel's attending doctors do not feel there is anything that could be done but were willing to provide an oncology consult if I so desired. Axel currently weighs 68 pounds, has no appetite and still has a great deal of difficulty having bowel movements. That would be due to the mass that has almost closed off his colon. The doctor has put him on a fentanyl (sp?) patch that should keep him comfortable for the next 5 days. They said he may have a couple weeks left possibly. They also did not know which would ultimately take him, his colon being closed off or the cancer taking over the rest of his organs. I wish, more than you could possibly imagine, that I was able to send you a much different email. Unfortunately, I cannot. Respectfully, Sgt. John Hill Allentown Police K-9" This is also the link to the Channel 69 news article... http://wfmz.com/view/?id=1283104 Axel is a dear friend and a Pal, and I can't even begin to relay my thought and emotions about this. Those of you who have read my stories know how much I Love Axel, and I could tell y'all numerous stories about working with Axel on Night Shift. I just wanted to share this with my Justician Friends and pay homage to a Friend and Partner. See ya in the Streets! Joe |
My condolenses to you and your friend.
That sucks. Hopefully he'll be comfortable until he goes. You have my condolences.
I lost a pair of family cats to disease, and know how painful an animal's death can be. Treasure your fond memories.
I've lost several dogs to cancers and illnesses. You, Sgt. Hill and all who have been touched by Axel's life have my condolences.
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We only have dogs for such a short while. Axel sounds like a great one. Condolences, when the time comes.
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Really sorry to hear that, Joe.
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Lost my BullMastiff about 2 years ago to bone cancer. He was 9. Not bad, i've been told for a 160 Lb Bull. *shrug* I felt very similarly when it came time to put him down... not wanting to wait to long so that he suffered, yet, not wanting to go too eairly if he still had some good days ahead. |
Originally Posted by BackAlleyBrawler
We lost our rottie to cancer a couple of years back and my one regret is that we perhaps waited a bit too long. In the end, there were more bad days than good days and in retrospect I feel a bit selfish for not letting him go sooner.
My condolenses to you and your friend. |
Right after i wondered if i waited a day or 2 longer then i should have... It's never an easy dessission.
My condolences on your alls losses. I understand the pain.
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Sorry to hear this Joe.
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Joe, I'm so sorry to hear that. As a dog lover this hits hard. I hope his last days are as comfortable as possible. Losing a dog is truly like losing a friend.
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Just wanted to add my condolences... Rotties are great dogs, but they can be very susceptible to some bad stuff, like cancer and parvo.
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Sad news, Joe. I still love-love-love the Hai Karate story.
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Sorry to hear about your 4 legged friend its not easy to lose a close friend and dogs are always so loyal that it makes you feel helpless when something like this happens
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Sad news, indeed. I had a pitbull that died of cancer. Actually it was my brother's dog. My brother was also sick and the dog used to watch over him. He held on till a few days after my brother passed.
I don't know if he lost the will to live or if he willed himself to live until my brother moved on.
I hope you and your friends on the force get to enjoy Axel's company as long as possible and that Axel doesn't suffer.
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Well, Axel passed this morning. His last days were spent with family and friends and he died peacefully in his sleep, I'd like to think, dreaming about chasing squirrels (or possibly a few bad-guys).
I'm hoping he will recieve a funeral with full Police honors (I'm in the Color Guard, so It would be a great honor for me to be involved in that).
Anyway, thank you everyon for you kind words I'm sure Axel appreciated youe sentiments as well
Sorry to hear the news that Axel passed away.
*Hugs Chewie*
I wrote this poem this morning, I was thinking about giving it to Axel's Handler....Lemme know what you guys think....
Somewere near the Pearly gates lies a shady Meadow glen.
a special place with lots of sun for a furry little friend.
with lots of food and water too, and a squirrel or two to chase.
a beautiful spot this field of green, a perfect canine place.
he plays in the grass, barks at the moon with lots of shoes to chew.
he waits for a friend, one left behind, a man dressed all in blue.
when finally that day comes at last, and you pass by that green place
with fond memories of life-long love, a loyal friend awaits
together you enter through those gates, that lead straight into heaven,
with a smile on your face you key your mike, "Canine one, Ten-Seven."
Note: 10-7 is our Police Code we use when we go "Out of Service" for the day i.e. "End of shift"
That's sweet Joe I like the poem. I am really sorry to hear about Axel, i still miss my lil pup Maggie and it's been 21/2 years.
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Hiyas Justice! Some of you may remember the stories I have posted in the past relating humerous tales of my real-life job. A key character in those stories was the Police K9 I called "Rommel". Most of you know that those stories were loosely based on actual events. "Rommel" was based on our Real-Life K9 Axel.
I recieved this mesage a few days ago from Axels Handler...
"I am sending you this update as to Axel's condition. I picked him up from Univ. of Penn Saturday morning. They elected not to perform surgery on him. He has been diagnosed with malignant pancreatic and colon cancer. It has also invaded his lymph nodes in those areas as well. due to the type of cancer he has they informed me that it is not survivable nor treatable. They said that I could try chemotherapy but that with his current condition they could not even guarantee it extending his life much less curing him. I elected not to put Axel through that and chose instead to bring him home where he can be around family and be loved until it is time for him to go. Please understand this was not a decision I made lightly. If there was any chance whatsoever of his recovery believe me I would take it. However Axel's attending doctors do not feel there is anything that could be done but were willing to provide an oncology consult if I so desired.
Axel currently weighs 68 pounds, has no appetite and still has a great deal of difficulty having bowel movements. That would be due to the mass that has almost closed off his colon. The doctor has put him on a fentanyl (sp?) patch that should keep him comfortable for the next 5 days. They said he may have a couple weeks left possibly. They also did not know which would ultimately take him, his colon being closed off or the cancer taking over the rest of his organs. I wish, more than you could possibly imagine, that I was able to send you a much different email. Unfortunately, I cannot.
Respectfully,
Sgt. John Hill
Allentown Police K-9"
This is also the link to the Channel 69 news article...
http://wfmz.com/view/?id=1283104
Axel is a dear friend and a Pal, and I can't even begin to relay my thought and emotions about this.
Those of you who have read my stories know how much I Love Axel, and I could tell y'all numerous stories about working with Axel on Night Shift. I just wanted to share this with my Justician Friends and pay homage to a Friend and Partner.
See ya in the Streets!
Joe