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Axel Hylton Obituary

Axel was truly a good dog. He passed away in Arlene's and Bob's arms on Saturday night, May 11, 2013.
We are forever grateful to Dr. Diana Jones and her assistant Jackie of ER4 Pets who came to our home to help us say goodbye to him. Their compassion gently eased his suffering and our heartache.
It was his wonderfully expressive face that won our hearts at the San Diego dog pound 12 years ago. Dr. Smith once said he could never play poker with a face like that. He loved to bring the newspaper in from the driveway every morning and to stand in the water at OB Dog Beach and bark his happiness. He liked to see his friends in Old Poway Park every morning on his walk with Bob. He also loved his grandchildren, Liana, Richie, Cassidy and Cameron.
We wish to thank Drs. Teague, Smith and Shinzaki and their staff at Poway Animal Hospital for a lifetime of loving care.
Rest in peace big boy, we miss you so much.
Please hug your pet in Axel's memory.

Published by Pomerado News from May 16 to Jun. 13, 2013.
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God bless you Axel.

Shannon White

June 11, 2013

My condolences to Axel and family. I don't know Axel or his family. But I can truly understand your loss. I once had a cat with cancer and her treatments were up to one thousand dollars a day, it didn't help. So I too had to allow Fluffy to go to heaven, She is with Axel I bet. Its been quite some years since Fluffy passed up to heaven. She was 18yrs old my cat. I now many years later I have three cats and three canary birds and 3 canary eggs-Oh my I can say it will take alot of time to heal. I too am crying just writing this about my Fluffy. I wish you all the love and support and I will say a prayer for Axel and family.

Shannon White

June 11, 2013

Stacee Feiler

May 28, 2013

Axel- you are Sooo missed and I know you are watching over your mom and dad who loved you so much and you brought them so much joy. Bob and Arlene- you are the most wonderful people and your care and love for all living beings is so special. I feel blessed to have you both in mine and Coree's life. Love to Axel and both of you.

Stacee Feiler

May 28, 2013

"To every thing there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven." -Ecclesiastes 3:1

We will all miss Axel, a true gentleman, we feel fortunate he was part of our lives.

-Poway Animal Hospital Staff

Poway Animal Hospital

May 25, 2013

Hello Bob & Arlene,
Although we do not know each other, I was so touched by your tribute to Axel. We have a 13-1/2 year old Yorkie named Taffy, and she joins us in sharing your sadness at Axel's passing.
Dog on Loan
"I'll lend you for a little time, a dog of mine God said.
For you to love while he lives and mourn when he is dead.
The years they may be six or ten or even as few as three.
But will you, 'til I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief.
You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there I want this dog to learn.
I've looked the wide world over, in my search for masters true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give him your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again?
We answered in sincerity,
Dear Lord, Thy will be done.
For all the joy this dog shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, and love him while we may,
And for the happiness we will know, we'll ever grateful stay.
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we planned,
We'll know the bitter grief that comes and try to understand."

Author Unknown

We share your sorrow--love to you both,
Pam and Dan Grobee

Pam & Dan Grobee

May 20, 2013

Bob and Arlene,
We were saddened to read of Axel's passing. Paying tribute to Axel is testimony to how great a family member he was.

Vern & Lisa DuMolt

Vernon DuMolt

May 20, 2013

How wonderful to publicly acknowledge your faithful four-legged family member upon his death. I hope another rescue dog will soon have the fortune to become a member of your household and ease your grief over the departed Axel.

Gisela K.

May 19, 2013

Oh so sweet. I don't know you all, but sweet and sad. What a cute dog. Bet he was fun!

Miccielle

May 18, 2013

Axel, I will always miss you greeting me at the door when I visit Arlene. You are a great dog with kind eyes, how lucky you were to have such wonderful parents like Bob and Arlene who adopted you. The Kite family will miss you!

Sanna Kite

May 18, 2013

It is always hard to say goodbye to a dear friend and family member. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. Axel was a lucky boy to have found such a wonderful family. Our thoughts are with you.

Nicole & Martin

May 17, 2013

Bob & Arlene - beautiful tribute - I can't stop crying - I will miss him waiting outside my bedroom door when I visit and how he liked me to rub his belly and hug him!

I'll share this with Skip when he gets in.
Love, Alice

May 17, 2013

It is wonderful that you did this for Axel. I have two dogs and I know how much they are part of your life. He's now on the rainbow bridge where all great pets go.

Jim Dog-lover

May 17, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. We knew what a precious family member Axel was to you. He was, also, a big part of the neighborhood. We feel the loss and will miss seeing him in the garage by Bob's side. Take heart in knowing what an exceptional life he had.

May 17, 2013

A Parting Prayer, Author Unknown
Dear Lord, please open your gates and call Saint Francis to come escort this beloved companion across the rainbow bridge. Assign him to a place of honor for he has been a faithful servant and has always done his best to please me. Bless the hands that send him to you for they are doing so in love and compassion freeing him from pain and suffering. Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss. Help me remember the details of his life with the love he has shown me. And grant me the courage to honor him by sharing those memories with others. Let him remember me as well and let him know that I will always love him. And when it is my time to pass over into your paradise please allow him to accompany those who will bring me home. Thank you, Lord, for this gift of his companionship and for the time we had together. And thank you, Lord, for granting me the strength to give him you now. Amen

Margaret

May 16, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Axel was a great dog. He is missed.

The Lewis'

May 16, 2013

Bob and Arlene,
My heart is with you in your sadness. I just know that Axel is up there with Lady exchanging stories of what lovely times they shared with you two. You are GOOD Peeps and were good to and for Axel. BTW, fantastic obit!!!

Tami

May 16, 2013

Bob and Arlene, I feel your loss and send comforting thoughts your way. I know that Axel was a very lucky boy to have you both love and care for him. He is happily romping with Lady up there, no doubt telling stories to make each other crack up!
Tami

May 16, 2013

While I never met Axel, I know well the love and joy he brought to your lives. What a lovely tribute to him. I read Axel's story to my beagles and gave them a hug for him!

May 15, 2013

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