04/30/2026
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the sudden and heartbreaking loss of our boy Axel.
Axel came into our lives in 2019, shortly after my wife and I were married. He helped fill the void left by the loss of Ace, and from the very beginning, he turned our first house into a home. Over the past 7 years, we watched him grow into the most beautiful, loyal, and quirky Doberman, the dog the world came to know and love.
Many of you know he was diagnosed with cancer late last year, but we were fortunate to treat it successfully, and that was not the cause of his passing. As Doberman owners, weโve always been mindful of heart health and had Axel checked regularly. His most recent echocardiogram, less than two months ago, showed a strong and healthy heart.
Sadly, that did not mean he was invincible. While playing in the backyard with Karma on Sunday, Axel suffered what we believe was a sudden cardiac event, and passed quickly, hopefully without suffering.
It was completely unexpected, and we truly believed we had so much more time with him ๐
Axel was everything you could ever want in a companion. Loyal, loving, protective, and full of personality. He had a way of leaving an impression on everyone he met, and clearly on so many of you here as well.
Weโre devastated, and we know Karma feels his absence too. She adored her big brother, and weโre so grateful to still have her by our side. Bringing Karma into our home was one of the best things we ever did. She gave Axel so much joy and a sense of youthfulness we hadnโt seen in him since he was a puppy.
Thank you to everyone who has loved Axel, followed his journey, and checked in on him over the years. It means more than we can put into words. Knowing how many people cared about him is a small piece of comfort during this incredibly difficult time.
His legacy, his spirit, and the joy he brought into our lives will stay with us forever.
We will love you forever, Axel ๐ค