tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post7550516974857649201..comments2023-09-26T15:14:18.404+02:00Comments on LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX: TOP DOGGIE: TAMMY-GIRL?Maxmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352085013260757004noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-88288437997589635072010-05-30T04:14:13.023+02:002010-05-30T04:14:13.023+02:00Maxmom
We completely undewstand. We'we just h...Maxmom<br /><br />We completely undewstand. We'we just happy that we can still come visit and heaw about all youw loves. It's good to see Tammy getting mowe confident. I know, max is at hew side, even if we can't see him. She'll give you joy in ways you nevew saw.<br />Ouw love to you and Tammy and Tommy and king Toffeee.<br /> and smoochie kisses<br />ASta and mommiAstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07441676450108596063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-67003976121310043922010-05-30T03:53:59.649+02:002010-05-30T03:53:59.649+02:00Another touching and insightful post. Take all th...Another touching and insightful post. Take all the time you need ... all of us, your friends, will be here waiting. Prayers, purrs and woofs.meowmeowmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513539249219283256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-62363328660443642432010-05-29T18:42:41.773+02:002010-05-29T18:42:41.773+02:00I've come to realize that animals go through t...I've come to realize that animals go through there own mourning of another. They make changes as well to there daily activities to adjust.<br /><br />My Breezy has become my buddy that follows me all day from room to room since the passing of my Tabatha, who was top cat & my dog Rufus, who she loved very much. <br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend.missbreezysboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110556166652115629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-46244605292207912742010-05-29T16:38:17.112+02:002010-05-29T16:38:17.112+02:00What a great post!ax is watching over all you guys...What a great post!ax is watching over all you guys<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-13196717461812789222010-05-29T13:04:07.268+02:002010-05-29T13:04:07.268+02:00It is clear that you are a beautiful writer. Can&#...It is clear that you are a beautiful writer. Can't wait to ready Max's book :)<br /><br />Tammy sure is missing her big brother. Please give her a BIG hug from us.<br /><br />Lots of Luv & Kisses<br />Addie, Lucie and HaileyRaising Addiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13295298486607690887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-6994855310156212752010-05-29T12:21:50.668+02:002010-05-29T12:21:50.668+02:00what wonderful insights about the pack, now that M...what wonderful insights about the pack, now that Max is no longer with us....<br />it is ok if you don't visit for a while, your comments are missed, but i understand! thank you for sharing you heartfelt feelings during this time of healing....<br />i will never forget beautiful, handsome Maxdog! ever!<br />my neighbors recently lost one of their beloveds, a beagle husky mix....they are getting a golden next week, 1.5yrs returned to the breeder...can't wait! i keep telling Tahoe she may not be the most beautiful dog on the block anymore! although, i think she still might be!!<br />a peace filled weekend to you...<br />xoxokkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12022641022304772371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-37291049365658540272010-05-29T03:22:27.811+02:002010-05-29T03:22:27.811+02:00Hi Maxmom, Im so,so sorry for your loss. There are...Hi Maxmom, Im so,so sorry for your loss. There are no words to express how I feel. Im just very sad. I've been away from blogging now for a week and a half due to being very sick with a cold. So needless to say Im just shocked right now.<br /><br />I hope Max is up there chasing my beloved kitties around giving them a hard time.<br /><br /><br />Run Free Max, Run Free<br /><br />You will be missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-88265185995551232672010-05-28T20:39:05.191+02:002010-05-28T20:39:05.191+02:00its so bewootiful how you and tammy are bonding. y...its so bewootiful how you and tammy are bonding. you boff lost your true loves and im sure you need her as much as she needs you right now. the bond will be so strong because you are going to carry each other through this painful time.its a blessing to have each other the way you and sweetest tammy girl do.<br /><br />pibble sugars to you boff<br />the pittie packkissa-bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13037076734729213117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-46606340422873828742010-05-28T19:56:22.979+02:002010-05-28T19:56:22.979+02:00Hello Maxdog Mom,
Please don't rush. Take as ...Hello Maxdog Mom,<br /><br />Please don't rush. Take as much time as you need for healing. All we want to help in supporting you through this.<br /><br />Tammy, Toffee and Tommy are also adjusting to how things are now and getting your strength from one another may make everything better for all of you.<br /><br />We keep our paws crossed for you, Caryl.<br /><br />-Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Pai, Wai-Max & Piappies MomPiappies Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17913096993511114336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-56801353700321259332010-05-28T16:52:15.862+02:002010-05-28T16:52:15.862+02:00Caryl,
How could we ever be offended. We are just ...Caryl,<br />How could we ever be offended. We are just grateful to you for sharing your grief with so many people. <br />I so desperatley wanted to know how Tammy was dealing with Max not being there any longer.<br />I love to to read your thoughts and wisdom. I hope oneday I will be able to read this blog AGAIN and gain knowledge when my best friend passes.<br />Please take all the time you need to heal.<br />Allison3 doxieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13717992332050041160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-89372110322051668242010-05-28T09:12:14.571+02:002010-05-28T09:12:14.571+02:00You don't need to worry about us as we totally...You don't need to worry about us as we totally understand that you need your time. We will be here whenever you are ready for us. I, too, agree that Tammy was trained by Max especially for you. I think that he might not have known that exactly, but God did and he always provides what we need.<br /><br />I know, too, that dogs often grieve in their own way when they loose a dearly loved companion. It took OC a while to get over the loss of her Mama, Mist. She'd been with her for the 6 1/2 years of her life. I know that you will be able to "heal" each other through the legacy of love that was left for you both. <br /><br />As always, you and yours are in our prayers... Grammy from Corgi Countryocmisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573017187040669068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-84840920711025874822010-05-28T06:15:27.917+02:002010-05-28T06:15:27.917+02:00It is so amazing how you are able to share. I had...It is so amazing how you are able to share. I had a mom and daughter and when her mom passed Roo was very confused. She was an only dog for the first time in her life. She adjusted and having us all to herself was a favorite. Of course 1 dog wasn't enough for me and that is how we ended up with Mr. Nubbin' and Co. <br /><br />Sending you hugs and Tammy pats! <br /><br />Wags! <br /><br />Mr. Nubbin's Mom!Nubbin' Tailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01250483324429635706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-88019369040903077452010-05-28T06:03:03.519+02:002010-05-28T06:03:03.519+02:00We are here for you.
We are here to carry you and...We are here for you. <br />We are here to carry you and be your wings for awhile.<br />Please keep writing. Please keep sharing.<br />You are corageous - even though you probably do not think you are- but to move forward and share with us your thoughts ans what is happening in the pack, is very giving of yourself.<br />We are all concerned about you.<br />Were concerned how Tammy will adjust. Animals in the forest go through experiences like this- they all feel pain- the way they rise above the swamps is more than I can understand.<br />Take your time. We are here with you while your heart heals.<br />We would never, ever be offended. <br />Not ever<br />we love you and wish we could come hug you<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-33398351033783762282010-05-28T03:00:56.544+02:002010-05-28T03:00:56.544+02:00Certainly do not worry about visiting other blogs ...Certainly do not worry about visiting other blogs and making comments - not necessary at all. Time now to focus on your family.<br /><br />I suspect that Tammy likes that raw-hide because it both smells AND tastes like Max. She hasn't taken it as her own so much as taken a memento, much like you are writing for healing. Give her time. Natasha took weeks to rebound from our loss of Nikita and she had far less time with her than Tammy had with Max.D.K. Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708239686660301305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-2527988941066077002010-05-28T02:53:55.848+02:002010-05-28T02:53:55.848+02:00Hi Maxmom! I don't comment here very often, b...Hi Maxmom! I don't comment here very often, but I've been reading Max's blog for a while and have followed along here now. I think writing these things down is a very important way to deal with all the changes that have and are happening. Tammy sure sounds like she's doing some adjusting. Take whatever time you need before venturing into bloglife as it was. Max's blog was a big part of your life, too, and you're dealing with that change also. We're here now and we'll be here when you are ready to go off visiting and reading other blogs.dwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619029871274499519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-61615370228068556302010-05-28T00:47:00.058+02:002010-05-28T00:47:00.058+02:00I think dogs grieve in their own way, and Tammy mo...I think dogs grieve in their own way, and Tammy most likely is. I don't know how to explain it, but when we took both Treat and Hawk in to the vet for that last time, when we arrived home, the others just knew. Watching Hawk grieve for Treat was almost as hard as what I was going through at the time when she left us. Even with three other dogs here, none of them were Treat. Losing Hawk was easier, partly because he had been mysteriously ill and unlike Treat, he was an "old dog" from the time he was about eight years old. <br /><br />There's something very sweet about watching a dog go through old age, I think. Lilac will be fifteen in September and I will be sad when she's gone, but at the same time, I feel she's lived a full life and enjoyed it all. I will also feel that she's ready when she goes, but it's not the same thing as watching a dog go through a terminal illness too early in life. <br /><br />I wasn't a blogger when Treat left us, but we were active on several message boards where she was well-known. It was very difficult for me to go on there for a while after she passed. I can understand why reading blogs is tough right now!houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-70596334611724799042010-05-28T00:25:21.637+02:002010-05-28T00:25:21.637+02:00Caryl
Take all the time you need - and keep on wr...Caryl<br /><br />Take all the time you need - and keep on writing that book - that is just the sort of therapy you need at the moment.<br /><br />Max's Memorial is beautiful - we're visiting late tonight but we will make sure to show Murray first thing in the morning.<br /><br />look after yourself<br />FionaClivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977646141133705414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-52727270821719348162010-05-28T00:19:27.298+02:002010-05-28T00:19:27.298+02:00Take as much time...I know everyone understands. ...Take as much time...I know everyone understands. Writing is great and I love reading your thoughts. I know Tammy is mourning Max in her own way. In the past, my animals have always acted different or even depressed if one in the house passed on to the Rainbow Bridge. They know what is going on. Max's last gift was the bone to Tammy. He knew and so did she. Lots of love, Debbie and Holly♥I am Holly♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/15463732288448178247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-53104459545031977842010-05-27T23:36:02.399+02:002010-05-27T23:36:02.399+02:00Visiting is optional...
And not mandatory in the ...Visiting is optional...<br /><br />And not mandatory in the blog world I prefer...<br /><br />I'm sure the pack dynamics will continue to shift in the days ahead...<br /><br />I'm sure that will be a chapter all of its own...NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12341698924927724604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-6600346308314094222010-05-27T23:30:22.973+02:002010-05-27T23:30:22.973+02:00Hi Maxmom! I read this post without crying! Im so ...Hi Maxmom! I read this post without crying! Im so glad that you have Tammy!!! Im sure she is wondering whats going on!!! I love that she has maxs rawhide! Im so glad you are taking her pictures and keeping us posted on the rest of the family!!!<br />Take all of the time you need to visit blogs, its not as important as loving Tammy and Toffee!!! We are your forever friends!!! And we will be here for you always!!!! Hang in there!!! Hugs,Joey and Kealani, and ValerieValerie Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911018334576044565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-50905303442630252302010-05-27T23:21:52.549+02:002010-05-27T23:21:52.549+02:00On May 30, it will be one year since we lost our 1...On May 30, it will be one year since we lost our 14 year old yellow lab, S. It was heartbreaking to try to live without him but we observed changes in ourselves and our dogs that were interesting - like you're observing in Tammy and in your relationship with her. <br /><br />Specifically, in my case, after S was gone, I realized that I'd spent the previous 1.5 years feeling like his defender from the rambunctious puppy, R. I think that I harbored a little bit of resentment toward R for not being gentler with our sweet old dog. In the past year, I've been set free to develop a much stronger bond with R because I have no reason to worry about his wildness. Now, I appreciate him for who he is, and I love him even more. So, as often happens, a new perspective and even new love grew out of a loss.<br /><br />Perhaps you and Tammy are heading down a similar path? With the change in pack dynamics, there's a chance to see a new side of Tammy that you might fall even more in love with than you have in the past.<br /><br />Of course, none of that negates the loss of Max. However, I found it interesting in your post to read that you were having similar thoughts about Tammy as I had about R a year ago.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-78335439894115993822010-05-27T21:26:56.743+02:002010-05-27T21:26:56.743+02:00I think Tammy is up to the task. Those birds are ...I think Tammy is up to the task. Those birds are just the thing to build her confidence!! Of course, King Toffee never needed in confidence boosting from what I can see. He's such a cutie pie.<br />You take your time, write, and heal. We're your friends and will be here for you.Mrs. JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141245412356555999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-58927672332698692812010-05-27T20:48:43.220+02:002010-05-27T20:48:43.220+02:00Dear Caryl,
We know how it feels to have one of o...Dear Caryl,<br /><br />We know how it feels to have one of our babies leave us. Please take time during your healing process, although you are healed, the pain will always be there. Try to remember all the good things you've had with Max and live on that memory. <br /><br />Much love to you and your family.<br />xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770349713578695608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-43996795682227420962010-05-27T20:37:40.153+02:002010-05-27T20:37:40.153+02:00No need to apologize for not visiting blogs. You ...No need to apologize for not visiting blogs. You need time to grieve and to work through that grief. If writing helps you do that, then I'm all for it and will always come back to read what you've written. <br /><br />When I got Shiver, he was just a puppy. I already had an older fox terrier who was in the early stages of just starting to go downhill and a sickly kitty. The fox terrier went first and Shiver seemed thrilled that he would now be the only dog in the household. He LOVED to pounce and chew on my sleeping kitty, that was his favorite activity. Of course the cat just hated it! I scolded Shiver several times a day over it to no avail! My sweet kitty got sick (AGAIN) and had to spend a week at the vet's office. Shiver seemed fine but he did look around for Scratches (kitty). I brought Scratches home and Shiver finally left him alone which was very surprising! Scratches never got any better and a week later, I had to take him in to be put down. The vet gave me his body wrapped up in a blanket and put him in a box for me. The box was closed but not taped. I brought it home and left it in the garage. The next morning, I taped it shut so nothing could get into it. Shiver could smell death and refused to go near the box. Looking back, I'm glad I did that because now Shiver knew that Scratches wouldn't be coming back and didn't have to look for him. <br /><br />He loved the extra attention but hated being left alone while I went off to work so I ended up with Chico to keep him company. <br /><br />I do wonder which dog will go first and who will be left behind. And how will they react to not having the other dog their to keep him company.sprinkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081967372702276914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-9617967563378478392010-05-27T20:27:30.774+02:002010-05-27T20:27:30.774+02:00Don't feel bad at all for not visiting other b...Don't feel bad at all for not visiting other blogs! You're going through something we all understand. Take all the time you need!brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490740909541514702noreply@blogger.com