tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post3750651410888480961..comments2023-09-26T15:14:18.404+02:00Comments on LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX: MAXDOG'S PASSINGMaxmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352085013260757004noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-52307704492004080012010-07-10T04:06:23.330+02:002010-07-10T04:06:23.330+02:00I have known you and Max but distantly, and infreq...I have known you and Max but distantly, and infrequently, and yet, my eyes filled with tears reading your final goodbye to your trusted friend. I relived those same last few moments with my dalmatian in February 2004. Well I remember my pain at his passing, and the gentleness and caring of those at the vet's office. It is never an easy decision to make, one of the hardest we as pet owners must make. But one of the most important decisions that we can make for our devoted and loving pet friends.<br /><br />Hugs to you, and I hope you are doing better now, and again experiencing the myriad joys that life offers us.Girl Tornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289862625817473671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-47524013215263632822010-06-07T23:06:16.728+02:002010-06-07T23:06:16.728+02:00Courageous and heartfelt. 18 Months ago I had to s...Courageous and heartfelt. 18 Months ago I had to say goodbye to my 15 year old girlfriend (cat) Nizzy. She had renal failure which presented itself suddenly (seemingly, there were other signs) and the vet sent me home with steriods and fluids. Before one night of forcing these on her was over I knew, I had to let her go.<br />I felt as you do that it was a privlige to be able to let her go before she was miserable. I agree with the comments that you can't experience the joy unless you are willing to take some heartbreak too. The joy outweighs everything.<br />Godspeed to your beautiful dog. <br />I hope you don't mind my leaving this link to Nizzy's last day.<br />http://marysheehanwinn.blogspot.com/2008_11_01_archive.htmlMary Sheehan Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739304038978908921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-20816839543342736272010-06-07T16:44:37.869+02:002010-06-07T16:44:37.869+02:00Big big hugs to you, Max's Mom! Please take co...Big big hugs to you, Max's Mom! Please take comfort that Max is now young and healthy again and the wonderful memories you had together will live on in your heart forever! <br />Love, DinoDino and Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14465720885361085668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-43230942150920539572010-06-01T04:01:14.330+02:002010-06-01T04:01:14.330+02:00From Sasha's mommy: You started with "Onl...From Sasha's mommy: You started with "Only read this if you are up to it" and I knew, just knew, I HAD to be up to it. Somehow sharing that last moment with others, offers us the assurance that others are with us. I had to make the same decision for My Max 9 months ago, and it still brings tears when I think of the sweet memories, and that wonderfully bittersweet ending. My dear hubby and I had much the same experience and are so grateful for the dignity that the Humane Society granted Max and ourselves. We were able to say our final goodbye's on the floor with his head in our laps, and same as your Max, that dang tail still wagging. I feel your hurt and reafirm that you did the Greatest Act of Love ever! Our hearts are with you during this healing time. -- Sasha The princess's mommy!Sames Blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08981673094669207784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-9210780008841168492010-05-30T18:56:02.883+02:002010-05-30T18:56:02.883+02:00My Mom is crying so hard that she says I have to d...My Mom is crying so hard that she says I have to do the typing - <br /><br />We will miss Max so much!<br /><br />We are so sorry for you.<br /><br />Mom's 1st golden (Niki) died from Mast cell tumor, and it was so hard for Mom to make the decision, too - but the vet told her that he had less than a week left, and Mom didn't believe it. But the morning they had the appt at the vet, Niki couldn't even stand up, but was telling her he had to go outside to pee, so Mom carried him outside, and even though he couldn't stand up anymore, he laid in the grass and peed - he was such a good boy that he never would have peed in the house, and that still makes Mom cry. So they went to the vet, and Mom carried him in, and stayed with him like you did.<br /><br />We just are so sorry. OUr hearts go out to you.Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098168264165539408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-7485893323880985132010-05-27T22:26:21.023+02:002010-05-27T22:26:21.023+02:00Caryl, I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sha...Caryl, I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing with us MAX dog's final moments. I know it was hard for you. I'm so glad I found your blog a few months back--it's been a wonderful gift to learn about MAX and the bunch and your country. My sympathies to your family.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-15344119779278323862010-05-26T22:31:38.391+02:002010-05-26T22:31:38.391+02:00You have given your heart and soul to Max.. Thank ...You have given your heart and soul to Max.. Thank you for this lesson in courage and love. Our thoughts and heart are with u and max.maggiemia in the woods!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09223688301616692441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-63346000955058625412010-05-26T05:32:31.715+02:002010-05-26T05:32:31.715+02:00Thank you for sharing your MAXDOG with us. This p...Thank you for sharing your MAXDOG with us. This post was truly from the heart and you did him justice by allowing him to fly free. Praying that you will comfort and peace from within~~<br /><br />God Bless You,Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191520983383570919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-42209090339172471222010-05-26T03:21:30.295+02:002010-05-26T03:21:30.295+02:00Thanks so much for sharing that with us. We, like...Thanks so much for sharing that with us. We, like so many others, have been in that same situation. I am so sorry about Max and I send you and your family lots of love. I know so many people will miss dear Max but I know his spirit lives on. Tears are flowing in Virginia. Lots of love, Debbie and Holly♥I am Holly♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/15463732288448178247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-51694121096456794712010-05-26T02:30:30.734+02:002010-05-26T02:30:30.734+02:00That was the saddest and yet the most beautiful th...That was the saddest and yet the most beautiful thing I have read. I have never experienced what you went through - Honey being our first dog - but I know one day I may have to travel the same journey and I thank you for your courage in sharing your experiences, even though I know how painful it must have been for you. <br /><br />You are right - it was an act of love. The GREATEST act of love. It is much easier to do the selfish thing and hang on - much harder to do do the real act of love and let them go. <br /><br />Hsin-Yi (& Honey the Great Dane)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116997529248428606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-82241636405233108502010-05-26T00:15:06.855+02:002010-05-26T00:15:06.855+02:00Hi,
We found out about Max from Sugar's blog ...Hi,<br /><br />We found out about Max from Sugar's blog and came over to offer our condolences. Although we have yet to read the previous posting on Max’s blog but we are deeply touch by your courageous yet tough decision.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your last act of love for Max with us.<br /><br />Stay strong and god bless.<br /><br />Cobi & FamilyCobihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08215255348370068556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-59322476003304832782010-05-25T20:42:39.502+02:002010-05-25T20:42:39.502+02:00I have just found your Max, and I am sobbing at yo...I have just found your Max, and I am sobbing at your loss. I have been in your shoes many times and it's never easy; but each day it gets a little bit better. You have left a beautiful legacy and tribute for your Max...<br /><br />God Bless you and your family and of course, Max.Reena Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771222740431867075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-10894794804353364292010-05-25T20:22:29.951+02:002010-05-25T20:22:29.951+02:00Oh, dear God, I can't stop crying - I am so so...Oh, dear God, I can't stop crying - I am so sorry for your loss, but I'm so happy you stayed with your Max to the end. That is my plan too. I will not desert my boy hin his final hour of need...when the time comes ... IF it comes that way. I don't know when and how, all I know, I'll be ther for him too.<br /><br />God bless you for being so loving and brave!Doris Sturmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09383495196401230783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-82548676898937960952010-05-25T20:09:22.666+02:002010-05-25T20:09:22.666+02:00Hi there, I haven't commented before but have ...Hi there, I haven't commented before but have read your posts about Max for some time. I just wanted to send you some cyber hugs and some golden tail wags and kisses from my own special golden retriever who is too, plagued with an incurable, fatal disease. Our hearts and prayers are with you.Coreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06182505448482461734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-4646502378280356332010-05-25T17:28:46.580+02:002010-05-25T17:28:46.580+02:00Thank you so much for writing this story. When we...Thank you so much for writing this story. When we have all spent time reading of Max's life, it is somehow comforting to read the very last chapter. I know I could see that the time was near, and so this was a kind and gentle ending for the boy. I have done it and only felt it was the rightest thing to do, and I am sure you feel that way too, Caryl.<br /><br />God bless,<br /><br />Jo and StellaStellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890014621743537798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-19262696692971641152010-05-25T15:22:04.512+02:002010-05-25T15:22:04.512+02:00"An act of love" - I agree but the most ..."An act of love" - I agree but the most difficult act of love that one can ever take. Thank you for telling this story - especially for the sake of those who have never been through it. My experiences have been much like yours - such peaceful passings but so heart-wrenching for us.<br /><br />My thoughts are with you MaxMom.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-39808222552157237772010-05-25T14:28:56.517+02:002010-05-25T14:28:56.517+02:00My feeling is always that I would rather be a day ...My feeling is always that I would rather be a day early than a day late. I think you timed it perfectly.Never Say Never Greyhoundshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00001070229800933763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-72411425126526859822010-05-25T08:13:25.354+02:002010-05-25T08:13:25.354+02:00I am so sorry to hear about Max. I have not been o...I am so sorry to hear about Max. I have not been online much and just read this. My heart breaks for you and I like everyone else have tears running down my face. Max has toudched all of our lives in a way only he could with the help of you typing for him. I completely understand the pain that you are going through as we just recently lost our Chocolate Lab Tracker. At least we know they are romping together in the fields over the rainbow bridge.Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01466915221010030179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-32161989285178116652010-05-25T06:38:48.377+02:002010-05-25T06:38:48.377+02:00We admire your strength for telling us all. He was...We admire your strength for telling us all. He was a beautiful boy and he deserved an end with dignity. Thank you for allowing him to pass peacefully. We are happy he can be without pain now, wherever he is.<br />We wish you lots of strength for the upcoming weeks and months. We feel your pain and cry for you but rest assured, you've done the right thing, let this thought carry you through...<br />Love, Inky & MollyInky and Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017906263672083309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-6298843860190152712010-05-25T06:27:27.146+02:002010-05-25T06:27:27.146+02:00I couldn't bear to read this post earlier when...I couldn't bear to read this post earlier when I was at work because I knew how deeply it would hit me. We only knew Max through his blog, but through it we felt like we really knew him, and knew you. <br />Darwin is my first dog, and being a Dane I know we won't have her long. I think that's why Max's story hits home with me because I know, too soon I will have to face this decision as well. <br />Max was an amazing dog, with amazing strength and it's all the love you gave to him. <br />We knew the time had to come, and while 107 days of grace was an amazing gift, we are so sad it ended so soon. <br />Our thoughts are with you and "the boss" as I know it was as hard of a decision for him as it was for you. <br />Max has an amazing story and I thank you for sharing it with us so openly.brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490740909541514702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-5833628269402869362010-05-25T05:50:48.413+02:002010-05-25T05:50:48.413+02:00We tried to leave a message earlier but we just co...We tried to leave a message earlier but we just couldn't! We are so terribly sorry for your loss. It is such a hard decision to make and carry through. We wish you peace and comfort in your grief.Jans Funny Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-62756130646954193072010-05-25T04:52:24.287+02:002010-05-25T04:52:24.287+02:00You have moved me to tears. Thank you for having t...You have moved me to tears. Thank you for having the courage to share your story, despite the difficulty and courage it must have taken. You are a brave woman and Max was lucky to have you, as lucky as you were to have him.<br /><br />I will give Duncan, my own Golden, extra love for you and Max tonight.<br /><br />Bless you and Max.<br /><br />CurtCurt Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092702507137136310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-88311057676293707652010-05-25T04:34:31.920+02:002010-05-25T04:34:31.920+02:00Angels visited with you today.Angels visited with you today.Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358992951185911832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-87432241181261379072010-05-25T03:43:08.956+02:002010-05-25T03:43:08.956+02:00Thank you for sharing this with us. We have all be...Thank you for sharing this with us. We have all been there and our hearts ache for you.<br /><br />Much love,<br />Emma Rose and the DuchessEmma Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687752178033531295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-72620766940677684362010-05-25T03:34:04.144+02:002010-05-25T03:34:04.144+02:00Caryl
The forest is crying
and our tears are fall...Caryl<br />The forest is crying<br /> and our tears are falling too.<br />Our heart is breaking<br /> for your broken heart <br />We said that we would be here for you- always, and right now- we are here for you.<br />When hearts are broken-<br /> the sun shines<br /> through the cracks,<br /> and you will know<br /> that it is Max-<br /> in the sunlight-<br />with his doggy angel wings<br /> at the Rainbow Bridge<br />waiting for all of you<br />someday soon<br />My heart cries for this sadness.<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.com