As many of you who read my blog know, Max has been a huge part of our lives for the past 12 years. We went on vacation last week and while we were gone he took a terrible turn for the worse. We were so fortunate that the vet who was caring for him was so kind. She thought he would be better with some medications, but then she found a tumor on his pancreas which was too much for him to recover from. While she held up the phone and I talked to him one last time, she said he looked up and wagged his tail hearing my voice. She and I cried and cried as we came to the decision that it was not fair to keep him going while he was in such pain. Obviously we are heartbroken. Coming home to an empty house, seeing his stuff everywhere in the house and yard and knowing he's gone is so tremendously hard. But, we also remember how much we loved him from the minute we brought him home in 2000.
This is in our old backyard. He was smart enough to claim that spot in the pond as his. This picture of him even made it on the HGTV site! :)
We built this pond for him when we moved in this house. The part he is laying in will always be known as "Max Beach".
We are better people for having him in our lives and will never forget him.
Thank you for your visit.
Pam
Oh Pam, I am so sorry to read this. I know how much you loved and cared for him. May Max rest in peace.
ReplyDelete((((Pam)))) I'm so very sorry. It's so painful to lose a beloved pet who has been a member of the family for so long. Your photos of him are precious.
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Angie @ Knick of Time
Oh I know how heartbroken you are. It is so hard. I can tell he had a wonderful life with you.
ReplyDeleteOh Pam. I truly am sorry for the loss of your family pet. I know you will miss him greatly. I love the tribute name of "Max Beach" ...
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Pat
I am crying as I read this as I know how much you all loved Max. What a faithful companion he has been for you all. What a great mommy you are for building him another pond in his new home in Utah!The hardest part of owning pets is when we have to say good bye.Love to you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your dog. What a sad way to lose him too - being away and having to make the decision and say goodbye by phone. Our dog is getting older and I know we will be going through something similar soon.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for you! How difficult the decision must have been especially since you were away. I know you will miss Max terribly.
ReplyDeletePam I am so sorry to read about Max's passing. I am sure that he is leaving a big hole in your heart. I love what you wrote about being a better person for having known him. Dogs are special they way.
ReplyDeleteTraci
I'm so sorry. It is very hard to lose a beloved pet.
ReplyDeleteOh Pam, I am so sorry, it is so hard.....Darn why can't pets live as long as humans, it seems so unfair that they have such short lives,,,,I guess that's why we spoil them!!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteMy hear breaks for you. However, please know that our precious Isabel, who left us after sixteen fabulous years, is now greeting your beloved Max. He is, trust me, in the very best of hands. My prayers and heart are with you.
ReplyDeleteNancy
May you meet again at Rainbow Bridge, so sorry Pam.
ReplyDeleteSo, so sorry for your loss. Our Westie is 13, and I know how we will suffer when he goes. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Pam. I know how hard this must be for you. We had to say goodbye to our dog last December and I still miss him terribly. Remember that you did the right thing and he is no longer in pain or suffering.
ReplyDeleteLori
Thrifty Decor Mom
This post has me in literal tears!!! The only difference in my case, is when we had to put our dog, Jewel, to sleep, I was able to be there with her. She was the runt of the litter and was having real bladder issues; we had her for 10 years, and I never wanted to have her leave us, but it wasn't fair to her anymore. I kept hugging her, and crying, and hugging her...and we had a 4 month old daughter there, which my husband took out of the room so that I could have my last little bit with my other "baby". I'm finally able to think about her, and talk about her without crying all the time, and it has taken 4 years to get to that point. I SO feel for you right now!
ReplyDeleteOh Pam, I am so very sorry :(
ReplyDeleteThat sinking feeling of coming home to a empty house is horrible. Last year when I went on vacation, Mr. had to take my Heidi and put her to sleep..I miss her everyday, even with Greta here now.
Again so sorry, they are like our children
Dear Pam and family, Oh, my heart goes out to you all. Please know that you made the right decision, and that it was not hard for Max,...only for those of you who loved him. I am sure you will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge. With my sympathy. Linda S. in NE
ReplyDeleteYou will see Max in heaven. Such a darling guy.
ReplyDeleteAwww...Pam I am so very sorry about sweet Max! You have so many treasured memories to hold your heart with.Sending loving thoughts your way.
ReplyDeletePam just got back from our vacation so I'm catching up. I am so sorry to hear you lost your sweet boy Max. Our pets become such a big part of our family!
ReplyDeleteWe lost our beloved 12 year old corgi Rusty last week.You can continue to hold your most precious memories of Max in your heart as we will Rusty.So sorry for your loss.
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