Max C. 02/27/89 - 10/02/06

[Ruth in MT]

I am sorry for your loss.  Peace dear Max .

[Beth]

Hugs to you and your family, David.  Max will always be remembered very fondly by all of us here on the boards.  I felt as if I knew Max through your writings of him, and I will miss him.  Farewell, our sweet, senior weiner.

[Krista]

I'm so very sorry for your loss, David.  Max was such a special guy and his spirit will always live on in our hearts.  I hope he and Rudy are romping on an adventure at the bridge.

Many prayers and hugs for your peace and comfort....

[Teresa]

I was so saddened to read about Max last night, but at the same time relieved to know he was no longer suffering. Sometimes the hardest thing we have to do is not be selfish and keep them around for ourselves.
I think your idea of taking the winter to be dogless and look for a pupper in the Spring is a good one. Of course, Rudy and Max are probably plotting already to send a new one to you and I would bet it will be one with the spirit of both of them!

[Delia and girls]

It's never easy to let them go, but it sounds like it was the best thing for him. I know it's not much of a consolation, but he did have a long life, full of love, thanks to you and your family. I'll be thinking of you and your family, David.

[David C.]

Once again, I would like to extend a hearfelt thank you for everyone's support.

Even though the loss is still very recent, I was able to come to terms with Max's passing far faster than any of our previous losses.  I know I did the right thing for Max.  Prolonging his life would have only exposed him to suffering.   I found great solace in the manner that Max left us.  He went quietly  and his final conscious act was one of love.  He knew we were doing the right thing for him.

Back when I first got Max, I figured if he made it to 15, that was about all I could ask for.  Well, Max made it past 15, past 16, even past 17.   Max lived a great life.  He was healthy up until his final days..he had a couple of runs to the Emergency Vet, to be sure, but that comes with the territory.  I have absolutely no regrets about the amount of time Max had with us or how that time was spent.

One coincidence about Max's life is how it was "bookended" by two little girls.  In the first years of his life, he shared a house with a toddler girl until she was almost three.   Max spent the last years of his life with another little girl, this time just shortly after she turned three.  Jessica didn't pay a whole lot of attention to Max, but on the day before he passed, she was over on the couch petting him and playing with his ears.  Max, in his own good nature, took this without any protest. 

The house does seem strangely empty.   For the first time in almost 14 years, we are dog-less.  Something gives me a feeling this is only going to be temporary.  I hope we'll have new stories about new friends in the not too distant future.

[papbouv]

I'm new to this forum but already the people are so nice I'm glad to hear of Max that is quite an accomplishment for a dog to live to be 17 years old. It seems like they tell us so well when it is time to go I know Jake did in April too of course we know them best it is hard but so glad we can do that for our furry kids.I was not ready for Jake to go seems like the pain he was in really escalated over night. Have heard they try not to show pain from their wild ancestors to show pain is a sign of weakness in the animal world that usually means one thing you are not going to be around much longer.
I hope you will continue to share Max's story's I think it help us heal from our loss but everyone griefs differently I still talk about my Jake.
Papbouv

[MyLittleBoo]

Hugs and prayers to you, your family and Max...  This is very sad, and I cried a river of tears when I read it...  I only joined this group in August when my Boo went down in his back, needless to say he had some complications with his IVDD that I still find hard to talk about...  My little guy joined his fur-friends at the bridge just before his 7th birthday..  Much too young... But, when there is nothing we can do for them, we have to make that very hard choice to let them go...  My Boo has been gone for over a month now and our house still seems empty...  But like yourself, I don't see that lasting too long...  Somehow, we always make it through these hard times, and it helps to know there are people that really care...  Keep sharing Max's stories, I love them...  He was a doll...  God speed Max and bless you for touching your family's lives for so long...  You are an inspiration for all weiners...  Go in peace sweet boy and long live your spirit...  Again, David, we are sorry for your loss...  Love, hugs and prayers to you and yours...  ~Tara

[Jen]

What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful friend! Godspeed Max!

Jen & the Crew

[April]

I've been away from the boards for a little while because of family illness and I was sad to read of Max's passing.  I am comforted by reading about his last day and how peaceful and loving it was.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 

[PattyInAK]

I'm glad Max went peacefully and felt secure with you there with him.