I am so, so sorry that you lost Max. I know how much he meant to you. I had begun to get very worried about you, and was going to e-mail you privately to find out if all was well.
Please, be assured that you are in my thoughts.
I know exactly how you feel and see the same hole opening up in our hearts too soon. A noble heart, indeed. I am so sorry.
What a beautiful, moving tribute to Max. I'm sorry he's gone. You gave him such a comfortable life while he was here.
hugs...
Roxanne:
No words can ease the loss you are now experiencing, but rest well knowing that the last years of Max's life were one of a well loved and pampered pup. He was happy and safe and loved and what more could any of us want. It will take time to help heal the sadness in your heart.
I will keep you in my prayers....
Debra
That was such a moving tribute, made sweeter by the fact that Max found you and a loving, caring home. I read and cried and read again, feeling such empathy as I had the same decision to make with my Buffledog just 6 months ago. They are such wonderful spirits and gifts to our lives and that is what grows the sweet memories that will soon displace the grief.
I am weeping as I type this. I am so sorry. He was so not just a dog. What a big part of your family he was, such a sweet dog. He stole my heart the first photo I saw of him.
I could hardly read your beautiful post because of the tears. Oh, Max was so blessed to have you for his mama. He had four and a half wonderful years with you. I pray for comfort for your hurting heart.
I too had started to e-mail you to see if you were o.k. I have checked every day to see if you had a new post. This was not one that I wanted to read, but it is good to hear from you through your wonderful tribute to Max.
I came to your blog by way of Beverly.
So sorry to read about brave Max, his too short life with you, and his final battle.
I am usually a fairly tough non-emotional person--this story had me weeping.
We have a dog who came our way, and two cats--and we have had pets in the past who have died. It is always such a hard passage, with them leaving us behind.
I am writing with big tears in my eyes. I had SO hoped to meet Max someday (along with you, of course). Take heart in that you provided him with the best years of his life, making him happy and as comfortable as possible.
i love youuuu mommy
I'm here from Beverly's blog and just want to offer you my condolences!
And a (((hug)))
Oh I am so so sorry about Max. My heart breaks for you. Your tribute was beautiful.
I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face after reading your beautiful tribute to your beloved Max. It may have only been four-and-a-half years he was with you, but it would have been enough to wipe out the past for him.
He rewarded you with loyalty and love as only a dog can do.
Farewell Max, good, faithful and much loved companion to you.
Love you...mean it. ^j^
You and Max were so lucky to have found each other. It seems he was such a happy boy. You wrote about the love you had for each other in such a tender way, I cannot stop the tears from my eyes.
The Divine Miss Marilyn and I send hugs and purrs to comfort you and your family. Max was surely welcomed into the arms of the Maker, and waits patiently until you meet again.
We are so sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry to hear about your Max. He has the same eyes as our dog Buddy, who we love dearly. It's easy to see from the pictures how he was a kind and gentle spirit, and how loved he was by your family.
Dear Roxanne;
You are the best Mom ever. Remember how when I came back from Germany, Tucker slept with you and Nyssa - not me. Tucker fell in love with you. I should have been jealous, but I was so happy that he pegged you from the start as a "quality human." What I mean to say, is that Max KNEW, just like Tuck, that you are incredibly special. No one could have given that sweet dog the love and care that he deserved and never got. I'm sure Tuck and Max are up in animal heaven talking about you....and how much you meant to them, and how much they love you.
Please know that Max, Mittens, and all the lucky fuzzy things that are lucky enough to land in you care KNOW that you are unique among humans.
After reading your tribute, frankly, I am in tears. Because I know what extreme effort you go through to not let them go. We are blessed with the charge of caring for these wonderful creatures that we scoop up off the streets. He understands, just like Tuck did, (more than we mere humans understand) that when the time comes, it is a blessing to go with dignity cradled in the arms or our human care-giver.
When Tuck died, I felt (and still feel) a deep sense of loss. But Tuck seemed so relieved and wise about his death. Believe me, Roxanne. We are at a disadvantage being human. Animals know more than we do. Max knows how lucky he was. Animals know when it is time to leave, and they really are at peace with that.
I hope you find another lost puppy. Max would be proud of you that you would give another lost dog the chance to be loved.
I honestly have to thank you, Roxanne. Max and Tuck aren't the only ones who know how special you are. I know Stephen will kill me for suggesting this, but you should make give another poor,abused puppy the chance to be loved. (Tanyah and Alec won't let me do anything yet, but I really feel certain -despite what Stephen and Alec say, that I will find two "discarded" cats when the time comes.)
I know it hurts a lot, but somewhere out there is another puppy who needs to be loved.
Di
Sorry for the loss of your friend. Beautiful tribute to Max.
Such a sweet, sweet pet. I feel your loss - so sorry.
I am so, so sorry. I wish I could give you all a great big hug. Max was so lucky to have found you guys and you were so good to him. Saying special prayers for you tonight. All our love,
The M&M's
I am so sorry about your beloved Max. Anyone who has ever had a pet knows that they are so much more than that. I've lived through the loss of many dear animals, but it's always fresh as if for the first time, whenever you lose something you love so much.
We know in our head that it is better that they no longer suffer, but our hearts just take longer to catch up as they simply live in another place.
Bless you...
:-( Soooo sorry...
Roxanne, I'm so, so sorry for your loss. Max was a lucky dog to have found someone who would love him so well.
Oh Dear Roxanne....I am Sooooo Soooo Sorry for you and yours....The pain of losing such a dear dear friend....(And such a sweet dear face he had, too....)I can only say my heart goes out to you, my dear, in this time of terrible terrible loss...! These bonds that we have to our special four footed pals---it cannot be explained to someone who has not felt that or known this----
I love the first poem at the top of your post...And that is the one thing that may be somewhat comforting, my dear....You did the right thing for Max, truly. I know you know that and also that THAT doesn't abate your grief....! The pictures of Max with his little basketball are about the most precious pictures I have ever seen...What a dear dear sweetheart he was....And take some comfort too, my dear, in the life you gave him---the hell that you saved him from and the joy you brought to his life with your love and care and big heart. He was just returning ALL the love he got from you....And how miraculous it all is, isn't it?
I send you Big Hugs, my dear....
(((((((hugs))))))....Max will be in your heart, always and forever.
Oh, Roxanne. This post breaks my heart. I adored this sweet Max and your love for him. I'm so so sorry. I remember how delighted I was when you first posted that picture of his Christmas decor. I know, with absolute certainty, that you left nothing undone for Max and you made the only and right decision. I know you are hurting and I wish I could give you a hug and sit and look over all your Max pictures with you. This post is a wonderful tribute to his beautiful and happy life with you. Take good care, my friend.
Roxanne, I am so very sorry to read about the loss of dear Max. I so understand your loss and your pain. It seems like a small miracle that Max found you and you found him. I do believe things happen for a reason.
I wonder if I may leave you with the words of Irving Townsend. They brought me some comfort after a similar loss of my own.
"We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own, live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan."
((hugs))
So sorry, Roxanne. We know the feeling and sympathize with you.
I'm so sorry for your great loss. It's easy to see Max was a very special dog.
I am so sorry, Roxanne. Four years was NOT enough.
Roxanne, I am heartbroken for you. I always loved your pictures of Max and your stories about his pampered life. For a dog to have been in such horrible condition, and then to fall into your loving hands, well, I weep as I write this. I am glad the end was so peaceful. I am so very, very sorry that you didn't have more time with him. Lots and lots of love and hugs to the best dog mama ever.
BTW, I need your current e-mail addy 
Just stopping by to tell you I am thinking of you and wondering how you are fairing....I know your dear heart is broken....(This is such a BEAUTIFUL tribute to your dear Max...) Looking at the pictures once again...you see what a truly special little person he was...Such a great pal and such a big part of the family. I seend you hugs, my dear.
Like many others I cried for you and Max. The day before you and Max parted I had to part with my cat child of 8 years in the same way. He too had an incurable medical condition despite the tremendous lengths I went to to ensure he had a good and healthy life. Sometimes I feel like I failed him even though in my heart I knew I did everything I possibly could, it's just that I feel so helpless and wish there was something to blame to make the grief easier to bear. I miss him so much I still wake up in the middle of the night in tears, missing his warmth beside me. Like any loss I don't think we ever get over it. We just learn to cope somehow. And support one another when it happens. A (hug) for you from someone who knows just what you're feeling at this very moment.
What a good dog he was. So sorry he had to leave you too soon.
Missing you....and just wanted to let you know.
Checking in to say hello and I'm thinking of you.
I am so so sorry. I know what a giant hole they can leave in your heart. I am thinking of you.
A wonderful tribute - very well written
A wonderful biography filled with joy and sorrow.
We are missing you here, Roxanne. I hope all is well. Thinking of you.
Yes, we are missing you, your beautiful photos and lovely stories. I'm still holding you up in my prayers.
I just read your post today,
I am so sorry for your loss. You wrote him a great tribute.He was such a swell dog with the best mom.
Lucky for the both of you, that you found each other and had four years together.
I find myself wishing I had the power to fix him, too. He may not have been with you as long as you would have liked, but it's clear that he touched your life in an indelible way.
Your tribute to him was beautiful. Please know that I'm thinking of you at this difficult time.
Missing, missing, missing you
Missing you as well.
I'm sorry you lost your dog. I know how horrible it is to have to take your pet to the vets to end the suffering....
I hope that you can remember him wihout sadness. You shared affection and he must have been happy until he became ill and that he loved you.
The blogging community helped me at Christmas time last year. I hope that you are drawing comfort from them now.
I am so sorry to hear about Max. I haven't been making the blog-rounds as much as I used to, so I am just learning of his passing now.
I always enjoyed seeing his handsome little face whenever you wrote of him, and I will miss seeing his pictures now that he is gone.
You were the greatest human he could have asked for, and I am sure he was grateful for the time he had with you.
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