I think I can finally sit down and write a post about my buddy Max. When my kids left home he came to us thru a friend of mine. Mr Max was just a year old and full of energy. He was given to us by his former owner who loved him but just didn't have the time to give him. He just wanted Max to find a home where he would have a yard to run in and someone to be his buddy. I told him that was what I was looking for, a buddy. Max really lived up to his end of the bargain. He was my daily walking companion until this last year when he was just too old to handle it. But, he still took a trip with us out to Seattle to see my daughter and her family. He loved to travel!
In the spring of 2014 Max became very ill and it took a specialist to find that he had a Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia. It was a congenital condition that came to the point he could hardly breathe. So Dr. Hunter had to perform major surgery. He pulled thru like a champ and we are thankful for the extra four years we had with him.
But this week Tom and I realized to ask him to keep trying was just becoming too difficult and the decision was made. Wednesday morning the 7th of November we both looked at each other and knew. Such a hard realization but, I know he will always in our hearts!
In the spring of 2014 Max became very ill and it took a specialist to find that he had a Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia. It was a congenital condition that came to the point he could hardly breathe. So Dr. Hunter had to perform major surgery. He pulled thru like a champ and we are thankful for the extra four years we had with him.But this week Tom and I realized to ask him to keep trying was just becoming too difficult and the decision was made. Wednesday morning the 7th of November we both looked at each other and knew. Such a hard realization but, I know he will always in our hearts!
My heart goes out to you, Carla.
ReplyDeleteMost of us will go through this, many have already, including myself. The pain and grief of losing your beloved pet can be overwhelming sometimes, but we're left wih the memories, and knowing we gave our little friends the best life they could have, and that we did the right thing.
Bless you and your little buddy,
Thank you! He did have a wonderful life and we have many memories!
DeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. They leave such an empty spot in our hearts and home when they depart. We lost our Olie nearly two years ago, but last November a little guy named Gibbs joined the household and has completely stolen a few hearts. I wish for you time to heal and eventually a new little buddy to warm your hearts.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes our pets become part of the family! Time will make it easier!
DeleteSo sorry for your loss of such a sweet and beloved pet. As you say, only time can heal your broken heart. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb!
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