guppy
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Max MOo
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Post by guppy on Jan 6, 2015 10:40:25 GMT -5
WJS Max Moppit July 6/04-Jan.5/15 I am heart broken to be writing to the group that we had to euthanize Max MOo last night. What we thought was aging and maybe some stenosis turned out to be much, much worse. Max had a fractured femur most likely caused by osteocarcoma. We did not feel that he was a good candidate for amputation for several reasons and decided the kindest thing for him was to let him go last night. Of course, I am cycling between extreme sadness and guilt at this point. It is so hard to know that you made the right decision. We adopted Max in the summer of 2007. I saw this beautiful, big brindle boy sitting calmly in his crate watching us and knew he was the doggie I wanted to adopt. Our dog Lucky approved and we brought Max home several weeks later. We jokingly called him pterodactyl boy for awhile as he was so pre-historic looking to us having never lived with a greyhound before. He was all skin and bones and veins. He was also pretty bald. Max really blossomed over the years. He was quite reserved when we first adopted him but his personality grew and grew. He loved everybody and everything. He was a good canine friend to my parent's Jack Russell and our dogs Lucky and, later, Jem. Out on walks he wanted to greet all the people and dogs and actually looked quite forlorn when people did not acknowledge him. We nicknamed him Mr. Social. Max enjoyed life- from walks and boat rides at the cottage to furiously digging, spinning, and running in the yard, to his stuffies, etc. Despite not feeling so hot the past few weeks he still managed to get in some digging over Christmas time. In his early adopted days he loved going to the SSGG's runs although he never really was a big runner. Karen, Dee, and Anne will remember him joyously playing soccer out in the field. We had hoped to cuddle with him and coddle him for another 2 or 3 years but I guess it was not meant to be. He went peacefully with us at his side last night. Still so hard to believe. Please everyone give your hounds some kisses and scritches today for me. Leanne, Jeff and Jemmie
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Post by Sally Blossom on Jan 6, 2015 12:40:26 GMT -5
I truly feel your pain - it is never easy to say good-bye to our beloved Another angel has joined our galaxy - to-night look up to the sky and there for you to view, one lone bright star with Max MOo's name shining through as he will be watching over you. Rest In Peace Max MOo - you earned your wings
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Post by tobysmom on Jan 6, 2015 13:09:06 GMT -5
I am truly sorry for your loss. It is always hard to say goodbye. You have some beautiful pictures to remember Max with and lots of good memories. Take care of yourself. He is at peace and running free with all of the other Angels at the rainbow bridge. Rest in Peace Max MOo.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2015 14:00:28 GMT -5
So very sorry to read this post. It's very difficult to make a decision like this but you did right by your very handsome boy. It is indeed incredibly painful but hold onto your memories of the beautiful life you gave him. Thinking of you and your family. M
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troysmom
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Post by troysmom on Jan 6, 2015 18:33:59 GMT -5
I'm so sorry Max has left you. That first pic made me cry, what a beautiful boy! I know too well what you are feeling having gone through the same with my brindle boy Troy. It will get better but you won't stop thinking about him daily, I think about Troy daily and I'm so glad I was blessed with him in my life. Having to lose our precious boy is a small price to pay for their unconditional love.
Rest peacefully dear Max and my condolences to you and your family.
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daylight
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Post by daylight on Jan 6, 2015 18:48:45 GMT -5
I am so very sorry. It has to be one of life's most difficult and heart-wrenching moments when faced with a situation and decision as you were yesterday. And as haunting as the questions are that we ask ourselves, out of love you did what the hardest but the best for your beloved pup. Your love allowed him to blossom into your 'Mr. Social' and gave him a rich and full life... he loves you forever... his spirit will always be with you.
Godspeed dear Max MOo.
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Post by greys4us on Jan 6, 2015 19:31:23 GMT -5
What greyt pics you have of Max! Greyt memories! It is never easy to say goodbye, no matter how long we have these beautiful hounds. God speed Max.
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Post by GreyPoopon on Jan 6, 2015 20:21:42 GMT -5
I'm so very sorry. Your gorgeous friendly boy had to leave much too soon.
Godspeed Max MOo.
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Post by angelollie on Jan 6, 2015 20:59:39 GMT -5
What a beautiful tribute for your sweet boy Max MOo. This decision to let go of our babies has to be the worst decision ever but it is out of our profound love that we do what's best for them. Remember those years of joy and love that Max MOo brought to your family, the giggles, the silly things he did to make you laugh, his spins, his digging .... all the amazing things that made you fall in love with your precious boy. Keep those memories close to your heart and remember, Max MOo's spirit will be you forever.
Godspeed sweet boy ....
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jason
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Post by jason on Jan 7, 2015 6:16:43 GMT -5
My heart breaks reading another post in the Rainbow Bridge thread.
I am so, so sorry for your loss of Max MOo. His photos show how incredibly happy he was in his forever home and your words demonstrate an unconditional love that is truly a blessing. The decision to help one of our hounds cross the bridge is an impossible one to make without heart break but there can never be any question that you did what was right by your boy as y did it out of love.
I'd like to say more and say something that will help ease your pain but I know that is not possible. Take care of yourself in these dark days and remember the loved you shared with your boy. He will always be with you in spirit.
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AnneC
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Post by AnneC on Jan 7, 2015 10:22:12 GMT -5
Run free Max MOo with Dove and all your other friends at the Rainbow Bridge.
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guppy
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Max MOo
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Post by guppy on Jan 8, 2015 11:02:34 GMT -5
Thank you so much to everyone for your beautiful, kind words. It does help to ease the pain a bit.
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Post by lotsoffreetime on Jan 8, 2015 13:04:55 GMT -5
My heart broke seeing your post and reading your tribute...it was so full of love and pain. Your pictures of Max MOo show his personality so well, his playful spirit (the one in the pool is priceless), and his gentle spirit snuggling with his buddy. I could picture his little dropping head as people passed him by without saying hello, and his confusion. I hope that with time, your pain will ease, and your memories of him with start to being you smiles and laughter mixed in with your tears. Until then, know that you are not alone.
Run like the wind with the other Angels, sweet boy...have fun digging those holes!
Janette and the Crazy Quints (Mamma Rio, Tiana, Willy-Bear, Mr. Merlin and Miss Mirage)
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gunnersmom
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Post by gunnersmom on Jan 10, 2015 18:31:10 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear about Max MOo. Any decision made out of love is always the right decision.
My Arnie-Bad-Boy had osteo too and the vet said amputation was not even an option from him. RIP Max MOo.
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renrus
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Post by renrus on Jan 11, 2015 2:08:04 GMT -5
So sorry for your loss, it hurts so much to loose these gentle souls. Know that he was happy and loved and that you did your best for him, right up to making the hard choices for him. Run free Max MoO!
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