3greys2cats Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 (edited) My big Bubba Doo, sweet, regal boy struggled for the past year with a deteriorating spine, Lumbosacral disease, Kidney disease and recently a lump that most likely was cancer in his front leg. We started on Metacam 2 years ago, then onto Rimadyl, then after his Kidneys started to decline, Gabapentin and Tramadol. He was a brave boy and still wanted his walks, trips in van to park, special step built by my husband kept him wanting to go. He needed more and more pain meds after his 13th birthday, I could not keep him comfortable and he had 4 separate falls from Oct-Nov. I started doing Reiki on him back in March and honestly, it brought him much relief and enabled him to keep going. On Thanksgiving, he snapped @ my mother in law for petting him and then me the next day for trying to wash his leg that had the lump, poor baby was clearly in pain. He had been peeing on his bed and had pee pads and layers all summer, I was absolutely torn emotionally because he was still eating and trying to enjoy what he had left, his body just deteriorated and it was a struggle to get up and walk outside to potty. My husband and I were not in agreement, he was not ready and could not let go so these last few months were filled with anguish for us both. Finally on Tuesday, he was vomiting and just sad, he collapsed again and my husband and I agreed it was time. We had a mobile Vet come on Thursday, he had steak dinner, tons of snacks and a final walk down the street with my husband, he pranced all the way with the last ounce of power in those long legs and collapsed when he got in the house, he had done stairs his whole life until the end, last few weeks we had to bring him out front where there were only 3 stairs to get to back fenced yard and that was so hard for him. When the Vet came, he was relaxed on his bed in front of the warmth of the fire, she knelt down next to him and he put his nose on her face, kissed her as if saying "it's ok, I am ready, he never flinched, I placed my hands on his face and did Reiki to send him peacefully to run free with Sara and all the angels. There is so much emptiness here, a gaping hole in my heart, Flower laid on the bed next to him and never got up until he had passed, she slept on that bed later that night. I don't know if I will ever stop crying. Max was our very 1st Greyhound and dog, we got him in October of 2004 from GPA-CNHC, he was only 2 years old and one month off the Belmont Lakes region track in NH. He was fostered for one month with another Grey and a kitty, we never got to meet him, he was in Kittery, ME and so the adoption coordinator brought another hound for us to meet. WE drove to the Kittery trading post to pick him up from his Foster Mom, he jumped out of the back of the SUV, I grabbed his leash and that was it, we lifted him into our Highlander(could not jump) and brought him home. He was a sweet, gentle, big boy and I was in love from day 1!! We welcomed Sara one year later and she was his buddy until she passed in 2012 from Hermangio. Max went everywhere with us, he was the easiest, most gentle soul, never messed in the house, no separation anxiety, he loved us from day one and tolerated the cats even when they clawed his crate and stepped over him while he slept. We went to Dewey 3 years, Paw House Inn, our Lakehouse, 3 different parks locally, walked everywhere. He taught me to love unconditionally, was my every day best friend when my husband took a job in Wisconsin for 2 years, he saw me through the death of both of my parents in these past 2 years and losing Sara. He has been my inspiration to start a Reiki business for animals and their humans, Grey's Soulful Reiki, of which I just did cards for and am volunteering my healing sessions for shelter animals. There is not enough words to describe the relationship we have had and the joy he has brought us, he was a proud, beautiful boy and the pictures above show him when I 1st got him through his 13th birthday on Columbus Day, I was honored to have him for over 11 years and will miss him every day. Edited December 6, 2015 by 3greys2cats Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm so sorry Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm so very sorry. He was a special boy and he was meant to be with you. Godspeed Max. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 (edited) Your words brought tears to my eyes, Roberta. I'm so sorry that your beautiful Max has gone to the bridge. How lucky you were to have eleven great years together. Edited December 6, 2015 by 45MPHK9 Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm very sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. Run free, Max. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm so sorry. You loved him well and truly. Godspeed, handsome fellow. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane4114 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm so sorry to hear that Max has left. He had a good life with you. Quote Willow( Hi Tech Popandgo ) CGC #31965 Calico Salad x MayPop 8-9-93/9-24-07 Austin( Nodak Austin ) #55202 Chrisse's Twelve x Lotsa Liz 2-25-96/2-15-05 Matt( Kelsos Metaphor ) #90695 Oswald Cobblepot x Kelso's Movita 8-10-00/2-28-14 Buddy (Aljo Class Act) #78137 Action By Design x Miss Classy 12-8-98/8-29-09 Sonny (Onaim Excalibur)#97927 Flying Train x Rough Diamond 9-7-01/1-9-2016Hunter (SS Snow Roll) #35135 Craigie Whistler x Lightning Snow 10-4-2005/9-23-17 Leo (Yolo Empleo)#72060 4-13-18 Fiesta Paraguas x Mega Bien Hecho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 (edited) So very sorry for the loss of your sweet, special boy. Edited December 6, 2015 by Beachbum1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 What precious gifts he gave you. And oh, my gosh, he was so beautiful! I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Max. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 What a beautiful boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Recently we had to say good bye to Ben after 10.5 years. No matter how long they are with us, it is never long enough. You are in my thoughts as I share your pain. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm so sorry. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Neighsayer Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessa Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I am sorry for your loss of Max. Our first do was a Max also. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Roberta What a huge loss for you and your husband. Max was beautiful inside and out and I know you will miss him terribly. He sounds like the perfect Grey. Run free Max, run free sweetie... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Happy Trails, Max.........my condolences to those who are missing you, Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Roberta I am so sorry - what a handsome guy that max. Our hearts are with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm so sorry you've lost your gorgeous boy. Rest well, Max. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 What a handsome guy your Max was. I am sure you feel like those 11 years just flew by & were NOT a long enough time to have together. to you both at this sad time Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I am so sorry it is so hard to let them go when their body is failing but their spirit is still there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 So very sorry for the loss of your handsome Max. You have made so many memories. Remember them... and smile.... Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I am so sorry for the loss of your handsome Max. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Rest well Max. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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