MilliesMom Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 We thought we'd never love again after the loss of our greyhound, Millie, but Grandpuppy Max (who started his life with our son) healed our hearts. He was a 25 lb. Maltipoo who smiled! Our beloved Grandpuppy was a 26 1/2-month survivor of anal gland adenocarcinoma when it finally took his life. A diabetic for years who was just adjusting to his recent blindness from cataracts, he had only a single surgery and no radiation or chemo. He also had a heart murmur and arthritis. He was on cannabis (the real thing), as well as Chinese anti-cancer herbs, a special diet, and veterinary supplementation. The vet who came to the house to put him to sleep said it was amazing he lasted so long with such an aggressive cancer because some dogs die after only a couple of months. He touched so many of his angelic veterinary caregivers who said they loved him as if he were their own. When he said goodbye to his onco techs, they had tears in their eyes. One said he'd let them do any procedure on him without complaint. He took the time in veterinary waiting rooms to visit with other pet parents in hopes of scoring a belly rub. Max was in remission for over a year, but when his feline companion, Oscar, died at 17, he grieved so much that his cancer grew 30% within two weeks. They were like the proverbial Garfield and Odie. From that time, it was a real struggle. (Oscar, the miracle cat, passed away on 2/26/18, less than six months ago. He was FIV+, had a heart murmur, one working kidney since birth, asthma, osteoarthritis, and a lesion on an optic nerve that kept his pupil open. He wore a contact lense or a week last year! Oscar was featured in an article in Integrative Veterinary Journal in 2015.) Max was among the cancer dogs featured in November of '17 on FOX10 News in Phoenix, Arizona. While we all will miss his warmth and good humor, we hope that his vets learned from his experiences--including experimental procedures--to save other lives. Grandpuppy was one exceptional pup, who despite cancer and diabetes, was within weeks of reaching 12, the average lifespan of Maltipoos. He left us better people than when he found us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I'm very sorry for your loss. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 So very sorry for the loss of your little Max. Remember the good times..... 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...
Neighsayer Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 So sorry! Hugs and peace to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I am so 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...
ramonaghan Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I'm so sorry. 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...
RaineysMom Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 aw I am so very, very sorry :( he was just precious. Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I'm so very sorry. He was an amazing survivor. It's very sad that he had to leave. The same can be said about Oscar. What an incredible pair. 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...
Batmom Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, sweetheart. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Your tribute is beautiful. What a sweetie of a peanut dog Godspeed Max. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I am sorry for you lose, hugs to you. 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...
MilliesMom Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Thank you, all. It will be a week tomorrow. We're donating what meds and supplements we can to rescues or other dogs with the same type of cancer as he. I just can't throw out the rest yet. Too painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I am so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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