Today I lost of friend of 12 years. A friend who had been by my side when I was a single girl living by myself, when it was just us. A friend who needed my help during his eplectic seizures and relied on me to help him with his medication. A friend who let me cry on his shoulder when I was down and a friend that made me laugh even when I didn't want to - when I didn't know how badly I needed to. A friend who just wanted to be with me, to sit with me, to touch me. A friend who looked at me like no other on this planet and a friend who can never be replaced.
This friend was my dog Maxx, an Australian Cattle Dog, also known as a Blue Heeler who I adopted from the SPCA 12 years ago at the age of 2. A dog who spent 3 weeks in one shelter before he was transferred to a second shelter and spent another 2 weeks until my mum discovered him there waiting for me. And after his Grand Mal seizure 10 years ago ( caused by the epilepsy), I didn't think he would be able to continue for too many years, but he defied the odds and remained loyal to the end - perhaps even hanging on just for me. But over the last couple weeks, after his surgery which revealed a cancerous tumour on his rump, other issues began to arise, including rapid weight loss and back pain. X-rays confirmed additional factors that forced me, with the support of JP and the vet, to make the fateful decision.
And so today, my other dog Jazz and I will continue where Maxx left off.
Rest in Peace my friend, Rest in Peace
1994 - 2008
7 comments:
My heart goes out to you. Big hugs from across the sea. Maxx sounds like he was simply wonderful - Lots of love,
Brie
Thank you Brie - he was definitely a character. Denise
I'm so sorry about Maxx- big hugs to you...
I'm so sorry to hear about your Maxx. I have been lurking on your blog for some time now and know that you have a deep love for your dogs. (((Hugs))
I am so sorry to hear about Maxx. You took such good care of him and I know how much you loved him very much. Take good care.
Maxx was a lucky pup to have you as his Mom. Being a grown up really sucks sometimes, doesn't it? Sure, you can eat all the ice cream you want, but you gotta also make some hard decisions. None of us can know your exact pain, but some of us know the heart wrenching sadness of losing a dear animal friend. We send you love.
Thank you all so much for the lovely comments, I means so much to me.
I really appreciate it. (hugs to you)
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