I am devastated !!!

[sweetlee]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
These dogs bring us so much love and after 13 years it is so hard to lose them.
Max had a wonderful life with you, and I can only imagine big dogs with wings to fly.
I am sure you know he is in good company, and waiting for you someday.

Sharon

[Sam's Mom]

Know that many prayers go out to you and yours from RDN at this most difficult time. We truly understand and feel your sorrow. You were strong and did what needed to be done to free Max from his earthly pain and he will always be grateful for that last gesture of love. He is in the best of company with all who have gone before.
RIP Max Angel Boy

[mrgimpy]

I am saddened by your loss, even though it was 13 years that is Not nearly long enough. I just put down My 11 year old girl last month, I understand your pain in losing a Beautiful dog that max was. Be strong ,think happier days, and the pic, with the red bandana brought a smile to my face, GODSPEED TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.

[Debbie Ervin]

I have to write you again. I just now saw the pictures and Max was such a beautiful boy!! How great was he!!!!! Again I am sorry and I know exactly how you are feeling! Debbie

[brandygirl]

I euthanized my baby girl 5 months ago today. I found out one week to that day that she had lung cancer, and it was everywhere. I totally understand what you are going through. I too, sat on the floor with my girl on my lap and I held her until she was no longer with me and I cried like I never had before.. and all I could think at the time was I killed my precious girl. But I know that was not true... I set her free from the pain and the suffering that the cancer was putting her through and I know she was grateful...as she was going she looked at me with peace in her eyes and gave me a final kiss goodbye. I gave her the most important and hardest gift I could ever give... it was a selfless gift of love... I let her go home to rest... where I know she is waiting for me, just like your boy... waiting for the day when you go home too.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Karyn]

There is NEVER enough time - 13 years is a gift. I am so sorry for your loss but he is well and strong and will live in your heart and memories - Fly with the angels Max.

[Troodie's Mom]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. *hugs*

[Obelix]

Sometimes is "letting go" the biggest proof of love.
I believe they know you are helping them, and the trust they gives us obliges us to not let them suffer.

Godspeed for your boy.

[Clafca]

Originally Posted by Debbie Ervin

I have to write you again. I just now saw the pictures and Max was such a beautiful boy!! How great was he!!!!! Again I am sorry and I know exactly how you are feeling! Debbie

Max was very special to us. Its very hard to accept his lost, some days i have the impression that i begin to feel better but other day like this one i feel sad very sad.

I wished that it would be easier to accept, but not, I pass with difficulty through his loss, I feel like in mourning of a member of my family.

If you look at this attached picture you will see Max with our child as he had doing every Christmas morning since twelve years, stuck in the middle of the gifts papers with the kids. I have 12 pictures of him like this since he was puppy, i'm affraid that the next Christmas will not be easy too for all the family.

Ouff.....! I'm sorry to bother you all with my sadeness. But more i speak or write about him, more accept his death.

Claude

[Debbie Ervin]

Oh my God, he looks just like my Ceasar! I am going to post some pics of him also as soon as I get to my daughters to scan them. I KNOW as we have pictures for 11 Christmases w/ Ceasar and he loved to pose for pics w/the family!!!! It will be just as hard for me. We know what we had to do, but it doesn't make it any easier. Each day I miss him more and some days as you said are not as bad. Know I am feeling the same as you. Halloween was very hard as I aready had bought Ceasar toys and special treats w/oatmeal in them. I still have Oynex my lab mix and when I was making her gifts up I cried and cried. Ceasar usto lay next to me while I made the kids candy up every year. I put his toys next to his picture and Thors(my other Rottie who passed 3 years ago). I have to say Max reminds me of my Ceasar.

[Clafca]

Originally Posted by Debbie Ervin

Oh my God, he looks just like my Ceasar!..............
Each day I miss him more and some days as you said are not as bad. Know I am feeling the same as you........

Ceasar usto lay next to me while I made the kids candy up every year. I put his toys next to his picture and Thors(my other Rottie who passed 3 years ago). I have to say Max reminds me of my Ceasar.

Since MAX leave us for a better world we undestand why we called him our best friend. I cant really explain the vacuum he left in the house. MAX was for the last 13 years part of every events in our family life.

I mist him so much ...! Me too i mist his presence at my side each day.

I am amaze how our childrens seem to accept better and easier his death then for me and my wife, they can talk about him and remembering the good moments with him, but me and my wife still cant do it.

Last saturday night about 2 weeks since MAX left us, we went for supper to a restaurant question of changing air, but on the returning trip we begun to talk about MAX. Hum..... it taked only 2 minutes and we were both crying in the car and when we came back home we dindt say a word for the rest of the night.

I wish to be able to go on soon and to succeed in forgiving me but i still feel very guilty so guilty to have made the decision to put and end to his life...!

I cant forget the feeling i had at the last moment when suddently i feel him heavy on my knees, i held MAX tight in my arms when he left i wanted to be with him cheering him until the last second .. oh what i have done....!

Oh my god i'm so sad...! I cant write anymore tonight.

I'm sorry...!

[tlc102462]

I was just looking through older posts and saw this one. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm not sure if anyone has sent this to you, but you should go to

The Rainbow Bridge

It has some great shots of Rotties and is incredibly touching. I have a 15 yo boy right now, who is still trucking along, but we know the time is approaching, so I sympathize with you in your struggle. Just remember you loved your baby well and he knew it.

[Bucky's Mom]

I am so sorry

Gone From My Sight, by Henry Van Dyke - Caregiver Poetry - TheRibbon.com

[moondog]

Originally Posted by Clafca

Last saturday night about 2 weeks since MAX left us, we went for supper to a restaurant question of changing air, but on the returning trip we begun to talk about MAX. Hum..... it taked only 2 minutes and we were both crying in the car and when we came back home we dindt say a word for the rest of the night.

Your pain is a reflection of how very, very much you loved and treasured your precious Max. I can tell you loved that beautiful boy with all your heart.

It took me 3 months after losing my Luna before I could look anyone in the eye who knew she was gone without tearing up all over again. I spent those 3 months working on her photo collection, and that was the only time I was okay.

You will heal with time. There will always be moments where the emotions are touched yet again and you will find a tear in your eye, as I have just writing this message to you.

It's okay to cry until you've cried enough. We all grieve the loss of a beloved dog in our own way and in our own time. Laughter and happiness will come to you in time.....and your children are the ones leading the way for you. Bless their little hearts. And yours, too.

[Marcino]

I am so sorry for your loss. 13 years is a blessing, and I am sure Max enriched your life in so many ways.

From one French Canadian to another, mes sympathies les plus sincères. Je te souhaite de trouver en toi la force et l'amour nécessaires pour passer à travers cette terrible épreuve.

Vanessa & Marcino