I am so sad... so very sad. I still can't believe it has happened.
He seemed okay this morning. By 9 a.m this morning, his back legs wouldn't work. Took him to the vet. She examined him, thought it was a back problem, prescribed pain killer and anti-inflammatory drugs.
I gave him his meds between 12:30 and 1:30. By 3:00 pm we could tell he was in dire shape. He was heavily panting, and his tongue looked purple. We took him to the Emergency Animal Hospital.
By 4 pm the doctor was telling me he was in bad shape, that he looked like a dog about to check out. They put him on oxygen right away. He did some bloodwork, gave him something to help with possible anaphylactic shock. Took a chest xray. There was fluid in his lungs. Max had a seizure at some point, they put him on oxygen, said he would have to spend the night at the animal hospital, they would call us at 9:00 to let us know of his condition.
We went back to the patient room to see Max and tell him we were leaving, to tell him we'd be back, that we wanted him to get better. It was about 4:15 or so.
We drove home. I jumped in the shower. When I got out, Steve said to get dressed. They had called and told us to come get him. He was gone. Just like that. He might have had a stroke. I am heart-broken... we are both going to miss him. Misty is going to miss him.
I can't write any more. It all happened so fast. I'm still in shock.
Max
September 28, 1998 - March 15, 2008
Our Beloved Pet
61 comments:
i still miss my dog Sukie who died when i was a senior in high school. my condolences to you and your family on this tragic shock.
Oh I'm sorry to hear about Max, keeping you all in my thoughts.
Yasmin
x
So sorry to hear about Max.
Martha
So sorry to hear about Max....we are pet owners and know how much it hurts when we lose them. You are in our prayers....
Marilyn In Miami
Oh my....I am so sorry to hear about this. Losing a pet is like losing a child, and it is never easy...especially when it happens so fast.
Greg
So sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers are with you in your pain. Loseing a pet is like losing a child.
Sunny
I am sooo sorry about Max.....
Becky
(((((((((((((((HUGSOYOU))))))))I am so sorry for your loss.I know it is so hard loosing a pet.Remember all the good times,I am sure you do.I am praying for you all.
I am very very sorry for your loss...
I know it hurts alot.
We lost our family pet 2 years ago. Jake had been with us for 17 years.
It was very hard on us.
I hope that God will comfort you at this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Oh Bea, I'm so sorry. I will keep you and your DH in my thoughts and prayers. Pets are like our children. Love and HUGS Chris
Oh no! I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts.
((((hug)))))
Russ
Oh my Dearest dearest Bea, My heart goes out to you. Nothing I can say will ever be enough so I will say no more. You are in my thoughts and prayers. when we lose our beloved animals it causes us unimaginable pain that non animal lovers just cannot comprehend. Love Always SYbil x
I'm so sorry to hear about Max. You both have my deepest sympathy.
B. x
So very sorry ...love Jan xx
I am so saddened by your news ~ it is so heartbreaking when we lose our beloved pets ~ Ally x
So very sorry my heart goes out to you. Kathie.
So sorry about Max.
Krissy
I am sorry to hear about Max.
Jenny <><
awwww Bea.. I am so sorry. Sending you gentle hugs... and prayers
hugs
d
OMG! I just heard, I have all my alerts off as I'm on a J-Land holiday for a month or two.
I wish I'd have known, so sorry to hear dear Max. My deepest condolences to you & family. Please know the Girls & I will light a candle with a little prayer, thinking of Max.
Email me if you need me dear Bea.
God bless,
Sugar & Girls
Chris sent me over. I'm so, so sorry!
Missie
I came over by way of Chris' journal; I'm so sorry for the loss of your Max
Chris sent me.....i also lost a beloved beagle within 3 days in Dec 2007 and still grieve daily. I am so very sorry for this and understand how you are feeling. HUGE HUGE hugs to you!
lisa
I am so very sorry for your painful lost.
Max was a beautiful dog!
Sugar send me over here and I want to
take the chance to give you and your family
some support. You all will be in my thoughts and
prayers. I lost my beloved friend "SHY" a few years
back and I understand your grief. ~ Maria
i came via sugar,
my thoughts are with you and your familly,
i feel for you particularly as it was so sudden,i also know how that feels,dec 07 i lost my fur baby quickly, vets in morning then late in the evening back to the vets and she was gone,
pets are familly they hold our hearts in their paws,and we love them for it,
sue
Bea, I'm so very sorry for your loss of Max!! He was such a cutie!!
Joann
I am sorry for your loss!
Sharon
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a cute dog. Helen
(((Hugs))) Bea I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you must be going through your in my thoughts during this time of sadness. Stay safe and loved my dear friend. (Hugs) Indigo
Hi Bea, Sugar sent me over. Bless her. So sorry for your loss of your little doggie. I am thinking of you.
Marlene http://journals.aol.com/domsmom27/one-day-at-a-time
Hello Bea. Chris sent me over. Words can't describe the loss of a beloved pet. I lost my kitty Smokey in December after a 2 day illness so I know what you are going through. My heart goes out to you Sweetie.
Hugs, Joyce
Hi Bea,
Joann left an entry on the Call for Support journal, and I am very sorry to hear that Max has unexpectedly passed over the Rainbow Bridge. Losing a pet is like losing a member of close family, as I know only too well. Wishing you strength at this sad time,
Guido
Bea, I am so very, very sorry about Max. I can remember the very first entry that I ever read in your journal was about Max and Misty. You had just clipped them, and you were sharing some gorgeous pictures of them. I put your journal on alerts right then and there and have been visiting ever since. So in a small, small way I feel like he is gone from my life as well. It is so very devastating to lose a beloved pet, and though none of us can take away or even ease your grief, I hope it helps a bit to know that we know how it feels and are aching for you. Please take care!
Lori
Bea, I am so very sorry to hear about Max. What a beautiful dog he was and I know how sad you must be. ((((hugs)))) Our pets are so very important to us. They ask for nothing and give so very much love in return. My heart and prayers go out to you. I, for one, believe that our animals go to Heaven and you will be reunited with him one day.
love,
Marie
Dear Bea, I am so sorry for your loss. You have written about and shared photos of Max and he was such a charmer. I know that there are no words that can ease your sorrow. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. --Sheria
Oh Bea I am SO sorry! I know how much he meant to you. This is a heartbreaking time, especially when it is as unexpected as this was. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend. ~ Caroline ~
Remember me always, but do not grieve for me too long. I have tried always to comfort you in times of sorrow, and have made every effort to add joy to your life. I never wanted to cause you pain.
Peace for me is certain now, and I suspect I will have eternal sleep in the earth I have loved so well.
Please, after your period of grieving for me, make room in your heart for another. You are the kind of human being that should always have a friend like me to love. Your kind and gentle heart should not be wasted on my memory for too long. Give your love to another. I know your new friend will never take my place, because we had something very special. It may not be quite the same, but a new devoted and loving companion will in time, become special in their own way. You loved me very much and I loved you. My spirit will always be with you, and no matter how deep my sleep, my grateful heart will always remember you.”
Author unknown
http://www.floridapetpages.com/poems.html#Anchor-REMEMBER-44591
I know you dont know me, dropping by from Cabs Creation site-- I am so very very sorry for your loss. Our pets mean so much to us. I will say prayers that in Heaven we will all be able to be with our beloved pets. My heart goes out to you honey. May God watch over you both until you are together again. hugs-carolina of WA
I am very sorry for your loss of this dear friend. God bless and comfort you. - Barbara
So sorry for your loss, I know how much we love our fur babies............ hugs, Sherry
THE LOSE OF A PET IS SO SAD --MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU---
I am so sorry for your loss.
Julie
Bea, you have my deepest sympathy. You're fortunate to have had such a wonderful companion. I'm touched by how many online friends took the time to show their support for you. RIP, Max.
I'm so sorry about Max....
Special thoughts...
Linda...
Bea, I know exactly how you are feeling as we lost our lovely Sam on Friday 14th.......my thoughts are with you; who knows, perhaps they are playing together over the bridge.....I'd like to think so!!
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I am so very sorry to hear about Max.
He sounded like a very special animal who was loved deeply. Thankfully his suffering was not long and he is now free from pain.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
hugs Jayne
Oh, Bea, I'm so sorry! It's hard enough when you know it's coming. To have a pet die with only a few hours' warning must be terrible. - Karen
It hurts so much when you loose a member of your family, no words I could ever offer could stop your pain. We have lost two of our babies and I still think of them everyday. Thank goodness he is in a better place and no more pain. You are in my thoughts.
I'm sorry Bea. You all are in my prayers. love, Shelly
Well.....I just stumbled across your journal....and I grieve right with you. I'm very sorry that you are going through this right now, and I wish I could help. I do know how you feel, I truly do. I just wanted to send some warm thoughts your way.
~Meg
Came here by way of Chris' journal. I'm so sorry it is very hard when you loss someone (human or animal) that is close to you that way. Those are precious pictures of your furry baby. He's beautiful. Hugs to you and your family. I'm so sorry.
Take care, Chrissie
I came over from Sugar's. Wanted you to know you are in my prayers.
Sorry to hear about Max, I lost my Kara not long ago. Will say a prayer for you tonight.
I came by way of Sugar.
May you not grieve too long.
Wendy
i am so sorry for your loss:( its always hard when we lose a family member and yes pets are family praying for you all
Deb
Oh, Bea.. I am sooo sorry... Our pets are like our children, we love them so much! I am feeling your pain right now, and tears are falling.. I pray that God gives you peace in knowing that your beloved Max is no longer suffering..
Hugs
Jackie
I am so very sorry about Max. May God comfort and bless you and your family. Linda
I'm so sorry. Dogs really deserve longer lives.
oh my gosh..i am so sorry to read this...
Lyn
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Dearest Bea,
My Deepest Condolences on your loss of Max.
(I did not know it until now. )
He was such a fine , wonderful dog and so much a part of your family, as well as your son's .
I will be praying for him and you .
love and hugs, natalie
p.s. I hope you will be seeing friends or family this Easter.
Having lost my own dear one, Luke, The Wonder Dog, a mere month ago, I do know the shock and sadness you are going through. You are very much in my thoughts and prayers. Anne (Saturday's Child) Anne
So very sorry to hear about Max. My condolences to you and your family. And thanks for sharing some of those cute pictures of him, also. He sure was a handsome little guy.
Sincerely, Rose~*
My dear sweet friend Bea;
I am only now reading this. I am so sorry for your loss. This must be so hard on you, the entire family.
Prayers and hugs for your hurting heart at this time,
Your friend,
Nelishia
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