To the best little dog in the world

[Neecy]

I lost my baby today. At around 4:30 this morning I heard Max, my Lhasa mix, bark - just one little woof, but it woke me up - and I turned on the light and he wasn't in his bed. He was laying a couple of feet from it so I picked him up and put him back in his bed. He didn't seem to be in pain but there was an odd look in his eyes so I sat next to him and petted him. He died while I was doing this.

It's like he woke me up to say goodbye. That's what friends do.

I got him on June 1, 1992 at the Hayward CA animal shelter. He was about three so he lived to the ripe old age of 18+ and was still pretty active to the end.

When I lived by the beach his favorite thing was chasing sea birds and barking at the waves. And as hard as today is that's where I like to think he is right now, barking at waves and garbage men and skateboarders and going for endless walks without a leash.

Here's my favorite photo of him, protesting mightily after his bath:



Little Max - 1989-2008

[alstephenson]

1. I'm so sorry for your loss.

R.I.P., sweet Max.

[Beaverhausen]

2. I'm so sorry

Sounds like Max had a wonderful life with you, and he really was a good friend.

:hug:

[yellerpup]

3. What a character!

How sweet that he woke you to say goodbye. You'll miss him deeply, I know, but do keep thinking of him barking at the waves and garbage men and doing his favorite things. I'm sure that he'd be having fond thoughts of you doing your favorite things if the situation were reversed. My deepest condolences.

[virgdem]

4. I'm sorry for your loss..

Max was a great dog and friend over the long years and he gave you much love. Although you will miss him, you will have great memories that you will cherish forever.

[Sanity Claws]

5. My condolences

He looks like he was a real character. I'm sure you loved him.

[Tammie]

6. So sorry Neecy

So remarkable to have such a good friend for so long. You heart must be breaking. You are right.....Max is probably chasing sea birds and barking at the waves right now. The memories will keep him close. RIP little Max.

[malta blue]

7. I am so sorry for your loss.

:cry:

R.I.P. Little Max.

[erinlough]

8. I'm so sorry,

Max looks like one of the great ones! He will be missed I know. Again, I am sorry for your loss.

Erinlough

[riona]

9. I am so sorry

He wanted you there when he left this world and I'm so glad you were there for him.

[IndyOp]

10. I am sorry Neecy. I am really proud of Max for saying goodbye -

it was comforting for you both to know that he was at peace and had company when he left.

:hug:

[lavenderdiva]

11. Neecy, I'm so sorry to hear of Max's passing today-

He sounds like such a wonderful little guy, and the fact that he woke you up to say goodbye really touches my heart! He looks like he was an adorable character, and I know he brought you a lot of joy. My heart goes out to you on his passing: :hug: :cry: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Eurobabe]

12. Oh Neecy, I am so sorry....

:hug: :hug: :hug:

RIP Max, what a sweet dog. :cry:

[Longhorn]

13. That's the sweetest story!

What a loving tribute to Little Max and how much he loved you to make sure he shared his last moments with you. I'm so sorry he's gone but what wonderful memories you will always have. :hug:

[BrklynLiberal]

14. I am so sorry you have lost Max. He sounds like he was a good friend,

esecially loving since he got up to say goodbye to you.
I had a Lhasa named Pookie. She was born in Feb 1970, and also lived to be 18+ years. I live near the ocean, and she also loved to run on the beach and chase the birds.
They are wonderful, sweet little furbabies. He will always live in that little Max shaped space in your heart. I am sure his spirit will stick around to watch over you.

[ceile]

15. So sorry, Neecy.

RIP, Max.:hug:

[REACTIVATED IN CT]

16. Neecy - I'm so sorry that you lost your buddy Max but

hope that you find comfort in knowing that he did not suffer.

[livetohike]

17. I'm so sorry Neecy

:hug: I hope all the good memories you have of Little Max will help ease the sadness.....he sure was a cutie pie.

[JeffR]

18. Love that photo, Neecy.

Sorry you lost him.

[roody]

19. Tears will leave no stain.

Time will ease the pain.
For every life that fades,
Something beautiful remains.

from Tina Turner's Wildest Dreams

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

20. I'm so sorry for your loss

He looked like a real sweetie. Rip Max.

[japple]

21. Dear Neecy, Your little Max is grateful to you for many years

of love, companionship and care. He had a long and happy life, and his little spirit will live forever. May you find peace in your loving memories of him.

[AZBlue]

22. I'm so sorry!

He is indeed having fun at the beach, feeling like a little pup, free of pain and age. Nonetheless, he will still be with you always.
:hug:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

23. RIP, Max...

[DUlover2909]

24. Sounds like Max had a great home and loving caretaker!

He was lucky to have you.

[Pool Hall Ace]

25. Oh, that photo is just priceless.

Thank you for being such a wonderful dog-mom, Neecy.

RIP Max.

[A-Long-Little-Doggie]

26. I am so sorry for your loss, Neecy

Max looks like quite a cutie.