Safe Journeys, Max

Dear, sweet Max -

We were glad to have known you and to have you be an honorary member of The Herd.  Last night, the humans lit a candle and we howled to guide you on your way.  We are thinking of your family and all of the people around the world that you touched.  We also take this moment to think of all of our friends who have sent their beloved family members on to the Rainbow Bridge to wait on us.  Our humans know that accepting us into their world means that someday they will have to bear the pain that Max’s family now bears, but they also would never trade that pain for all of the joys that we furry members of the world bring to those humans.

Until we meet again.

- The Herd

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24 Responses to Safe Journeys, Max
  1. siku marie
    May 25, 2010 | 1:33 am

    Amen! What a beautiful reflection on a special friend who touched the world…and on the amazing complexity of our bond with humans. We, too, lit a candle to help Max on his way and will look for his bright star shining in the night.

  2. Alexandra
    May 25, 2010 | 3:20 am

    Such sad, sad news. He’ll be missed! :(

  3. Homer
    May 25, 2010 | 5:43 am

    A very nice tribute to Max. We are going to miss this sweet boy.

    Love,
    Homer

  4. MAXMOM
    May 25, 2010 | 5:59 am

    Dear Herd
    Thank you for your touching tribute. You have been such awesome and faithful friends during such a difficult time. I really appreciate your strength and support. I loved Max so much but also learned that there was no end to the love which he himself could dispense.
    Thank you again.
    With love
    MAXMOM IN SOUTH AFRICA

  5. Sonic
    May 25, 2010 | 6:48 am

    I don’t know Max, but it seems like everybody loves him a lot. I saw his tour of your area, and he looks like a pretty handsome dog!

    Sonic

  6. Houndstooth
    May 25, 2010 | 8:19 am

    Very well said!

  7. Huskys Rule
    May 25, 2010 | 8:51 am

    We only knew Max from your blog but he will be missed. RIP Max.
    Kody & Nia

  8. Cheryl, Indiana, Shingo & Molly
    May 25, 2010 | 9:13 am

    What a very sweet post, guys. We were just getting to know Max and are sad that we didn’t get to know him better!

    Woofs and Kisses!
    The Fiesty Three

  9. tula
    May 25, 2010 | 9:42 am

    i’m howling with ya…

    bye for now max:(

    tula

  10. AC
    May 25, 2010 | 10:14 am

    Beautiful letter. Run free, dear Max.

  11. Khyra & Khousin Merdie
    May 25, 2010 | 11:19 am

    Well pawed!

    Furry well pawed!

    Mom said pretty much the same thing to the vet when she let Kyrye khross: we know this day is khoming from the day we bring them home yet we do it anyway –

    We had a khandle lit fur MaxDog – and Khousin Merdie saluted him with some Golden snores!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra & Khousin Merdie

  12. the pittie pack
    May 25, 2010 | 12:08 pm

    aww that was furry much touching and made ush leak the waters again. furry true words about the humans knowing we may leave them soon enuff but oh so worth the uncoditional love we provide. the sky was shinging brightly last night as they welcomed their newest angel.

    pibble sniffles
    the pittiep ack

  13. Stella
    May 25, 2010 | 1:04 pm

    Very sweet post, Herd, I love it.

    Kisses,
    Stella

  14. Piappies World
    May 25, 2010 | 2:36 pm

    Greetings, Herd,

    That’s such a great tribute to Max. We will also miss him but the memories he left us will live on. Your honorary member of The Herd is smiling was he watches over us at the rainbow bridge.

    -Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Pai, Wai-Max & the Piappies

  15. The OP Pack
    May 25, 2010 | 4:41 pm

    Very well said. Max will be missed but oh, how much and how well he taught us.

    Woos – Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

  16. Zona
    May 25, 2010 | 4:43 pm

    Very well said… Max will be missed by many.

    Wags,
    Zona

  17. Scout and Freyja
    May 25, 2010 | 4:51 pm

    We need to wrap our virtual arms around Maxmom in these coming days as she adjusts to her loss and mourns the death of her best friend.

  18. Clive
    May 25, 2010 | 6:34 pm

    A lovely tribute to Max!

    We will miss him so much – our thoughts are with Caryl and her family.

    take care
    Clive and the NSLM

  19. Huffle Mawson
    May 25, 2010 | 7:03 pm

    Mum is doing the leaky eyes all over again!

  20. Sagira
    May 25, 2010 | 7:08 pm

    Very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I can tell how much he was loved and cared for.

  21. Sammie
    May 25, 2010 | 8:31 pm

    What a touching tribute to dear Max. He certainly did touch the hearts of so, so many, worldwide. We ache for Caryl and her family and are thinking of them so much.
    Peace xoxoxoxo and Hugs,
    Sammie and family

  22. Tanuki Maxx
    May 25, 2010 | 9:59 pm

    Beautiful! Max must be smiling from above to know that he was soo loved!

    Tanuki Maxx

  23. KB
    May 26, 2010 | 12:07 am

    You said it so beautifully. The joy outweighs the pain, although sometimes it doesn’t seem that way just after a loved dog passes away. It is a hard deal that we make every single time we bring a dog into our lives. But, I think that it helps us to remember to enjoy each day with them.

    Rest in Peace sweet Max – until we all meet again. I hope that you’re frolicking in the green grass with the four dogs waiting for me up there.

  24. Kit
    May 26, 2010 | 12:39 pm

    Yes, many hearts are broken, including mine!

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