Maxi
While I was celebrating my birthday Thursday, the Weiss' were struggling with an inevitable decision, one that nobody ever wants to have to make. Jay sent me the note below the day after my birthday so he wouldn't upset me.
In the end they did what was best for Maxi and had her put down. Please think about them as they go through this very difficult time.
"Yesterday was a very sad day for me and my family. We had to make the decision to put Maxi down. Maxi's health had been declining over the past year, since she suffered from the vestibular disorder. Yesterday Carol woke up early in the morning the hear Maxi crying in pain. Something that she never has ever done before. We found her lying in her own feces and urine. She was unable to walk or even stand up. We were able to finally calm her down with some anti-inflammatory meds and Valium. Maxi for a long period of time was our only child. In a time when we did not think we could ever have children Maxi was there to fulfill our need, and she did it well. She single handedly help me to keep it together and probably even saved my marriage. She was a very gentle soul, stubborn as hell and internationally known as a food thief and escape artist, but always a gentle soul. She was the first dog Carol ever had. We will always miss her. I know she is not in pain anymore and that is good."
To quote Will Rogers - "If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go to where they went."
1 comment:
Jay and Carol, you are in my thoughts. To those of us who have been there, this is an especially painful time. Remember Maxi as she was loved..deeply and well. Mary
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