Alivia was recently diagnosed with Cushing's - Alivia has passed

That is just darn right out and out mean and disrespectful of your boss, Mary Beth and I am so sorry you had to experience it.:(:(

I know we will get through it all some how. Big hugs to you and Maxwell, Koko says woof to Maxwell. Is Maxwell eating ok? Since Zoe is not here at meal time to get all happy and excited, Koko could care less about it.

Alivia and Zoe- the girls probably decided they will take turns being boss:):);) ha, I can just see and hear them taking turns " woof, hey it is my turn, "Arf, no today is my day";):D:D:D:D

Tina- I know exactly what you mean. If we are just quiet and doing our job, why is it a negative?

Big Hugs

It was even more awful than what I posted. I was shocked at how cruel he was being. It was like a knife through my heart that he just kept turning and he wouldn't shut up. I kept thinking to myself please just stop it, just stop. The next day he attempted to be super nice to me (in general, not about Ali), as if he may have realized how mean he had been, but he never apologized. He is going through some professional issues...had recently been fired as CEO and will only remain on as a consultant. So, I will no longer be his assistant and have gone back to the Legal Department and now have a new boss. None of that justifies how mean he was, though. Like I said, he should have just said NOTHING.

Sharlene, I was so shocked at the words coming out of his mouth and you are not the only one that was angry on my behalf!

Tina, even weirder is he is an animal lover and has taken off work to go to vet appointments with his wife for both his cat and dog. He just has no empathy for others.

Addy, Max is still eating but not with the "gusto" he had. I had a couple friends over last night and they commented on how different Max was being. They said he seemed very reserved and like he lost his "spark". He is definitely grieving. I am giving him extra attention and taking him for car rides more. He perks up for a bit, but then goes back to being a little "off".

Thank goodness my FRIENDS and family have been very kind and understanding during this time. They all realize how important Alivia was to me.

Nah, that jerk is not an animal lover. He is an arrogant, self-centered, toxic narcissistic A-hole. :mad::mad::mad: He expressed no concern over his own pup's situation but rather it sounds like he is POd because a dog of his dared to get sick. :mad: I'm glad you are not working under him any longer.

Leslie, you are probably exactly right and not the first person to call him narcisstic when I've told this story. My best friend tells me that I tend to let people off the hook too easily, making excuses for their behavior when there is no excuse other than your very accurate description of him. You are also absolutely right about what he said about his own dog (and that he did not even know how old she is!). It was kind of like he thought I got my money's worth out of Ali and he wasn't getting it out of his! When I had to take a vacation day because of Alivia being sick, I would never tell him that because of the attitude and remarks I would get. Over the years I have let a lot of things slide because really what choice did I really have?! Professionally, he treated me well and I got good reviews and great raises. But, I am very glad he is no longer my boss because I can no longer look at him through my rose colored glasses. I said on Addy's thread that there seemed to be 3 types of people when it comes to a loss like this, but my (ex) boss may be in a class all of his own!

Mary Beth:
What a jerk that man is, I am glad you do not work under him anymore. Leslie had a spot on description of him. You should not have to put up with that after losing your dear baby. I know how you must feel and understand the continual heartbreak over Alivia she was with you for all those years, I give your credit even being able to go to work, as I probably couldn't. Blessings
Patti

I know that not everyone "gets it" about our furbabies, but they shouldn't impose their unfeeling opinions on those of us who do have warm and fuzzy's about our animals and consider them a part of our lives.
We have a girl in our office who has cats and those cats are her life. I always try to stop by her desk and ask how they are and see pictures. When my molly hurt her back, I sent a general email out to the office and said, I won't be in till it's better, working from home. I'm lucky that was an option for me, and not sure what I wold have done if it hadn't been.
Poor Max, I'm sure he Is grieving and feeling a bit lost over all. It's a different world for him too without her. All you can do is what you are already doing, give him that extra attention, take him places and let him interact with other people and dogs as much as possible to get his socializing in.
hugs
Sharlene and Molly muffin

OH MY GOODNESS, that boss is sure a jerk!! :mad::eek::mad:

We are here for you Mary Beth and certainly understand how you feel, and remember you have every right to grieve, and as long as you need to.

Sending huge loving hugs, Lori

Mary Beth,
Fix his arrogant ass and report the incident to HR. I certainly would.
Hugs!

God, some people have rocks for brains. Unbelievable they think that it is OK to say stuff like that. Just ignore the ignorant shite, glad he is not your boss anymore. I can see why he was demoted! Big hugs for you Mary Beth x

Hope you have a decent week, Mary Beth.

Sending hugs