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

Thanks, Susan! You have been through a whole lot...especially considering you only have two legs!! I will private message you some questions, so as not to bore everyone else with knee issues!

Addy, I did not think it was at all "cute" that Max wanted to be a little stinker!! Especially when I was in my PJs and ready for bed. :D I took him to the pet store today. He got his nails clipped, which he hates, but then he had fun shopping. I weighed him on the scale there and he is 26 pounds! He has his winter weight on and is big boned for a JRT, but that is his highest weight ever. He needs to lose a few! We took the (really) long way home because he loves to ride in the car. He is pooped out now....which is way better than having poop on! :D

Just checking in. I am still having good days and bad. In general, I am feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment. My refrigerator died suddenly the other day. I had to throw out everything. Of course, I had just gone shopping and had a full freezer. I bought a tiny one to hold me over until I feel up to shopping for a new one. I just realized yesterday that my car inspection expired on January 31st. I was a little distracted around that time. Fortunately, I haven't gotten a ticket - yet. My knee is getting worse. I see my ortho next Thursday, so I guess the replacement surgery will be scheduled. Working full time and dealing with everything else, I just can't seem to get caught up with anything.

Max is being so good. But, it also seems like he has lost his spunk. I think he is still having a hard time with Ali gone.

Mary Beth, sounds like things have been overwhelming for you. Too much all at once and leaving you no time to just "be". Try to find a bit of that time for yourself during the day. Even an hour for you and max can make a difference.

Gosh that knee really is going to have to be taken care of it sounds like. :( Hope you can figure out a plan and schedule that works for you.

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

I totally understand not being able to get everything done. I think it might take Max awhile to perk up. Koko is up and down too. Maybe of it ever gets nce out they will perk up much more and so will we.

Sorry to hear about the knee surgery, that is a lot to handle Mary Beth. You sure do need a break from things going wrong.

I am sending BIG HUGS and tons of love to you and Maxwell.

Good grief, we're a rickety bunch ain't we?! :p Seems like several of us have fallen and sustained damage plus those of you who are simply falling apart with no external aid whatsoever. :p:p:p (notice how adeptly I removed myself from the latter group! :D) I hope the surgery does the trick this time and the knee heals correctly so you are dancing again not long after.

Mary Beth:
You have so many issues going on at the same time. I am sorry about your knee. You have certainly been through a lot, and I pray things get on the mend for you. I am hoping sweet Max is taking the reigns and becoming the little man of the house. It's a weird time in Pittsburgh when the Pirates are doing better than the Steelers. Blessings
Patti

Just stopped in to say hello.

Alivia is on my mind a lot. It has been two months since she passed away and it still seems surreal. I miss her gentle soul so much. Max still is not himself. Obviously, things will never be the same for either of us and we are still adjusting to life without our sweet Alivia.

My knee replacement surgery is scheduled. They wanted to do it the beginning of May, but I was not mentally ready! My surgeon goes on vacation for several weeks in June, so I didn't want to do it until he was back in case of complications (which I seem to have a lot of!). The surgery is set for June 26th, which would have been my mother's birthday so hopefully that is a good omen. I still don't know what I will do with Max for the 3-5 days I am in the hospital. My daughter can't take him because my grandson is afraid of him (and Max is afraid of my grandson). They end up staring at each other constantly and you know that is not a good thing for a dog. Right now I cannot think of any good options. :( Nothing has been easy lately.

We had a beautiful weekend - yesterday it was in the 80's, but they are predicting 1-2 inches of snow tomorrow. This weather is CRAZY!

Hi Mary Beth:
If my Tipper was nor sick I would!d drive down and watch your Max. I hope you can find a solution. I am sorry to hear Max is still depressed. You had Alivia for quite a long time, and it cannot be easy for you to go on. Blessings
Patti

Mary Beth I am glad you scheduled your surgery. Cpould your daughter keep Mawell in a separate room, away from your grandson?

How about a pet sitter to come in the house? I know that is expensive but at least Maxwell will be in his home. Could Ali's vet know of someone?

It will all work out.
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So glad you got your surgery scheduled Mary Beth. You need to get that knee taken care of.
Oh dear, I know it is a worry with Maxwell. I hope you can find someone he can stay with while you are in hospital. :(

hugs
sharlene and molly muffin