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

Oh Mary Beth,

I am so happy to read that the nodule on your lung is not a serious matter, and I am also so happy that your sister and hubby are coming to your house to dogsit sweet Maxwell!!! YAAAAA!!! Good news all around!!!

Sending huge hugs, Lori

Big hugs for both of us MB.

Love from our house to yours--- and I know everything will go well with your surgery and that Maxwell will be just fine.

Thanks, everyone. It has been 4 months today since Ali passed. Hard to believe. She was such a sweet, gentle soul. I miss her so much and I know Maxwell does, too. I was putting away the pink harness she always wore when we went out and Max went crazy trying to get to it, so I let him smell it. He sniffed it all over and then let out the most anguished howl. It was unlike ANY sound I have ever heard him make. A friend was here visiting and it brought both of us to tears. It was absolutely heart wrenching. No one can ever tell me dogs do not experience true emotions.

12 days till my surgery. I am looking forward to eventually being able to walk without pain....it has been so long.

Hope everyone is doing well. Special hugs to you, Addy.

Hi Mary Beth

Oh my gosh, that made my eyes prick just reading it. Poor Maxwell, so sad he is missing his buddy like that.

Best wishes for the upcoming surgery!! Hope your eating well and healthily so your body is well equipped to recover from this surgery!! Hopefully in a few weeks we read about your improved mobility!! GO YOU!! x

Oh my gosh, that brought tears to my eyes too. Poor little Maxwell. He must be awfully lonely and missing her something terrible. :( I'm glad you have each other to try and get through this time.

I hope you heal quickly from this surgery and can get around without any pain going forward!

hugs
sharlene and molly muffin

MaryBeth:
I just balled my eyes out for your Maxwell. He is truly grieving away for sweet Alivia. I am saying a prayer for you so that you make it thru your surgery with flying colors! I was so distressed to see Chuck Noll died, he used to live 2 streets over from me. Very sad to hear he had alzheimers too. Take care and do well. Blessings
Patti

MB, I felt so badly for Maxwell and for you. I dearly hope after your surgery is over and goes well, the two of you will have some bright spots in your lives. There has been so much stress for you both. Koko is up and down but not grieving to the degree Max is, as long as I keep him busy.

I also am glad to know the date of your surgery and will be thinking of you. I just know it will all be fine.:):):):):) I had been wondering about you all week and was so glad to see your post:):):):):)

I wish we lived closer, Mary Beth. I think we will miss our girls forever but our boys are pulling us through, Maxwell and Koko are just good, sweet dogs.

I would cry too!
Gracie seems to be handling Daisy's passing ok, but Annie is super clinging to me now. Poor thing. Animals definitely feel the loss too. No doubt.

Hi Mary Beth-just wanted to stop in now and wish you well on your surgery. You are going to wonder why in the world you waited so long. :) I hope you are doing leg lifts to strengthen your muscles. The stronger you are going in, the faster you recover.

That's something about Maxwell. I think dogs have very long memories and do experience emotions. Monday, Bob took Bailey out back and while she was out I moved into a room I don't usually go into. She came back in and immediately started to hunt for me. She went to all the usual places. She ran upstairs, came back down, ran around on the first floor and then ran back upstairs a second time. She ran back down and went to the front door to look out. I finally made some noise and she came and found me. It was kind of funny, but it bothered me that she reacted in such a panicked way. If she sees me go out to go away, she is fine though, so I guess it's okay. Sometimes they seem like little people. I know the pain you are going through. It will get better.

Hugs,
Susan

Mary Beth:
Wishing you luck and a speedy recovery. Hoping Max does just fine with your brother in law. I will say a prayer for you. Blessings
Patti