Rest In Piece, Max. Truly Man’s Best Friend.

Posted on | August 6, 2008 | 2 Comments

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The following is a tribute to Max- the family dog. He lived for about 17 years. I had to put him to sleep today because he was in so much pain.

He was suffering from diarrhea, wouldn’t eat for the past 24 hours, and could no longer stand. His hind legs were too weak. All he did today was yelp and cry constantly throughout the day. Almost every other minute, he would cry. The only time he’d stop is when I would try to pet and comfort him or when he fell asleep for several hours. No doubt from being tired of crying. I never heard the poor thing in so much pain than I did today. It was only until I heard the crying that I knew the day had finally come. I knew that today was the day for me to finally say goodbye to him.

I didn’t always understand why some pet owners were so attached to their pet. I would read and often hear how much dog owners would miss their dog but never quite understood. Until now. And now I know and understand how much love we give to them and how much love they gave back to us. They are truly man’s best friend. Max gave so much love and attention.

I couldn’t help but cry all the way to the animal hospital knowing that I would soon have to say my final goodbye to him. Knowing that he would no longer be around. Knowing that I could no hold nor pet him. Knowing that he was the only one of his kind.

You never judged,boy. You were always there. You helped ease the stress of a long day. I will miss all the barking that you used to do when you were younger when the mailman or strangers came along. I will miss running around with you in the backyard when I was kid. I will miss having you as my companion.

Strange that I would shed so many tears for you today but I did. I only shed this many tears for my own family or for my significant other. But I proudly shed these tears for you today.

I hope this finds you in a better place without the pain and suffering that you had recently.

Be well my friend.

Love you and miss you, boy.

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2 Responses to “Rest In Piece, Max. Truly Man’s Best Friend.”

Dina
August 7th, 2008 @ 6:41 am

A DOG’S PRAYER

By Beth Norman Harris

Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world’s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps falls upon my waiting ear.

When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements. And I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshiper.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger.

And, beloved master, should the great Master see fit to deprive me of my health, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest–and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.
Pebbles
August 12th, 2008 @ 6:28 am

Dean….hang in there!