Maxamillian of Junction Creek CD,RN,CGC
06/21/97-09/04/99
Ten and a half years ago we brought home a gorgeous fox red labrador named Max - yesterday he left us to join his buddy Cody at the
Rainbow Bridge...
We brought Max home in December of 1997, he promptly lifted a leg in the house, growled at Cody and had a little sheltie mix called Penny bite his nose to teach him who was boss.I thought - Holy Cow, what did I bring home?
Did I mention he loved the bed? For the next 10 years he slept next to the bed 'cuz I was not sharing my bed with an 85 pound galoot - Jeff takes up enough room! I will always look before I put my feet down in the middle of the night!
He loved water - from Tabitha's kiddie pool to the CAP when we were out hunting!
Max was a tough dude, he beat cancer and valley fever. We dealt with his behavoir issues (he was dreadfully unsocialized) and taught him manners and obedience. He learned to share his life with other dogs, cats, a teenage boy named Justin and a very active baby girl named Tabitha.
Out hunting with Latte!
One of his grandsons, Winston
His first leg of his CD, 1st place at the Sheltie Specialty!
Did I mention the ball obsession? The football was his alone - as none of the other dogs could get their mouths around it - and boy could he go long!
Oh and food! Oh my - there isn't anything he wouldn't eat!
And he knew how to scratch his back! And he would grumble and groan while he did it!
Even at 12 years old, he was very handsome!
But he leaves me a lovely legacy, this photo has his son - Champ, his granddaughter - Sammie, and daughter Cassie.
Did I mention he loved the bed? For the next 10 years he slept next to the bed 'cuz I was not sharing my bed with an 85 pound galoot - Jeff takes up enough room! I will always look before I put my feet down in the middle of the night!
He loved water - from Tabitha's kiddie pool to the CAP when we were out hunting!
Max was a tough dude, he beat cancer and valley fever. We dealt with his behavoir issues (he was dreadfully unsocialized) and taught him manners and obedience. He learned to share his life with other dogs, cats, a teenage boy named Justin and a very active baby girl named Tabitha.
Out hunting with Latte!
One of his grandsons, Winston
His first leg of his CD, 1st place at the Sheltie Specialty!
Did I mention the ball obsession? The football was his alone - as none of the other dogs could get their mouths around it - and boy could he go long!
Oh and food! Oh my - there isn't anything he wouldn't eat!
And he knew how to scratch his back! And he would grumble and groan while he did it!
Even at 12 years old, he was very handsome!
But he leaves me a lovely legacy, this photo has his son - Champ, his granddaughter - Sammie, and daughter Cassie.I miss my Maxie terribly - he was a challenging, intelligent, loving lab! He got his first title at age 9, proving that you can teach old dogs new tricks. He sired his first litter at 8 years and his last at 11 - 32 lovely puppies and 23 grand puppies that are now bringing joy to their families.
He was tormented by his ladies, his babies and our whole family.
He tolerated us and returned our love wholeheartedly.
He was my bubbie boy - and my grumpy old man.
He was my leg lifting, mad-dog ball retrieving, rabbit chasing, bird crunching
DUDE!
He was one of the finest dogs it has been my pleasure to know!
Love you man - see you at the bridge!
Peace and Love,
Momma Teece
Oh, Momma Teece. :( I'm so sorry. I know you knew Max wasn't long for this world, but it's always so hard, he was your one-and-only Bubbie! How your heart must be aching. I'm so, so sorry. You gave him a good life, though - a wonderful life. And he lived a full, productive life that enriched your lives in ways that will live on in your hearts and in his progeny for years to come (Tuc can attest to that). I wish I could make the pain go away, but I can't. Just know I ache with you. (((((((((Hugs)))))))))), Joan (who is imagining Max, a healthy Max, romping at the bridge with your Cody and our Stoney and Strider and Mr. Blue -- what a grand reunion it will be!)
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ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss. The joy and love our dogs bring to our lives is beyond words. My hearflet sympahties.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss...Anyway you have a very nice best friend and we know that wherever you best friend Max is, he surely happy there and his beautiful memories will remain to us...
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