I hope that in every life I get to experience, Maxx finds his way back to me or I to him. I hold on to that hope through all the sadness I feel today. I hold on to the fun and I laugh through the tears. I am allowing myself to feel whatever comes because he taught me it is okay.

As steady as the sky above and the grass beneath my feet, he became the one who showed me what a full life looks like. He taught me patience. He taught me to have a zest for life. And he never wavered in unconditional love. Even in the haze of his final days, he knew when I was near and he always found a way to show his gratefulness. We shared a little over ten years, and I am grateful for every second. So much life unfolded in that time. Some of the best moments I will ever have. He was there for all of it.

The responsibility of life is heavy sometimes. Choosing what was best for him was the hardest decision I have ever made, but I know it was the right one.

I would not have made it through any of this without my amazing husband. Maxx loved him so much, and he definitely got all the treats he should not have from Dad Sabastian. He also loved his cuddles. Thank you for making sure everything was taken care of so Maxx could be home, comfortable, and with us as we moved into this next phase of life. Thank you for being so caring and for being such a great dog dad to both of our boys. I love you so much.

I hope Maxx’s spirit is chasing endless tennis balls and eating every treat he ever dreamed of. I used to tell him he had to live forever, which is a pretty tall order. I never realized he actually will, because love like this does not disappear. He will live for the rest of my lifetime through every memory and every bit of unconditional love he gave me.

I love you, Mr. Maxx. ❤️