News

May 5, 2008

Our dearest beloved soulmate Max passed away this morning.

Max was at Angell Animal Medical Center hospital in Boston, where he had surgery last Friday for a torn cruciate. At first it seemed that the surgery went well, but he had some problems develop after the surgery. He got a fever so they decided to keep him longer in intensive care. Last night his fever went down and it looked like he was back on the road to recovery, but very early this morning he vomited and aspirated into his lungs, and then he went into cardiac arrest. They called us at 5AM. They managed to resuscitate him, but he repeated the cardiac arrest several times. He passed away in our arms shortly after we arrived at the hospital.

We are in such shock. He was only 6 years old, and our hearts are so very broken! He was very happy and healthy, and was never alone during his short lifetime, which was always so filled with love. He saved our lives when we met him, shortly after our Sam passed away. Max was born at the moment that Sam passed away. We never thought we could love again, but as soon as we met him our very dearest beloved Max got right into our hearts. And he will NEVER leave our hearts. Now Max is with Sam in heaven at the Rainbow Bridge, much too soon, but he is there. And one day we will be with him again and kiss him and hold him and look into his most beautiful of all beautiful eyes and souls.

We are with Joe now, and we know he is still waiting for his brother Max to come home. They were so very close and loved each other so much. They were inseparable. We look into Joe's beautiful loving face, and we don't know how to tell him that his dearest beloved Max is in heaven now.

March 8, 2007

Although we haven't updated this web site in some time, we have been taking pictures of Max, and more importantly, enjoying life with him. We love him so very much.

January 23, 2005

We added a few pictures to the "2 ≤ Years < 3" gallery.

December 30, 2004

We added a few pictures to the "2 ≤ Years < 3" gallery.

December 25, 2004

We added a few pictures to the "2 ≤ Years < 3" gallery.

December 21, 2004

We added a few pictures to the "2 ≤ Years < 3" gallery.

August 25, 2004

We added a couple of pictures to the "2 ≤ Years < 3" gallery.

August 8, 2004

We added a couple of pictures to the "2 ≤ Years < 3" gallery.

July 17, 2004

We added a few new pictures to the "2 ≤ Years < 3" gallery as well as a new video to the "Videos" page.

May 31, 2004

We added a picture to the "2 ≤ Years < 3" gallery.

May 14, 2004

We added a couple of pictures to the"2 ≤ Years < 3" gallery.

May 2, 2004

We added a picture to the "2 ≤ Years < 3" gallery.

April 19, 2004

Max is 2 years old today and we added a few pictures to the new "2 ≤ Years < 3" gallery.

April 12, 2004

We added a few pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

March 21, 2004

We added a few pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

March 12, 2004

We added a few pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

February 21, 2004

We added a few pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

February 15, 2004

We added a couple of pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

January 16, 2004

We added a picture to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

January 8, 2004

We added a picture to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

December 5, 2003

We added a few pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

December 5, 2003

We added a picture to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

November 26, 2003

We added a few pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

November 14, 2003

We added a picture to the 6 ≤ Months < 12 gallery.

November 8, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

October 17, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

October 12, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

October 5, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

October 1, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

September 20, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

September 12, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

September 5, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

August 25, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

August 10, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

July 14, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

July 6, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

June 17, 2003

We added two new pictures of Max to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery and a video of Max Swimming with Joey.

June 16, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

June 8, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

May 30, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

May 23, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

May 15, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

May 10, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery and a video to the "Videos" page.

May 6, 2003

We added a picture to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery and a video to the "Videos" page.

May 6, 2003

We added a picture to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery and a video to the "Videos" page.

May 4, 2003

We added pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery.

April 21, 2003

We added a picture to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery and a video to the "Videos" page.

April 19, 2003

Max visited with his newfie family and friends yesterday and is one year old today. We added a few pictures to the "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery and a video to the "Videos" page.

April 16, 2003

Max is (three days shy of being) one year old and we added a few pictures to the "6 ≤ Months < 12" gallery as well as to the new "1 ≤ Years < 2" gallery. We also added a few videos to the "Videos" page.

April 6, 2003

We added new pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

March 30, 2003

We added new pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

March 21, 2003

We added new pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

March 11, 2003

My Newfie related weblog is at a new location. You can now find it here.

March 9, 2003

We added a few new pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

February 23, 2003

We added several new pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

February 18, 2003

We added several new pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

February 9, 2003

Max has been enjoying the snow that fell in Newport this weekend and we've captured some the fun on video. You can check it out on the "Videos" page. (Warning: It's a large download, 7.1 MB's!) We also added a few new pictures.

January 25, 2003

We added a couple of pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

January 19, 2003

Max is 9 months old today and we added a few pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery and a video to the "Videos" page. I have a new Newfie related weblog.

December 25, 2002

We added a few pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

December 19, 2002

Max is 8 months old today and we added a couple of pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

December 8, 2002

We added a few pictures of Max to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery, and a video to the "Videos" page.

December 1, 2002

We added a picture of Max to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

November 26, 2002

We added a picture of Max's Obedience class diploma to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

November 23, 2002

Max successfully completed his obedience class today. We added a few new pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery, and three videos from Max's last class to the "Videos" page.

November 2, 2002

We added a new picture to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

October 27, 2002

We added some pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery.

October 20, 2002

We added some pictures to the "6 ≤ Months ≤ 12" gallery, and a video to the "Videos" page.

October 17, 2002

Minor re-design of the web site: The "9.5-12 Weeks" and "3-6 Months" galleries have been merged into the "Months < 6" thumbnail gallery. This combined gallery contains pictures of Max from 5 weeks age to 5 and a half months of age.

October 6, 2002

Max started class and did extremely well. The teacher complemented Max several times and said that Max was "very sharp." We also took Max to the NCNE Fall Fun Day in Westford, MA. We all had a great time there and Max even spent a little time with his brother 9-Volt who was entered in one of the events. We added some pictures to the "3-6 Months" gallery.

September 22, 2002

We added some pictures to the "3-6 Months" gallery.

September 15, 2002

We added some pictures to the "3-6 Months" gallery, a video to the "Videos" page, and a "Newf Events" iCal calendar to the "Newf Links" page.

August 16, 2002

We added a video to the "Videos" page.

August 2, 2002

Max turned 15 weeks old today. He's doing very well and weighed in at a solid 57 lbs before breakfast. We've added some pictures and a video. Although it is not news, we'll say it here anyway. Max is so sweet and lovable. We love him so much and couldn't possibly be any happier with him!

August 1, 2002

We added some pictures to the "3-6 Months" gallery.

July 30, 2002

We added some pictures to the "3-6 Months" gallery, and a few videos to the new "Videos" page.

July 26, 2002

We added some pictures to the "3-6 Months" gallery.

July 23, 2002

We added some pictures to the "3-6 Months" gallery. Also, Max weighed in at 51 lbs this morning before breakfast.

July 15, 2002

We took Max to the vet (at Chariho Animal Hospital) today. He is very healthy and weighed in at a solid 40lbs. Max handles stairs---both up and down---very well. He also is quite good at walking on the leash in heel position. We added some more pictures to the "9.5-12 Weeks" gallery.

July 12, 2002

Max turned 12 weeks old today and we added some pictures to the "9.5-12 Weeks" gallery. He has been enjoying walks in the park meeting people and other dogs. Max has been extremely friendly to everyone he meets regardless of how many legs they walk on. Everyone Max has met has been very friendly to him too.

July 10, 2002

We added some pictures to the "9.5-12 Weeks" gallery.

July 9, 2002

We took Max to the vet (at Chariho Animal Hospital) today. He is very healthy and weighed in at a solid 35lbs.

July 7, 2002

We added some pictures to the "9.5-12 Weeks" gallery.

July 5, 2002

Max turned 11 weeks old today and is now quite proficient at the sit, come, and down commands. He is able to sleep 8 hours at night without the need to go out and has also started walking --- quite willingly --- on a leash for short periods of time. Max is very sweet and loves giving and receiving a lot of kisses. He also sometimes likes to press his nose into our faces between some of his kisses, something we think he learned from his very sweet Aunt Gypsy. Max is very attached to us as we are to him. What an incredible blessing and joy!

July 4, 2002

Max arrived home with us June 25, 2002 and has settled into his new home very well. He enjoys swimming, playing with his chew toys, getting belly and chest rubs, and eating. He also loves fetching his favorite purple ball and retrieving toys from the water. He has a great sense of humor and is very sweet and affectionate. No suprises! He is a newfie after all :-) .


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