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Los Angeles, CA

Our 14+ year old Max, i.e. Maxie, Maxie-poo, Maxard, Maccy...he is aging in front of our very own eyes. I pay so close, minute attention to him and all his moves. His breathing his resting sleeping heart beat. His time is near. We love and have loved all moments (oh gosh, very most...okay most(ish). So in walking him tonight to wee, he stumbled as he does now with his hind legs. LIKE ME! It shatters my heart, but he is still here, breathing, trying to make it work. Every single day, every… read more

December 20, 2025
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Members gathered with deep warmth around a post about watching a beloved 14-year-old dog, Maxie, slow down with age, offering comfort and... Read more

Members gathered with deep warmth around a post about watching a beloved 14-year-old dog, Maxie, slow down with age, offering comfort and solidarity during a heartbreaking time. Many community members shared their own experiences of losing senior pets, describing the grief as something that never fully gets easier but does change over time, with several noting that pets often signal when they are ready to go. A recurring theme was the unbreakable bond between people and their animals, with members reminding each other to cherish every moment and hold onto the memories that last forever.

A MyMSTeam Member

The price we pay for having pets ,outliving them :( .

December 21, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Hi Shannon, my heart is with you. I am not sure how far I will get with this... what feels like reliving December 7, 2025. Possibly not too far as I am on my way to bed and feel I'm not ready yet. When I return, I pray I'll be ready to tell you about my mini-me, a 12-year-old Peekapoo whom I hoped would live a number of years more. She was my shadow. That's all I've got for now.
Blessings to you, Vera

December 20, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Hugs to you,ShannonB2.

December 20, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Unfortunately we HAVE to exist longer. I have heard so many stories and had seen a little doggie *waiting at the gate for its human to return. They need to go beforehand for sure! 🤗

December 20, 2025 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

Dear ShannonB2 I lost my feet chi doggies this year and I still am going threw it his love was so great.. I understand you I'm so sorry. But they need to go home they have deserved every part of it all But we don't want to let them go Bit it's time it's OK.
To go over the rainbow bridge
God bless you Darling I grieve with you an dx God knows your pain. ..we Are all together
We love you so much ❤️
Jesus loves to you dear one
Blessings ❤️ Joy

December 20, 2025

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