It's Missing My Basset Week!!!

Loreena, I am a true animal lover and I totally relate to what you've walked through. It is sooooo good that you have the pictures. 

You know Loreena I have all along been a big Maxx fan too. Your photos here along with your words are a great tribute to him. You could enter this one in our new group PetProject. Maxx was so sweet, the BEST. I miss him too.

Maxx looked like a super great guy.  I sure do understand the feeling of never being able to replace him and missing him so much.  Someday, Maxx will send someone to you.  It may not even be a Bassett, but you will know Maxx sent him or her.  I hope you'll let him/her in to your heart.

Loreena, I haven't had a dog since I was a child.  I can't handle them staying home by themselves while I work all day.  It would be a very lonely life for a dog.  Loved your post.

Such a great tribute Loreena and I am sure he is barking with delite that he is remembered ever so sweetly.

Such sweet memories of Maxx. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure he's in doggie heaven looking down at you and the family.

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Those are some great pictures. Nothing like a pet in your life!

Awwww ... Maxx was a sweet little guy.  I can tell how much you both meant to each other.  Thanks for sharing the photos (and the captions were so cute too!)  Nice memories.

Great pics of Maxx, I am sure Maxx is looking at you and happy that he is missed by you.

I know how much that is an empty place. Our most awesome friend passed away about 3 yrs ago and we miss him so much we never replaced him. Too painful and we didnt want to ruin a memory or even try to replace him in our space or our hearts.

Awww... Maxx was a sweetheart.  Our beagle, Snoopy, is 11 years old and I hope he stays around a few years longer.

It is amazing how pets become part of the family and the memories we create with them

My Peaches was like your Maxx. Dogs are wonderful pets, always accepting and providing unconditional love. It's difficult when they are no longer around, I miss her as well.

I know the feelling. We lost our Harry Dog 12 years ago in May, and I still miss him. We now have Ralph, and Suzie, and Pepper - but just like no one can replace a human, no one can replace a dog. They're all different and loved for who they are.

My beliefs are a bit different I guess. On those days when I keep calling everyone else "Harry" I truly believe it's because he's here, checking up to make sure we're OK.

Sweet tribute to Maxx.  Dogs rule. I guess you needed a hug from Maxx today!  great pictures and memories.

We sure understand...it is almost kitten season...no one will replace a pet ....they each have their own personality...we too are missing the companionship that Cosmo our cat of 18.5 years gave us....no...not another Maxx...but you will love another dog for all the things he brings to your life.

Such a sweet face. Love his look in the picture with Mocha. Cant believe its been 4 years... that reminds me that I've known you a little over 4 years now. Is that possible?

Hi Lorena,

Great story and wonderful photos. My Princess was a red/white cocker spaniel and Maxx reminds me of her as she had the big face and droopy eyes too. She went to Doggy Heaven 2 years ago and I miss her and her sister Snowy everyday but I was lucky to have them for 15 years.

I love your photos and I know how hard it is to let them go. I felt like I had lost one of my kids but somehow we survive. Remember the good times and just knowing they are not sick anymore is rewarding. I like to think Snowy and Princess and sitting with my Mom and Dad in Heaven right now.

Thanks for such a wonderful post Lorena and we could feel your love for Maxx and your pain. God Bless. I hope you did get a new puppy as there are so many out there that need a wonderful family like yours.

He is a great bassett. Never ever gave us trouble except when he ate the entire bag of Kisses chocolate. He is a part of the family and are dearly missed.