Goodbye to My Shadow, Max the Dog

Tonight, I said goodbye to Max, my dog of 18 years. He wasn’t just a pet—he was the silent witness to every high and low. When my brother was in and out of hospitals, Max was the only one who could make him smile. When the house felt empty after my brother passed, Max was the reason I got out of bed. He’d nudge me with his nose, demanding breakfast like nothing had changed. That stubborn routine kept me going. Today, I held his paw as he drifted off, and it hit me: he’d been carrying me as much as I’d carried him. Max, you did more for this family than you’ll ever know. Rest easy, old friend. You earned it. #PetLoss #GoodbyeMax #DogLove #Pets #Cats