The Adventures of Maxdog in South Africa: MAKE WAY...IT'S PUPPY PLAY!

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Dear Readers and faithful friends,

After a number of years of wonderful blogging, this blog has effectively become dormant - except for occasional updates regarding my book, MAXDOG. I have left this blog as a legacy to my dog and a place of sanctuary where we can reflect upon his life. Take your time, peruse the pages spanning Max's 18 months in cyberspace. Feel refreshed and uplifted because his story is an amazing one of..."LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX!"

My activities have now moved on to my new blog entitled "LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX". Please join me there where you can read about my family and canine companions. I also invite you to visit MAXDOG's FANPAGE on FACEBOOK. You can follow the specific links by clicking below:

* 'LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX: click HERE
*MAXDOG'S FACEBOOK FAN PAGE: click HERE
* MAXDOG, the book: click HERE

If you would like to follow me on a deeper, spiritual level, then I invite you to visit my more personal blog:

MAXMOM's LIFE

May God bless you and thank you for following me!
MAXMOM IN SOUTH AFRICA

Sunday, June 28, 2009

MAKE WAY...IT'S PUPPY PLAY!

Hi all! Max's mom here...

It's our 100th post today, so please forgive me for being nostalgic.

I thought I'd share a little poem I wrote some time ago (when little Tammy pup was welcomed into our household). The poem attempts to share the essence of puppyhood. Hope you like it!

PUPPY PLAY

Make way, make way, it’s puppy play!
A paw, a bark, a growl and a huff...
Hindquarters turned: It’s about to get rough!
Tail up high, twinkle in the eye,
Darting, shaking and difficulty braking.
Legs stretched, jaw low,
Dark eyes in a feverish glow.
A ball, a claw, a little leaf,
Long ears, wet nose and prickle-sharp teeth.

MAKE WAY! MAKE WAY! IT’S PUPPY PLAY!
Caryl Moll
4.6.2001

14 comments:

Hamish Westie said...: Is there a post of Poet Laureate for dogs? If so, I nominate you for the position!
Lovely poem again.
Cheers, H.; June 28, 2009 at 5:41 PM
bea's blog said...: Hei from the North!
What a lovely blog you have ~
will be back!
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Leif Gizmo and mum Beatrice
from Europe; June 28, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Stella said...: I agree with Hamish! You should be the Poet Laureate for Dogs, the puppy poem is so easy to visualize!

Kisses,
Stella; June 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Maxmom said...: Hey Folks...
Thanks for the wonderful compliments. Much appreciated.
Caryl; June 28, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Lorenza said...: Thanks for sharing it. It is pawesome!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza; June 28, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Louise - teachingpuppies said...: Great pics, great blogs and great poetry (unusual for a blog but i love it :D); June 28, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Clive said...: Hi Max

Many thanks for stopping by our blog and for your very kind comments.

Congrats on your 100th post!! We've really enjoyed having a look through your blog this evening.

lots of woofs
Clive and gang; June 29, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Rachel said...: Love it!; June 29, 2009 at 1:44 AM
Kasha said...: Oh you were so cute! Puppies are the best and the worst. Happy 100th!; June 29, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Paco,Milo, Maya and mommy Simona said...: Woowowowooooo!!!
Happy happy happy 100th post dear friends!!!
And OMD!!!!!!!!!!
What a wonderful poem!!!
Thanks for sharing with us...and Tammy looks sooooooooooooooo gorgeous and sweet when were a puppy!!!!
Have a great week dear friends!!!
We love youuuuuuuuuu!!!!
Sweet kisses and licks!!!; June 29, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Golden Daily Scoop said...: Just stopping by for a visit, what a great blog you have, will come back soon!!!
p.s.
I love your poem!!!

xoxo
Miley; June 30, 2009 at 2:07 AM
Rufus and Indie said...: Congrats! 100th post is a big thing!

Kisses
Rufus and Indie; June 30, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Allison Walton said...: Congratulations on 100 posts! What an accomplishment!

Here's to many more!
Wuv,
Gus and Waldo; June 30, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Sierra Rose said...: Mom LOVES this poem! It fits me to a T!! Thank you for pointing us to it!

Hugs and snaggle-tooth kisses,
Sierra Rose; July 20, 2009 at 5:25 PM

Hello there and welcome to this blog!

Thank you for visiting me! My name is MAX. I was a cherished ten-year old Golden Retriever who lived with my family in South Africa. I shared my household with three other dogs (Who occasionally tried to take over my blog). Besides giving you an account of my daily life in this household I was a self-appointed Tour Guide. I liked to tell my readers about interesting aspects of my beautiful country. I also loved making new friends and shared my life with everybody.

This blog is a sanctuary and testament to my life. I invite you to stay a while....perhaps grab a 'cuppa', sit back and enjoy my stories of a rich and happy life. I blogged for about 18months so you can go back right to the beginning if you like. You may also, if you wish LEAVE A COMMENT! I loved people and I am sure you will get to love me as you read about me.

Lotsalicks,

MAXDOG IN SOUTH AFRICA

MAX

Max was an energetic, healthy and wonderful Golden Retriever during the 10 years of his life. He was mainly a family dog and leader of his pack and was MAXMOM's ♥Heart Dog♥. There were four dogs in this household -MAX, TAMMY, TOFFEE and a very aged doggie - TOMMY.

In November 2009, MAX had a Mast Cell Tumor successfully removed. However on the 6th FEBRUARY 2010, after falling ill again and after extensive Veterinary tests, MAX was sent home with nothing more they could do for him. He was diagnosed with a large liver mass and was told that he had about two weeks to live.

What nobody realised was that...

MAXDOG WAS A FIGHTER! HE WENT ON TO ENJOY ANOTHER 107 DAYS OF GRACE!

Isn't that a miracle?!

During his life, Max was highly obedient, well trained and well exercised. He was a retired show-dog and had previously performed 'tricks' for a number of functions. He 'talked' on command, 'begged' on command, 'played dead' on command and he posed for photographs at every opportunity. Max was an absolute blessing to all who met him. He loved people and especially children.

TOFFEE

TOFFEE (THE KING!)

2 June 1997 - 26 July 2012

Toffee was a 13 yr old MALE Maltese. He was arrogant and highly energetic, but absolutely adorable! He mastered the art of 'cuteness' and believed himself to be leader of the universe.

KING TOFFEE loved laps and sleeping on beds. He was the inspiration for his owner, Miss "R", to study Veterinary Science. Although he endeared himself to everyone, he pined for her during her absence at University. MAXMOM had to substitute as his willing 'subject' during this time.

We miss Toffee immensely. Fly free, sweet Fluff-ball!

TOFFEE LISTENS TO NO ONE, BUT HIMSELF!!!

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Sunday, June 28, 2009

MAKE WAY...IT'S PUPPY PLAY!

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