The Adventures of Maxdog in South Africa: January 2011

Dear Readers and faithful friends,

After 18 months of wonderful blogging, 'THE ADVENTURES OF MAXDOG' has effectively become dormant - except for occasional updates regarding the publication of our book, MAXDOG.

I want to leave this blog as a legacy and testament to my dear MAXDOG. This site serves as a place of sanctuary for you and I to come and reflect upon the life of our faithful canine friend. Take your time, peruse the pages spanning his 18 months in cyberspace and feel refreshed and uplifted. His story is an amazing one of

"LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX!"

Our activities have now moved on to our new blog entitled "LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX". When you have finished your time here, I invite you to join me at our new blog where you are able to read about MAXDOG'S 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

Thank you for following us!

MAXMOM IN SOUTH AFRICA

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!)is a 13 yr old MALE Maltese. He is arrogant and highly energetic, but absolutely adorable! Toffee has mastered the art of 'cuteness' and still believes himself to be leader of the universe.
KING TOFFEE loves laps and sleeping on beds. His owner, Miss "R", is away at university during the week. Although he endears himself to everyone, he pines for her in her absence. MAXMOM has to substitute as his willing 'subject' during this time.

TOFFEE LISTENS TO NO ONE, BUT HIMSELF!!!

MAXDOG'S CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE:2010