The love of a boy and his dog...

Erik and Maximus adore each other. Erik sings for him in the morning, sings for him when Maxi takes off to visit the neighbours and sings for him when we pick Erik up at daycare. Erik can always be found laying with Max or riding Max and usually feeding Max whether it is intentional or not. Maximus came to our family in a momentary lapse of reason on my part, I was pregnant and there were too many people pushing for a dog little and small. I am the one who has been the head "bitch" in Maximus' life though he does show selective hearing at times, he has turned into a beautiful family dog, he is amazing with the boys and he is such a calm dog when visitng my work and walking down town. For the amount of times that I curse him I have grown to love his aloof and calm nature. We have been told by the vet that Max needs surgery for his cruciate ligaments in his knees it is an expensive procedure up to $6000.00 and our hearts and our minds are torn in making a decision...stay tuned