Megan is my sister-in-law, but you may hear me affectionately refer to her as my sister-out-law. I was so excited when she approached me about having a special session with her dog, Max. Max is an 11 year old golden retriever, and she’s had him since he was born. His mom, Missy, was my husband’s dog since he was 9 years old, and Max was one of her puppies. Max got an infection when he was just a little guy, and Megan had to take care of him, which helped them form a very special bond. When they were weaned and ready to be sold, Megan just couldn’t let him go, so he became a part of their family. When Max was bred several years later, the Daly family kept one of his sons, Marcus. So they have had three generations of golden retrievers in their household!
Max has some health issues currently, but he’s still a feisty fellow. He still chase the ball, but Megan has to limit him to just a few sprints because of his bad joints. Megan wanted to celebrate his life with a photoshoot, so she can remember their special bond many years from now, and share these memories with her children someday. Max loves Megan so much, and loves to lay by her feet when she’s eating dinner and watching TV. They had some funny moments, as well as tender moments, at their celebration session.
Thanks for letting me be a part of your memory making. I love this quote about dogs, that especially speaks about your relationship. “He might be only a part of your life, but for him, you are his whole life.”
