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Maui has passed on...

It is with a heavy heart that I
am writing to let you know that
Maui passed away today.

I thank you and everyone in our
community who has kept us in
your thoughts and prayers these
past few days.

I know that Maui was a little
part of a lot of people's lives.

I am going to disconnect from email
for a few days, but if you would
like to send your condolences or
words of support, please post a
comment below.

Please know that I will read all
of your kind messages when I
re-emerge sometime next week.

Again, many thanks for your
support and prayers this past week.
Molly and I (and most importantly,
Maui) felt them. Thank you from
the bottom of my heart.

Aloha,

James Jacobson

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Permalink Reply by Cher on July 26, 2008 at 4:33pm: I have been reading about Maui for months...and shared your kind spirit and love of your sweet puppy.... I know that if she lived to be 100 your heart would ache like it does today. I want to say it gets better... But I dont think it does. I honestly think we learn to live with it... I am so sorry for your loss and glad that you had her and she had you.

Every pet I ever had was better than the one before...But in my Shotzee (died January 2008) he truly was the best.
God bless you
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Permalink Reply by Annie on July 26, 2008 at 4:49pm: Today I shed a tear for your lose. I cant imagine losing Annie, Maesto or Little Bit. I know Maui is in doggy Heaven watching over you.
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Permalink Reply by Catherine DeFelice on July 26, 2008 at 5:04pm: Dear James & Molly;
I'm so sorry that Maui passed away. Maui bought you much love while she was with you, and she will continue to do so. I know because I still feel my Max & Toto beside me when I need them the most. You have my deepest sympathy and I will keep you both in my prayers.
God Bless
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Permalink Reply by Pommymom on July 26, 2008 at 5:11pm: James, I am so saddened to hear of Maui's passing.
I will miss her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Permalink Reply by Patty Walters on July 26, 2008 at 6:04pm: God Bless Maui as she plays with the friends who went before her and are waiting to welcome her in Heaven. She is watching over you, James, and no doubt is thanking God for you right now. You were blessed to have each other. Take comfort from knowing how happy you made her during your time together. Your website is a testament to your love for Maui and has given countless others a special place to celebrate the furry members of our families. It's a bit of her legacy...
Take care of yoursef, grieve, and celebrate too. Celebrate the special relationship and devotion you shared with Maui.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jeannie Lawler-Lunn on July 26, 2008 at 6:12pm: My heartfelt condolences in the loss of Maui. I still miss my Thaddeus,my dear little mini Schnauzer. He passed away July 23 of last year.

I know Thaddeus visits me and Maui will visit you too. And someday, you will be together again.

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Permalink Reply by Jack on July 26, 2008 at 6:14pm: Dear James and Molly,

I am so sorry that you have lost Maui. I am probably one of your very first subscribers (when you first put up a screen saver).

I have closely followed all of your emotional ups and downs with Maui as she aged. I also have a Maltese so maybe that's why I feel some what of a kinship.

I can feel your pain and sorrow through your words and over the miles. Thank you so much for allowing us into your life so we can share your grief.

Please allow yourself to feel that pain and sorrow but also to cherish the memories and feel the closeness you had with Maui. Her love for you was unconditional as was your love for her. Try also to feel the love and compassion that I personally send to this night. Aloha~~~

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Permalink Reply by Carolyn on July 26, 2008 at 6:36pm: Dear James,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so very sorry for your loss. I was hoping that Maui would have recovered like my Alex did. I have had dogs all my life and I completely understand how your heart breaks when you lose your beloved best friend. I know that Maui will remain in your heart forever. Maui is loved by the angels now, and is at peace.

With Sympathy and Love,
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Permalink Reply by Donna Clemow on July 26, 2008 at 6:44pm: Dear James,
This is Donna from worcester massachusetts Im so sorry my prayers are with you more then ever.
I LOVED YOUR DOG MAUI she was a beatifull little dog. please send me a picture of her to me.
REMEMBER SHE HAS A BETTER LIFE NOW ! she is in Rainbow Bridge where my dog met her today !!! Im a Christian person try and get the book by Steve Wolberg " Will my pet go to heaven '
yes, your pet will be there. God called her home to be free from pain. Did she suffer . did you have her put to sleep. or did she go in her sleep. if you need to talk my number is 1-508-459-2360.

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Permalink Reply by JUDY BERNARD on July 26, 2008 at 7:01pm: I known how you must hurt over Maui's passing. My heart goes out to you and Molly.My little fur baby Sassy has been operated on for cancer and I worry about her all the time. She has good and bad days. I know how it will hurt me when she passes on.

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Permalink Reply by Beverly Jacobson on July 26, 2008 at 7:16pm: Dear James and Molly,

My prayers and thoughts are with you tonight and always as you mourn for Maui. In my 75 years, I have returned to God ( they were really always His to begin with ) 20 furry friends. I know how hard it is. Each time, I've said, " No more! I can't stand to lose them. It's too painful and each time, I end up with another furry friend(s).

I hope in time, you will consider another dog, not to take Maui's place, that won't happen and would not be fair to a new friend, but so that you can once again know the unconditional love an animal can bring to your lives.

I heard a man talk who had had a near death experience and he reported that his dogs came to greet him, but couldn't cross the stream because he had to return, but what helped me was that now I know, beyond any doubt, that all my furry friends are waiting for me and I will be reunited with them someday. May this knowledge help you as well.

Maui is running in heaven with all the others, but she'll be waiting for you when you pass over. She hasn't really died, she's just relocated and she'll wait for you to do the same. Then there will be a glorious reunion ! God bless you and Molly.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lorraine on July 26, 2008 at 7:32pm: Dear James,
I cannot say how sorry I am about the passing of Maui. I know how much she meant to you and how much a part of your life she was. I often shed tears just thinking about that eventual possibility for my Smokey who is now almost 12 years old. My thoughts and sympathies are with you and your wife at this time.

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