Through the Window

Today, David and I had to put Max to sleep this morning. This was a decision that we both struggled with making. On the one hand, he was still able to wag his tail and snuggle in the end. On the other, he was having trouble eating, having trouble breathing. Added to all the complications he was having with his Cushing’s…

I feel so many emotions, and I don’t fully understand all of them. I think this is the first time I’ve ever had grief on this level, and it’s a lot to process. Max was my first dog, and a very big part of my life. I miss you so much, may you rest in peace my son.

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I think it goes without saying that the comic is going on hiatus for a bit. Most likely, the next page will be online on May 13th.

Some time ago, when Max was diagnosed with Cushing’s, Kelly and I discussed the future of the comic in the event of Max passing. Understandably, she feared that she wouldn’t be able to continue writing the Max character when the real Max was gone. We came to the agreement that, should this happen, Max would be given a farewell from the comic. Part of this plan was that we would let the readers know as far in advance as possible that we would make Max’s passing canon in the comic.

Currently, the plan is that, for now, the comic will continue as usual, with Max appearing like always, and we’ll run Max’s farewell as this year’s Christmas arc (most likely starting in November). If, down the road, Kelly decides she wants to do something about that differently, we’ll do that instead.

Rest in peace, Max. We’ll miss you.