I certainly hope that Max turns up! We're thinking about your friend and Max too! Personally, your friend needs a change in boyfriends too! If my boyfriend were to tell me to get rid of one of my animals...he would have been out the door before you could even say Scat!!! I agree with that saying "you can judge a person by how he treats his animals". It's so true!
I certainly hope your friend isn't in an abusive relationship. Sounds like you and your coworkers have tried to talk to her about this but to no avail. It can be hard, especially if she's smitten with the guy. It's really ashame when stuff like that happens. I was in a relationship like that for a long time (high school/college) ...before I really realized the true nature of the person. It's scary to be with someone for 3 years...only to find out you really didn't know them. Anyway, our prayers and thoughts to your friend and Max. *hugs* to you, shai and kylie!!