It was arranged that Max would stay with them and then move back with them to their farm in Oregon. This was clearly what Max wanted so we could only but agree. I hope that Max has a long and happy life in Oregon. He certainly ended up in a better living situation than most I have ever arranged for myself. That is often the case in my life, but if one's cats live happily ever after then I think it is all worthwhile.
Great things do come in small packages.