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The life and times of Coco

I have gone to the Rainbow Bridge

Coco has now gone to the Rainbow Bridge. My vet has a lovely little room where I sat with Coco in my arms whilst Drew gave him a shot of various stuff including valium to make him very sleepy. We looked into each others eyes as I said I loved him and he slowly relaxed. Drew returned with the final shot about 5 minutes later and he gently let my little boy leave his pain behind. Then my big boy and I took our time with Coco to say our goodbyes and weep buckets over each other. This has got to have been the hardest decision I have had to make, but I know that it was the right one. My little boy was ready to go to a better place where there is no more sickness and medications. Strange as it may seem, it was a beautiful passing, and even Drew had a tear in his eye.

Mom's farewell for Friday

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad - I understand,
But then don't grief let stay your hand,
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love and friendship stands the test.

We've had so many happy years,
What is to come holds no fears.
Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only stay with me until the end

Hold me close and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you too will see
It is a kindness that you do for me

Although my tail it's last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Don't grieve so that it must be you
Who has decided this thing to do

We've been so close we two these years
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Coco will be leaving for the Rainbow Bridge tomorrow - please hold him in your prayers for a safe anmd peaceful crossing.

Tuesday 7th December

I am still not eating and my Mom is getting very, very worried. She has tried everything to tempt me, but NAH I just don't feel like food. I am skin and bone and if I don't eat soon - well I could starve! I think my Mom has some plans, but she is not letting me know what they are. There is nothing else my vet can do either. This is really frustrating for my dear Mom.