Yesterday my MOM had to do a very hard thing. See on Friday she received a phone call inquiring about the well being of Cooper. He is my friend and he has spent some time at my house romping and playing with me and his sister Shasta.
Seem that Mr. Coop (as my MOM calls him) was having trouble using his back leg, in fact he was not using it at all and he seemed in some pain. So my MOM dropped everything and met Aunt Cherrie at my vet. Dr. Eddie looked Cooper over real good and it was determined that he had very sever spine problem, not uncommon in Doxies. Options were surgery with a specialist (with minimal guarantee) and not that cost should enter into it, butt it would be above $6,000. Or see if some medication could help, if only temporary. They went for the medications and check back in in a few days.
Monday was check-in day. MOM received a call from Aunt Cherrie and Uncle Michael. Cooper was at the vet and unfortunately there was no improvement, in fact he was worse and was now paralyzed. They asked if MOM would come right away. And she did of course.
You have to understand Uncle Michael and Aunt Cherrie love Cooper very much. Butt they just could not bear be there to see him cross over the Rainbow Bridge, so they asked my MOM if she would make sure he got safely across. When MOM got there she hugged Aunt Cherrie and gave Cooper a kiss. After a while Aunt Cherrie said her goodbyes and loved on Cooper and then sobbed out the door.
MOM held Cooper and Dr. Eddie was so caring and gentle and Mr. Coop went peaceably over the Bridge.
Let me tell you a bit about Cooper. A few years ago Uncle Michael was at a friends house and there was Cooper next door, cute as could be. Butt he had all these scares on his face. Turns out that Mr. Coop loved chickens, butt chickens did not love him and would peck at his face. The people who had Cooper did not know what to do. Long story short Cooper went home with Uncle Michael and enjoyed a chicken free life. I would see Cooper (and Shasta) almost every Sunday as I would spend the afternoon at their house while my MOM was at church. Cooper and I would hang out together while Shasta would bounce all around us. I liked sleeping with Mr. Coop, he was a great sleeping buddy. I will sure miss his exuberant greeting when I would walk through the door.
I sure will miss you little buddy. And I know we will meet again.
Blessings,
Goose
I'm so sorry you lost your friend goose. And I'll give Miss Michelle a doggy hug tomorrow when you come to day care because she was very brave and very kind to stay with Mr. Cooper as he made his way over the bridge. sorry buddy
ReplyDeleteOh noes. I am so sorry to hear abouts your pal Goose. He sure seemed like a most FABulous pal, and I am so glads you had lots of memories and fun times together!
ReplyDeleteSorry abouts the chickens peckin' at poor Cooper's face! I guess they are better freeze dried...bol
I am so very glads your Moms was there to hold Cooper as he crossed the Bridge....He is now runnin' and maybe even sayin' hello to some chickens that won't peck at his lovely face!!!
Gives his peeps lots of {{{hugs}}} and kisses, okay?
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
Sorry to hear about the loss of your little furiend,
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Oh dear - sayin'good-bye tue a furrend iz never eazy. We r so furry much sorry u hadta due that Goose. Mr. Cooper lookz like he wuz a fine little Doxie an'never knew he wuz smaller than the rest. That wuz way so nice of your mom tue b there with Cooper - I bet he unnerstood.
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I'm so very sorry to learn of your loss! Cooper sounds like a special guy!
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My heart goes out to Cooper and his family...and you, Goose, and your MOM. I am so glad your mom could help Cooper over the bridge. By the looks of the pics and your story about him, I can tell Cooper was a special little dude!! My condolences...
ReplyDeleteWe're so sorry to hear about your friend. Your mom is wonderful to help out his parents like that.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear bout your pal. Your momma are pawsome to help him and his pawrents out like dat.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read about Cooper. That is truly sad. There is nothing harder to do and we think mum was so kind to help out. Run free and fast over the rainbow bridge little one and we know it is a place where the chickens are friendly.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
It is always so hard to say good bye to a friend, run free Coop
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ReplyDeleteSweet rest Cooper; you have honoured his memory well Goose. Never easy, never forgotten. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Oh, how sad :( You are such a good person to do that... My condolences to all.
ReplyDeleteit is always sad to lose such a good buddy but one thing we do know - he will have have the best friends to show him around over the rainbow bridge
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. Cooper is such a handsome weenie pup. Please extend our sympathy to his family and tell them to hang on to all the wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteGod bless Coopers family and give them comfort and blessings on your Mom for helping them in such a wonderful way...
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so sorry for the loss of your good buddy, Goose. So nice of your mom to be there and to help Mr. Coop cross over the rainbow bridge. I know we will see him again someday...and we can all snuggle in for a good nap.
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Goose
ReplyDeleteYour Mom is always so kind and loving to everyone.
Mr Coop Run Free over the bridge.
We are sorry your friend had to make the trip, but trust we will all be together again.
xo Cinnamon
So sorry to hear about Cooper. Very sad!
ReplyDeletebro, that's so sad that there was no treatment to help Cooper. Many thanks to your mom that she was there for Cooper with your Dr. Eddie. My tears are running while reading, it seems today is a very sad day
ReplyDeleteOh no..... we are so very, very sorry to hear about Mr. Coop. Our hearts break... but we were glad your Mom was able to help him over the Bridge and we do hope he is now happily romping, free from pain. Our best to your Auntie & Uncle........ it's not easy.
ReplyDeletewe are sorry to hear about Cooper....but what a wonderful thing you mom did for her friends...
ReplyDeleteSuch very kind words you have about your friend Cooper. We are so sorry to hear what happened. But sometimes the humans have to do what is best for us. Poor little guy had so much pain. Phantom has a lot of spine and neck and leg pain, but Mom monitors him closely and his meds seem to be doing OK for him. But it can be so hard. Soft woos and gentle hugs to your pal's family and thanks to your Mom for being there for them too.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning
God's speed to you Cooper and HIS strength to your family ♥♥
ReplyDeleteGoose, we are truly sorry to learn about you friend =^--^=
with sincere sympathy from all of us
Dear Goose and Mom, WE are so very sorry for your loss-seems two great puppers crossed over the bridge to run free. So glad you had such wonderful times with Cooper and that your mom could love on him when it was time to go. Hoping peace and sweet memories eases the pain for you all. I love that photo of Cooper-so precious!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Noreen & Hunter
We are so sorry for the loss of your friend Cooper. How kind of your mom to be there for him and his family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. It's never ever easy. And your mom was wonderful to hold Mr. Cooper as he crossed. I'm so glad that it was peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThis just breaks my heart and I'm sure Goose's mom's heart is aching. Can't believe another precious fur baby has crossed the bridge. Sending hugs to Cooper's family, and also to Goose and his sweet mom.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about your friend Goose, I know their pain after loosing my Jazzi girl. I am glad that your mom was there and helped him get over the bridge and I bet Jazzi was waiting on him, seeing how he was your friend.
ReplyDeleteRun free Cooper
Diana
Godspeed, sweet Cooper. I'm glad your Momma was there with him. Hugs and love being sent to his family.
ReplyDeleteMonty and Harlow
Oh, Goose. We're saying our prayers for you and sweet Cooper and his family. Run free, sweet Cooper! (And, we read yesterdays post also ... it was awesome and really touched us.)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Mr. Cooper. The bridge is way too active these days!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
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Your MOM is so wonderful to help Cooper. Rest in peace, Mr. Coop.
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