Coco

[kayla1]

Coco, do you remember the first day you came here? You were nearly 11 years old at the time your previous owner surrendered you, after having spent your entire life alone in the backyard. When the call came out for a foster home, I knew in my heart that you would come here and never leave. You were here with me for three years and two months. From the moment you arrived, you settled in immediately. You started to put on weight and your beautiful coat grew soft. You loved your new brother and sisters. You were so happy!

As time went on, your personality began to blossom. You were such a character! The way you would thump, thump, thump around the house, and have no hesitation in yelling for your dinner! On our car trips you would make people smile and laugh as you hung your head out the window and squealed with excitement whenever we drove pass someone walking on the path. Heads of both people and dogs would turn and wonder what the noise was! At home you loved to make your bed. Blankets, pillows, and couch cushions would fly across the room as you made your bed. And the way you talked for your supper…I would say, are you talking Coco? And you would turn your head from side to side with various tones of ruff, RUFF, ruff. The ruffs would then give way to you throwing your head back and bellowing at the top of your lungs!

You fought through so many health problems in your short time with me. The vets were constantly amazed at your ability to pull through. The specialist vet said you were a legend because despite everything you faced you battled on and remained the happy boy you always were. You were a fighter until the end, when you faced your final short battle with kidney failure. Again, you defied the odds and remained your happy self, right up until the end. When the time came, you told me very clearly that you were ready to go. You were so, so tired. You were comfortable in own bed at home, and our goodbyes were very peaceful. Mum was there waiting for you Coco, to give you a big cuddle and to show you the way. From the moment you left, I could see you smiling. I could see so clearly that you were happy and free.

I can still feel you with me now Coco. You are sleeping in your favourite bed, barking for your dinner in the kitchen, talking for your supper, lying at my feet, sitting beside me with a big grin on your face, and nestling your head into me for cuddles. Words cannot express how much I love you, my beautiful, beautiful boy. I am so proud to have spent the last three years with you, and so grateful that we could share our journey together. You have taught me so much about having patience and a sense of humour.

I love you and miss you so much Coco. You are in my heart forever. xxxxx

[Chezy]

aww Coco soun sounds great , RIP Coco

your time together was short , but it sounds like Coco make a big impact

[huntrox]

RIP strong, brave boy xxx

[shirra]

Beautiful words Kayla. Tears pouring down my face as I read it. So sorry for your loss. RIP Coco.

[harley]

goodbye Coco

So sorry for your loss, he sounded like such a fun character.

[kayla1]

Thank you for your kind replies.

Coco certainly was a fun character! I wish we had met when he was younger. But even though he was only here for just over three years, the bond we formed was just as strong.

[Guest Clover]

rest easy Coco. What a wonderful sounding dog, such a character.

[schnauzer]

Beautiful boy, so blessed to have had such a happy time with you Kayla1.

RIP Coco

[Panzer Attack]

Oh wow, I groomed Coco when he was still in rescue! He was GORGEOUS. Well done on looking after him in his twilight years, and take care of yourselves xx

[Her Majesty Dogmad]

So sorry that your happy partnership ended too soon, what a beautiful boy Coco was and I'm so glad that he met you and had the happiest years of his life. Coco, RIP sweet boy, taken too soon.

[~Anne~]

RIP Coco. At the risk of repeating something already said, well done to you for caring for him in his twilight years.

[stellnme]

Lucky boy to have had all that love in the end. Sleep well, sweet Coco.

[*Avanti*]

He looks so lovely in the photo. I'm sorry for your loss.

Rest in peace Coco

[Sheridan]

Such a beautiful tribute, kayla1, to your special boy. Hugs.

[gwp4me]

Sorry about you losing your so much loved Coco. Would have been great, had you found him earlier in his life.

[smooch]

so sorry for your loss.

RIP Coco