kayla1 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezy Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 aww Coco soun sounds great , RIP Coco your time together was short , but it sounds like Coco make a big impact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntrox Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 RIP strong, brave boy xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirra Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Beautiful words Kayla. Tears pouring down my face as I read it. So sorry for your loss. RIP Coco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 goodbye Coco So sorry for your loss, he sounded like such a fun character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayla1 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 rest easy Coco. What a wonderful sounding dog, such a character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Beautiful boy, so blessed to have had such a happy time with you Kayla1. RIP Coco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Attack Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 RIP Coco. At the risk of repeating something already said, well done to you for caring for him in his twilight years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellnme Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Lucky boy to have had all that love in the end. Sleep well, sweet Coco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 He looks so lovely in the photo. I'm sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Coco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Such a beautiful tribute, kayla1, to your special boy. Hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwp4me Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Sorry about you losing your so much loved Coco. Would have been great, had you found him earlier in his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooch Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 so sorry for your loss. RIP Coco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now