Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Goodbye, my friend

Tonight took me by surprise.  Daily reports from my parents told me that Cotton did very well while I was gone.  The combination of steroids, heart medication and cough inhibitors seemed to be doing the trick because he barely coughed at all.  Despite the vet's warning, I started to get my hopes up.

Because of bad weather, delayed planes and a full day of work, the dogs didn't come home from my parents' place until 4:00 tonight.  I could tell right away that Cotton had lost weight and wasn't his usual self, but my parents reassured me again that he seemed to be feeling quite well.  Then, at about 7:00, the coughing started.  This was a different cough, that made it clear how weak he had become, and that wracked his whole body.  It went on and on, and the medication didn't help.  Finally, I brought him to the emergency vet and let him go.  He died in my arms.  

6 comments:

  1. My deepest, deepest sympathy. Know that you now have an angel looking out for you. Hugs

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  2. Janice you and Cotton are so close to my heart today. So so sorry.
    I have so many memories of Cotton thanks to your stories and pictures.

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  3. I am so sorry. I know all too well how difficult a time this is - I lost my Simon dog two weeks ago today. You have my deepest sympathy.

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  4. I've never commented before, but I just wanted to say how sorry I am. You have been a patient, loving and extraordinarily caring parent to Cotton. I'm sure you know, but you made his life as good as it was, and I hope you can find some solace in that.

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  5. So sorry to hear this. Glad that you could comfort Cotton in his last moments...

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