Saying Goodbye to a Friend

Hi everyone,

Today is a sad day in our house. Our 14 1/2 year old, Cody, is being sent to the Rainbow Bridge. As you may know, we rescued him from a woman who was going to dump him. He was almost 13, shaved to the skin, filthy. He had been thrown in a back yard with no human contact apart from food thrown to him. He came to the store with an old belt around his neck and a rusty chain attached, non-ambulatory and scared. Fortunately, he was heartworm negative and his fur soon grew back to such a beautiful corgi coat. To be loved was his only request. And he most certainly is. He came out of his shell and was a wonderful companion. He loved to snuggle, especially Patti. He flourished with his new healthy food, corgi friends and us. And now, he is losing his neurological function. I found him dragging himself along the floor the other morning. He couldn't get his back legs under him. He has found it more difficult to get up from a laying position. He has to lie down to drink from the water bowl. And, above it all, he has been treated a few times for a mass in his face. Now, I feel several others in his neck. He's not happy anymore. And it's time to let go. Our hearts are broken beyond measure for our little man. He will be missed terribly. As with all of our companions, he will be cremated and have a place of honor among the others we have lost. But it is no consolation for what we have to do today.

Our hope is that he will meet our Rudy on the other side of the Bridge and play once more. (We did warn him not to try to take Rudy's ball, however.) Thanks for your kind thoughts and prayers today.

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Comment by Sam Tsang on August 28, 2009 at 1:29pm: I'm so sorry for your loss :(

Comment by christy fry on August 27, 2009 at 1:16pm: so for your loss, puppy kisses to you

Comment by John Wolff on August 27, 2009 at 12:26pm: That's a beautiful story.

Comment by Renae J Ekstrand on August 27, 2009 at 11:32am: I am so sorry for your loss. You helped Cody live a wonderful life the last year and a half - bless you and Cody.

Comment by Chris on August 27, 2009 at 11:29am: Cindy, Just know that Cody will never hurt again and that he will remember your love forever!

Comment by Jane Christensen on August 27, 2009 at 10:56am: I'm so sorry! I also am glad that he had the chance to experience life as it should be and that his last 18 months were happy and he was able to thrive and learn that there are good people who really care! I know it's hard to make that decision but his quality of life seems to have decreased and you're doing the right thing for Cody!

Comment by Nicola Porter on August 27, 2009 at 10:26am: I am very sorry, it's very difficult to do. Goodbye Cody, we'll see you later.

Comment by Michelle on August 27, 2009 at 10:23am: I am so sorry.....Glad that your fellow found such love and happiness.

Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on August 27, 2009 at 10:03am: Its never easy saying goodbye, I am so sorry for your loss! You gave him a wonderful life and he did the same for you.

Comment by Bev Levy on August 27, 2009 at 9:17am: I am so sorry for your loss! At least his final days were happy ones. He looked like a character and probably brought you lots of smiles.