Mocha's bucket list

I'm going to document Mocha's bucket list, a photo will be posted as I complete each one :) Feel free to suggest one for us!

1. Eat lots of homemade waffles

2. Riding shotgun instead of the cargo hatch

3. Free Massage, no tricks required.

4. Take a family portrait

5. Pick on big dogs at the park.

6. Eat Pizza - Like a boss.

7. Go camping

8. I'm on a boat

9. Eat BBQ Fish, Beef, Chicken and Sausage

10. Eat Cheetos

11. Sunbath at the lake

12. Bacon I love you

LAST UPDATE: July 30th 8:46pm

I was cooking some chicken for Mocha this afternoon, Mocha came by and slept on my foot. I gave him a neck massage as usual, he took his last breath after several minutes. I held him in my arms for 2 hours, waited for my wife to come home. All the family members said their goodbyes.

It was peaceful, his eyes were open, with a smile on his face. I'm happy that his last moment was spent with me, it was all I ever prayed for.

I am lost for words right now, forgive me for taking some time off. Thank you for allowing me to share his stories with you.

The update continues on another thread... Aug 1st 5:58pm

Thank you so much for all your messages, our phones were beeping non stop from notifications. Your words brought tears to our eyes and we are filled with love.

I took Vienna to the vet yesterday, the cytology result came back today, she also has stage 5 Lymphoma. So this thread will continues and I'm starting another bucket list for Vienna as well.

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Permalink Reply by Miranda~ Moses | Maya | Maverick on April 25, 2012 at 7:30pm

Cute idea: http://images.onset.freedom.com/ocregister/gallery/l0s43q-b78627906...

I think they have kits at craft stores.. Hobby Lobby, Michael's, JoAnne's... even WalMart and Target probably have a kids crafting set. I loved holding Murphy's little paw when snuggling in bed, and even though it's not the same, if we had more time together and I knew it was limited, I would have had a special Murphy paw set that I could run my fingers over when I felt I needed his paw. It would have made a cute picture and a happy tear shed with a new furbaby's real paw touching the stone. :-)

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Permalink Reply by Monica, Orion, and Laika on April 25, 2012 at 8:06pm

That's such a good idea!

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Permalink Reply by Lawren and Teddy on April 25, 2012 at 8:37pm

When I had to put my cat, B down in October, the vet had a little mold and took a paw print for me. I haven't been able to look at it but I really appreciated the thought.

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Permalink Reply by Ellen Andersen on April 25, 2012 at 8:48pm

The family portrait is amazing!

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Permalink Reply by Laura and Tommy Jefferson on April 25, 2012 at 9:57pm

This is awesome! Great family shot!! :)

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Permalink Reply by Laura Jones on April 25, 2012 at 10:01pm

Awesome idea Sam! Looking forward to seeing each and every one!

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Permalink Reply by Kevan hudson on April 25, 2012 at 10:35pm

Hey guys,just thought of something,as gross as this might sound,you might just know what I am talking about ,, goose pooh,, the Canadas have returned here, my Ben wants to roll in and eat Canada goose pooh(I would prefer the D.Q.soft serve, but I'm not dog) hope Mochas bucket list is filled with wonderful things,

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Permalink Reply by Diane on April 25, 2012 at 11:15pm

These are wonderful pictures... Definitely keep them coming.

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Permalink Reply by Julia on April 25, 2012 at 11:23pm

My soul mate, my beagle, never caught a rabbit. He also had lymphoma. Near the end of his days my Springer helped him out, pulled a baby bunny out from under the deck for the beagle to catch. I guess that's what doggy friends do for each other.