At 8:20 this morning Hershey Chocolate Kisses has passed away. She went quietly in my arms, and the arms of my veterinarian. She was active yesterday, happy and chasing a ball, this morning she was ill and weak. I took her to the vet at 8. I'm gonna miss the hell out of that dog. She was the best friend I have ever had, the only one I could ever talk to and the closest creature to have ever touched my heart. She will be cremated. I will take her to Portage Lakes park where she enjoyed countless hours swimming, where she enjoyed her favorite song Bed of Roses by Bon Jovi and I will spread her ashes on a bed of rose pedals. I thank you all for your support in her times of need, can't say how long i'll stick around today as I will be drinking (am) but after today i'll probably not be around for a few. Again though thank you all.
 
 
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.
 
For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
 
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.
 
They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.
 
For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.
 
The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over... together.
 
Paw prints in the mud, paw prints on my heart. Forever together and never apart. -Hershey

 
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Sorry to hear CD.

Really sorry to hear that.  I've been through that a few times now and when they're part of the family it's tough to lose them.  My condolences.

My condolences, Chrome.  RIP Hershey.
 
~Fus

Man that is rough and really sad. I feel for you. I'm sorry. :( Seemed sudden and out of no where. You just posted another thread not to long ago.

I'm very sorry to hear this I've some of you past posts about her surgery and things.

Sorry to hear this cd. I would start looking for a new puppy this weekend.

Animals become part of your life. They are children to many people.
 
My heart goes out for your loss.
 
After our last pet died we decided we couldn't go through that pain again.

notfordman
Wow dragon, sorry to hear that. That took a sudden turn...Hershey was a great dog/ companion. I have enjoyed the pictures and video you have shared through the years. As you now I recently lost one of my friends, I'm sorry. You always did the best for her, and I think she appreciated it. R.I.P. Hershey.

*hugs*

Hrrrm, sorry to hear. Cherish the extra time you had with her after the operation. Remember all the good times. I respect what you're doing with her ashes as a way of letting her rest in her favorite place.
 
In a related note, I'm am very much a believer in helping others pets who have cancer. Monthly I give to http://www.themagicbulletfund.org/DogsNeedFunds.shtml in memory of my brother's dog. My boxer is also a cancer survivor. Pets and cancer is a heartbreaking thing.

What was wrong?

MrImSoGood
What was wrong?

Honestly not too sure. We are assuming it was the cancer that we couldn't get out. It was still spreading into her liver, but there was no way of getting it out without Chemo that would have cost far too much. That was a few years back now. month and a half ago Pyometra surgery. She recovered from that and had been well. Day before this happened she was happy, playful and running around. This morning she was done playing, and said goodbye.

I'm sorry, Chrome...Losing a family member is so hard...thoughts prayers and condolences.
 
 

Chrome...my condolences for the lost of your child!  She was a beautiful girl!!!  Keep an eye out...you never know when she will come back for visits.  She will always own a part of your heart, and you hers.  You will see her again some day...

Having your pet die in your arms is as real ast it gets, almost like your best friend dying in your arms. This happened to me a few years back. Very sorry for your loss.