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7 September 2017 - 11:11 pm
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I was searching for comfort today when I found this blog:

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This passage in particular sums up how I feel now that Rocky is gone. Maybe this isn't the place to post it,   but I thought I would share. I'd have given my right arm if it would have helped him.

I dream I search the world for my dog. I shout for Eko from the top of each mountain. I dive to the darkest depths of the sea. I cannot find him.

Enraged, I storm the doors of hell and tear down the gates of heaven. I lay waste to any man, beast, angel or demon who dares bar my path. I battle and bleed until I cannot walk. So I crawl. Until, at last, I confront the creator herself. What God this may be is of no import. She holds Eko by her side, surveying my ragged form and the destruction in my wake.

“You do all this for your dog?” she asks.

“You misunderstand,” I reply. “This is the least I would do for my dog.”

“But he is in a better place.”

I laugh at the thought and call to Eko. He bounds over to my crippled body and licks the blood and tears from my face. God trembles. For who would ever choose a broken boy over divine perfection? My dog, that’s who. For us, there is no better place than by each other’s side.

David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)

Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.

He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.

He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know. 

Virginia







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7 September 2017 - 11:39 pm
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David, this is absolutely beautiful!  It's brutal, it's raw, it's honest and it's beautiful.   Everything he writes resonates.   The author has expressed every nuance of loving a dog, every nuance of grief, just perfectly.  He understands.

You and Rocky have given us so many gifts on this journey.....and this is another one.   Thank you for sharing this poignant article with us. 

With appreciation

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too

Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!

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14 September 2017 - 8:53 am
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Yes, yes, yes! Spot on.

Hope you are hanging in. heart

Momma to the world's most beautiful American Bulldog, Izzy!! Lost her front leg to OSA 9/18/15. Diagnosed w MCT in June 2016. Celebrated her 1 year ampuversary with knee surgery on 9/18/16! MCT recurrence in Dec 2016. Happy & hungry til nearly 14, earning her wings on 7/31/17.

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16 September 2017 - 7:57 am
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David, thank you so much for sharing.  I'm crying as I type this.  It reminds me of picking up Tai post-surgery, there she is with her cone of shame , all stitched, still a little drugged up, but struggling in the vet tech's arms to reach me.

I hope you can find some peace.  It is difficult and may take a while, but it is there.

Tracey & Tai

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