Final Goodbye

Thank 

On January 12th 2011 I got to go to my forever home and meet my parents. I was so sad the night I came from the shelter. I didn’t even know how to wag his tail. That didn’t last long. I quickly learned about toys and play time. I got meet my Grandma and she was a lot of fun. I always climbed all over her.I loved my  Grandpa. He liked to wrestle and let me chew on. I wasn’t supposed to chew but he let me do it anyway  I got to sleep on the couch and even used my favorite toy as a pillow. I grew so fast that mom and dad didn’t think I would ever stop. I always thought I was just a little guy.                When I was 6 months old they took to the river. Wow that is fun. I could stick my head under the water and pick up rocks and run and swim. That was the best. When I was 2  I met my new best friend at my favorite pet store.  His name is Johnny and the second we met I gave a good washing and Mom said well I guess you have a new friend to take home. I really liked him a lot.

And did I tell you about snow. From the night I came to my forever home I just loved it. Catching it, digging in it and eating it. There is nothing betterExcept snowmen. I really don’t like them very much. Must knock them all down.      . Life was so good. We walked every day and I played with my dad and all of my neighborhood friends. I was famous in my neighborhood for always carrying my water bottle. I loved it so much. Everyday when my mom would come home I would meet her at the car and she would give a new one. She was always so happy to see running to her door. I would practically climb on her until she gave it to me. She would laugh  at me everyday.

Then I started to limp. Just sometimes and I would get pampered. Then it would feel better and I was allowed to do everything. But the limp would come back and they didn’t know why. So I went to a specialist and they found a back problem. Mom and dad said their last fur baby had that and that I would be  good after surgery.  So that is what we did. It was okay and seemed like it worked, but then the pain got worse than ever. I had a tumor and it broke my leg. So my leg had to go. It was a rough couple of weeks but with lots of love and support I was doing better.    Johnny helped when he could. I still got to go to the pet store and see all of my friends.  I got to see Santa. Always one of my favorite day. All the dogs and people. It is like heaven. Over New Years I didn’t feel so well. I didn’t want to eat.  No matter what mom and dad tried nothing tasted good. Then my belly started to hurt. The vet did tests and said I had a fever. More pills, I hate that. I still did not want to eat and my belly really hurt. Finally today the pain was really bad and I couldn’t do anything to make it stop.  Mom  and dad said I am such a good boy and that they love me so much. They told me all about the other fur babies they had and I really want to go meet them. They also told me my other Grandma is there  and she will love so much. I will be able to run and play and never have pain again. I will miss my mom and dad but I will have so much to do in Heaven and they will see me there later. I can’t wait for them to be with me.

Today I had to  say goodbye to my big boy. The vets were not sure what was causing the pain and after everything Rocky had fought  his way through he was just giving up. He was such a brave boy and so strong. He would have endured anything for us but the kindest thing to do was to say goodbye

I want to thank everyone for all of your support. I will never forget it. My heart is broken and I will miss him so much, but he is in a much better place now. I will see him again and that will be a happy day.

Therapy Appointment

Rocky got to spend the day with the therapist. He had a great time. He got to use the water treadmill and that was fun. Considering the two major surgeries he had they are very impressed with his progress. I was disappointed in the home program we were given. Mostly massage and range of motion. I was hoping for more balance and strengthening. Rocky is doing well walking and getting around the yard. He has also started to want to walk around the neighborhood each day. The only thing we have not tried yet is stairs. He hasn’t showed a lot of interest yet. Probably because I am more than willing to sleep on the first floor with him. He did get on the coach a couple of time a week ago and wants to get on it again but doesn’t. I think we will just let him decide when he is ready. He also tries to play with his toys and balls but seems to not know what to do. He used to be so fast chasing everything and he seems unsure of himself now. I know it is early in his recovery and am sure he will figure it out when he is ready. I have an appointment to talk to someone about the chemo they would like him to be on. It is for after the holidays so have that to look forward to. If I don’t blog again I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas. Thanks for all the help and positive comments. It has been so helpful.

Visit with Santa

Went to Petco to see Santa on Saturday. The place was a mad house with 2 dozen dogs all waiting to visit Santa. Rocky was in dog heaven. He had to meet everybody and every dog. He was running all over and. Y the time it was his time to see the big man he was too tired and ended up laying down to visit. Santa was more than happy to get down on his level and they had a great visit. I wish I had been able to take more pictures but he kept me running. Today Rocky is beat and a little sore. We had our first little snow today so he has been out but doesn’t really want to play. He just wants to eat the snow so that is what we do. He has made it up on the coach a few times. Some days he does still struggle but more better days than not. We tried to get in back on his regular dog food, but he will not eat it if there is no chicken or rice. So he has chicken and rice. We will try again later.