That day

Posted: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 by Travis Cody in
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It's the day a pet parent dreads but can't avoid.

My dear friend Julie assisted her sweet girl Chloe to the Rainbow Bridge yesterday.  Chloe developed some kind of urinary problem and she failed rapidly.  Julie and her husband made the decision to send Chloe to a place of endless treats and tireless games of throw-the-ball-throw-the-ball-throw-the-ball-throw-the-ball.

Be at peace, sweet girl.



Frolicsome puppy
Bounding, running, chasing tails
Playing in sunshine


11 comments:

  1. Akelamalu says:
    09 June, 2010 05:18

    Oh this is sad but it's something that has to be done - I know from experience. :(

  1. Anonymous says:
    09 June, 2010 05:25

    Chloe looks like she was a big love, as most labs are. I've found myself in that position too many times in the nearly 40 years of being owned by pets. It's part of the deal; unlimited love and devotion from them in exchange for taking care of their needs, whatever they are.

    forever faithful
    brown bonbon basted with love
    -chocolate kisses

  1. Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades. says:
    09 June, 2010 06:10

    I've had to do this a few times. It's heart wrenching. RIP Chloe. ((hugs)) to Julie and her husband.
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  1. Julie says:
    09 June, 2010 06:44

    Thanks so much Travis and friends! I love the haiku from both Travis and Barb. It's very special you include my sweet Chloe on your blog. Hugs back dear man.

  1. Vinny "Bond" Marini says:
    09 June, 2010 07:22

    Wonderful post Travis...

    Now I will go one post below to leave other comments

  1. Anonymous says:
    09 June, 2010 08:16

    sad choice
    made with so much love
    heart pet

  1. Charles Gramlich says:
    09 June, 2010 08:31

    A sad moment. But a lovely sentiment about the Rainbow bridge. I feel for your friends.

  1. Finding Pam says:
    09 June, 2010 09:54

    It hurts just as much as the first time. Lovely Chloe is now resting with all the other pets.

  1. Julia Phillips Smith says:
    09 June, 2010 21:11

    So sad to hear it.

  1. Mimi Lenox says:
    15 June, 2010 21:53

    Wonderful haiku and wonderful friend you are. Still thinking of Julie...Chloe was a beautiful dog.

  1. Unknown says:
    16 June, 2012 01:26

    I just had to send my Cochise,15 years loved, to follow Chloe. RIP Cochise, June 15, 2012.

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