Zoee 1/12/05 - 9/18/14

[Taz_Zoee]

We said goodbye to our Zoee girl last night.

She suddenly was not acting right so I took her to the ER where they did an ultrasound of her belly and found a tumor on her spleen had ruptured. She was bleeding out.
We made the difficult decision to let her go.

Here is her first day with us:


And here is her last day with us:


Part of me is angry, part of me is devastated and part of me is relieved. She's been through so much the past several years, with her knee and then I swear there was something not right in her head. But now she is at peace. It doesn't make me feel any better, but she is better.

[pomtzu]

Oh Cindy - I am so sorry. My heart sank when I saw this. I know how devastated you must be - it's so difficult to let them go - and we seem to question our decisions. Was it too soon??? - not soon enough??? - could I have done more??? Obviously you did the right thing by Zoee, and she loves you for it. May you find peace in knowing that she is healthy and happy again, as she waits for the day when she will have you with her once again.

{{{Hugs}}}

RIP pretty Zoee. You can run and play once more, and all is well with you now.

[Freedom]

I am shocked. This was sudden, which will make it seem surreal for a bit, and you will need time to adjust to this. I just can't believe it, myself. My condolences.

RIP sweet Zoe, you knew love world wide, being a PT doggie.

[Scooter's Mom]

Oh my gosh. This shocked me, too. ((Hugs)) to you. I am so sorry. Zoee was so very loved - by you and all of PT.

[Karen]

Oh, Cindy, we are stunned, and I am sorry you are going through this. What a shock to everyone. Dogs hide their aches and pains too effectively sometimes, but maybe she never felt the tumor at all, so didn't suffer long. Oh, dear, such a shock. Picture her, knees healed, and youthful health restored, herding butterflies at the Rainbow Bridge.

You all will be in our prayers during this difficult time.

[Catty1]

Cindy, Cindy, Cindy - I am so so sorry! Your absolutely did the right thing but how horribly sudden and heartbreaking! {{{hugs}}} to you and I wish you and Bruce healing.

[mrspunkysmom]

I am so sorry for your loss. hugz and

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you.

This weekend was rough. It was very difficult being home without her there. And poor Taggart is just so sad. He was this same way when Zoee was gone at my mom's house for the year in 2012. Except now we know she's not coming back. He runs outside when I take him out right before I go to bed. Then, it's like he realizes she isn't there, so he just stands out there looking around. He won't go potty! I have to take him to the front yard for him to go.
The other night I sat out in the backyard with him and just cried. He sat beside me looking around the yard expecting her to come running out of the ivy.
I thought I was going to make it through the day yesterday without crying. After I let him in from his potty break before bed I followed him out to the other room and he jumped in "his" chair and gave out a big sigh. Well, I went to bed crying..........again.

We are definitely going to be getting him another friend (I want a girl, but we'll see what happens) eventually. We are going out of town this weekend so we won't really start looking until next week or so.

Zoee, I know you are all better now, but my heart is still breaking. I thought I heard you lay down beside the bed last night, the bed kind of creaked like it would when you'd lean up against it. I've already called Paizly Zoee and daddy called Jax Zoee. I'm sure it will happen more.

I hope whatever was bothering you, besides your knee and stomach, is all better now and you can get along with all the other animals up at the bridge. You were such a brat with other dogs........remember getting into it with Tucker? Silly girl.

Let Taggart know you are ok, he really misses you!

Love you baby girl!

[pomtzu]

{{{Hugs}}} to you Cindy. I know from lots of previous experience - that in time you will feel better - and the tears will be fewer. I still have teary and emotional episodes when I think of ALL of my RB Kids - afterall - they were my kids. Myndi has been gone for over a year, and it's 2 years for Sparky in October, but the tears still flow - mostly when I'm feeling down or depressed over other issues. I'll never COMPLETELY get over their loss, tho I can smile too when I think/talk about them. Wolfy has been my rock thru this - don't know where I'd be without him.

Give Taggart LOTS of extra attention to help him thru this - and it will help both of you.

[mon]

I am so very sorry for you and your family's loss. I am sending prayers and good wishes to you at this terrible time. We, almost all of us a Pet talk, have so much compassion for you because we have been in similar circumstances. Unfortunately, my Auntys beloved old dog Asia is very old and ill. A decision will surely have to be made about her passing very soon as well. Bless your heart, Zoee was the very best dog ever. She was so very loved. Take care, again, my sincerest sympathy.

[Lori Jordan]

Rest Well Zoee<3 You will be missed.

[Taz_Zoee]

Zoee you are home with us where you belong. This brought on some more tears last night. I actually haven't cried in several days.
I showed the box to Taggart. He sniffed it then put his paw out and touched the box. Probably coincidence, but it was still cute.

[pomtzu]

Zoee you are home with us where you belong. This brought on some more tears last night. I actually haven't cried in several days.
I showed the box to Taggart. He sniffed it then put his paw out and touched the box. Probably coincidence, but it was still cute.

It's always bittersweet when they come home to stay, and it brings a sort of closure too. It still hurts like hell tho......................

{{{Hugs}}}

[Taz_Zoee]

It's always bittersweet when they come home to stay, and it brings a sort of closure too. It still hurts like hell tho......................

{{{Hugs}}}

You know what? You are right! It's like it is final. This brings it home that she isn't just at my moms and will be home later. But at the same time, yes, closure. Kinda strange feeling.