My parents' dog Rocky will soon be at the Bridge

[senorita02]

Wow that is really beautiful, is that where he lives for real? No wonder he still has his youthful looks, looks like he has had a nice life that boy.

[Vela]

I'm sorry for your loss. He looks like he lived a wonderful life so that is a great blessing. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[poofy]

So sorry to hear that, a sad birthday for sure..glad he had a wonderful life..hes still young looking..may he pass in peace

[Corinna]

Hey Kirsten welcome to the dog side .I 'm sorry it's for this reason. People here pray just as hard for the pups as do the cat folks I am all over the board having so many critters. Know that mMontana is sending prays across the ocean.

[k9krazee]

I'm so sorry ((((Hugs))))) He is a very very handsome boy, our thoughts will be with you all.

[Jadapit]

I'm so, so sorry! He is a beautiful dog. My thoughts will be with your and you family. (((Hugs)))

[finn's mom]

What a beautiful dog, I'm so sorry to hear that he'll be leaving your family soon.

[pnance]

He's a beautiful boy. Our thoughts are with you and your family. {Hugs}

[Ginger's Mom]

He is just gorgeous. Thoughts and prayers going out for you and your family. He is obviously very well loved. {{{Hugs}}}.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh...Such a beautiful boy. I'm so sorry to hear this Kirsten I hope and pray your family's beloved Rocky will be able to enjoy one final Christmas together No matter their age, how long, how happy their life, it's just never long enough How very loved you are, dear, handsome, precious Rocky. Big hug to you.

I'm so very sorry, Kirsten
Love, Sandra

[luvofallhorses]

He's gorgeous. Prayers on the way for him and his family.
((((hugs))))

[caseysmom]

Sorry to hear about Rocky Kirsten, he will be in my prayers.

[Kirsten]

Thank you for your prayers everyone!

senorita02, yes, this is where my parents live. They have a restaurant in the forest here in my hometown, and it's very beautiful up there.

So far, Rocky doesn't seem to be suffering, he's acting normal, apart from that he's not eating anymore (at least not his dry food, only canned food; the vet said this is because of the stronger smell of the wet food). My mother says that if he's beginning to suffer and to be in pain, he will be helped to the bridge.

BTW, I wonder what it is that caused the enlarged spleen? The vet mentioned that a surgery would only speed up the deadly process, so I figure it might be a tumor?

Kirsten

[Kfamr]

Kirsten, I'm sure you remember me falling in love with Rocky over on the cat side. He is gorgeous and i'm so sorry that his health is declining. He seems to have touched so many hearts, including mine.

http://www.tillyschanze.de/photo51.jpg Is that Rocky in that photo? What a gorgeous picture.

I'll be thinking of your family and that sweet boy of their's... hugs to you all, and if you get the chance to, please give Rocky a great big hug from me.

[Kirsten]

Thank you!

http://www.tillyschanze.de/photo51.jpg Is that Rocky in that photo? What a gorgeous picture.

Yes, that's him. I took that photo when I took Rocky out for a walk last fall.

BTW, I searched for the bigger version of the photo I've posted above (as I wanted to frame it for my parents), but I cannot find it anymore. Obviously I've accidently deleted it.

Kirsten