Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

[Miko's Mom]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

Dear MJ, I am so sorry to hear about Rusty. I couldn't post to you before because I just lost Miko on 4/20. After reading your post as to what happened to Rusty it helped me to understand that there was probably something else with Miko besides the cushings. I always suspected that. I guess I will never know and it doesn't matter because it won't bring him back to me physically. I was thinking about that this morning and realized that in all of my frukids cases I never knew what really got them in the end. I am just thankful that I had them from the beginning until the end. Rusty was very lucky to have you. It is so apparant that you loved him dealy. It is a nice thought to think all our cushing furbabies that are no longer with us are playing together because of our support for one another.

Godspeed Rusty. Christine

[Rusty's Mom]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

Again, thank you so much for your kind posts. It's simply amazing to have such emotional support from a website that I joined about a month ago.

Christine, I guess we don't always know what happens in the end, do we? I know yours, too, came a bit more suddenly than you would have liked. My husband still says, "I just want 2 more days with him." Sometimes we don't get that extra time, then we have to think of all the fun times we have had with them. Thank you for your kind words.

I appreciate all the posts; they are very cathardic.

Thanks,

MJ

[ladysmom06]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

Dear MJ,

I am so sorry for your loss of Rusty. From reading your story I can see how much you loved Rusty. He was lucky to have had a wonderful mom. My deepest sympathy.

[MyGirlZoe]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

MJ,

My sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Rusty.

Jeannie and Zoe in NJ

[Rusty's Mom]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

What a wonderful support group you all are!

Your thoughtful, kind messages mean so much to me. Thank you!

I still check out this site on a regular basis. This site became so important to me - and that was in a 2-week time span. I can only imagine what it is like for those of you who have become friends for years.

Keep up the great work!

Again, thanks and blessings to you all,

MJ

[Roxee'sDad]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

Hi MJ,
So glad that you are still around and really good to hear from you. I hope time is helping the healing. Hang in there.
John (Roxee's Dad)

[Rusty's Mom]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

John,

You're so kind! Yes, I'm still around. Folks, like you, on this site have really touched my heart. I cannot help anyone much medically, but from time-to-time I may be able to share a word or two of support.

How're things with you?

MJ

[Roxee'sDad]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

Hi MJ,
We are doing fine, thanks for asking. I am glad you are here, moral support is so important as you well know. It really helps us all get thru everyday. It helps to share the good days and the bad days with other like people that really do care.
Hang in there girl.
John (Roxee's Dad)

[labblab]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

Moral support does indeed mean so much!!!! MJ, I have noticed your kind posts to others, and I am also so glad to have you here with us. You and Rusty will always be members of our family, and your presence on the forum is a gift to us all (and is an ongoing honor to Rusty's memory ).

Many (((hugs))) to you, today and everyday ~
Marianne

[Truffa's Mom]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

MJ and angel Rusty,

I love seeing your posts and Rusty's avatar on different threads around this forum. It shows to me how big is your heart. And as Marianne said, your presence here will continue honoring your baby's memory.

Tonight a very special good night kiss to my babies, will fly directly to Rusty's forehead and to your heart.

Take good care of yourself.

Marcela & The Choco Labs

[Kwiggles]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

Dear MJ,

So glad to see you're still here and staying in touch- I told Joe all about Angel Rusty and he sends you his love and a big sloppy kiss. I hope that time, the great healer, is bringing comfort and sweet memories to your heart. And thank you for continuing to share your kindness and compassion with us all.

{{{hugs}}}
from Karen
and
{{{butt wiggles}}}
from Joe

[Rusty's Mom]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

Karen, Ah, I hope Joe is giving lots of buttwiggles - I do miss those!!! Enjoy all you get!! How is our dear Joe doing??

MJ

[Rusty's Mom]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

Karen,

Thanks for the sweet reference to "Angel Rusty." However, he might just be shoveling coal! ;^)

MJ

[Miko's Mom]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

Hi MJ, No way is Rusty shoveling coal. All dogs go to heaven. Besides it wouldn't be heaven if there wasn't some naughty goof balls there to keep things funny. Christine

[Kwiggles]

Re: Rusty the 13 1/2 Yr Old Cocker crossed the bridge on April 2, 2009

Hi MJ,

You know of the famous saying (attributed to Will Rogers, I've heard)?

"If it's true that there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went".

I'm sure wherever is 'the place to be', that's where Rusty is at and the life of the party no doubt!

Thanks for asking about Joe- he is doing well, 2 weeks into Lysodren maintenance (he will get an ACTH stimulation test re-check next week). His water consumption continues to gradually decrease and he just seems happier and perkier and sleeping a lot better now. And a lot more wigglebutt action than I've seen in months. Yay- so far so good!

{{hugs}}} from Karen & Joe