Well it has been a year since I had to make the dreadful decision to let Hercules go to the Rainbow Bridge. First I would like to say "Thank You" for being here during the horrific time. The ceremony brought peace to my heart. I have been blessed with another furbaby. Bandit came to us less than a week after Hercules passed on. I was in no way ready for another furbaby. But my little Rockie was taking Hercules death hard. He would not eat or drink and just laid in the bed. I was worried that I would lose him too. I got a call from a woman at work. She said that they had a rescue chichihua. His previous owners abused him terribly. They were going to kill him because he got to big and did not want him anymore. I told her that I would come and take a look but I could not make any promises. My grief was still consuming me. Well... we went over and met Bandit. It was love at first site. He is the most incredible loveable dog that you could ever meet. He has to baby every animal that he comes in contact with. Doesn't matter what the animal is. We should have named him Romeo. It is amazing that such a battered and abused animal still has the capacity to give so much love. We (my husband and I) truly believe that Hercules looked down from the Rainbow Bridge and saw how much pain we were in and sent us Bandit. His mannerisms and characteristics are so much like Hercules. Rockie ( whom doesn't get along with any animals) fell in love with him and accepted him from the instance they met. That sealed it for us. So now we have Rockie and The Bandit. ( we are truck drivers names are from Smokey and the Bandit) We are all very happy and enjoying our time together. We still morn the loss of Hercules, I dont think that will ever go away. We had him cremated and brought home. This was a huge comfort to us. He has a special shelf with his urn, collar, picture, cross and favorite toy. But most of all he has a special place in our hearts and memories that can never be replaced or forgotten.
Thank you for letting me share my grief, my sorrow, and now my joy and happiness. Your site is amazing. I recommend it to everyone that I come in contact with that has lost a pet. My vet actually has it posted on the board so people will know about you. You have helped me through a difficult time in my life and I will always be greatful and hold you close to my heart. Thank you,
Hercules' Mom