Heaven Awaits Hercules (UPDATE: He's in Heaven Now)

[Barbie]

Hercules woke me up early this morning whimpering. I thought his tummy might be upset, so I got him to walk outside, but he moved very slowly . . . then started trembling . . . and collapsed in the yard. One of my vet’s assistants drove to my house and helped me lift Hercules and put him in my car. When we arrived at the vet, they had to remove him with a stretcher. He has a fever and low white blood count. My vet said, “We might have to make a decision today.” I knew what that meant. 

They’re trying him on another antibiotic and told me to leave him there, go back home, and call them around 3:30 PM. If there’s no improvement, Hercules will be entering doggie heaven today. This is so hard! Zeus is being a real trooper and apparently senses that mommy is very upset right now. Rather than praying for Hercules’ recovery, I’m praying that God takes him . . . because I don’t want to have to make that decision myself.

 

UPDATE: God answered my prayer. I just got a call from my vet. Hercules passed away on his own a few minutes ago.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Thinking of you at this heartbreaking time. Glad to did not have to make the final decision, it was his time to go and going peacefully might make this a little easier to bear.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  It is never easy.  So glad you did not have to make the decision.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Bairbie, I am so terribly sad but in some way also relieved that Hercules passed away without any help and that he is not suffering any more.  I'm thinking of you and wishing you strength and the knowledge that there are lots of people her on DK who are sharing your pain in some small way right now.

[Ronna, Murphy & Wilson]

I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts are with you.  Sending hugs.

[Sally, Ditzy Mitzi & Sgt. Pepper]

So very sorry.  We send our hugs and prayers your way.

[F, Calla & Luca]

It does sound as if was peaceful and that's good. RIP Hercules. All of us will be thinking of you.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Hercules was so very loved. You have my deepest sympathy. 

[cheryl & oliver]

Barbie, so sorry to hear of Hercules passing...Hugs and condolences coming your way from your friend here in Florida.  May his journey to the rainbow bridge be a smooth and lighted way.  I will light a candle in his name tonight.  Again I am so sorry to hear this news....

[Melody & Bruin]

I am very very sorry.  You are in my thoughts and prayers ((((hugs)))).

[Susan and Sasha]

Oh Barbie...I am so very sad and sorry to hear the news about Hercules.

Our thoughts...love and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

Hugs...

[Rose Ann and Amante]

Oh Barbie I feel so bad and sad for you. When I recently lost my precious Lucy someone told me that I was blessed to have her in my life but she was also blessed because she was treated with love and more love. If she would of ended up with another family she would of not had it so good.  I found comfort in this and hope you do as well. Hercules had a wonderful family to love him and make his life wonderful. I am so sorry for you sending hugs for you! Hope you have someone to share with. I shut down and that was horrible. Please don't hesitate to send me a message and I will send my # so we can chat.

[Kyoko]

I am so sorry to hear this news.... It is sooo hard to let our beloved dogs go......  totally understand.....

Hercules now has no pain, and is in better place.... God bless.