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.

[BG and Gavin]

Shedding a tear for you and Hercules.  God bless you both.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

So sad to see them suffer. I hope he is ready to go today too so you don't have to make this decision. But it sounds like it is time and he has given you 4 more months than predicted, of joy and time to say goodbye. What a thoughtful friend.

[Lynda Kamrath]

Our hearts are with all of you as you go through this extremely difficult time.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Keeping Hercules, you and your family in our prayers!

[Rose]

I'm so sorry, Barbie. You and Hercules are in my thoughts. 

 

[Amy and Lily]

I will be thinking of you and your family.  God is with you.

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

Im so sorry. Sounds like you know what decision you need to make, for Hercules. But saying those words are so difficult. You are in my thoughts.

[Cindy M, Zachary & the Frenchies]

Barbie it is so difficult when it is time to say goodbye to a beloved companion. I will keep you and Hercules in my thoughts and in my heart.

[Ellen, Brûlée, and Tira]

God be with you during this difficult time, Barbie.  You, Hercules, Zeus, and your family are in our collective hearts and prayers.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am so sorry.  This is never easy. I wish you peace in whatever decisions you have to make.   Look at how many more days you had with Hercules after his diagnosis - precious days you can treasure because you knew this was coming.

[Joyce & Wilson]

I know your prayer will be answered  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Jennifer and "Cooper"]

Barbie, prayers for peace for you and Hercules.  We will all be here to help you through this.