Mocha was Peter's studio partner's dog who was rescued as a puppy around 12 years ago. She had a wonderful life and many great doggy experiences. I only got to know her for nearly 3 years and she was definitely a special doggy with a unique personality! She enjoyed walks, treats, opening packages, and butt rubs. Whenever she would stay over one of our favorite things was spooning! She would actually lay in a bed and put her head on the pillow, just like a human! Another funny move was "disco dog," where she would lie on her back and strike her Travolta pose. During the last 6 months since having her spleen removed and chemotherapy, she acted like a puppy. We had no idea that Friday was our last walk together and that Monday would be our last time together. Even then she drooled for a treat and wanted butt rubs and would paw at me to keep rubbing her butt. We knew the slow internal bleeding from cancer in her liver was there but we were looking forward to taking care of her on 5/31/09. Sadly, her conditioned worsened overnight until she collapsed and her parents decided it was time. Mocha was surrounded by her family and us as she passed away peacefully by the hands of the vet she loved. We all cried, even the vet was in tears. We miss Mocha so much. She was a part of our extended family and was loved by many. We love you Mochi! Rest in peace, sweet doggy.
Condolences to our friends Wendi and Mike for this devastating loss. This has to be difficult for Wendi, since she had Mocha as a puppy. Peter was there when Mocha was adopted. For anyone who has no human children, our companion animals are children to us. The loss is painful and we grieve just as anyone else would grieve over the death of a human. Mocha was like a person to us - there was some quality about her personality that made her like a loving human. But the wonderful thing about her, and many animals in general, is that these companion animals can really show unconditional love. There isn't all the pettiness, negativity, nastiness, and toxicity that so many humans show toward each other. If only there were more humans who were like Mocha - a loving being who only wanted to bring joy to everyone - maybe our world would be a better place in which to exist.
May Mocha's spirit live on......