Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center Blog

In Memory of Rush

Our 17-1/2 year old Rush crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in the middle of November 2009. A couple of weeks before, chest x-rays show several massive tumors in his lungs, so we knew his time with us was drawing to a close. When he stopped eating, kept falling over when he tried to walk, and wet himself while lying on the kitchen floor, we knew it was time to say good-bye. Beth and I were with him when he left his earthly body behind. He went so peacefully, just falling asleep as we petted and talked to him. Even through our sadness, we knew we were so blessed to have known and loved this special boy.
 
Rush was such a “perfect gentleman”. And he never acted like a senior citizen, running with our pack, even up and down the stairs multiple times a day. I have heard it said that older dogs are too much trouble to foster or adopt, but I couldn’t disagree more. They are already house trained, are rarely territorial, and have left the “chew everything in sight” phase behind. Rush was accepted by our pack within minutes of first stepping through the door. He was not a picky eater and faithfully did his business in the yard. He was just the best dog, of any age, one could want. His year and a half with us provided laughter, love, and memories we will cherish forever.
Thank you CSAC for rescuing Rush and allowing him to love and frolic his way into our lives and hearts!