Charlie was a gentle and loving soul that wasn't in the sound body that
he so richly deserved. Charlie was taken to the Vet by his owner to be put
down due to bone cancer and being heartworm positive. Charlie was a definite love
and the Vet just couldn't tolerate the thought of putting him down. At
her own expense, she treated for heartworm and removed the cancer. Charlie
was approximately 12 yrs old at the time and remained at the clinic for
several months. After the time at the clinic, Charlie came to Austin to
be a permanent part of the Heart of Texas family. It was accepted by us
that because of his age, Charlie would be a part of our family until he
died. Charlie never found his forever home, but his last 6 months were
possibly the happiest of his life. Charlie was a trooper, and whether
it was one of his good days or bad days, he loved "messing" with the goats
and playing with the other dogs. As Charlie's cancer returned rapidly
thereafter, and his bad days were out numbering his good days, it was
decided that this "loving old man" had been through enough and the difficult
decision was made to release him from his failing body.
We all loved you Charlie. You will never be forgotten. Be young and healthy
again, until we meet again and all cross the bridge together.
Updated by DP
March 16, 2000