On Wednesday, July 28th at 5:04 pm, my baby boy passed away. Mommy, Daddy and sibling Trapper were at his side. We had the vet come to the house to relieve him of his torment. I still can't believe that he is gone. I can't seem to catch my breath, I keep looking for him, hoping that it was just a terrible dream. Hunter was my reason for everything for a very long time. He was 12 yrs and 12 days old. He had been battling several illnesses for the past few months. It started back in March with a terrible case of colitis, which we couldn't seem to get under control. When we finally did, he started to loose his balance. The vet thought he might have had an inner ear infection, so we treated him for that. When his symptoms didn't improve, Dr Bruce thought it could be vestibular disease. Something that can go away on it's own. When it didn't go away, and Hunter got worse, I was told there was nothing else they could do for him. I was devastated. Hunter couldn't have a MRI because of his asthma. Dr Bruce thought he might not wake up. So we couldn't see if there was something else going on. I could see the fight was still in his eyes. If he was willing to fight, so was Mommy. We contacted a Homeopathic Practioner. She was willing to help us. For several weeks we seen improvement. We were very optomistic. Hunter had just started his second round of treatment, when he took a turn for the worse. That was Monday. Tuesday, he seemed a little better. By Wednesday afternoon he couldn't stand or walk . We knew what had to be done. The fight had left his eyes and he was telling us to let him go. I have never done anything so hard in my life but, I couldn't let him go on that way. Poor Trapper is devastated. Eli is so sad, he keeps looking for Hunter everywhere. He had taken it upon himself to look after Hunter. Bailey is trying to cheer everyone up by being the clown. Even the cats are looking for him. I don't know what I'm going to do without him. We have lost a big part of our lives and he will be sadly missed for a very long time.

Hunter, Mommy is so sorry she couldn't make you feel better this time. Remember, I love you so much. I will see you again. So until then, Nanny and Papa will take good care of you. You can run and play with brother Jesse to your hearts content. I love you, my little man.

You did the right thing, it was the ultimate gift of love. Hugs going your way...

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My tears are flowing for you and your family. RIP Hunter

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I am so very sorry for you that had to let Hunter go. We are so powerless sometimes when it comes to illness and it is so hard to accept. He knows how much you love him. My heart breaks for you.. I know too well how it feels. Godspeed Dear Huner.

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Sasha, Gunner,
& Angel Selka in Heaven

Love You Always
Max, Sophie and Shammy

I'm so so sorry. Sweet Hunter, free and whole waiting for you. Godspeed Hunter, and hugs to you all.

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Betty and the Dallas crew


“Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” A. France

Thank you all for your kind words.

Caron

I am so sorry for your loss of Hunter. He fought so hard and was so brave. Until you can be together again, he will have lots of company with my Beau and all of our goldens at the bridge. May your pain be comorted by your memories. Run free Sweet Hunter.

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I am so sorry for your loss. Play hard at the Bridge, sweet Hunter . . .

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Suzanne

so sorry for your loss. Play hard at the Bridge, sweet Hunter!

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So sorry to hear about your Hunter

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We miss you so very much beautiful girl...May 7, 2001-May 21, 2011