RIP Hector

[melonie]

I can barely look at facebook today. Everytime I read another tribute or post, I start getting teary eyed.

From Hectors facebook page:
It's time.
We had a special photo session with Project Cleo last night to make a few more beautiful memories.
Today I will earn my wings. I am ready.
animoto.com/play/1i1Cs1jKnoBu3vUdoK4tlQ — with Roo Yori and Clara Yori.




This post yesterday really put a great perspective on his life:

"As I prepare to pass and say good-bye, I want to thank all the people that were responsible for giving me the chance I deserved, and all the people that help save other dogs from similar circumstances. Thanks to you, after a couple of really crappy years with Vick and his buddies, I was able to enjoy 7 years of love and fun adventures! I was able to meet all kinds of really cool people, and prove that even dogs saved from horrendous situations should get a shot to show what they are made of. Ideally, it would have been nice for Vick to reconcile with me and all the other dogs from that time, but that didn't happen. That's his choice, and that says something in my opinion. My choice, though, was not to allow that past to dictate who I am. As a result, I can say this in regards to my life: I Win!"

[emilys]

the courage and compassion Roo and Clara have exhibited during this journey has been amazing. And their willingness to share has been pretty brave, too.

This is another astonishing tribute: www.facebook.com/notes/handsome-dan/goodbye-hector/849073758460024

[melonie]

I'll read it later... don't feel like crying before I have to run errands.

[melonie]

Yeah. Ugly tears.

You're right that they have been brave, sharing all of the ups and downs with both Wallace and Hector. But I think it has been so good for those hard to adopt dogs, and fight bust dogs. It's a spot light I wouldn't want, but they have handled it with grace.

[sugar]

It broke my heart, which to be honest I was surprised having never met this dog. I knew I would be sad once it happened, but it was stronger than that. But I'm so happy he got 7 fab years of happiness and joy.

[maryellen]

He is still alive, they are holding off for now

[sugar]

I just read...roller coster of emotions all around. Glad he is enjoying another day of sunshine and love.

[emilys]

I think all of us have been there... knowing a dog's days are limited but not knowing when is the right time. We can never second guess someone else's decision. Hector's drive to live is so strong (not surprising what he's been through).... but he must be in pain too, which makes it so hard for Roo and Clara.

[sugar]

I hope I didn't come across like I was second guessing, I really wasn't. i meant it such a roller coster for everyone, Clara and Roo included. Its a crazy thin line between doing whats right and doing it too soon...very very thin.

[melonie]

It's the hardest place to be in.
He's an amazing dog.

[emilys]

Oct 10, 2014 13:42:26 GMT -5 sugar said:

I hope I didn't come across like I was second guessing, I really wasn't. i meant it such a roller coster for everyone, Clara and Roo included. Its a crazy thin line between doing whats right and doing it too soon...very very thin.

oh sorry, no I didn't mean you. I was actually thinking more about me, second guessing myself ........

[melonie]

I think that even when we know deep down that it is for the best, we will still second guess ourselves.