Our beloved doggie-child died yesterday morning in a hit and run accident. I wish the driver of the car had noticed that this was a neighbourhood with kids (humans and animals), and not an F1 race track.
I instantly fell in love with him the moment I first laid eyes on his beautiful dark brown chocolate colour, he was so small and fragile. He loved laying on my chest when he was a baby, which I know was very comforting, as well as sleeping on my hair (maybe the smell was good ; ) ! As the years went by his colour changed to a light brown with lots of cream and silver, he had gorgeous green eyes with a cute brown button nose. Coco was so loveable, and he always reminded me of this laid-back surfer type, yet he could stand his ground and could quickly let you know when you've over-stepped his boundaries. So protective, with 4 other yorkies in the house I guess he sometimes thought he had to fight for my attention, so boy, was I in trouble if I greeted any of the other kids before him, he'll ignore me until he thought the time is right : )! He absolutely loved my fiance, and once he arrived I could forget having any of Coco's attention. The cutest thing, Coco snored like a man, he and my dad had the best competitions to see which one would actually win, I have to admit it was Coco, always thought he had some sinus problems. He loved cheese, chicken, chocolate (which we tried to keep to once a week with only a small piece), coffee and biltong. He loved sleeping on our laps, watching tv and going for long walks.
When I found out yesterday about the accident, my whole world fell apart. I'm getting married in November, and my fiance loves him as much as I do, it's such terrible timing. We wanted him to be part of our wedding, and have decided we want to pay a special tribute on our wedding day, so I'm seeing if I can incorporate his photo somewhere, perhaps a donation to the RSPCA. We're also going to plant a beautiful tree where he was buried, and would like to make something with his photo and collar, perhaps a small gravestone.
Everytime I think of him a piece of my heart dies again and again, I know that I need to pull myself together for everyone else, but he was a huge part of me, of my life, we never even went on holiday if it wasn't animal friendly, and although he cannot stand water he absolutely loved the beach and would swim in the ocean, run on the beach just being his happy self.
This is my special tribute to our beloved Yorkshire Terrier called Coco. You gave colour to my life, you taught me how to be selfless, caring and above all what love really meant. Looking into your beautiful green eyes I felt at home, saw a love and compassion no one else could ever give, I will miss you forever and always. We will never forget you, your memories will go with us wherever we may go, and I pray to God that He will give you a special place in our Heaven one day!
With all our love, always ...
Elrese, Regardt and family