I knew this day was coming soon but it doesn’t make it any easier. Nitro went to the rainbow bridge last night after battling a respiratory infection for a week.
Nitro came to us 14 months ago when his former own wanted him put to sleep for having accidents. With the help of the owner’s sons and Jerrilyn, we were able to get him to me. When he arrived his teeth were so bad he was oozing brown liquid and lethargic. He went through mouth surgery at 14 1/2 and pulled through with flying colors and became a different dog. A happy dog. He spent the next 14 months being spoiled and loved.
While in NEBTR he has become somewhat of a celebrity for the group. So many people showed so much love and support for him while he was going through this tough time. He is such a lucky little man and I am so lucky to have had 14 months with him. He was 15 years, 7 months, and 11 days old.
The last week was heartbreaking but I am comforted to know that he is running free now. He spent his last 4 hours last night in my arms and took his last breath while i held him close. I’m thankful that i was there to be with him and spend his final hours holding him.
I’m going to miss him terribly.
Lisa Vaughan
Lisa, thank you so much for loving him and not giving up on him. You opened your arms up to him when his owners turned their back on him. You showed him love, care, comfort, joy, happiness... everything he deserved. The true definition of rescue. We will all miss him. We are sure that he knew how much you loved him! Run free, Nitro.
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