We had a tough evening last night. Went for a three mile walk with Cooper per usual.

His heart stopped working properly and he passed at about 900 last night. He passed peacefully in my arms as we made it to urgent care.

These are the toughest nights of our lives. He was an amazing dog. We are filled with 13 plus years of amazing memories.

I sat with him the last few hours. Cuddled with him on the floor. It was so sudden yet I knew what was happening. I am the eternal optimist yet I knew. Our other dog Luna knew as well as she tried to make him comfortable.

If you ask me if I am all right. I am not. I am okay with that.

3 responses to “Toughest Days of Our Lives”

  1. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    I’m so so sorry. Wish you and your family much comfort.

  2. K Mark Schofer Avatar

    It has been a surreal experience. Cooper and I were together all the time.

    I have been around death before, however those last two hours will stay in my head forever

  3. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Cooper was your velcro dog, like George is mine, and I think about that all the time… that their lives are shorter than ours. I’m sure you gave him a great life.

I would love to hear you opinion as well

I’m Mark

His friends observe Mark seems wired a little differently. Perhaps it’s more likely that noticing little things often missed by others is a relic of a quieter, simpler time. He has a way with words, which he refuses to let be hindered by sub-par typing skills. People have great stories to tell if you sit and listen.

A belief dear to Mark is that there is certain beauty in the world. You simply have to look for it.

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