My little COZ is waiting at the Bridge.......
 COZMO..........................2002-2012 He was the last of his litter....it seemed no one wanted him, but when Dino and I saw him, we knew he was the one. On the way home, he had the first of many meltdowns. My call to his "so called" breeder was short and to the point...."I am taking this boy back to you..there is something not right with him" She said, 'I will not give you back your money and IF you bring him back, my husband will take him in the backyard and shoot him.." From the beginning I knew his first 6 months of life, scarred him. But he had such an innocence about him...He wanted sooo much to be normal but he just couldn't trust 'people'. So, we accepted him ...we loved him....and tried to show him that he would never be abused again. He was such a funny boy!! He wouldn't give paw..or fetch..or do silly tricks..no!!!! His tricks were as strange as he was...He would noisily yawn on command and he loved to covet shoes...He would take one shoe at a time out of our bedroom and would quietly walk over to his tuffet, gently lay it down...and then proceed to get the matching shoe from the bedroom, and again, quietly walk over to his tuffet..If I didn't stop him, he would have all of our shoes on his tuffet..He would never rip, tear or harm them, he would just lay on them..(When Heart came to us, he showed her how to play the game and how to work in tandem with him. I loved him because of his quirkiness...his innocence...his uneasiness....I thought he would live to be a very old man... Two days ago, I gave him a down command and he ignored me. I grasped his leash and firmly pulled down..saying DOWN..and he bit me. Hard enough to bruise me and draw a small amount of blood. I always knew he was not trustworthy, but he never bit....I knew what I had to do...I have grandchildren and I knew I couldn't have him around them...I called a couple of dear friends to find out if there was anything I could do, but I knew..in my heart I knew................... My sweet boy arrived at Rainbow bridge at 2;30 this afternoon. I know he is not afraid anymore, he is not distrustful..he is happy for the first time..and he is with Millie and Pearl. I am sorry, my quirky little man..I am sorry that I didn't do a better job at training you..I tried,,,,please know I tried and please forgive me...I will love you forever..I will miss you forever... |
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| Val god bless your special man. Coz was something special and so you all are too, dont ever say sorry you gave coz an amazing life filled with special love. Thinking of you all  |
| Val, I'm so sorry. Don't ever say you didn't do a good job with Coz. You gave him a wonderful loving life and the best you knew how. Sometimes hard choices are made for everyone's safety. Run free and happy at the bridge Coz. Cindy |
| So sorry, Val. Linda Zimmerman & Hudson, Chloe & Kristy |
| oh Val, I KNOW you worked for so long with Coz. You have told me so many times about different events, and I saw you work with him myself. Remember when he came up to me and you were so surprised?! COZ knows you gave him unconditional love. Both you and Dino. He is at peace now and i do beleive they know we loved them enough to help them. huggs to all Ali |
| Val I am so sorry for your loss of Cozmo... and too soon after your loss of Pearl. |
| So sorry to hear of your loss of Coz. Hugs to you and your family. Wishing you many, many happy memories and a peaceful heart. |
| Val: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Coz. I know how much your heart must be aching with the resent loss of Pearl as well. I will miss the pics and antic of your shoe sheepie, Coz. Tears, |
Oh no.. I'm very sorry to hear about Cozmo  |
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| So very sorry about your loss. |
| OMG Val. I'm flabbergasted. I'm am so sorry you had to make such a heart wrenching decision. Just know that he is happy and playing with Millie & Pearl at the bridge. |
| Val and Dino, my heart is breaking for you. Coz had a great life. You saved him from his "breeder"  and loved him for him. Frolic at the bridge, Coz, with a huge smile on your face~where friends and footwear are everywhere!! |
| Oh no Val! I never got to meet Coz, I knew he couldn't be a social butterfly like Heart, but I know what a wonderful person you are, and how much love you have to give your dogs, you gave Coz 10 years in a loving, caring home which he wouldn't have been able to get anywhere else. My heart breaks for you and Dino, too soon after Pearl. Give many hugs to Heart and your family. |
 So sad & so sorry for you all. |
| Oh Val--so very very sorry. |
| Thanks for sharing Coz's story. He found peace in your home. hugs, peg & mark |
| Val, I'm sorry for your loss. You did your best for him and gave him a happy, stable, loving home. No dog could ask for more. |
| I'm sure you did far more than most people would to make Coz's life enjoyable. He's at peace now, with a mountain of shoes and no more fears. Your heart is empty but comfort it with the joy he did bring you. |
| val so very sorry about coz.. i know you did the right thing i too had a coz. miss daytona she lived in her own world . towards the end i knew it was time but my ex didn;t agree until one day he when to lift her back end and she turned on him and almost took of his arm,, so i get it, so very sorry |
| Val, I am so sorry. You gave a great life to a puppy who had little chance of a life at all. You turned Cosmo into a loving family member who was much-loved in return. Whether 10 years or 15 years with you, Cos had the best of everything. I think Cosmo was trying to tell you something by his recent behavior. Vonne had the same thing with Tucker a couple months ago. She ended up in the Emergency Room. He wasn't happy and it was time. Believe that in your heart. Nobody knew Cos like you and Dino. Never feel badly for protecting your family. You did everything for Cos and he'll let you know that when you meet at the Bridge. It's just doubly sad that you have to go through losing him so soon after losing Pearl. |
| Val I am saddened by this post, yes too close to losing sweet pearl. You did far more for him than anyone would have even the breeder. what ever his demons were, he is free of them now. Coz run free dear sheepie |
| His story breaks my heart, I am so sorry for your loss. |
| Val, I'm so sorry. |
| I am so sorry that you had to make this decision. But 10 years is a lovely life and he is now happy at the Bridge, not scared of distrustful, just playing with our sheepie angels....tears for you xxxx |
| So sorry to hear about Coz Thank you for giving him a wonderful life! |
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| I'm so sorry Val. If it hadn't been for you he wouldn't have had a life at all, and do not EVER think you didn't do enough for him. You loved him and he knew it. I fell for his quirkiness that evening I met him |
| I am so so sorry |
| Oh Val! So so sorry. I know your decision was difficult and you are sad. You did an amazing job with him! Gla she had you to love him. |
| Very sad news. I'm glad to have met him. He was a memorable guy. How is Heart taking his absence? |
| So sorry, thinking of you and your family at this sad time. |
| Goodbye Cozzie! You wormed your way into my heart long before you let me into yours. I loved the way you would police the cars in the alley. You always wanted to play with Harry and the two of you got along fine even when your mom would worry. I will never forget the first time you came up to me for petting, I was so pleased. After that you never acted funny when I came over unless there was a room full of strangers. And I couldn't wait to pet you even if we had to push a certain someone back out of the way when she would shove you aside to get to the front of the petting line.  Run free over the rainbow bridge where there are plenty of cars to bark at and nothing to cause you anxiety. Your big sister Pearl will be there to guide you as always. We will miss you our special DWI. Val and Dino I am so sorry about the loss of your special boy. |
Val and Dino, I'm so, so sorry for your loss of your precious Coz.  You have absolutely nothing to be sorry about. You gave him 10 years longer than he would have had with his "breeder," and you showed him love beyond measure. He knew how much you loved him, and he's watching over you now, with Pearl at his side. They will always be with you! |
| So Sorry. Liz and Digby xxx |
| i am so sorry...it doesnt seem fair that you should lose two so soon together....coz and pearl are romping around with panda...shoe stealing and mischief making... big hugs to you and dino.. xooxoxoxox |
| Oh no, Val. I'm so sorry to hear about Coz. I agree with, Darcy. I can't imagine what you're going through. |
| Val, Dino and family Coz is free from his personal demons now, and KNOW that you gave him 10 years that he never would have had otherwise. |
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| I am so sorry to hear about Coz especially so soon after Pearl. |
| Val, I'm so sorry for your loss Run free Coz |
| So very sorry. |
| I loved sweet Cosmo even with all of his quirkiness. He will be missed by everyone. I was so excited the first time he came up to me to be petted. It was an honor. Now Pearl will be able to watch over him. My favorite photo is the one you posted with the Christmas lights on his head! I feel so bad for you since you recently lost Pearl and now Coz. Everything happens for a reason and it always works out for the best. You gave Coz a wonderful life.....no one else would have ever kept a dog like that. He was even a Dog Scout thanks to all your training. Please call me Val if you ever need to talk no matter what time it is. I'll always be there for you. |
| I missed this Val though I have spoken to you since. Poor Coz had the best life he could with you for as long as he could. He is at ease now. He knew you loved him. |
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| Also late on responding and hadn't heard about Pearl either. I am so sorry for both of your losses. You, Dino and Heart have my deepest sympathies! |
| I am so sorry for your losses, (I am late here too, more off the forum than on these days) first Pearl and now your Cozmo - thats to much! He had a great life together with you, your family and your other dogs. |
| I am so sorry for your loss. I got shivers reading your post Coz will always to loved and remembered. My thoughts are with you all xxx |
| I'm so sorry. Sending you lots of love |
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