Oh Eddie, I cannot watch Chooch’s videos without crying…Chooch knew you were with him when he was passing away…he heard you – he felt you and he knew it was ok to close his eyes for the last time. Chooch felt more love from you in his short life. He was so special and I miss him….so happy you have Cici…she is such a love 💕
Every time I see a video of Chooch, my heart aches. There’s something about his eyes, the way he wagged his tail, or the little tilt of his head that brings tears immediately. It’s impossible not to feel the weight of the loss all over again. He wasn’t just a pet. He was a soul deeply connected to yours, Eddie. And in those final moments, as he lay there, fragile and tired, I believe with all my heart he knew you were there. He heard your voice. He felt your hand. He felt your love.
Chooch didn’t pass alone or scared—he passed knowing that he was deeply loved. You gave him a life filled with warmth, kindness, laughter, and safety. That connection you two shared can’t be replaced or forgotten. You were his whole world, and when the time came, he felt safe enough to let go. He knew it was okay, because you made it okay. That kind of bond doesn’t happen often, and it never really goes away.
Sometimes I wonder why the most special souls seem to leave us so soon. Maybe it’s because they’ve fulfilled their purpose—Chooch gave so much in the time he had. He brought joy not just to you but to all of us who watched him, who rooted for him, who smiled at his happy little moments. He was a gift.
And though nothing will ever fill that exact space Chooch left, I’m genuinely grateful you have Cici now. That girl is pure love. There’s a lightness in her presence, and you can see in her eyes how much she adores you. She has a different kind of energy—sweet, loyal, gentle—but she too seems to understand that she’s in the presence of someone who loves without limits.
Cici won’t ever replace Chooch. But maybe she helps carry forward the love he brought into your life. I see her comforting you, following you around, curling up next to you like she knows. Dogs just know. They feel everything we do.
So, Eddie, cry if you need to. Cry every time a memory of Chooch sneaks up on you. It just proves how deeply you loved him. But also smile. Smile because Chooch had the best life a dog could ever dream of—and in the end, he didn’t feel pain, just love. That’s the most beautiful goodbye anyone could ever ask for.
💔🐾💕
