Coco was the inspiration for this site. And she stayed behind in Michigan with my partner and I moved to Chicago and later acquired another Yorkie, Miss Trixie Lee.
I saw Coco every time I returned to the Detroit area. She was so precious! But it was evident in the last couple years she was really aging and slowing down.
Coco was a wonderful dog with a wonderful spirit. (Don't we all say that, about our babies?!)
In her later years she dealt with cataracts surgery and more recently dementia. The last time I saw her she did not recognize me, which made me sad. But she still enjoyed playing with toys and lead a good life.
In the last week, it was evident she was slipping away and not eating. We did not want her in pain or to suffer, after discussions with her vet, my partner back in Michigan decided last night, he would release her, to go to doggie heaven.
My partner in Michigan said, " Starting on Sunday of this week she wouldn’t eat regardless of what we tried. Last night and this morning she wouldn’t drink any water.
This morning I took her to the vet and we decided it would be cruel & selfish if we kept her in this world.
Coco was born 1/10/96. She came into my life 2/12/96 and passed today 2/06/13. She filled our lives with 17 years of joy. It gives me solace knowing she’s in heaven with her big sister Molly, as I believe all dogs go to heaven."
Rest in Peace my little Coco. You will never be forgotten for all of the love you gave us.
Thank YOU, Miss Coco!
(Coco's book is still for sale - look for the book cover at the top left. $10 donation gets the book for free. And money goes to the Humane Society and Chicago Anti Cruelty.)
I was so saddened to hear of Coco's death. We all know how much she was loved by her humans. She brought great joy to me the very first time that I saw her on this site! I would show her pics & read her stories to my little Yorkie, Winston, who is now nine years old. He brings such joy & love to my life every day. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Hoping that Miss Trixie is doing well. Sue Jones & Winston (Yorkie)
ReplyDeleteAs I read your subject line all I could do is let out this big sigh as if my heart had dropped to the floor along with a "Oh No". I have also been following Coco Chanel for years and bought her book Enter Barking. I am so glad I have this book because now when she's on my mind I can just thumb through and see a cute little girl who had this fantastic life with two wonderful dads. Her life of 17years is a great accomplishment these days and we as readers could always tell she had the best of every thing. I believe there is a doggy heaven. If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went - Will Rogers. Derrick you are one of the lucky ones that had the opportunity to spend time with Coco Chanel even up to the very end so you are blessed having known this wonderful little lady. It saddens me to hear that she did not remember you went you went to visit her for the last time but that's a part of our cruel side of life. I'm sure that deep down inside she knew who you were and took that memory with her when she left us. Lady Bugs, Bebe and I will be thinking of Coco Chanel and all the beautiful people around her and to let every one know that she is doing just fine in her new life. Just as Coco Chanel was the official greeter at her dad's store many years ago she has now taken over that job in doggy heaven and loving every minute of it.
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Debbie, Lady Bug and Bebe
Hi Derrick, I just can't seem to get Miss Coco Chanel out of my mind since her passing. To pay tribute to our little Miniature Yorkshire Terrier website founder I have placed her picture on my computers desktop. I am going to change the picture every couple days in her honor and leave them displayed for the duration of February. I have shared your blog about Miss Coco Chanel with my Facebook and Twitter friends and some of them have already visited your wonderful website in the past. We may have lost Miss Coco Chanel but we still have our wonderful little girl Miss Trixie who has followed in her footsteps with all of your beautiful pictures and articles about her. Time will help us to heal, so give Miss Trixie an extra big hug and a kiss from the gang back here in Missouri.
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Debbie - that is so kind - and so touching. Thank you! BIG HUGS!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Miss Coco Chanel ~ XOXO
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