Our Zephyr

Today we lost our Zephyr. He was in such bad shape. I had an appointment at the vet to remove his stitches from two weeks ago but knew as soon we pulled up to the vet this morning that there needed to be a change of plans. He was lethargic, even more than usual. The vet tech came out to the car and got him. The vet called to tell me that she wanted to start him on iv fluids for dehydration and get some blood work done. At that point, I knew. No. No more for our Zephyr. He was done and he told me that. So, they brought him out to us again and let us snuggle him in a big blanket. He tried to spin circles a few more times. We let him down and let him walk just a few more steps. We called Bryant and had him Facetime to say goodbye, as he had done for me with Cleo. We took photos and talked about  the many, many times Zephyr had cheated death. Then the vet came out and gave him a little, quick shot to calm him down. The boys did not want to be there when he went so we waited a little while longer for the shot to kick in and for him to calm down and then the Vet tech came and took him away. We were outside in the parking lot the entire time for the whole world to see and I didn't care. We cried and loved him so very much. He was our special boy and had been by my side for nearly 15 years. But it was his time. And I know he's running through green fields being watched by my grandmothers and my daughter, Rachel and with Cleo. What a happy reunion. But, oh, I miss him already. Our routine was SO intense. Someone had to stay up practically all night to make sure he was safe for the last 2 weeks.

Yesterday school was canceled for the entire year. Everyone needs cloth masks from here on out. Poor New York is slammed. So far it seems like the Bay Area is at least slowing down the curve, which was our goal.