By: Trio Animal Foundation June 5 It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our dearest Opus tonight. As we had promised Opus, the moment that we saw him in distress, we would help him move on… and that is just what we did. Opus was brought into an open access shelter on February 28th. His cage card simply read, “DOG IN THE BACKYARD. NO FOOD OR WATER. ALSO NO SHELTER. DOG IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES.” As many of you know, this past winter was ruthless with its “Polar Vortex” and sub-zero temperatures. We will never know what gave Opus the will to live as his body parts began to freeze to the ground and break-off or, as a result of starvation, why eating part of a garbage can and a glove became his best option… the abuse that Opus endured is unfathomable to most and unconscionable to all. In light of all of this, I believe that Opus had a plan… and with a little help from up Above, his dream came true. For our stoic old man was not about to go out like a victim but a victor. In fact, once at the open access shelter, Opus even went on to pick his caretaker and future mom. Since then… Opus has never left her side. As I live and breathe, I don’t think that I will ever come across another dog like Opus. I feel so blessed to have witnessed such courage, acceptance, strength and love from an animal that, by all rights, should have hated the world. In the end, our sweet old man went out with dignity and grace. Opus walked into the vet, sat himself down on his mom’s lap and ate treats out of the palm of her hand. Though his body appeared tired and worn out, Opus couldn’t have been happier as his mom wrapped her arms around him and repeatedly kissed his muzzle. It was then… that Opus passed on. Though our hearts are broken that Opus is no longer with us, we rejoice knowing that he left with a smile on his face and in the arms of the person that he loved more than words can express. -Sue *Opuss health ultimately failed because of cancer and Cushings Disease.
Posted on: Sun, 08 Jun 2014 13:11:00 +0000
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