To recap: the cancer moved faster than any of us were expecting. On New Year’s Day I fell very ill. Dr. Moore changed my medicine and I rallied for a while, but on February 3, after five or six bad days, that was it for old Carter.
Dad had never seen a dog die before his eyes and he was devastated. He told me I was the best dog he had ever known, and actually one of the very best mammals. I don’t know what I did to deserve that kind of praise, and Dad said he couldn’t find the words to tell me, either.But he said he loved me more than anything, and that everybody else in the family did too, which I knew.
He told me that he and I were both the two luckiest dogs ever because we had met Mom, and I thought so, too. My life had its ups and downs, but the last half of it has been great, thanks to her. She is the greatest! She honored me by commissioning the portrait you see here and giving it to Dad for Christmas, who honored me by loving it.
In the end, I wasn’t unhappy for long, and I don’t know how I could have been more loved. Since October, we’ve learned that life on three legs isn’t bad at all, that I could still be pushy for a walk around the neighborhood, and turn circles and howl at dinner time. To all of you who have been out there following me, love to you and your tripawds. Enjoy your life while you can, and keep smiling. It always worked for me!
God bless you all –
Carter
Run free Carter Mobley. Rip buddy. You have a lot of Tripawd Warriors & Princess Warriors on the bridge with you. Live pain free until your mom & dad will join you
I am sorry for your loss
hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Carter Mobley, I’m really sad to see your journey has ended. The road comes to an end at some point for everyone, but I sure wish yours had been a lot longer. I’ll miss you Carter Mobley. A Great Dog, indeed!
Oh noooooo! My heart just broke into a million pieces, I can’t believe it.
Carter you sweet, sweet boy. We are so sad. I’m very, very sorry and hope that your Momma and Dad will smile whenever they think of you and how much you meant to them. That painting just incredible, I know it will help.
May your tender spirit shine brightly on all of us. Please know that you are all in our thoughts, we are very, very sorry.
Crying and het smiling through the tears as I scrolled down to that WONDERFUL portrait!
That portrait is such a treasre…a true forever treasure! The artist did a brillia t job of capturing the essence of Carter Mobley. And every picture you posted, including the one of him on his “chair throne” yesterday, shows a smile behind his eyes and a gentle, sweet soul.
I know I’ve said this a dozen times, but he just melts my heart with every story and photo you posted.
We all fell in love with Carter and were so touched by the love and devotion you and your family bestowed on him every second of every day.
Clearly Carter Mobley had a great attitude and positive outlook as a result of you.
You did EVERUTHING possible for your boy! EVERYTHING!! This whole diagnosis stuff is such a crap shoot! Some dogs/cats get sich a short amount of time…some longer…a d there is no rhyme or reason for either.
One thing that always brings me comfort is knowing that “dog years” matter! In Carter Mobley’s case, he got approximately “three years” of pain free QUALITY time where he got more lovng and spoiling than anyone could ever have imagined possible!
(Assuming I did my math right anyway…..one year equals seven years in a dog’s life…..six months equals three and a half years…)
Carter Mobley knew he was loved, that’s for sure. He touched and inspired the lives of everyone he meets. He sure did ours!
We got to know Carter Mobley through your posts and would LOVE to hear more stories when you feel like it. I know he k ew exactly what he was doing when he “picked” you to share his earthly journey. You showed him what love felt like and what joy and happiness felt like. YOU GAVE HIM THE BEST LIFE EVER AND HE ENJOYED EVERY SINGLE SECOND WITH YOU!!
I know your heart aches so much right now you can barely breathe. Your hurt seems like it will last forever.
Look at that magnificent portrait…hold it near your heart…you will feel Carter Mobley there with you. He knows you are so very sad right now, but he also knows he left you with a lifetime of happy memories to sustain you.
Just as you felt privileged to have Carter Mobley in your life, he felt just as privileged to have you in his.
He’ll give you a sign…lots and lots of signs…to, not only let you knlw he’s okay’ but to let you knlw he’s still here with you.
Perhaps you’l stumb.e over a stick tnat’s in a most unusual place…..or a ball will roll across the floor…..yeah, that’s Carter Mobley saying hello- He has so many to play with, he just let ’em fall out f doggy heaven to make sure you’re
paying attention.
And everytime a happy memory makes you smile and pushes the tears away…..Carter Mobley sees it! It makes him run around in circles and wags his tail!!
And when you join him at the Ranblw Bridge…he’ll be there turning in circles waggng his tail greetkng you with kisses.
For now, Carter Mobley just wants to say to all his human family, “Thanks everybody!! I had THE best time!”
Surrounding you with Carter Mobley’s eternal grace.
Sally and Happy Hannan