In September 2009, my mother asked me to take Chloe and take care of her. My mom was completely bed ridden and there was no way she could properly give the care that Chloe needed to her. My mom cried when I left that night with Chloe and her things, but Chloe was never very far away from my mom.
The day my mom passed away, I made sure Chloe got to be with my mom for a little bit. I know Chloe knew mom had passed away, but she huddled up close to my mom in that protective way she has. I had to bring both Bo and Chloe into the bedroom as the funeral home staff took my mom out of the house. I think it broke the both of us because now, it was a reality. Momma was gone.
I only had Bo for 2 years and I worried how I was going to do with taking care of two dogs. Chloe had knee surgery a year or two later and together we got past that. Currently, she has been dealing with a badly diseased gall bladder and Cushing's disease. I make sure Chloe gets her food, exercise, and treats. I cherish all of the times where she cuddles up to me in bed while I sleep.
It is difficult to believe my mom has been gone for almost 5 years and Chloe is hanging in there with me all of this time. I love Chloe dearly - as much as I love Bo. There are times I worry I tend to love one more than the other, but I try to make sure I share attention between the two.
I will never forget that little puff ball that greeted me at the front door when my parents got her. She was all play and licks. Everything was on her terms, though. You learned pretty quickly that she was the bossy, vocal one and you needed to obey. LOL
Happy Birthday, sweet Chloe! I am blessed with every day I get to spend with you! And, yes, I will get some vanilla cupcakes to celebrate your special day!
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