My Pal
Saturday, February 27 | Tom Rothenberg
This was a tough week for me and my family. We lost our buddy Donner to cancer. It was a very aggressive lymphatic cancer that was only diagnosed a week earlier. He deteriorated very quickly and was brave and loving through it all.
Donner was a special friend from the beginning. He was born on the millennium and was the most loyal companion anyone could ever hope for. He had a wonderful life full of unconditional love and we will miss him dearly.
Donner’s life has spanned the best times of my life thus far. In these brief 10 years I married the woman of my dreams, became a Dad to 2 wonderful girls and later had our son together. Donner and Blitzen were there throughout our life changes and are a significant part of our family.
In an almost unreal turn of events we had to take Blitzen to the emergency vet last night for what they are treating as Pancreatitis. She is on iv’s because she cannot have food or water while her enzymes stabilize. She is expected to make a full recovery and we hope to be able to pick her up Sunday morning.
She will also miss her brother and best friend.
We love you Donner
Reader Comments (3)
This was the most wonderful tribute. I thought about you and Allie all weekend - I'm so sorry. I can honestly remember when you got Donner - he was an amazing companion.
Hey, tom
I just wanted to let you and your family know how sad we were when we heard the news about Donner, he was definitely a very cool dawg and I know how sorely he will be missed! A great dog like that is really a family member and he was part of some of the best happenings in your life...I hope that he suffered very little as I know how wrenching it is to watch your buddy go thru that process, Here's hoping Blitzen is and will be fine and not miss him too much...talk to you soon
dirk
Tom,
I am so sorry to hear about Donner (and I hope Blitzne recovers soon). I remember when you got Donner and Blitzen -I looked forward to the Christmas cards every year.
Donner was a lucky dog to be part of your life and family - you gave him a great life.
Take care,
Karen