Cookie

DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?

I do, because I met one. And her name was Cookie.

We’re heartbroken to share that Cookie lost her final battle with cancer. It just doesn’t seem real.

Even though she rallied for a few days, she quickly became very tired. Even her routine tasks became more difficult as her breathing became more pronounced.

She began leaving food, which wasn’t like our girl at all. And even though she still loved seeing all her friends and family, we could all see her time was drawing near.

Cookie had done so much for all of us – including all of you.

We promised her we’d be there for her, too – when she needed us most, no matter how difficult it would be…..and it was.

Good-bye is only for now. The impact Cookie has had on all of us will live forever. That’s just how special she was.

She found her way to us, diabetic, emaciated, blind and tumor-ridden, barely able to survive another day on her own.

And even that didn’t break her spirit.

Several surgeries later to remove the tumors and give her back her sight, she wasn’t recognizable as the same dog.

But that wasn’t why she was a miracle.

Cookie was a dog living in a cat’s world – literally. Just like a cat, she had 9 lives and used every one of those lives to the fullest.

She adapted so quickly to sanctuary life among the cats – tigers, lions and other big cats, as well as the little ones, too.

She enjoyed long walks past each habitat and never even gave a second thought to the big cat just a few feet away.

But that still wasn’t why she was a miracle.

While this sweet, quiet and calm girl was healing herself, she was also connecting and healing the world. That’s what made her a miracle!

She wasn’t just our special dog, she was yours, too.

People from around the world rallied to support Cookie and embrace her and her story.

She embodied hope, forgiveness, resilience and happiness. And did so until her last breath.

She inspired cat fanatics to love dogs, she helped an autistic boy share his first words, she taught us how working together can provide a second chance to live and love.

Amazing! This lost, blind dog could’ve found her way into the woods, curled up and passed away.

But Cookie had more love to give and work to do.

She made our lives better and I know she did the same for you.

We’ll shed our tears of sadness and grieve together for the loss of our special friend.

But we must also honor Cookie. She’d remind us to be resilient, move forward and love again.

We still have important work to do. And we’ll always remember Cookie’s walking beside us each and every day, helping us.

Cookie, you were truly a gift. We were honored you found your way to us, so we could share you with the world.

Everyone deserved to know you. And our lives are better for having you in it.

Sleep peacefully now so you can enjoy your walks with all your family of fans around the world.

I know they will welcome you with open arms.

If you would like to honor Cookie with a gift that will help rescue others in need, you can by donating in memory of Cookie.