UPDATE: On June 13, 2018, my sweet Meg lost her battle with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD).
Rest In Peace ~ 5/27/06 – 6/13/2018
Woo Wee… It’s my turn! I am Meg Cockrell Duchemin. I am 12 years of age and loving life. No, I will not tell you how much I weigh. I find that to be quite forward to ask such a question. I will say, petite.
Let’s back up just a bit. See that handsome dude beside me? Well, that is my brother/husband, Trevie. I was married to him for 10 years. Yes, we knew each other from birth. In 2011, we flew from California and landed at Salem Animal Rescue League located in Salem, New Hampshire where we were adopted by my Mom and Dad. See, by now, we are 5 years old and became bookends. Some people wanted just me and others just Trevie, but the shelter wouldn’t split us up and for that, I am so grateful. Patricia Walsh Mack was my foster mom and she was determined to find the perfect home and well, she did.
Now, fast forward to late May of 2016, my brother/husband became ill. He started to have seizures and then he just collapsed in the driveway. My Mom and Dad rushed him to the emergency vet. My parents were determined to do everything they could to bring him home to me and they did. Unfortunately, the vet didn’t have the news that we all hoped for that day. Trevie was diagnosed with seizures but also with congestive heart failure. His valves were tired and worn. The most heart wrenching news was that he had either two days or two weeks to live. With the love from my heart, doubled by the love and care of my parents, Trevie stayed 4 months longer than expected.
On October 17, 2016, my brother/husband, Trevie Cockrell-Duchemin crossed over the rainbow bridge. He’s at peace now and playing with our older brother, Bear in heaven.
I have to admit that I forgot at times that he wasn’t around. I would run and pounce on a bed in hopes that he would pop up from underneath the covers, but it never happened.
To be honest, I had to be strong for my Mom. However, I think she was being strong for me and my Dad. Trevie’s passing shook us all to the core. He was way too young. I thought I had another 8 years with him. Trevie is in my heart and always will be.
Be sure to follow my many adventures with my Mom. I have lots to share and love taking selfies!
