My darling Wonderdog Coco
It’s been seven days since you crossed the rainbow bridge. Every fiber of my being is holding the vision that you and Steve are now reunited. Is it possible? Is there a realm beyond this world? Can you see me—hear my howls of sorrow, feel the rivers of tears I cry for you? Sense me wishing you well on your journey beyond this body?
Seven days of deep gratitude for the life and love we shared for so many years. Seven days of aching grief for your absence. Seven days of meditating on your release from the physical dimension.
I miss your shiny coat, your little snoring sounds, the warmth of your body curled next to mine. I miss seeing your legs stretched out into the morning sunlight on the bed, your soft breathing, your calm and reassuring presence. I miss your ecstatic, exuberant running—the contagious pure joy of your being.
The pain of not being with you in your final moments pierces my soul. When I said goodbye at the veterinary hospital in the afternoon, you raised your paw: Pet me, please, Lokita.
None of us expected your condition to worsen so suddenly… that you wouldn’t survive the night.
My heart is shattered—and yet, it is at peace and full of love.
May you rest in peace, my beautiful doghter. My Coco the Wonderdog. Thank you.
You will be forever loved. And forever missed. ❤️
And give my love to Steve. 🙌🏻
“We come and go; we are just waves in this vast ocean of existence. We come and go, existence remains. And to find that which remains is the ultimate truth. ~Osho, gratefully excerpted from God Is Dead, Now Zen Is the Only Living Truth
Man I hope the rainbow bridge is real. And that Steve and Coco are dancing on it! And I do hope we reunite with loved ones again. I’ve loved a lot of people and pets who left this realm, many recently, and I still feel the joy they brought me along with the longing for them to still be here with me. Coco is a miracle dog, leading you through hell with only one eye. Talk about God spelled backwards! And I think you’re the one who taught me that the depth of our grief matches the depth of our love. I miss all three of you every day but am fed by the time we spent together. This is a crazy existence
Ohhh, Lokita…. this is painful on so many levels. Losing a pet is such a heartbreak, and the way Coco is so intertwined with Steve’s story, and yours makes it even more so. Huge hugs to you.
Dearest Lokita, My heart hurts with you as I so understand your sorrow, and, I smile at the thought of Coco running over the ‘rainbow bridge’ and into Steve’s arms… it is my hope that this is possible. I hold you in my heart gently and with love, Melantha
I’m so sorry for this profound loss, Lokiita. Sending love.
Dear Lokita,
My heart aches and tears flow to hear of Cocos passing. I know how hard it is to lose a dog and she was such a dog… a wonder dog for sure! I know how hard this must be for you. Even though I never met her I feel like I’ve known her as so many must trough your writing. She was famous and She was an amazing Soul! The silver lining is that she is probably now reunited with Steve. I’m sending you so much love and light and also to Coco on her journey.
💖💫 Deja
Dearest Lokita, I feel your pain. Dogs are such wonderful companions, full of unconditional love. I’m looking at my dog out on my front porch as I write this. Unfortunately, they are very good at teaching us the true meaning of impermanence. I truly hope that she and Steve are reunited now. Sending you love and hoping that your health is improving.
Such a beautiful tribute to a magnificent being. You must feel her physical absence keenly. My heart goes out to you.
Oh Lokita. I am so so sorry for your loss. I really hope she is with Steve! That’s a lovely vision. Keeping you in my prayers as you grieve her loss in the flesh. She is always with you in spirit. She was by your side thru it all! Bless her. Much love.
Lokita, Thank you for sharing this with us! It broke open my heart with tears flowing to read this, and having lost 5 companion animals in the last 16 years, I feel ya! I now have only an 18-y.o. deaf cat that I am gifting a luxurious retirement until she decides to go. Each one brings us closer to embodying unconditional love with their profound love and devotion. May you grieve as long as you feel to, as your life has taught you to do in the past many years of loss, and may the Divine Mother hold you as you do.
My condolences on the loss of your beloved Cocoa. Sweet gentle puppy!
So sorry for your loss. Losing a furry friend is like losing a child. Sending warm comforting hugs.
Oh Lokita, I feel that ache. but of course there is a rainbow bridge and of course Coco and Steve are out on a walk together, waiting for you. May the memories bring you joy
Dear One,
Perhaps Steve was waiting that night and Coco was ready to end suffering and be embraced by him again. What a gift that amazing animal was to you at an awful time. So glad you had ten (?) more years together.
Much love,
Laurie
Dear Lokita,
We feel and share your sadness! Coco, the miracle dog, is such a precious soul and has been a gift to you and this world, connecting us to Steve.
You have been so loving and attentive to him. May you celebrate the companionship you shared, and feel peace in sensing his presence at your side forever. ❤️
Love to you,
Sara & Thomas
I lost a red Dobie girl named Shasta. I bet she thought she was the mother and you were here baby. That’s how they are.
Dearest Lokita,
Oh, how very sad to read of your beloved dogther’s passing! Coco was indeed a beautiful and gentle being, and I feel honored to have met her many years ago. I am holding all three of you in my heart.
Lots of love and big, soft hugs!
Run free Coco! Dance on the Rainbow Bridge with Steve and shine your joyous light on Lokita! Hugs & blessings.🙏
Lokita,
I’m very sorry for your loss. The image of Coco reuniting with Steve is a beautiful one. May you find peace in that thought. Sheryl and I are thinking of you, Coco, and Steve.
Thomas
Dearest Lokita,
Thomas & I remember the classes we took with you & Steve as our instructors.
Steve’s enthusiasm and your calming presence are remembered well. Thank you
for sharing your thoughts on Coco-the wonder dog! May you embrace light, health
and happiness and know that Coco is beyond our world, embraced by Steve.
-Sheryl
These are wonderful pictures of Coco! So precious with her stuffed animal toy. The ones of her as a pup in Steve’s sweatshirt.
Someone once told me that each day in our life is a week out of a dogs life. It hit me at that moment how short a time they are with us.
You and Coco gave each other so much. My heart breaks for you as you grieve her loss.
Lokita,
When I saw the title on my email, I had that sinking feeling. Having just lost my own dog and being with her in the end is an emotional ride but one I would never step away from. The life you two shared and all you have been through makes this so heart breaking. The unconditional love they show us. Another piece has left, but as said above I bet Steve is over joyed.
I believe this loss is felt far and wide, here in Marin for sure. Thank you for sharing those wonderful photo’s!
With love and thoughts,
Tandy
San Geronimo CA
Dear Lokita – just sending some love.
My heart goes out to you, Lokita – I can only imagine the level of grief that you are experiencing. Coco was truly a wonder dog with super magical powers and so much love!
May she be at peace and joyful in her next journey and, yes, reunited in love with Steve!
Much love, Sue
dear Lokita, may you be comforted in this time. Thank you always for sharing your story.
Hugs
Lokita, thank you for sharing.
Losing a furry companion is one of the worst feelings in the world. I am certain that Steve welcomed her with open arms, a toy, and a treat. She will be your four legged angel right there beside him <3.
I hope you can find some solace in your lifetime of wonderful memories with her.
I am laughing at her disgruntled-ness with that doggy muddy buddy outfit, though. She was NOT impressed!!
Sending you love and healing light.
Ohhh, I unfortunately know your exact pain, my beautiful dog, Jipsy Taiyshe, was sick at the vet and didn’t survive the night… such a shock and a feeling of utter disbelief, it still hurts to this day, over 30 years later…
However, I had the most amazing dream days later, of my beautiful girl in the most luscious, bright, flowery meadow, with water and many other dogs and she was running around freely with a huge spring in her step…
So, if there is something else beyond, she sure showed me!
Massive hugs and love your way, my friend xo
I’m so sorry, Lokita. If it’s any comfort to you… after my dear husband passed, a friend visited a psychic in Sedona. The psychic was puzzled when John came through accompanied by a very big white dog. She had no way of knowing that our big white Great Pyrenees had died a few years before John. I do believe they’re together. ❤️
Dear Lokita,
For some time I have been dreading hearing this, knowing how wonderful Coco was, what she means to you and what amazing comfort she brought you in your darkest hours. I am with you in your wailing and howling – it expresses all that she is to you, all the years you spent heart to heart, and how bleak life can feel without her physical presence and the special joy that it seems like only a dog can bring. I had some amazing experiences between my own agonized wails and howls after my “heartbeat at my heels”, Willa, died in 2022, experiences that felt full of her presence, feeling she was here for me, and it would surprise me if you aren’t graced with those too. I didn’t know quite what to make of them, and her physical absence was still painful, so I just left my mind open – I really don’t know what’s on “the other side” but I have hope for continued consciousness and actual experience that we are all one, never able to be truly separated. It rings true to me that you and Coco are inseparable even now; your hearts are one, and that is never lost.
My new pup, Pippa, and I send you love, hugs, and puppy licks with hopes to soothe your sore heart.
Coco was such a wonderful friend, so intuitive, loving, playful, faithful, smart..unique and beautiful and I can only start to imagine the grief of losing her bodily presence, always there, always warm, always snuggly…Parting is so painful when there is so much love…so much constant intimacy, it’s a heartbreaking goodbye..she was a constant fountain of love and joy and presence. Sending love and warm hugs for your aching heart.
May your heart be full of peace and love now and forever