Loss

Poor Turbo is a little sad today. The news of actor Heath Ledger's passing has him feeling a little blue and missing his big sis and best friend, Lucy.

Since the day he came to his new home Lucy was his constant companion, mentor, playmate. They were inseparable despite the almost nine year age difference. Sadly, dear sweet Lucy was diagnosed with cancer early last year. She ultimately succumbed to the disease in October after putting up a valiant battle and by far surpassing the time the doctors had given her. The days leading up to Lucy's passing Turbo sensed that she wasn't doing so well (nor were her dads for that matter). He would just calmly lie next to her, close enough so that he could smell her, touch her and comfort her. The morning that she went, he once again laid next to her for as long as he could. His dads were distraught over the loss but were thankful that Turbo could be there to comfort them. He still misses Lucy a lot, but takes solace in the fact that she's in a better place where she's smiling, running, chasing tennis balls and climbing trees like she did before her illness. And the thought that he'll eventually see her again makes him feel a little better.

Turbo sends his condolences, thoughts and prayers to Heath's family. He hopes that at this time they are surrounded and comforted by loved ones and that in time they too will feel less sad. Time, and the support of family and friends, heals all wounds, even those of the heart.
Turbo would also like you to know there are organizations that are working towards curing canine cancer that need your support. Two in particular are the National Canine Cancer Foundation and the Morris Animal Foundation, Canine Cancer Campaign. Any help you can give them will help to fund research that can eradicate this disease that affects 1 in every 4 dogs. Please help.