Casey and Zeda

BlackZeda · 12-09-2011, 10:58 AM

For those of you that love cars and dogs you may appreciate this story:

My heart was broken when I learned that my beloved Australian Shepherd, Casey was diagnosed with liver cancer, which at that point was clearly terminal. A more loyal, loving and well behaved companion a man could not ask for and I am thankful for every day she was in my life.

Thankfully she was with me another 6 months which I could appreciate her that much more, and at that time I bought Zeda, my 370Z, which was perfect for Casey since she didn't have to jump up too far to get into. But at last the time came where the pain was too great and I had to make that hardest decision. In my grief and not thinking clearly, I decided on a Tuesday to have her put down on Thursday. Wednesday was a terrible day, where I was kept in the office far too long, wanting to spend as much time with Casey in her last hours on this earth. When leaving the office around four in the afternoon I attempted to start Zeda but with no result. Zeda was not going anywhere except attached to tow truck on her way to the dealership.

Obviously I had to reschedule with the veterinarian, which I did for the next Monday allowing me the whole weekend to spend with her. It was a wonderful weekend where Casey was able to visit and say goodbye to all her human and canine friends alike providing me with priceless memories and time focusing on her presence.

I am not a religious person, but I do feel that god reached down and disabled Zeda giving me the gift of that last weekend. For that reason Zeda is a very special car and will never be sold. She is much more than a car to me.

m4a1mustang · 12-09-2011, 11:01 AM

Sorry for your loss.

She looks almost exactly like my Aussie, Hunter. They are so smart.

frost · 12-09-2011, 11:03 AM

Sorry for your loss as well. It's not the length of life, but the quality ... and she looks as though she had a great quality of life with you.

kenchan · 12-09-2011, 11:11 AM

sorry for your loss.

Spikuh · 12-09-2011, 11:20 AM

Losing such a wonderful companion is always very hard to deal with. I am not looking forward to when our Jack Russell Terrier passes away. Just cherish the wonderful memories.

BlackZeda · 12-09-2011, 12:10 PM

Thanks for the kind words all. You definitely know where I am coming from. Zeda and Casey will forever be linked on a very deep, spiritual level with me.

RoshDawg · 12-09-2011, 12:20 PM

That is a very touching story. I am sorry for your loss, it must be hard to lose a best friend.

Anarky · 12-09-2011, 12:34 PM

Sorry for your loss. I have two Rhodesian Ridgebacks. I know how devestated I would be in the same situation. My heart goes out to you and your family

Maila87 · 12-09-2011, 02:14 PM

Sorry for your loss. But glad, that fault gave both of you more time. Its harder when we know, that family member (which our pets are) will pass away after some time.

Dark Sarcasm · 12-09-2011, 02:53 PM

very sorry for your loss.

Trips · 12-09-2011, 02:58 PM

Very Sorry for the Loss

I understand how you feel.

I lost my Dog a couple of years ago also.

gbrettin · 12-09-2011, 03:05 PM

"Many people will walk in and out of your life, But only true friends will leave footprints in your heart." - E.R.

Sorry for your loss.

370zFORme!! · 12-09-2011, 03:09 PM

Very sorrry for your loss. This made me pretty sad and now I want to go home early to walk my dog!

haitech · 12-09-2011, 03:38 PM

Losing a friend is always tough. As long as she was happy, that's all that matters. She got to ride in the Z so I bet she was happy.

FL 4Motion · 12-09-2011, 07:31 PM

I am sorry for your loss.

12-09-2011, 10:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 21	Casey and Zeda For those of you that love cars and dogs you may appreciate this story: My heart was broken when I learned that my beloved Australian Shepherd, Casey was diagnosed with liver cancer, which at that point was clearly terminal. A more loyal, loving and well behaved companion a man could not ask for and I am thankful for every day she was in my life. Thankfully she was with me another 6 months which I could appreciate her that much more, and at that time I bought Zeda, my 370Z, which was perfect for Casey since she didn't have to jump up too far to get into. But at last the time came where the pain was too great and I had to make that hardest decision. In my grief and not thinking clearly, I decided on a Tuesday to have her put down on Thursday. Wednesday was a terrible day, where I was kept in the office far too long, wanting to spend as much time with Casey in her last hours on this earth. When leaving the office around four in the afternoon I attempted to start Zeda but with no result. Zeda was not going anywhere except attached to tow truck on her way to the dealership. Obviously I had to reschedule with the veterinarian, which I did for the next Monday allowing me the whole weekend to spend with her. It was a wonderful weekend where Casey was able to visit and say goodbye to all her human and canine friends alike providing me with priceless memories and time focusing on her presence. I am not a religious person, but I do feel that god reached down and disabled Zeda giving me the gift of that last weekend. For that reason Zeda is a very special car and will never be sold. She is much more than a car to me.

12-09-2011, 11:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Sorry for your loss. She looks almost exactly like my Aussie, Hunter. They are so smart. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-09-2011, 12:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 14	That is a very touching story. I am sorry for your loss, it must be hard to lose a best friend. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

12-09-2011, 02:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Maila87 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Prague Age: 36 Posts: 138 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	Sorry for your loss. But glad, that fault gave both of you more time. Its harder when we know, that family member (which our pets are) will pass away after some time. __________________ -->2005-6 Nissan Micra 1,3i CVT 72PS Red MY 98 -->2006-8 Nissan Almera 1,5i N16 96PS Red -->2007-8 Skoda Fabia Combi 1,2HTP 3 cylinder 60PS Green -->2008-11 AUDI TT 2,0TFSI FWD S-tronic 200PS Red MY06 -->2011 Nissan 370Z manual White Pearl

12-09-2011, 02:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 15	very sorry for your loss. __________________ wax

12-09-2011, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	sorry for your loss.

12-09-2011, 11:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Spikuh A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Ark Posts: 2,357 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 20	Losing such a wonderful companion is always very hard to deal with. I am not looking forward to when our Jack Russell Terrier passes away. Just cherish the wonderful memories.

12-09-2011, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 21	Thanks for the kind words all. You definitely know where I am coming from. Zeda and Casey will forever be linked on a very deep, spiritual level with me.

12-09-2011, 12:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Anarky Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 118 Drives: 2011 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Sorry for your loss. I have two Rhodesian Ridgebacks. I know how devestated I would be in the same situation. My heart goes out to you and your family

12-09-2011, 02:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Very Sorry for the Loss I understand how you feel. I lost my Dog a couple of years ago also. __________________

12-09-2011, 03:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,238 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 542172	"Many people will walk in and out of your life, But only true friends will leave footprints in your heart." - E.R. Sorry for your loss.

12-09-2011, 03:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 17	Very sorrry for your loss. This made me pretty sad and now I want to go home early to walk my dog! __________________ 87' Honda Civic Hatchback: Kaput @ 288,000 miles, 90' Toyota Celica: Kaput @ 175,000 miles, 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: Kaput @ 138,000 miles, 06' Scion Tc: Traded in @ 64,000 miles, 10' Nissan 370z: Traded in @ 25,000 miles, 12' Subaru Impreza Sti: Current.

12-09-2011, 03:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 14	Losing a friend is always tough. As long as she was happy, that's all that matters. She got to ride in the Z so I bet she was happy.

12-09-2011, 07:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	I am sorry for your loss.

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