Fortunato's Post (Euthanasia of Zorro)

Dear People,

It's a sad day for me and my family. Today is a very memorable day. Though it is difficult and painful we have decided that we had to let go of Zorro. The (our royal) pet has been suffering for the past 6 months with canine hepatitis. We suspect that he contracted the virus/bacteria from an infected food supply bought from the store.

As you know it is cheaper to buy dog food from the store by the kilo. We were buying this dog food in open containers which could be contaminated by urine of rats that crawled in the store. It is a hard lesson to learn. "Never buy open or tampered pet food" cause these could be contaminated.

I want the world to know how much I miss Zorro. He is a General worthy of honor. A genuine protector of our family who would fight to protect us even at the cost of his life.

Zorro wherever you maybe we are truly grateful for the service you rendered to the family. Your are more than a pet, you are a member of the family and we will remember you always.

At 11:00am today March 1, 2007 I signed the consent for euthanasia by lethal injection. The procedure was conducted by a professional veterinarian at the UP Small Animal Vet Hospital here in Los Baños, Laguna Philippines.

It took less than 3 seconds and Zorro was gone. He did not resist and it was painless for him. The sedative was only 2ml but due to the poor condition of his liver it was enough to put Zorro to rest forever.

Zorro the General may be gone but his memory remains!

This is one of the most painful experience I ever had!