Below is an email sent to me by new friend, Sharla, that I’d like to share with all my friends from “the park” and everyone else who so generously gave their prayers and donations on behalf of Sanchez the dog.

Sharla spent countless hours and gave her heart to this mission. Thank you, everyone!

“A little after noontime Wednesday, Dec. 18, Sanchez crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.

“I can’t thank everyone enough who donated to help save this beautiful soul. Unfortunately, it was too little, too late. Every penny was used (and even then we fell short).

“But Scott needed to know what his condition was in order to move forward.

“This morning Sanchez let his dad know that he was no longer able to go on. Scott made the decision that none of us want to make, which was to let him move on.

“This was a horrible tragedy and now the healing must begin. I truly hope we never have to experience this situation again.

“My prayers are with Scott and Sanchez. May you both be at peace. Sharla.”