Kendara’s What a Character, our beloved Kara, has died. The IBD that has plagued her all of her life has finally been too much. She had stopped eating a week or so ago. We took her into animal emergency care two days ago and, since she was actually deteriorating, we made the determination to end her suffering today.
I probably loved Kara more than any dog we have ever had (except possibly our first)—she needed me the most. I will miss her.
My heart hurts for you. I remember the day she came home and I was blessed to see her just before she passed.
My sincerest heartfelt condolences. The worst two days of my life were the days my little dogs died. After Isabella, I thought I would do better for Little Man, but I cried more than my wife.
I have a stepson, but my little dogs were the closest I will ever come to having children. I do not know how you do it.
My wife and I have had 12 dogs in total. It does not get easier although you do get better at making the right decisions at the right time.
Not your walking buddy! What are you going to do? I always find it particularly sad when your dogs die. You seem to have so much invested in them.
Kara and I have walked roughly 5 miles a day together for the last eight years (more on weekends). For the last month our walking has been cut back to a mile or so a day.
Now Jack and I are walking roughly 5 miles a day together. I plan to start walking Ghillie (one of our Australian Shepherds), too.
Sorry for your loss Dave, she sounds like she was a wonderful dog and friend.
Sorry for your loss.
Steve
My condolences Dave, that hurts. I think we have deeper attachments to certain dogs than we do to most people we know and love.
Good home. Lucky dog.