tacran
Posted : 1/11/2010 1:21:44 AM
Callie - I'm very late seeing this thread (as I am with all the most important threads, it seems!). I'm so sorry to hear of Miss Kee's passing, and although they're belated, I'm sending a huge supply of good thoughts and heart-healing vibes to you and David, and some gentle condolence rubs for your other sweet pups (especially Tink, who will likely have a harder time understanding and adjusting).
As everyone else has said, Kee couldn't have been more fortunate than to find a place in your family. The care and love she received during her years with you surely washed away any bad stuff she'd been through before landing in your hands. And to be under the watchful eye of such devoted "parents" when her time here was drawing to a close was a blessing all dogs should have . . . your dedication to her painless and dignified departure was what she deserved.
Her imprint on earth will obviously be part of your and David's lives forever, but that imprint will also remain on the lives of the many children she affected during her therapy career. I'm sure there are many, many others (animals & humans) in addition to Foxy who are racing to her side now, and they will all be joyful together.
Again, my belated sympathies to everyone in your household -- I will ask Tonka to watch for her, too -- as a fellow therapy dog, they will have lots of stories to share. Hugs to you and take care.