My heart dog
I cant believe I am once again sharing the dreadful news of the loss of another grand corgi pal in my life. My dear Kiss left me a week and a half ago. Kiss was a wonderful red and white girl who I shared my life with for the last 13 years. We did so much together, learned together, explored together and were a true team. I think Kiss taught me as much as I taught her, perhaps more.
Kiss was my partner in obedience, agility and was the demo dog for classes I taught for six years. We were fortunate to have the experience of working sheep on a few occasions.
Kiss was my barn pal. She was so careful around the horses and greeted al that came to the barn. She would love to hop up on the picnic table so she could be center of attention. She would also keep her eye open for bold squirrels who dared try to come down from the trees.
Kissy was my traveling partner. We did many road trips together, spent days at horse shows. I could take her anywhere and know she would be well behaved. Kiss was the ultimate alpha girl. A mere look would warn the others to mind their manners. She taught many puppies and foster dogs through her years. She could make a pup howl and never so much as moisten a hair on them.
Kiss was diagnosed with lymphoma last September. While she was older we did elect to use chemo treatments to help extend her life. Some days she did well after treatment. Other days she was just pitiful. Bless her heart she was a trooper throughout the months of treatment.
In March I notices her hind end just was not connecting right. Some of her steps were unsteady. Her legs often slipped out from under her. She didnt seem painful but more unable to control herself. We elect not to complete the last two chemo treatments with this addition to her health issues. A short 6 weeks later she became quite ill. The dx was pancreatitis. With three days of hospitalization, fluids, pain medications we did not have a definite diagnosis. I knew my girl had fought her last battle. Allowing her to suffer such pain in hopes of finding a "cure" made no real sense as the lymphoma was going to take her anyway.
I held Kiss in my arms and reminded her how much I loved her, what a special pal she had been and promised her she would no longer be in pain. She slowly relaxed in my arms and was at peace. She will always hold a big piece of my heart. I know another star is shining in the heavens as Kiss is once again young and free to romp until her hearts content.
Kiss was my partner in obedience, agility and was the demo dog for classes I taught for six years. We were fortunate to have the experience of working sheep on a few occasions.
Kiss was my barn pal. She was so careful around the horses and greeted al that came to the barn. She would love to hop up on the picnic table so she could be center of attention. She would also keep her eye open for bold squirrels who dared try to come down from the trees.
Kissy was my traveling partner. We did many road trips together, spent days at horse shows. I could take her anywhere and know she would be well behaved. Kiss was the ultimate alpha girl. A mere look would warn the others to mind their manners. She taught many puppies and foster dogs through her years. She could make a pup howl and never so much as moisten a hair on them.
Kiss was diagnosed with lymphoma last September. While she was older we did elect to use chemo treatments to help extend her life. Some days she did well after treatment. Other days she was just pitiful. Bless her heart she was a trooper throughout the months of treatment.
In March I notices her hind end just was not connecting right. Some of her steps were unsteady. Her legs often slipped out from under her. She didnt seem painful but more unable to control herself. We elect not to complete the last two chemo treatments with this addition to her health issues. A short 6 weeks later she became quite ill. The dx was pancreatitis. With three days of hospitalization, fluids, pain medications we did not have a definite diagnosis. I knew my girl had fought her last battle. Allowing her to suffer such pain in hopes of finding a "cure" made no real sense as the lymphoma was going to take her anyway.
I held Kiss in my arms and reminded her how much I loved her, what a special pal she had been and promised her she would no longer be in pain. She slowly relaxed in my arms and was at peace. She will always hold a big piece of my heart. I know another star is shining in the heavens as Kiss is once again young and free to romp until her hearts content.
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Comment by Lin Carte on June 11, 2009 at 12:11am
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oh sam!,
i'm with you babe. kiss and all your pups have had the very best life with you. i have only known a few special people that hold dogs/corgis in their heart like you do. soulful pups for soulful folks. they will be with us always. if you have some photos of the 2 of you together, i'll make an etching for you. its the best i can offer along with my tears...
lin carte & augie anderson
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Comment by Jeanette on May 12, 2009 at 11:38am
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I am heartbroke for you. Thank you for giving her such a wonderful life!
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Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on May 10, 2009 at 10:18pm
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I am so sorry to hear of Kiss' passing, from your description it sounds like she was a wonderful girl and had a wonderful life with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this very tough time.
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Comment by Melissa Bee on May 10, 2009 at 9:41pm
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Sam, we are so sorry to learn of your loss. Kiss must truly have been a heart dog from the loving way you describe her. Yes, heart dogs are so special . . . mine live in me, but it still hurts after all these years. As you said, there's a new star looking down on you . . . and you already know that Kiss loves and treasures you . . . and she knows that you'll be together again soon--time goes by faster in dog years /\../\ We are keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers . . . and sending up an arrrroooo too. Melissa, Skeezix and Miss Daisy
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Comment by Gail L on May 10, 2009 at 6:57pm
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My heart goes out to you and your family at the recent loss of Kiss. It is never easy to say goodbye to those special members of the family.
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Comment by momto3ltlgrlz on May 10, 2009 at 3:39pm
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Sam, I am so very sorry to hear about Kiss. I know the pain you feel, having just experienced the loss of Lily. She sounds like an amazing friend and companion. My heart goes out to you right now. (((((Hugs)))))
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Comment by LaVerne & Shirley on May 10, 2009 at 1:49pm
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Words can not express how sorry I am to hear of Kiss' passing. I hope you find comfort knowing so many share in your loss.
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Comment by Gus's Dad on May 10, 2009 at 11:26am
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I'm really sorry to hear about Kiss. I know it's one of the hardest decisions we make when we have to let our friends go but I'm sure you made the right one.
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Comment by Allison Musick on May 10, 2009 at 10:56am
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. I really believe our pets will greet us and be with us again when we die, but it doesn't make it any easier here and now. Kiss had an amazing life and she will always be in your heart.
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Comment by Cindi on May 10, 2009 at 10:02am
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Sam, I'm so sorry to hear of Kiss' passing. She sounds as though she was one of those "once in a lifetime" kind of dogs. Our hearts go out to you and you have our prayers as you mourn her passing.
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