Give Alice a hug and share some memories with each other.
I'm sure she misses Kayla too.
I'm sure she misses Kayla too.
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sleep tight precious Kayla.......
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catcherintheye
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA1n4oOYLfY
Music always helps me in my low times, Im so sorry, my heart weeps for you. Theres only eternal light and peace now, no need to wrestle bones from anyone anymore, theyre all yours girl. RIP Kayla.
Music always helps me in my low times, Im so sorry, my heart weeps for you. Theres only eternal light and peace now, no need to wrestle bones from anyone anymore, theyre all yours girl. RIP Kayla.
R.I.P. Dakota.
I know how you feel, he died of Lymphoma (Cancer). His last night he was pacing, couldn't lie down for more than five seconds, get up and hack a lung for five minutes, panting with no stop. Shit came on fast. They say you have 1-2 mos after diagnosis, he had 2 weeks. His lymph nodes were so swollen I prayed he wouldn't suffocate before the Shelter opened in the morning for euthanasia. But did have a loaded gun handy just in case.
Loved this dog, kept my ass outta jail a few times (kept both cops and robbers off my fucking property).
They are both in a better place.
I used to be quite secular. But the older I get, the more times I cheat death...
It is not fate, someone is watching out for me, all of us. We just have to be able to listen.
R.I.P. Kayla say hi for me when you see Dakota. He loves to play with smaller dogs.
P.S. Sounds like a spot just opened up in a loving house for a great dog. I ended up two new additions to my family be born around the same time.
sorry for your loss...
I wanted to tell you all a bit more about Kayla that endeared her to me more than any of the many dogs in my past.......
every day except for her most recent past she would go on walk-about covering the four corners of my property checking for intruders and chasing off whoever she could.
just like a puppy she would be lost in thought w/purpose as she playfully followed/chased butterflies in our fields.
When Alice whelped her only litter she wasn't pleased with 6 puppies feeding off her and she'd leave the whelping bed, this had me feeding puppies by syringe nearly a 2 hour task around the clock. I was exhausted from this and in desperation I turned to Kayla and gave her nipples a few tugs, sure as shit Kayla was giving milk even though she hadn't had a litter in 4.5 yrs, I put 3 puppies on her full time & she mothered them with enthusiasm.
Alice with her litter of 6 & not happy
Alice with 3 and feeling less stressed, I
think you'll agree you can see it in her eyes
My hero Kayla to the rescue allowing
me to finally get some needed sleep.
Kayla was SO happy to be nursing again.
Alice with 3 and feeling less stressed, I
think you'll agree you can see it in her eyes
My hero Kayla to the rescue allowing
me to finally get some needed sleep.
Kayla was SO happy to be nursing again.
Although she'd really rather be home eating BonBons on the couch like Peg Bundy she was an enthusiastic hunter that never tired all day long. Me, Kayla & Alice would cover a lot of ground in a single day when we were all a bit healthier. Kayla never fell prey to any snare or spring traps in the brush and field, she'd look at them and then keep going, clever doggy...
Kayla LOVED a fresh 2 gallon bucket of well water, cold and pure she would do her little 'water dance' in anticipation of my placing it on the floor while it was filling. She didn't do her water dance on that last day but she did however get up and get some fresh water as soon as I put it down...
Kayla was a small springer, sometimes her summer weight would get as low as 28-29 pounds; smaller than both Alice & Scooter (eventually) she felt she had to exert extra energy to keep her alpha status intact @ feeding times even though they all had & respected their separate bowls. it was cute to watch her push & bully the others away from the feeding area as I was readying the bowls, Kayla would always eat first a few bites ahead of the rest.
as mentioned before many times she was the most trusting and loving dog, as soon as a stranger would reach out to pet her was the moment she would move in to be close enough for more pets and belly rubs. I should have brought her to nursing homes she was so gentle and passive.
she had a very calm and subdued demeanor which is quite unlike normal springer spaniel behavior, her daughter Alice & granddaughter Scooter are strung as tight as a Ted Nugent gui-tar. and just like her soft temperament her fur remained silky soft all of her life.
I guess that's all I have to say for now, I miss her dearly but at least I'm not grieving in a bad way too often. she brought me so much more joy that my memories are full of her life and love and not the end.
all of your kind words have meant a lot to me, your thoughts have brought tears to my eyes as well. thank and bless you all for being so supportive in my time of need.
S
Smoke Buddy
Nice tribute friend. Kayla was such a cool girl. Thats plain to see. I just love dogs so much. I can understand how you feel about Kayla bro. I lost my companion, my dog, Gus, last March and I still miss him very much. He lives forever in my heart as I know Kayla lives on in yours. I wish you peace.
Stoner4life, I am so sorry for you and your family's (including Alice and Scooter) loss. It is never easy to let go, but I am sure you know she is not suffering anymore.
Sounds like you are a great daddy to your companions.
We have kitties, but love dogs just as much. One, Max-my little tuxedo runt- is in congestive heart failure, has been for a bit now. It has been tough trying to balance treating him with meds and not making him suffer because we don't want to let go.
When it looks like its time, he bounces back with that gleam in his eyes again. This yo yo of emotions makes it all the harder.
He will let us know when it is really time to say goodbye, just trying to enjoy everyday we have left.
I am glad you were able to put up that tribute to Kayla, she sounds like such a wonderful, loving being. You have a lot to be proud of your baby, and it comes through in your words. She was beautiful physically and spiritually.
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.
Sounds like you are a great daddy to your companions.
We have kitties, but love dogs just as much. One, Max-my little tuxedo runt- is in congestive heart failure, has been for a bit now. It has been tough trying to balance treating him with meds and not making him suffer because we don't want to let go.
When it looks like its time, he bounces back with that gleam in his eyes again. This yo yo of emotions makes it all the harder.
He will let us know when it is really time to say goodbye, just trying to enjoy everyday we have left.
I am glad you were able to put up that tribute to Kayla, she sounds like such a wonderful, loving being. You have a lot to be proud of your baby, and it comes through in your words. She was beautiful physically and spiritually.
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.
, i know more than anyone my dogs are without doubt my best friends.
Thnx again guys/gals.......
just so happens I was at my breeder/groomers house today to get Alice clipped. my groomer loved Kayla & would let her roam his house after her haircuts, he doesn't do this with any other dogs (won't let Alice roam!) I know of, Kayla affected people strongly. this breeder is where the lineage of my own springer spaniels began.
can't name names but this guy still has Bowser (Kaylas dad) and so I got to visit with him today, amazingly enough he's 16+ yrs old! Bowser still has some spring in his step as the #1 stud in house, the Hugh Hefner of Springer Spaniels.......
tryn2getby
Member
Glad to hear your in a bit better spirits .... time helps... bout the only thing that does... i also want you to know that i.. like many have shared, love how kind you treat your animals... real family members for sure... thats how it's supposed to be ... they love us unconditionaly & deserve all the comforts we can offer them.. thanks again for sharing at such a tough time... sending kind vibes 
t2
t2
I'm pleased to say that Kayla's home again.
Kayla & I thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
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