A very sad day - goodbye Kate

26.10.89 - 11.3.07

We said goodbye to our Katie yesterday. I knew on Saturday night when I left for the comp that the lump in her throat/mouth had enlarged significantly, and even though she was active and eating well, it was sore to touch and was starting to affect her breathing. I had a disturbed night's sleep listening to her snores and restlessness.

On Sunday morning we put her up on the bed for a cuddle, saw how prominent the lump was and decided it was time. So the three of us lay there for an hour just cuddling and stroking and sharing our love, we then got the clan together to say farewell before going to the vet. She is now laid to rest in our pet cemetary overlooking the dam, the yard and the property. We will miss her so much; she was one of the most loving, giving, uncomplicated dogs imaginable. She was our 'support crew'. She's been a huge part of our lives for over 12 years and to have her live to 17 was itself such a gift.

Today everything is off-kilter, too much food defrosted, too many plates, an empty bed, and no schmoo bear. There's a big hole and lots of tears. Love you always Kate...