Just a Dog

Sadness at the Smith house. Our 9 year old cocker spaniel named Katie passed away this morning. It was very sad to say goodbye to our four legged companion of so many years. I wish I cold say her ending was peaceful, but it was not. She suffered with seizures for about 18 hours that began mildly but increased in severity. The veterinarian said that she most likely had cancer, a brain tumor. Sandy and I tearfully buried her in yard under his bedroom window. It is amazing how quickly pets get into your heart. I think we all shed some tears today, we loved our dog. I know I often talked like I didn't like our dog. As my wife, who knows me so well, said about me, "He's all talk he loves the dog." I probably cried the most or at least the ugliest when Katie passed. Katie was a great dog who was fiercely devoted to us and especially Judy. so here's to Katie.