Ullaluv Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Kayla came to me last spring after Jillysfullhouse posted about her here. I finally got up the nerve to ask about her. I was sure Rescued Racers wouldn't adopt to me because of how many dogs/fosters I had, but much to my surprise and delight I was approved. I wouldn't have missed the year and a half that this grand, spunky old lady spent with me for anything, even though I haven't been able to stop crying since I sent her to the bridge this afternoon. Kayla was about as perfect as a dog could be. She had been dumped back on the adoption group just before her 11th birthday and was totally devastated by her abandonment. But she walked into my house and immediately became my seizure boy, Vernon's best friend. Poor Vernon is different and the other dogs sense it. He had never had a best friend before. Kayla always stayed out with Vernon, tripod Thea, and Silky, my other returned old lady that I lost earlier this year. She never got into anything, never chewed anything, was always perfectly behaved. She was a real Mama's girl. If I left to go into another room, she always met me at the door, asking "where did you go, Mom?" and I would tell her that I would always come back to her, even if I left for a little while. She would lie at my feet while I was at the computer or on the phone. Can't say how many things I did standing up at the computer, because I couldn't roll my chair back and forth those 2 feet. Early one Sunday morning this past August, I woke to her pacing, limping and dragging her right back foot. Sunday morning, so we went to the emergency vet. He said most likely either a herniated disk or a spinal cord tumor that had ruptured. I decided to see how she would do with Prednisone. My vet increased the dose, and her response was great. She was back to her old self. But it didn't last long. She responded much less to the second course of Prednisone, and not at all the last time. We had a bad 4 days Thursday through Sunday, and by this morning it was obvious that we could not turn this around. She had a hard time getting up, a harder time lying down, couldn't squat to potty without falling over. Even on the Prednisone, she wouldn't eat unless I added Arby's au jus to her food. She no longer got up to greet me or even raised her head when I came in the room. Her friend, Vernon, rarely left her side. I couldn't ask her to stay any longer, since there was no joy left in her life. I lay on the floor with at the vet. I told her she was going to see her friend, Silky, and her sister, Gee, at the bridge, and to wait there for me. My precious Kayla is at peace, and I am heart broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Shedding tears with you. She sounds just like my little Idol, my shadow. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'm so sorry your heart is broken. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Ah, geez.......my deepest sympathy to you & Vernon. Rest in peace, sweet Kayla. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Rest well Kayla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I am so sorry, but you made such a difference in her life at the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'm so sorry Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss, Hope. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Hope, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for giving Kayla the love and comfort of you home, having her as a loving member of your family and the hardest gift of letting her go when it was her time. It does not matter how long they are with us, the love is so deep and the pain is so heavy. Run with the angels Sweet Kayla, find your sister Gee you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'm so sorry. She had such a wonderful life with you during her last years. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I am so very sorry. Your tribute was lovely. How is Vernon? Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Kayla Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Kayla's and your story is so lovely, and so poignant. It is always gratifying to hear about a dog who was not wanted for no fault of her own, but who found the perfect family, if even for too short a time. I cried when you told of her devotion to Vernon, and hope he will be okay without his angel sister. What a kind and gentle and loving soul she was. And thank goodness she found someone who loved her and recognized her for the precious jewel that she was. I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Kayla. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1229 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Rest easy and run free Kayla Quote Isis, Always in my Heart Bijou, My Sweetest Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbrindlebunny Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 That was a beautiful tribute. Run free Kayla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) I think my heart just broke again. I thought of kayla after Gee passed and was so glad she seemed to be well. I guess our girls are together again. I'm so grateful Kayla had you for the last year and a half of her life. I know my heart hurt for her when she was returned at such an old age. I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Kayla. Give Gee a kiss for us. I can't believe they passed away just a week apart. Edited November 1, 2011 by JillysFullHouse Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Run with the wind, sweetheart. Send your momma and Vernon some kisses on the wind. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cully Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2Brindles Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Run fast and pain free dear Kayla. Send a sign to your grieving humans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullaluv Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 I think my heart just broke again. I thought of kayla after Gee passed and was so glad she seemed to be well. I guess our girls are together again. I'm so grateful Kayla had you for the last year and a half of her life. I know my heart hurt for her when she was returned at such an old age. I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Kayla. Give Gee a kiss for us. I can't believe they passed away just a week apart. Judy, When Kayla's problems started in August, I was sure she would leave before Gee. I, too, was heart broken when you posted about Gee. I'm sure they're running together, bodies whole again, along with lots of other dear friends who left too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madredhare Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Oh, I am so sorry. You made the most of the time you had with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I'm so very sorry. I'm glad this special girl found her way to you. I wish she could have stayed longer. Godspeed Kayla. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Her last months were the best. She had you, Vernon and the all the unconditional love she needed, just not enough time. Godspeed, Kayla. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 My condolences on your loss. Another hound who was given a second chance at a wonderful life. My eyes welled up at the thought of Kayla and Vernon and the devotion they had for each other. I hope he will be o.k. Godspeed, Kayla. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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