My Kasha is Gone

jrenk · 03-19-2009, 10:47 AM

On Tuesday, Kasha journeyed over the Rainbow Bridge. Hopefully she'll find Dorrie there and the two of them can romp and play like in the old days.

Kasha was my American Eskimo that was with me for 14 years. She lost her hearing about a year ago and has been gradually declining. Her walks got shorter and slower although she loved to romp in the snow and did so like a pup just a couple of weeks ago.

Monday night, she enjoyed her dinner but after she laid down, couldn't get up for her evening walk. I helped her up and we managed to go out back for a potty call and a quick sniff around the yard.

When Kasha came in, she went right back to her now customary spot under the coffee table. Tuesday morning she was still there and didn't get up for breakfast or to go out. In the afternoon it was obvious her time had come. She couldn't stand on her own and wouldn't even drink from the water bowl presented to her.

Ruby was constently checking on her knowing that things weren't right.

I brought Kasha to our gentle vet and he agreed that it was her time. I didn't think it would be so hard to watch her go but it was. Greatfully she went peacefully and if her past behavior is any indication, enjoyed our final "alone" time.

I'm still looking down so I don't put my feet too far under the coffee table but Kasha isn't there any more. She was a good and faithful dog who saw our family grow from 3 to 5 children, added dogs, and countless life events. She had many, many good years and I will miss her dearly.

Rest in peace my little Kasha - I love you.

skyizzy · 03-19-2009, 10:54 AM

John I am so sorry for your loss.

Rest in Peace Kasha

acurajane · 03-19-2009, 10:54 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. The two of you seemed like the best of friends. I will be praying for you

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 03-19-2009, 10:55 AM

Oh, I am so sorry. Such a good friend to all of you-my sympathies for that deep loss.

RacerX · 03-19-2009, 10:57 AM

Im so sorry.

darga19 · 03-19-2009, 11:03 AM

That was hard to read.

God Bless.

kleinenHain · 03-19-2009, 11:11 AM

I am so sorry for your loss.

allieg · 03-19-2009, 11:14 AM

I am sorry for your loss also.

kasbn · 03-19-2009, 11:16 AM

My heart is sad with yours.

I can relate to your watching where you put your feet under the coffee table. After I lost my boy, I would step over "him", even though he was no longer laying there.

They are such a part of your everyday life.

weber1b · 03-19-2009, 11:27 AM

I know how hard that moment can be. Thoughts and prayers go out to you.

03-19-2009, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
jrenk Master Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Burke, VA Posts: 836	My Kasha is Gone On Tuesday, Kasha journeyed over the Rainbow Bridge. Hopefully she'll find Dorrie there and the two of them can romp and play like in the old days. Kasha was my American Eskimo that was with me for 14 years. She lost her hearing about a year ago and has been gradually declining. Her walks got shorter and slower although she loved to romp in the snow and did so like a pup just a couple of weeks ago. Monday night, she enjoyed her dinner but after she laid down, couldn't get up for her evening walk. I helped her up and we managed to go out back for a potty call and a quick sniff around the yard. When Kasha came in, she went right back to her now customary spot under the coffee table. Tuesday morning she was still there and didn't get up for breakfast or to go out. In the afternoon it was obvious her time had come. She couldn't stand on her own and wouldn't even drink from the water bowl presented to her. Ruby was constently checking on her knowing that things weren't right. I brought Kasha to our gentle vet and he agreed that it was her time. I didn't think it would be so hard to watch her go but it was. Greatfully she went peacefully and if her past behavior is any indication, enjoyed our final "alone" time. I'm still looking down so I don't put my feet too far under the coffee table but Kasha isn't there any more. She was a good and faithful dog who saw our family grow from 3 to 5 children, added dogs, and countless life events. She had many, many good years and I will miss her dearly. Rest in peace my little Kasha - I love you. __________________ John Scout - 7 yr old male GSD Kasha - Rainbow Bridge March 17, 2009 Ruby - 4 yr old female long-hair GSD(mix?) BooBoo - 2 yr old female Pomeranian

03-19-2009, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
skyizzy Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,831	Re: My Kasha is Gone John I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Kasha

03-19-2009, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
acurajane Master Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Posts: 947	Re: My Kasha is Gone I am so sorry for your loss. The two of you seemed like the best of friends. I will be praying for you __________________ Heidi-GSD- RIP Dutchess-GSD RIP Sadie-Lab-Silly girl

03-19-2009, 10:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,697	Re: My Kasha is Gone Oh, I am so sorry. Such a good friend to all of you-my sympathies for that deep loss. __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org You can help Anna help IMOM help people help pets help people win...

03-19-2009, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
RacerX Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 138	Re: My Kasha is Gone Im so sorry.

03-19-2009, 11:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
darga19 Master Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 579	Re: My Kasha is Gone That was hard to read. God Bless. __________________ Christian The Brat Pack: - GSD Marshall (10/2007) - Adopted Collie/Terrier Jack (8/2008) http://www.spacecatband.com "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix

03-19-2009, 11:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
kleinenHain Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,941	Re: My Kasha is Gone I am so sorry for your loss. __________________ CGC Evaluator/ Free testing for Rescue dogs Klenien Hain http://kleinenhain.weebly.com/ U-CD Nomex vom Gebirgshaus SAR,BH,TD-2,VCD2,RAE,CDX,MXJ,AX,VER,NAP,NJP,CGC ( Retired ) Enzo z Blitz vom Kleinen Hain CGC NA,NAJ,OA,OAJ,AX,BN,CD

03-19-2009, 11:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
allieg Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,413	Re: My Kasha is Gone I am sorry for your loss also. __________________ Allie owned by: Athena 5/4/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/925796 Lexi 6/1/07 Puggle of some sort

03-19-2009, 11:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
kasbn Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 89	Re: My Kasha is Gone My heart is sad with yours. I can relate to your watching where you put your feet under the coffee table. After I lost my boy, I would step over "him", even though he was no longer laying there. They are such a part of your everyday life. __________________ Kathy Bear - 1996-2008 - RIP big dog Ruby - NSR foster Nena - NSR foster Bruno - NSR foster Blitz - NSR foster Glory - SCR foster

03-19-2009, 11:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
weber1b Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,481	Re: My Kasha is Gone I know how hard that moment can be. Thoughts and prayers go out to you. __________________ Clover - GSD 6 yr old Rescue Max - GSD 4 yr old Shelter Patton - GSD 6 yr old Abandoned Rogue - Grey Tabby cat - 11 yr old Stray R.I.P. Spats, Sophie, Emmie, Pooh Bear Remember, if someone has a problem with you.........it is in fact their problem.

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