She Was a Good Dog ...

Kodi
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The Nuke called me around eight o'clock Monday morning, she was on her way to the veterinarian as one of her dogs, one of our granddogs, had collapsed that morning and her prognosis didn't look good. When the vet's office tells you that they would try and keep your four-legged family member alive until you get there, that's not good.

Our dear granddog, Kodi, passed before The Nuke could get there.

We are devastated. Kodi, and her sister Bear, have been so much a part of our family for over a decade that it feels as if an important part of our lives has been ripped away.

Kodi patrolling grandma's garden a few years back.

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Kodi and her sister Bear.
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We're really worried about how Bear is going to react to Kodi's absence, the two have been inseparable for Kodi's entire life (Bear is a year older than Kodi). Bear always looks for Kodi when she's off at the vet's office or even if she's just sleeping in another part of the house.

Kodi on her Throne at Grandma's House
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Kodi and Bear
It is dinner time, is it not?
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Kodi, probably looking for Bear
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Kodi checking for crumbs
(The grandkids had just had snacks in the living room.)
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Kodi inspecting the lawn.
(Shouldn't you cut this, Grandpa?)
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The last time we visited Maryland, two weeks ago, when I was petting Kodi, I told her to hang in there as long as she could.

Lord knows, she tried.

She was a good dog.

We will all miss her so much.

Sleep, dear Kodi, we'll see you again some day ...