Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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 ...



38 comments:

  1. Aaaah man.......pups never live long enough when they take leave of us. My condolences Sarge.

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  2. Been there, done that. Hope it’ll be a few years before it happens again. Sorry hor your loss Sarge, hang in there.
    juvat

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    1. You could see it coming, didn't make it any easier, that's for sure.

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  3. It's like losing a child or in this case a grandchild. As we age time seems to pass more swiftly, and I hope your loss will pass quickly also. We never forget. If they are not waiting for us on a bridge after our time passes I will be very disappointed in Him.

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  4. Condolences, Sarge.

    Our pets. We really do not deserve them.

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    1. They are part of our lives, we are their entire life.

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  5. We know the pain. Sorry for your loss.

    FuzzD4

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  6. It is kind of tough when the best dog in the world leaves.
    Condolences.

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  7. Waiting at the Door (author unknown)

    I was just a pup when we first met,
    I loved you from the start.
    You picked me up and took me home
    and placed me in your heart.

    We shared all life could throw,
    but years passed all too quickly,
    my time has come to go.

    I see the tears that fall when I'm not
    waiting at the door.
    You always did your best for me,
    your love was plain to see.
    For even though it broke your heart,
    you set my spirit free.

    So please be brave without me,
    one day we'll meet once more.
    For when you're called to heaven,
    I'll be waiting at the door.

    Diane

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  8. Condolences to all for the loss of a furry family member.
    Our son had two litter mate labs, and indeed the survivor was befuddled at the absence of the other when he passed. Earlier, they had gained another lab (ensuring a house full of shed fur at all times!) and that meant that instead of a 3 dog pack it was now just the pair, which was probably easier than if it were just the two original dogs.

    Love them dawgs, I do.
    JB

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  9. "A dog is better than I am, for he
    has love and does not judge."
    St. Xanthias, The Sayings of the
    Desert Fathers

    It's amazing what a big hole they leave in our hearts.

    My condolences to you and your family.

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    1. Love without bounds, without conditions. A pure love.

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  10. That's why I decided not to get a dog when I retired. I couldn't go through the loss of one again. Kipling's poem 'The Power of the Dog' sums it up.
    Retired

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    1. After our last cat died three years ago, we decided we couldn't go through that again. Also, as we get older we were afraid of leaving them in the lurch.

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  11. Pass on my condolences. Losing a pup is always a sad event. I hope Bear bounces back quick.

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  12. Aw, man, that sucks. The really good pets get to become part of you and losing them feels, no, is losing a part of yourself.

    We've lost two really good dogs over the years and we still feel their presence.

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  13. I'm so sorry! They tear a hole in your heart when they die. 💔
    I do believe that they will be waiting for us when we die.

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    1. They take that piece with them and they leave a piece of themselves. Love can be hard.

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  14. Love IS hard; but worth it,even with the pain. Condolences.
    BG

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    1. Yes, it IS worth it. Years of good memories, happy memories which I'll cherish forever.

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  15. I am so sorry for your loss never quite covers it...but I am so very sorry. Pets are family too.

    Hugs to you and your family.

    Suz

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    1. Thanks, Suz. They most certainly are family.

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  16. Dogs leave pawprints on your heart. Never forgotten and always near to our hearts.

    You will see him again. I do hope Bear soldiers on for all of you.

    Michael the anonymous today

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