Wednesday, August 4, 2010

KODIAK 10-29-97 08-04-10

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Kodiak passed away this morning. He would have been 13 years old this Oct. Last year we were told that he had a tumor on the lower part of his stomach and was not able to be operated on because of his age. His eye sight was all most gone. So we knew that he was living one day at a time. But none of these things kept him from enjoying life. He was my rock. He helped me raise three pups. First was Cheyenne who he named. We were in the van on our way home. The pup we just got had not been named yet. On the floor I saw one of the puzzle books. So I picked it up and the first puzzle was about Indian tribes. So I started reading them off. When I came to Cheyenne. Kodiak started jumping up and down barking. So Rob and I looked at each other and said Kodiak you just named your brother. He had the biggest smile on his face.As to say Yes I know it. After Cheyenne passed away a few years ago. We drove to IL to Stone Ridge and pick up Falcon. Hoping we would have another Kodiak. Because both of Kodiak parents were from Stone Ridge. As it turned out Kodiak was Falcon great great great grandpaw.. He let Falcon do any thing he wanted. Just loved having a new pup to raise was wonderful. When Falcon turned two we though it was time for another pup. So off we drove to a breeder in Ohio and Kodiak helped us pick out a new pup. Kodiak tail never stopped waging when he saw Jasper. He has enjoyed raising Jasper. Kodiak has always needed another dog in his life.To be happy. His ash's will be taken up north and spread in Lake Huron in front of the place we used to own along with the rest of our family.
A very sad heart
He was very special guy and left a beautiful legacy behind.
Faye, Falcon and Jasper

17 comments:

Molly the Airedale said...

OMG, we are so sad to read this news! You guys and your mom and Rob are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you guys!

Maggie, Mitch and Sue

Inky and Molly said...

We feel for you and wish you lots of strength for the coming weeks and months. What a beautiful boy. Cherish those memories, he clearly was one of a kind!

i said...

We're so sad to hear this. We'll miss Kodiak too. Glad to know he had lived a full life. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

How Sam Sees It said...

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Kodiak seemed like a truly special dog. We are sending hugs your way.

Sam

Princess Patches said...

We are sooooo, sooooo sorry! It's always very hard to lose one of our furkids! We hope you will take a small amount of comfort in knowing that Kodiak had a great life and is playing with all our buddies at the Rainbow Bridge!

Aire-hugs,
Penny & Patches

Noah the Airedale said...

Oh Faye & Rob, we are so sorry to hear of Kodiak's passing. What a sad day. You are all in our thoughts.

Denise Noah Willow Tess Lucy

George The Lad said...

sorry we did not get to know Kodiak, he looked like a big softy.
you are in your thoughts
George and Jan x

Teddy said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. It looks like you have lots of reminders of Kodiak's love in the pups he helped you raise.

Hugs,
Teddy, T-man Angel, CC-man and mom

The Black and Tans. said...

We are just feel so sad reading this news. Kodiak was a lovely boy.
Hugs from all of us.

Molly, Taffy and Monty

Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrass said...

I am so sad to read this post. There are no words to heal your pain but joy will come in the memories and smiles he gave to you. May he run free in the heavens with the ones that have gone on before him....

Tweedles -- that's me said...

I am a friend of Maggie and Mitch.
I saw the sad story and wanted to come tell you I am so sorry that Kodiak your beautiful boy went to the Rainbow Bridge.
I know your heart is breaking and I wish there were words to say to make you better, but there are not,,,, so I leave you love and will light a candle for Kodiak at the Bridge
love
tweedles

The Thuglets said...

We are so very very sorry to learn the news about Kodiak.

Words never seem enough. He was a beautiful boy much loved.

Another star shines in the sky.

Big Nose Pokes
The Thugletsx

The Airechicks said...

Sorry to read that Kodiak has crossed the bridge - what a wonderful life he's lived.

We'll hold you guys tight in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

XXooXoooXxo

Lacy said...

sad woofs, soo sorry on ur loss of Kodiak...he was a very handsome pup..RIP Kodiak, run with the wind..

a sad,
rocky
bear
jodee
angel lacylulu
and mama..

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

So very sorry to hear of your loss. We saw the news on Maggie and Mitch's blog but didn't realize Kodiak had a blog. It is never easy to lose a beloved pup.

Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

Mango the Maltese kiddo said...

We're so sorry to hear about Kodiak's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Good bye Kodiak, you'll never be forgotten.
Hugs.

Casper and pals said...

So sad to hear this news