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KELLEN THE LABRADOODLE, I LOVE YOU

In 2015 I went to visit my daughter’s in Portland Oregon.
My grandson had a beautiful labradoodle service animal.
His name was Kellen.
He was extremely intelligent, kind and so sweet. I fell in love with him quickly.
He was beyond precious.

I was there for about a month and Kellen and I became best friends, emotionally connected for sure.

The day I was leaving, Kellen and I were alone for my daughter had to run some errands.
I sat next to Kellen in a quiet room by the window.
I told him that I had to leave now and that I loved him. I said that I would never forget him.
I hugged him for a while then I tried to look into his eyes, like I usually did but, this time, Kellen wouldn’t look at me, he just kept starting out the window.
As if he knew that I was leaving before I even had a chance to tell him.
He knew that I would never return. That was the saddest part. I was leaving forever!
He just kept looking out the window while my heart was aching, I whispered, “I am so sorry that I have to go, I will never forget you and I love you forever Kellen.”
I finished my goodbyes as I hugged him for the last time.
My ride knocked at the door and I quickly took this last photo of him and cried…
My heart was broken and his as well. we both painfully understood…

I’ve always wondered what he was thinking on that day that I had to go away.
Every time I look at this precious moment in time.
My heart hurts and I wish that I could have stayed.

A few weeks ago I got a call from my daughter saying that Kellen was very ill and it’s due to old age.
The veterinarian said that he doesn’t have long to live and I have no words…

Just heartache and tears …

I’m sorry Kellen and I will always love you….

I will see you on the other side. 🩵💦

Published on WordPress by Donna Jones Bowles ©

AKA Dee Biggins

Update: kellen left for heaven shortly after my daughter told me that he was sick. I’ll see you in heaven soon. My precious friend…♡•°💔

~ MERRY CHRISTMAS ~

animals, Christmas, FAMILY

~He Waits By The Window~

animals, LOVE POEMS

I know you’re leaving and it only makes me realize that the world was never created for a spirit such as I

You are my hearts desire no one ever loved me as you do

Goodbyes are only painful for the eyes that truly see

Memories will render a frozen place in time saved for you and I

Endless love as waves upon the shore

Separation only fractures two hearts lost at sea

I may not understand as to why you have to go away

But I will sit by this big window

And watch for you each day…

~Pug Teachings~

animals, FAMILY, INTERESTS, Stories

While visiting my children last month in Portland Oregon I was introduced to our newest family member, Ninja, the acrobat. His given name appropriately fits his outstanding ability to master gymnastics, ungracefully at times. “Laughs”

My daughter Candice and I laughed until our stomachs ached while watching her puppy’s childish play. Candice and I are artists in several areas. Whether

we were beading, painting or trying certain techniques in photography, Ninja would run through the middle and flip over our creations like a bull on steroids, either landing on the other side of our crafts, creating a distraction, or directly in the middle sending our beads or paint flying in the air. ! “~laughing”~

We finally found a solution to our problem. We would take him outside before creating and throw the ball until he was exhausted then take him in and put him to bed right next to us. He would sleep right through our art session which lasted two to three hours.

I miss his childlike energy and his intuition on human behavior. He taught me a lot about enjoying life to the fullest and selflessness. He taught me a truth that had been hidden inside me. Home is where the heart is, and my heart lives in Portland with my wonderful family.

☆Too Much Turkey 4 Tinker☆

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Tinker had eaten a little bit too much turkey on thanksgiving.
She is so fat she can’t fit into her winter clothes from last year.
I had to get her a new outfit yesterday at the Ross.

I can’t believe it’s almost been a year since I adopted her from the animal shelter. I remember when I first set eyes on her she was so tiny/skinny and frightened.

The pound attendant said they had found her running wild in the city of Yuma. She was living on the streets for thanksgiving last year. It breaks my heart to think of it.
Alone, starving, and certainly terrified!

I look at her now and she’s so contented. Always happy and just a precious addition to our family. I’m so thankful to have spent this Thanksgiving with her. She ate until she was full, well, maybe over full, but don’t we all overeat on the Holidays. Then she climbed into her new fluffy winter bed and, well, here are the pictures, see for yourself if you think maybe she ate too much.