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So, so sorry about Kayla. I've lost those precious ones, also, and I know how your heart is breaking.
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Oh (((((Jen)))))! My condolences to you and your family! One of the ladies that comes into my shop does pet portraits at a very reasonable price... and they are georgous! She also does magnets... Get in touch with me if you can't find your ebay guy.
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So sorry for your lost...This is so hard to loose a real member of our family. I cried for a month when my cat died...
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I've enclosed a picture of Kayla, but I am not good resizing.
They are too big to post. If someone would like to resize them, I'll email them to you.

Thank you all for all your kind words. I know you've all been there and felt the same loss over time.
We're doing ok, better when we're not at home. the Cherry Fest was this week so after work we were on the go. Brandon's friends have been taking him here and there.

The worst time is when we're home, especially if we're alone.
It sucks. I walk out back and just start bawling. We're still wired to feed and check her water throughout the day and just to check on her, look for her to play and visit with, give her her daily brushing, which she so hated. I don't think our routines will be broken for a long time.

Paul saw a baby bunny sitting in the back yard on the last spot she lay. The bunny ran in circles, kicking her legs, being all kinds of silly, then she slowly made her way to Kayla's doghouse and just sat outside her entrance for a long time. Every morning since, she's been sitting in the same spot when Paul first gets up, there she is.

When Paul's mom died a few years ago, a mama bunny gave birth in our living room window to six babies. It seemed symbolic with Paul being one of 6 brothers. The morning Kayla died another mama bunny gave birth to just one in the exact same spot, hours before we put her down.

We all want to think it's Kayla's way of letting us know she's still with us.

Dusty, I am unable to find that artist on ebay. Does she have a website? Hook me up when you get a chance.
I'd like to do something soon.

I'll try to get the pix on soon.
Thank you agian,
Jen

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Charla resized these for me...Thank you so much Charla.
Cross you fingers.

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Here's the last two. These were all taken around Winter 2004.
Thanks you Charla!
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Kayla Brandon Paul wrestling...a daily event they loved.
Kayla Brandon Paul wrestling...a daily event they loved.
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Post by LucyGoose »

Hugs!!!!!!!!! Boy she is beautiful!
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Jen, she does not have a website. I doubt she even has a computer. She's an older lady and doesn't drive either. She's very good however. She teaches a painting class and has done a few pet potraits for a friend of mine. I sell her wildlife prints and magnets here at the shop and folks just love them! I can give you my personal guarentee you will love her work. I am pming you with her phone number now.. You can call her yourself.

Ps. I remember the bunnies by the window. I wonder if this bunny you have now use to play with Kayla. I think the bunny is missing Kayla also.
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:cry: I am so heart broken to read about your furkids passing. She was a beautiful dog.

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Post by Ginger »

Jen,
I am so very sorry you lost your beautiful Kayla.

It will get better over time, it has for me. Although I still think of Copper every day, I can do it with a smile now and not tears.

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Post by PeggyC »

Oh Jen, I'm so sorry about your precious Kayla. We lost two dogs last summer and I know its a devastating loss to your family. Hugs, Peg
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Post by Linda P »

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You gave her a good life, and to have her for 13 years is something really special. My old girl Dolly was 13 when I lost her this year, too. I know what you mean about the routine. I have just recently gotten past that.
Time does heal.
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Post by janey »

Jen~
Haven't dropped into the Pet forum for months...so last night I did and saw this.

Kayla was such a beauty! And having her for so long....it had to be just the hardest thing to let her go...I hope your family's pain from losing her is starting to ease at least a little bit.

If you get her portrait done, be sure to post it for us.

Wishing you and your family some peace this day~
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