Saturday it will be one year since we lost our precious Katie, but she sends us signs all the time to let us know she is still with us in spirit. We think about her and talk about her all the time, but mostly, we miss her big white fluffy self.
Mom and I miss her the most as we were the closest to Katie. Katie was there for me my whole life, and we were as close as sisters can ever be. I really miss her, and now prefer to hang out on my own or with Mom most of the time. I’m not close to my other sisters at all.
There are things only Katie, Mom, and I shared like living in Germany, moving to the US, stuff like that. My sisters will never know how that all was for us. We did do some traveling in the US, taking road trips to Florida a few times. The first couple times it was just me and Katie, then Bailie came along after she joined our family. No doubt, Katie was well traveled.
Despite being a guard dog breed, Katie was the sweetest pup on the planet. She welcomed Bailie with open paws from day one. I was never too happy about that because Katie was my sister and no one else should try to steal her away.
Nevertheless, we three did so much together. This photo was our last walk all together in the spring of 2015. Katie was having a lot of difficulty walking and it got to be just too much for Mom to try to take us all out together.
When Katie passed away last June 17, Mom told us she would probably get a new puppy in a year and she would email Bailie’s breeder about that wish. A few weeks later, Mom learned that the breeder was having a litter in August. She only has a litter every two years or so. Mom emailed her all the criteria she wanted in a puppy, but she also had reservations about getting a puppy so soon.
Everything Mom wanted was available, and Madison came home to live with us in October. We know Katie was behind Madison moving in with us. In all the years Katie was alive, we never saw another Kuvasz. A few days after Madison arrived, they went to puppy school and there was a Kuvasz. This Kuvasz was fixated on Madison – Mom says it was almost eerie! Now when Mom and Madison go to various classes and tests, they run into a Kuvasz almost every time, and not always the same one. We believe Katie is sending us signs to let us know she accepts what we are doing and little Madison.
The time we had with you was precious to each of us, and we are so thankful for those years and the signs you send to us now. Love you forever!
Today we are joining Brian’s blog in the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop. Stop by some other blogs to find out what they are thankful for!
Those beautiful memories will be with you forever! Hugs
She will never be forgotten.
Very sweet story. Made me cry! But, that’s ok. I enjoyed it.
That’s alright. Mom and I cried putting the post together.
What a beautiful tribute to Katie. I know you and your mom must miss her so. Glad to hear that the signs you are getting are encouraging.
Emma, do you ever meet any of the Kuvasz’s your mom and Madison run into? I know you would never get them confused with Katie. But I’m curious if your relationship with Katie means you have a special feeling for other dogs like her.
I never have. Usually it is only Madison and a couple times Bailie has been there too, but she has no interest in the Kuvasz.
I loved this post Emma. It made me teary. They leave the biggest hole when they leave, and I am so glad you all are finding comfort in memories and signs. I can’t believe a year has passed already.
We miss her every day, but the signs with those other Kuvasz dogs Mom keeps running into with Madison make her feel good, but they also cause some tears.
What a beautiful tribute to your dear Katie. The memories last forever.
She was truly a very special family member.
Such sweet memories! I cried, remembering how painful the loss of Callie was for us – especially Shadow and me – and how I cried for you and your mom when Katie joined my Callie at the Rainbow Bridge. But our girls are always with us in spirit, Emma, as you know. Love and Hugs to all of you.
I’m sure you still get teared up now and than about your Callie. Mom still tears up for Trine who has been gone 13 years now. The love never dies.
That is indeed a most precious gift and we are glad those signs make your heart smile. Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
We feel good knowing Katie sends us reminders.
Love this post for so many reasons, but mostly because it’s packed with love from start to finish. Just like Katie’s life.
Thank you. As you know, sometimes sorting through photos and memories is therapeutic, but “wet” on the eyes. No matter how much joy one has in the moment, the memories can be good and difficult at the same time!
The memeories and the love will stay with you… furever&ever… hugs to you…. and a big hug to our friends over that rainbow bridge…
I think the rainbow bridge is a crowded place, but a good place.
What a lovely tribute to your beautiful sister. I can’t believe it’s almost a year already. I’m glad to hear she’s sending signs that she’s okay. Love those stories.
She sends a Kuvasz to the scene whenever she knows Mom needs it and it works.
Nice to see you, K. We have missed you as well. It’s nice to send signs back to your family. Mom’s dog Smoki does it too! It lets them know you’re OK AND that you have your eye on them.
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It is really nice, but makes our eyes teary too. We will always miss those we loved so much here on earth.
Such memorable times of sweet Katie
Lily & Edward
She had her moments as a young dog, but overall, she was an awesome dog!
Such a lovely tribute! Yes, Katie was definitely behind the Madison addition. God has a special ear for dogs’ requests.
We know she has a paw in Madison, it can’t be overlooked. We also have a cat who passed but we are sure she lives on in our cat bro Bert.
What a lovely post and tribute to beautiful Katie. I had the tissues handy because I was sure I’d need them… and I was right. Doesn’t seem possible it has been a year. So glad you have so many happy memories and photos to remember good times.
I’m sure you have the tears coming often from the loss of your precious boy. It’s hard, but we keep pawing forward.
This was a most beautiful and loving tribute to sweet Katie……I cannot believe it is a year already. She was such a special girl……the signs mean so much (((hugs)))
She was the first puppy Mom ever had and she was a paw full as a youngen, but then she became a wonderful lady. Mom actually missed all the naughty things she did in the beginning. Still hard to believe she is gone.
I had to go get a tissue before I could start writing! What a beautiful and heartfelt post. Emma, your relationship with Katie reminded me so much of Kobi and our first Lab mix Maggie. Kobi was never the same after we lost Maggie, and even though he got along with the other dogs, he never had the same closeness with them as he did with Maggie (and he also stuck closer to me). Katie obviously touched your whole family so much, and I love that her spirit is still with you and she is letting you know that she is. ♥
We’ve had a lot of tears lately thinking about her and writing this post, but they are good tears. You know having lost Sheba recently, and Kobi too. Hopefully they send you signs too.
They do! Luke has a lot of little habits that are just like Kobi, so I know Kobi is coaching him from above….and Sheba has left a lot of her favorite toys here and there.
Hard to believe she is already four, and Madison is the age I was, ten months, when I came to the USA!
Time is supposed to make it easier but I don’t think that is the case when you love your furbabies as much as we love ours. I still miss all of my babies that have gone to the Rainbow Bridge. I love getting signs from them including visits in my dreams. ♥
The signs are hard for Mom to receive, but she loves them. Time will help, but more like decades and not just a year or two.
What a wonderful post. Katie was special. We love signs. Mom says her mom sends her signs all the time. They are very comforting. Have a great day Emma. Your doodle friend Dash
We had another sign last night. Madison was at agility and a Kuvasz was in a kennel. It is not a friendly Kuvasz, but Madison wriggled her way over to the kennel and they sniffed nose to nose, no anger from the Kuvasz. Mom got teary eyed but it was a sign again.
Hooray for Katie! Keep sending the signs!
So hard to replace tears with smiles. Forever by your side and in your heart
Mom says it is good for the Kleenex business, but that is about all it is good for.
Wow, hard to believe it’s been a year already. Saying goodbye to ❤︎ dogs is always rough, but clearly she has been ‘staying in touch’ in lots of ways. ?
She is in touch with us a lot which is nice.
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Thank you for sharing this. I am a little behind but I had to go back and read this one. Katie sounds as if she was truly special and a sweet part of your family. She was a gentle giant, and I’m glad that she helped you find Madison. I know how sad you still are but it’s so wonderful how much Katie shaped you all.
Thank you. 14 years is a long time to be with a dog, and it makes it harder to part with them. We are doing better all the time, but we miss her and we love how she sends us signs.
We miss Katie too.