Ed Hughes

My heart is broken, as my wife called me this morning, that our beloved Kai passed away this morning. He wasn't having good days these last two, and I feared a tough decision awaiting me when I got home tomorrow. I wish I could've had one last hug, and seen his tail wag when I got home...

He had a great life once we found each other in March of 2011. He also brought us a lot of joy. We don't know how old he was-our vet thought at least 12.

It wasn't a lot of time together, but it was very good. I'm in Honolulu where the weather was great the last two days. Today, it's raining-tears for Kai.

I've been looking at iPhone pics all day.

Marc Gelefsky

Ed, I am so sorry for your loss.

MICHAELWWW

That's so kind of you to take in an older dog knowing that it will not end well for you. I think that is of the highest regard!!
Best wishes.

Amber Gramps

Ed, I don't know what to say.

K964

So sorry for your loss

docdan

Ed, I don't know you but I do know that you are a good man with a good heart. My sincere condolences to you. May more good things come your way.

SeanR

Ed, you did a great thing and gave him a wonderful last year and a half. He thanks you.

Sorry for his passing.

tone40

I lost my chocolate lab, Smokey, a few years ago to complications initiated by breast cancer. She was lean and energetic till the end. Very smart and loving dog.

She was 11-1/2 when she passed.

My condolences.

Amber Gramps

Ya know Ed, they say dogs and there owners start to look alike. That second picture is evidence of that.

paver

sorry about your dog...take care

Ed Hughes

Thanks folks. We don't know. He was pretty healthy-had some mild hip displasia, a few lumps/tumors. My wife said he woke up sick night before last, ate some grass and went back to bed. He's done that before and the vet didnt worry. He also urinated a little while walking yesterday, seemingly oblivious. He seemed to show a little dimentia this morning, but it was brief. She went for a 15 minute run to the store, and came home to him in his sleeping spot. I had a feeling all yesterday, that something was going to happen. I just wanted to be home to see him again. We lost our Charlie 3 years ago, when I was out of town. It's miserable not being there.

Doug-that is my favorite pic of him. It's what I came back home to. Some watchdog-he'd be sound asleep on my pillow until I touched his belly. He'd then wake up in a trance until he'd realize I was standing there. Time to put my sunglasses on again...

Shannon123

Sorry for your loss Ed.......12 Dog years is equivalent to 75 human years, thats a long life and he picked you to be with in the end, thats a special feeling you can hang on to.

Our cat recently passed at home and he was 17 years old....he picked us for the last 3 years of his life and I'll be forever grateful for him doing so.

The Brewmeister

Sorry for your loss Ed. You said that he gave you much joy for the 1 and a half years that you had him. I'm sure the feeling was mutual. Think of the joy that you gave him in that short time! Godspeed Kai...

Reifle

A family's best friend! I hope you can do the "good hearted" thing again and look after another good soul!

Ed Hughes

Not having "real kids", I've always looked at my dogs as my children. I cannot imagine what a parent goes through when they lose a child. This is hard to deal with.