In Memory of Dakota

This is the photo I so love of her. I had lost it on my computer, but fortunately, I had previously posted this to my blog, and was able to download it, and recover it for my files. She was such a beautiful dog, and such a great companion for six years.

dakota-at-sunsetAnd from my friend, Sandy Krenkel who sent me this yesterday:

For Dakota

 

Into our lives they come

Bounding with joy & love

Their spirits creep into our souls

They are a gift from above

 

They don’t come

With any guarantees

They do bring un-conditional

Acceptance that’s totally free

 

Some bring us confidence

And help our self-esteem

Others are sent to teach us

A specific lesson it seems

 

Their eyes made us feel special

Their wagging tails made us smile

Yes, they brought great joy

If, only for awhile


We risk it all

When we love so deep

But with no risk

No memories to keep.

SK  2/22/09

3 thoughts on “In Memory of Dakota

  1. Dakota is beautiful Kate. I cried when I read this below…

    ‘They don’t come
    With any guarantees
    They do bring un-conditional
    Acceptance that’s totally free’

  2. Kate,
    So sorry to hear about Dakota. I love what Sandy K. wrote. It is just so true. Right now Buck and Anni are my calmers and I don’t know what I would do without them. How are your other dogs doing? And, how are you?

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