Author: Susan Barker

Sweet Katie,

You entered my world so unexpectedly, arriving at my house towards the end of summer 2010 at 2:00 a.m

You were so young I guess around six months old, so very skinny and a little scarred up. You just wanted to play with my cat Shadow who was enjoying the warm outside. You were given a piece of food and you promptly ran into my house and jumped on the couch. You looked at me with those beautiful amber eyes implying you were here to stay.  I took you to the shelter to check for a chip, I refused to leave you there as they are not a no kill shelter. I found a rescue, they had me keep you and take you to adoption fair. That day you looked up at me with the saddest look I have ever seen. At that time I told you that if no one adopted you I would keep you, well no one adopted you so you were mine to keep.  You were such a gentle soul. Over the years there have been little strays that were rescued and you took to being a temporary mother to them. You were so tolerant with little rambunctious Bear, he never let you alone. I will forever miss your greeting me when I got home, your beautiful amber eyes and your gentle soul. I thank you for loving me and giving me great joy for eleven years.

Tisza,My Darling Boy,
You brought joy to my life. You started off your life with people that did not care about you. You were left outside rain or shine, no food or water, just locked in a pen. We would sneak over and feed and water, when you were no longer a little pup you escaped and came to my door, not once but three times, after the third time they gave you to me. That was in May 2005. I really did not want another dog because I was missing my Tabitha so very much, but we took you in. From that moment on I was no longer depressed.

Day by day, minute by minute you won my heart. You were such good loving joyous creature. I love the way you would jump and catch the ball when I would throw it. I love everything about you, your beauty and grace.

I truly hope that you were as happy in your home as I was having you here. I miss you and always will.