Our lovely Kyla at her favorite spot: Cannon Beach, Oregon. She passed away in her sleep on June 12, 2012.
It was with heavy hearts we received the news that Kyla Ann passed away yesterday, a month shy of her 11th birthday. To all who knew her, she was a sweet soul. We enjoyed our life together with hikes in Forest Park, many trips to Cannon Beach, and hanging out at Starbucks every weekend morning.
The move to Rome caused us to find her a new home last March. It would have been a hard transitionĀ for Kyla: steep marble stairs and quirky old elevators are not a formula for success with arthritic joints. We are so grateful to Charlie and Karen for taking her into their home, and most importantly, into their hearts.
Kyla, you were one of a kind. Rest in peace, girlfriend. We will treasure the memories!
Girovaga 
Laurel & Ric – am behind in catching up w you via your wonderful blog. Well I just shed some tears over the beautiful soul of Kyla passing. And over came mr. gus to console me. You all had a wonderful connection with that dog that I know you will always treasure. Old Gus was diagonosed w lymphoma the other week. They say he has several week or several months. But true to form he is still ushering me out for walks every day and quite perrky. I give him at least a year w his 9 lives, but who knows………….. dogs are such a Gift. Carolyn
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Sorry to hear about the passing of Kyla Ann. May your memories with her bring smiles to your faces when you think about her.
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Thank you Carl! We will alwyas remember her fondly.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. She’s in puppy heaven with our Xena…
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Oh Laurel, I was so sad to hear about Kyla. It made me cry. They are so much more than pets, they are part of the family. My thoughts are with you and Rick. I too will have a toast to Kyla tonight.
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Thanks Michelle. You know aout the dog connection for sure! It was difficult to leave her behind, but we know is was best.
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I was truly saddened to hear about the loss of Kyla. They’re such a precious and enriching part of our lives in so many ways. I hope you will both find comfort in the memories of the many good times you had with her.
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Than you Ken! THe pet journey has been emotional on this move, some funny and some tragic. We do love them so!!!
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Hi Laurel and Rick,
Many thoughts for you all. It is so hard. Kyla was greatly loved and had a great life here. She is on to different things now. You have wonderful memories to cherish of great times together. What a blessing you had her in your lives. Big hugs!
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Thank you Catherine! SHe was indeed a blessing to us.
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Hi Laurel & Ric…I am absolutely devastated to hear the news. She had a wonderful, wonderful life with you both… even if you did pay more for her. Charlie & Karen must be very sad as they were not able to spend that much time with her…miss you both!
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Ciao V&B! Thank you so much for your note. We all will miss her at holidays, won’t we? We miss you guys, too. Everytime we dine out we say “V & B would like this. Have to take them here.”
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Laurel, and Rick,
So sorry to hear of your loss. What a beautiful dog. Sounds like she had loving and kind hearts around her.
Love, Mary and Miss Daisy Mae,
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Thank you Mary and Daisy! We’ve shared so many dog stories over the years, haven’t we? You know how attached we were to Kyla!
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Dear Laurel & Ric,
My heart is broken for you. To know she is at peace and running up above without pain is some comfort. She made sure you will not forget all your wonderful memories together. She was too beautiful not to remember. Give Libby and Janie a hug for her. I’m sure they miss her also.
Love ya, Carolyn
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Thank you Carolyn. Libby adn Jane were pretty confused when Kyla left home, but I suspect they feel the disturbance in the force, too.
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We picture her prancing down the street, laying under your Starbucks table guarding her ‘treats’. Until one day she was okay with sharing her ‘treats’ with Gracie. What a sweetheart. We were delighted to know she found a new family to love her, and now we will picture her with angel wings lounging with a bucket of tasty heavenly treats. Goodbye, Miss Kyla. Thanks for the memories. Mary and Gracie
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Mary and Gracie,
What a lovely, kind note! Thank you for the fond memories. Raise a cup at Sbu for us, will you?
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So sorry to hear this sweet dog has gone to puppy heaven. I know she had a lot of fun.
We will raise a toast to her tonight, if only one of lamb and rice. Thank you for letting us know.
Gayle
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Thank you dear Gayle. Kyla preferred wine, but lamb & rice will do. š I do think she had a good life, and she certainly enriched ours.
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I’m so sorry! She was beautiful and well loved!
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So sorry to hear this news. She was loved and had a good life with you both.
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Grazie, Jani. We are grateful for having had Kyla in our lives.
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Thanks, Anita. You know how nuts I was about her!
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Our condolences. She was such a lovely dog.
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Oh, Laurel – that made me cry.
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Kim & Jonnie,
Thank you for your thoughts. You both knew our girl well and for her entire life. Dinner parties won’t be the same without her underfoot.
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So sorry to hear of your pets passing. Always very difficult. They are one of the family.
Larry
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Thanks Larry. She gave us a lot over the years.
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