JENNA

Jenna, shown here, was a sister of my Chaucie. News arrived in my box this morning that she has joined Chaucie, Toby, and other siblings at the Rainbow Bridge. She succumbed to a blood disease called Hemangiosarcoma. A particularly insidious cancer that seems to attack Golden retrievers and German shepherds more than other breeds [that is my understanding from what I have read so far about the disease and may or may not be accurate]. She is shown here with a niece and nephew of Kathy's.

Kathy breeds the most wonderful Goldens. They have all of the best qualities you'd ever want in a companion. She puts her heart and soul into them. They are brought into this world with so much love and cared for with their every needs being answered. Only families that carry on her dedication will be lucky enough to take these darlings home.

I had planned on writing about Kathy and her Goldens down the line when I finished my stories about my first two Goldens from Goldwood.

Right now I cannot find the words. My heart aches, once again, and my tears and sympathy go out to Kathy on this very sad, sad day. But I can tell her that, although Chaucie's life was taken far too early, he left us with a legacy we will never forget. His spirit is with us and seems to guide Dakota on a daily basis. His pictures and poem around the house are daily reminders of how much love and happiness he brought to us that was so very special. Kathy was always kind enough to share news of Jenna and we always felt part of the extended family. Kathy has also been thoughtful enough to share with us even though Chaucie is now waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge.