Jessie and Kota

It was a cold winter morning, and the local humane shelter for animals was closing forever. My daughter Jessie was still in college, yet somehow wanted to help, although her life was super busy. So together we went there. A pup and cat, called to us. I adopted Beau the cat, and she fell in love with an abandoned puppy. He was the only one who could keep pace with her as she ran around the yard. She is fast, a runner at the U, he was faster! A decade of running full speed ahead would be their life together. It is something for a mom to watch her oldest child with her first child. Kota the pup, was that child. It was a lifetime of learning, loving and laughing. Together they went, they did, they were a team. When her husband Martin appeared, he added in like a pack member too, a perfect family. A truly grand adventure! Yesterday, the laughter quieted as we sent Kota to his next reality with the wings of my hawk and my flute. Once back at the ranch, the hawk, and the eagle came to our sky and waved as they soared above. Free now, no pain, no body holding him down, he was there watching and waving, and yes, now waiting. As all pets who love us, wait for us at the Rainbow Bridge, Kota now waits for his beloved Jessie. Someday they will soar together again! For now life is changed, as it always does but memories and adventures remain. Namaste, to both of you, we love you to the moon!