My Kenny is gone.

[kimlovescats]

Kenny passed away suddenly yesterday. My vet thinks he was actually more like 10 to 12 years of age rather than the 7 or 8 that the girl I got him from had said. He apparently had a heart attack. My vet said it could have been caused by something that is fairly common in Goldens but it really makes little difference. The end result is the same, Kenny is gone. :(

Kim

[Logan]

Oh Kim, all I could think was surely this wasn't "our" Kenny. :( :( :(

I don't even have words to describe my thoughts, right now. I have never lost a loved one so suddenly.

What I do know is that Kenny was a special boy and he certainly found heaven, long before he found the Rainbow Bridge. He found you and lived out his life in the lap of luxury. He was my favorite Golden boy on Pet Talk and always will be. I love Kenny. And I love you. My heart just breaks for you and your family today, Kim. I know Kenny is just fine.

Much love.
Logan, Honey, Mack, Ben and Butter

[buttercup132]

So sorry to hear. R.I.P Kenny.

[kuhio98]

Kim ~ I'm so sorry to hear this. I don't visit the dog side much so I don't know Kenny, but I'm on my way to search for pictures of him. I'm sure he was a very special dog and I'm so glad you had some time with him.

Oh! Thank you for posting Kenny's photo. What a beautiful Golden Boy! His face is so kind and loving. RIP Kenny.

[Logan]

http://www.dropshots.com/photos/240072/20070304/145807.jpg

He was a beautiful boy and sported the same white feet that our Ben does. :)

[Taz_Zoee]

LES here at work. :(
Kim, I am so sorry. Being so sudden is harder to deal with.
RIP Kenny Boy.

[kimlovescats]

Thank you for posting that picture of Kenny for me, Logan. I'll never forget the gratitude he showed in his face when he came here. :(

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(


Kenny ~ Rest In Eternal Peace

http://www.dropshots.com/photos/240072/20070304/150945.jpg


{{{HUGS}}}, Kim.

/s/ :( Phred

[pitc9]

Rest easy now Kenny.

[Pam]

Kim I can't even believe I am reading this. What a shock for you all! I am so, so sorry. I too have experienced the sudden death of a seemingly healthy dog and it is just awful, with no time to prepare yourself. I hope you feel all of our ((((Hugs)))) across the miles. Play hard at the Bridge, Kenny.

[luvofallhorses]

I am so very sorry, Kim. :( He was one of my favorites on here and such a gorgeous golden boy. thanks for giving him a home for his last days. ((((HUGS)))) you'll be in my thoughts.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Rest in Peace Kenny :( Play hard at the bridge sweet boy :(

[critter crazy]

I am so sorry Kim, Rip Kenny!:(

[DrKym]

Kim we are all so sorry for you and your family, I can't believe it! Huge hugs to you and RIP Kenny you were much loved but a wonderful woman and adoring family.

[sasvermont]

(((((((((((((((Kim)))))))))))))))

I am so sorry to hear about Kenny. I hope his trip was a smooth one. Lots of buddies up there to play with him......

RIP Kenny

[sandragonfly]

oh my no.. I am so sorry to find this. :( I was hoping it wasn't your kenny until I opened this. sudden death, I hate that.

(((kim))) and rest in peace, sleep softly now sweet golden boy!

[Ginger's Mom]

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure a sudden loss like this is even more difficult to deal with. {{{Hugs}}} RIP, handsome Kenny.

[loveallfurryfriends]

I am so sorry for your loss. Kenny was beautiful. RIP Kenny, play hard @ the bridge :(

[Cincy'sMom]

Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. RIP at the Bridge, dear Kenny!

A friend of mine at work had to help his golden boy across the bridge Monday morning. I hope the two of the them have met and are exploring their new surroundings together.

[Flatcoatluver]

(((HUGS))) Aww, Kim I am so very sorry. He was so hansome. He had such a wonderful home with you.

R.I.P Kenny :( Play hard at the bridge.

[dukedogsmom]

I'm so very sorry. To lose him so unexpectedly must be very hard. I'm so glad that he knew your love. Our RB dogs will give him a grand welcome.

[jazzcat]

Oh Kim, I'm so sorry. I'm sure this is such a shock to you.

(((HUGS)))

Rest in Peace sweet Kenny.

[lizbud]

I am very sorry for your loss. :( Kenny was a very handsome boy.

[caseysmom]

How shocking I am so sorry to hear this.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I don't even know what to say, Kim. This is so unexpected. :( I'm very, very sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))

[kimlovescats]

Thank you all for your kind words. Kenny was with us since last September 2006. We were blessed to have him in for just over a year. Some of you may not remember how we came to adopt Kenny. His "family" moved to Florida and left him behind with their son and his girlfriend to feed. The girlfriend was the only one who cared for Kenny and she is the one who placed the ad for him. He was left all day alone in a fenced area where the grass had grown to over a foot high. Thankfully the girlfriend was kind enough to find him a new home (ours) and he was so very happy to be with us. It was so great to see him jumping around like a puppy, especially when we brought his pesky little sister Dottie home. I've always wondered how his previous owners could have left him behind. I can't help but wonder now if they knew something about his health now that the girlfriend didn't? :confused:

Kenny, you were loved and will be deeply missed.

:(

[Karen]

Rest in peace and sleep in the sunshine up at the Rainbow Bridge, dear boy. I am sure you left plenty of little golden hairs woven into the fabric of MommaKim's home that she will find for a long time to come.

[Freedom]

Higs, Kim. I am sorry to be reading about your boy, Kenny. Enjoy the Bridge, sweet boy.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry about Kenny. :(

[Sudilar]

I'm so sorry for your great loss. RIP, Kenny.

[Catty1]

{{{{hugs}}}} my mom and dad had two Goldens, one after the other...and sadly they don't make it much past 12 or so.

Of course, it's hard to notice if they are getting old - they are wonderfully goofy and puppies all their lives! :)

Those expressive eyebrows - the constant grin...

May memories of your dear Kenny gradually replace the pain in your hearts...how awful for you it was so sudden.

hugs and prayers

[Alysser]

I am so sorry about Kenny. He was a gorgeous golden boy. (((hugs))) to you!

[Queen of Poop]

So very sorry for your loss.

[Vermontcat]

Kim, I'm so sorry to hear that your sweet golden boy Kenny is gone. :(
Sending hugs your way.

[kimlovescats]

Thank you all very much.

[shais_mom]

oh NO not sweet Kenny!
this just breaks my heart!
I'm so glad you were able to give him the love and attention and care he deserved before he went to the bridge.
big hugs to you....

[kallisto4529]

I am so very sorry for you and your family's great loss!!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
RIP sweet Kenny, all of our RB babies will take care of you.

[Rachel]

Kim, I am so very sorry. What a shock this must be for you. I'm glad that Kenny had this last year to know what it is like to be loved and adored. Part of Kenny will always remain in your heart and I know he took a bit of your heart with him when he left. :(

[cloverfdx]

Oh Kim my heart sank when i saw this :(. I am so sorry. Rest easy sweet boy.

:(

[k9krazee]

Oh dear, I am so sorry. :( Rest Easy big guy.

[Cataholic]

I am so sorry to hear of Kenny's death. May the one year with you, and the memories and love carry you through these difficult times.

[petslover]

Oh No, I am so sorry for your loss.

Sudden deaths are always so much harder.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

[kimlovescats]

It's hard because little Dottie misses her big brother. At least she now has Coco to play with her. She absolutely adored Kenny though. :( I feel so bad for her.

Kim

[gemini9961]

I'm so sorry Kim. Rest easy Kenny. Let all of the other RB babies know we love and miss them very much just like you.

[prechrswife]

So sorry for your loss...RIP, Kenny. :(

[ramanth]

Kim I didn't want to believe it... :( :( I am so sorry. RIP Kenny. You'll be missed dearly.

[K9karen]

My heart skipped a million beats. I can't even begin to tell you how sorry I am, Kim. How heartbreaking. {Hugs}

[Logan]

It's hard because little Dottie misses her big brother. At least she now has Coco to play with her. She absolutely adored Kenny though. :( I feel so bad for her.

Kim

Kim, we experienced some of this when we lost Murphy and when we lost Zipper. Lilly was just lost without Murphy, as they were "inside" buddies together. I ended up taking her almost everywhere with me for a month or more. She did snap out of it, eventually, though. And when Zipper died, Honey was lost. Her reaction wasn't as dramatic as Lilly's had been, but it was hard to watch. Zipper was Honey's "outside" pal. Such gentle souls and obviously, so in tune with what is going on around them. When Lilly died, Honey and Mack didn't react that way, and I guess I'm glad. I was so torn up, myself, by that time, I'm not sure I would have had the energy to deal with their grief. Having another dog to bond with is so important. I'm glad Dottie has Coco to play with.

We will all miss Kenny. :(

Logan

[kimlovescats]

Logan, Dottie likes Coco and Coco likes Dottie. Only problem is that Coco is a bit too rough at times for Dottie. Also, Coco is very food and toy aggressive with her! I have to watch as they eat to make sure that Dottie gets her bowl to herself. Also, when a toy is out, or chew bone, Coco hogs all of them! If she has one and Dottie has one, it doesn't matter ... Coco will drop the one she has and take Dottie's away. It gets very frustrating for me to watch! Kenny was so gentle with Dottie, even though he was big and clumsy at times, he never was rough with her!!! I love Coco and I am thrilled that we were able to help her out, but I sometimes wonder if she is a good fit here. Now with Kenny gone, I hope that Dottie will be happy with just Coco. :confused:

Kim

[4 Dog Mother]

I am not sure how I missed this post - that Kenny had passed away but I did. Can't be anything to do with 8 dogs, 2 kids and 1 puppy do you think? I was so sorry that Kenny passed. It had to be heartbreaking for you that he went so suddenly. And although it will be heartbreaking for us, I would rather my dogs pass suddenly and quickly rather than them have a drawn out painful death. I often wonder how old our Jack is we were told he was 5 when we got him which would make him 9 now. But sometimes he acts older than that. We all (meaning all pet talkers) love our pets so much that their passing is just so overwhelming.... You will be in our thoughts and prayers!

[cyber-sibes]

Rest easy, handsome Kenny. :( I'm sorry I missed this earlier. But like Diana, I think sometimes it's easier when they go quick, it's heartbreaking to watch them suffer. (((hugs))) to you, I know you miss your golden boy. I'm glad he got to be with your family as long as he could.

[wolf_Q]

I'm very sorry for your loss. :( We'll miss you, Kenny.