The time has finally come that my mom had to put her Min Pin Kodi to sleep. He was born on February 18, 1990 and went to the bridge on September 23, 2007.
We were lucky enough to enjoy Kodi for 17 LONG years. When my sister brought him home all those years ago, everyone in the family just fell in love with him. Even my Aunt who ended up with Kodi's sister. He was so tiny but very ferocious. We would put his head in our hands and gently shake and he'd growl like he was going to tear your hand off.
My nieces, ages 16 and 13, have grown up with Kodi. Although as he got older he would just go and hide when they would come over to Grandma's house.
When Taz and I lived at home for a couple of years they were buddies. They would always play together and Taz was about the same size as him.
Kodi (known as Walter by my father...don't ask) loved to sleep under blankets ALL the time.
This post is all over the place, because I just can't get my thoughts straight. I'm sorry.
Over the years Kodi became basically completely blind and deaf. It would bring tears to my eyes just to see him try to make his way outside to go potty.
My mom couldn't bring herself to take him to the vet. I offered many times to take him for her, but she refused. Apparently, over the past week he got worse and was running into things and getting scared of shadows. My mom asked my niece to take her to the vet.
The thing that makes me happy is that my mom held him while they gave him the injection. She had told my dad that she didn't want to be there when it was done. But of anyone in the family, I am glad she was there with him on this final trip.
I believe I have some pictures of him when he was a puppy and some more recent ones as well. While I am stuck at my brothers house right now, I'll have to wait until I get home later this week to post pictures of him.
Thank you for reading my scattered thoughts on this adorable and strong little dog.
RIP Kodi (Walter)
We will miss you but you are now a happy dog running around up at the bridge with all the other PT pups.
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