Kiara's Story - Please read & keep this as a reminder...

[Cinder & Smoke]

Kiara was a dog who I trusted off leash, anytime - anywhere - with anyone. She had a perfect recall, didn't care one bit about other people, cars, animals, dogs, etc. Not a care in the world. If another dog walked by our yard they went by without being noticed by Kiara.

Even when she was a tiny bit spooked by something she still came to me when called. NEVER had I expected her to run off.

But, it happened
and I know there are many others out there with the mindset I had.
That their dog's recall was perfect and
something so horrible would never happen.

Please, everyone use caution when your beloved angels aren't
contained or on lead. Please be cautious of your surroundings
when your dogs accompany you.

AND PLEASE, if you ever find yourself in the same situation
NEVER give up hope.
There were many times I thought we were never to find her again.
It was only a week but it felt what seemed like a lifetime.
I was angry, I was upset, I was losing my mind.

Today marks the two year "anniversary" of the week Kiara went missing.
Please keep our mistake as a reminder to keep your babies safe.

WHY don't I listen? Even my "good kids" have wandered off!

My lil Foster Mutt - Heidi - affectionately called Mini-Mutt ...
is a (Thank God) living, although slightly battered, example of what
Kay has so beautifully reminded us of ... Dogs DO run off ...
and the results can be devestating to both the 4-Legger and the BiPeds.

Can't happen, you say?
Here's another Sad Tail that proves that YES, it CAN happen >>>
"We have'company' at the Ranch ..."
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=81353

THANKS, Kay, for your well written reminder.
May God give me the strength to start heeding it.

/s/ Phred

[lizbud]

WHY don't I listen? Even my "good kids" have wandered off!

My lil Foster Mutt - Heidi - affectionately called Mini-Mutt ...
is a (Thank God) living, although slightly battered, example of what
Kay has so beautifully reminded us of ... Dogs DO run off ...
and the results can be devestating to both the 4-Legger and the BiPeds.

Can't happen, you say?
Here's another Sad Tail that proves that YES, it CAN happen >>>
"We have'company' at the Ranch ..."
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=81353

THANKS, Kay, for your well written reminder.
May God give me the strength to start heeding it.

/s/ Phred

Amen Phred. I remember when Kiara went missing & after awhile I did
start to fear the worst for her. This can happen to anyone & this thread
is a great reminder to all of us.