In Loving Memory of Puppy Doe “Kiya”

My dearest Kiya, it has been 12 years now since you passed away. You were such an innocent, beautiful puppy filled with life and love when you passed. I wish I could have known about you and helped you. I have never forgotten you or your story. You touched many people’s lives; I am so very sorry for all that pain and suffering you endured. I wish you could have been adopted into a wonderful, loving home and had a full happy life with someone who could have returned the same. You had so much to give someone. You were willing to give happiness, joy, and unconditional love to everyone and everything. All you were looking for was love and to be loved back. You did not die in vain. You had purpose. Your life mattered. Your story is about helplessness and bravery. You Kiya became a hero with your story and in your honor, you set a precedence for all animals like you. You made stricter changes in laws that will protect the lives and welfare of all animals forever. Her story should remind us that there are still other animals that sadly need Kiya’s help even today. There is a love between you and me where your beautiful heart, soul, spirit, and memory never really died. It will live on forever in the legacy you created. And your memory will forever be etched in my heart for all time. I take some solace knowing that someday I will see and meet you for the very first time. How wonderful will that be. I also take solace in knowing that you are finally forever free at the Rainbow Bridge, where you are at peace, having many happy sunny days playing with my pets and others who have passed. Every night, when I look up at the night sky, I see you. You are the brightest, shiniest star in the sky and to me you will always be that beautiful puppy called Kiya for all time. My mind still talks to you, my heart still looks for you, my soul knows you are at peace. Kiya, I will always remember you, miss you, and love you for all time. My love always, Carole Umbro 8/31/2013-8/31/2025