March 16, 2024
About
On November 4, 2008 God brought you into this world and after 2 ½ years of unfavorable conditions brought on by a breeder, DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue was able to take you in. Then in July 2011, we were looking to adopt another cocker spaniel since we recently lost one due to congestive heart failure. DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue was having meet and greet days at a local PetSmart. We visited with a few cockers and we weren’t able to find the “right” dog, until my husband, Kirk, saw you. You were under your foster mom’s chair, scared and shaking while all the other dogs were running around and playing. He told me, “Go get that dog.” The moment I picked you up we fell in love with you. The sadness in your eyes was too much to handle. We chose to name you Kandi because we knew you would be so sweet.
Your first week home reinforced to us that you were in the right place. You were scared, always hiding from us, especially Kirk. We later figured out that a man had abused you while you were young. We gave you all the love and attention you so desperately needed and craved. The backyard was your playground with rabbits and rabbit smells, as you would spend hours investigating. Just the mention of the word “rabbit” would have you running to the back door.
We will always remember the fun times we had especially when you would go to the ranch with us. The sights and smells there always kept you wanting more. Oh, how you loved the outdoors!! The walks we took together I will always remember and be grateful for. No doubt you were 100% cocker spaniel. Your sweet nose stayed on the ground and the tail wouldn’t stop wagging.
You were always tolerant of foster dogs coming in and out of our lives and you enjoyed playing ball with Jeffrey and Chloe when they stayed over for visits. You were always gentle, sweet, loving, so beautiful inside and out, and never got in trouble.
I will forever miss you talking to me, otherwise known as barking orders at me. It always seemed we understood each other. You knew if I was in pain, hurting, happy, and excited and I knew your emotions as well. The playtimes you had with Kirk were so much fun to watch. Watching him to chase you around the house, antagonizing you and yet you would run back at him barking for more playtime.
On March 16, 2024 our hearts will forever be broken as we made the difficult decision to lay you to rest. The cancer and other health problems were too much for you to bear.
Kandi, we believe in our hearts that you are no longer in pain and you are free. We imagine you running in the fields of heaven with Chipper, as I’m sure you were happy to see him again. Please remember us, and know that you were our baby girl. We will always love and miss you. Until we meet again my dear baby, run free. Daddy and I love you so much!
~ Sandi and Kirk Kiser