I would like to take this time to remember a puppy that was so "special" to me. Her name was Kokanee, i called her "My Little Valentine" because she was born on Valentines Day. Kokanee won my heart right from the moment i layed eyes on her. She had a "people" like personality and charmed the hearts of anyone she came in contact with. She had her own style, very different than any other dog i have ever seen. She loved "milkbones" and would do anything to get one. She had her two special friends "Tia"our family dog and "Grubby" the family cat. She would chase the cat around for hours wanting non stop play. Right from the time i brought her home (six weeks old) she would watch every move Tia made and learnt alot from her. Tia became very attached to Kokanee, almost like a mother type figure, Kokanee's death saddened Tia badly, and six weeks after Kokanee's death, my loyal champanion Tia passed away, i believe due to a broken heart. I miss my dogs so much and nothing will ever take their place in my heart. Febuary - 7 - 2005 Kokanee's life was sadly taken, she had been outside in the backyard(she loved it there), she came into the house and collapsed, a few minutes later "My Little Valentine" passed away in my arms and shattered my heart. It was then found out later that some cruel individual had poisoned her...to this day, i have no idea why...everyone loved her. "Kokanee you are now with God, i miss you so much. You brought so much happiness and warmth to me. I am so glad that you were mine, you were a "special" gift to me and i can't thank God enough. I am so happy that we had our four years together, how i wish we could have had more. God will now give you all the milkbones you want and deserve. You and Tia wrap your paws around eachother, til we reunite again oneday. I love you Kokanee, love "your mam"