Katie was the most loving dog I have ever known. She was by our families side through my mother's sickness, all the tears and heartache we have endured she was right there by our side. She loved to play with her ball outside. We called her the Soccer dog. there was a tree in our backyard and she would jump up on the side of the tree and just hang there. neighbors all over the area would come just to see her play on her tree. she loved to play in water. hated taking baths though. we would play with her while we were in the swimming pool with the hose. she loved it. she was everyone's best friend, protector, shoulder, and just a loving dog. she will be missed deeply by everyone.