I adopted Kita in September 2013, and we spent 6 ½ years together until her death from congestive heart failure on March 27, 2020. Kita was a friend to all living beings. She adopted a stuffed beaver toy at her foster home and cared for him lovingly, carrying him from room to room and making sure he was never neglected or left out of the fun. She was patient and gentle, making her beloved among the children on my block who would abandon their games to pet her. If you were a car or truck, she would fiercely defend the neighborhood against your noisy behavior.

Our sweet Angel crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Saturday. She came to us as a foster on February 22, 2012. She was 7 years old. When she was placed in my arms, we knew she was here to stay. It was such a joy to watch her blossom from a shy little girl to the first one to greet a guest, waiting to be noticed. She was a tiny Sheltie, but she had all of us in her little paw. She was a diva who ruled our other dogs, and was the first one to the bedroom each night. She wanted to be sure to be the first one to our bed.