Keesha Rain CDX/CGN/CGC/FDCH/NACV/VADC

April 7,1996- November 3, 2003

"A more elegant, loving, affectionate, and gentle companion I can't imagine.
Life will never be the same again"

Joyce Baker

From the moment we carried Keesha through the door at 6 weeks of age, we all knew that she was going to become a very special member of our family.  I had taken an interest in obedience trials and she was going to be the dog on the end of the leash. She became far more than that, she was my friend, my partner, and my teacher. Keesha's patient and forgiving nature allowed for my mistakes, and taught me that encouragement and praise were all that was needed to create a team that worked. She earned her CD with a couple high in classes and was #2 novice Rough Collie in Canada for 1999. In 2001 she again made me very proud by earning her CDX and being awarded the #3 Open/Utility Rough Collie in Canada. We then moved on to participating in more exciting activities. Flyball may not have been her most favorite sport, but she always gave it her all, earning her Flyball Dog and Flyball Dog Champion titles. 2003 was a very busy and enjoyable summer on the agility course, earning her Novice Agility Certificate (Veteran), and her Veteran Agility Dog of Canada awards. I was looking forward to bigger and better things next year, but it was not meant to be. It didn't take long for me to realize that all was not well. Keesha was diagnosed with cancer in September and 6 weeks later I said good-bye to one of my best friends. What will I miss the most? The look!! So many times throughout the day she would come and quietly look at me and just wait for a "hi how are you", a scratch, a hug, or a short play session. It wasn't so much what we did together, but just being together that seemed to make her happy. Nothing can replace the tail wagging affectionate loving kisses everyone received, whether you were coming into the house or just walking into the room, family or strangers it didn't matter. A more elegant, loving, affectionate, and gentle companion I can't imagine. Life will never be the same again Joyce Baker

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