Comments on: All Dogs Go To Kevin

By: Chile

Chile — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:25:08 +0000

A poem called “I Stood By Your Bed Last Night.” It’s the one I read every night before I say goodnight to Blade.

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
“It’s me, I haven’t left you, I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that I’m not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said “it’s me.”

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.

It’s possible for me to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, “I never went away.”

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew …
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is almost over… I smile and watch you yawning
and say “goodnight, God bless, I’ll see you in the morning.”

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I’ll rush across to greet you and we’ll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out … then come home to be with me.

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:12:14 +0000

Where is that quote from?

By: Chile

Chile — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:49:19 +0000

“When the time is right for you to cross the brief divide;
I’ll run across to greet you and we’ll stand side by side.

I have so much to show you, there is so much to see;
Be patient, live your journey out, then come home to be with me.”

Yes, there is a heaven. Humans are sometimes lucky enough to be let into the place that all dogs end up. Knowing that I’ll see Blade again is what makes me believe there is a place.

And come on Jess…give in to those big, beautiful Golden eyes. All he wanted was some Cheerios.

By: Ryl

Ryl — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:04:31 +0000

I don’t think I’ve responded at all to the whole story about Emmett – I just don’t know what to say. I’m so, so sorry. When I lost Sandia, it happened overnight – and actually I’m grateful for that. I can’t imagine learning about a diagnosis for a dog who seems well and happy, and then waiting….OK, probably I should have stuck to saying nothing, obviously this isn’t helpful. What I meant to say is, I’m so, so sorry. And Emmett is so lucky to have you – I’m sure you have given him every happiness a dog could have. And he couldn’t ask for better care anywhere.

By: Kate @ Savour Fare

Kate @ Savour Fare — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:01:40 +0000

In my mind, Kevin looks a lot like Timmy in the Lassie series, and has a pocketful of dog treats and a big red ball that he never tires of throwing.

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:55:17 +0000

ceejoe- “Anything that can love has a soul.” I love that!

By: msubugvet

msubugvet — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:49:26 +0000

love the eyes Emmett!

By: Megumi

Megumi — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:20:15 +0000

I hope Kevin keeps his hands off of Emmett for a while yet – we’ve all made some serious donations to him lately and could use a break, no?

By: wikith

wikith — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:38:41 +0000

Ooof. The Kevin thing is simultaneously adorable and heartbreaking.
Also, Emmett is working those eyes, holy crap!

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:53:14 +0000

Jamie- I didn’t realize it had been that recently. I’m sorry.

Kim- I should ask everyone to tell me what they think dog/cat Kevin is like. That would be a really cute book. For a cat, Kevin is a huge old lady with an infinitely large and soft lap.