Yu-Ling... In Memoriam

We have recently been asked about Yu-Ling, which has prompted us to make this difficult posting. It has taken us this long before feeling comfortable enough to share online the loss of our beloved companion.

Yu-Ling died Tuesday, 11 March. We played with him that morning, by afternoon we were digging his grave. He gave no signs of illness or distress. He had been to the vet only a few days earlier. I was carrying him into the cabin when he suddenly cried out and died within moments. Both of us were with him, trying to comfort him as he lay there, but it was like trying to hold water in your cupped hands – we could feel his life slip through our fingers. At least it was quick, a heart attack I think. Yu-Ling was only 11 months old, but his breed has known congenital heart problems. We know so little of his history since we got him from the shelter. At least he did not live these last three months in a cage. He was beautiful, funny, intelligent, energetic and a constant companion in all of our activities. We miss him deeply and will honor his memory. The candle that burns the brightest burns the quickest.

Bob and Morningstar
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