Koda passed on November 18, 2024 and she lived the best 14 years a dog could have. She was rescued at 9 months old, a day away from being euthanized. She made her long road trip from New Mexico to Colorado where she got to spend every summer hiking 14ers, swimming in lakes, and days basking in the sun. Koda was my soul dog. We were attached at the hip and we did everything together. She loved her car rides, whether it was sitting in the front seat or sticking her head out the window. She loved her long walks- wind, rain, snow, or sun. Especially the trail that ran along the river where she could run wild through the tall grasses. When she got older and could no longer go the distance, we found ourselves a vacated trail where the vast plains expanded to the east and where the sun set behind the Rockies to the west. She was always trying to play with the frogs that would hop on and off the trail. But what she loved most was being at my side. A loyal companion through and through, Koda was so much more to me than my dog or my companion. She was my everything. The love I had for her- will always have for her, has been nothing I’ve ever experienced before. We had a special bond that ran much deeper than most. Koda was so loved. She was so spoiled. I will miss her till the end of time, but I am eternally grateful for the time we had together. I am eternally grateful that God placed my special girl, Koda, in my life. I’ll cherish all the memories we’ve had together. Rest in peace my sweet, sweet girl.