This is a wonderful   picture of  Kahlua, relaxing at  his home. Russ and Malinda Pauley made the timely decision on Christmas Eve  of 2002 that Kahlua had lived a great life, but that his quality  of  life had slipped due to bone cancer, so that he was unable to be comfortable and happy. Decisions like this are difficult, especially after a pet has been a member of the family for 8 1/2 years, but both Russ and Malinda know that Kahlua is happier now than he was  - he is guarding the gates of Heaven!

He would also be happy to know that the Pauleys have a new canine member of their family - Dumplin. Noone will ever take  Kahlua's place, but Dumplin will create a place of her own, and the memories of Kahlua will forever be with Russ and Malinda.