I think Kimmy must feel so happy when she still alive because she were so lucky because she got a very sweet and lovely master as you.
I also have a dog with me more than 11 years .......i know some day she will leave me and go to the rainbow bridge to start her new life.
But i always think that : She is not only a dog and she is my very close family member. I will try my best to love her till the last second.
Wishing all our good friends ~ pets healthy and happy .