A Dog’s Life: Kennedy, My Precious Rescued German Shepherd, Loved By All Who Met Him - IMRAN®

A Dog’s Life: Kennedy, My Precious Rescued German Shepherd, Loved By All Who Met Him - IMRAN®  

I had planned to share this certificate’s photo on April 29, 2025—marking exactly six years since the day it was issued.  But I was traveling that day.  

Kennedy, my precious German Shepherd, had only been in my life for a brief 10 weeks, yet he left an imprint that would last forever. He was a slender 67 pounds, estimated to be around four to five years old—wise beyond his years but still carrying the exuberance of a puppy.  

At the time, before the world changed with the pandemic, I anticipated needing to travel for work. I wanted to make sure that if I ever had to leave, he would have a safe and welcoming place to stay. Back then, I hadn’t yet discovered Rover, nor had I connected with the wonderful families of Emma and later Tressa—who would become Kennedy’s second homes, providing love and care whenever I was away in the years to come.  

So I sought out Camp Bow Wow’s Southshore location, where I took Kennedy for a meet-and-greet. The process involved leaving him there for most of the day so that the staff could observe his temperament and interactions. They even provided a link to their live webcams, allowing me to watch Kennedy navigate a large group of dogs, independent and unphased by my absence.  

On April 29, 2019, I returned to pick up my bright-eyed companion—his signature smile intact—and received a beautiful note from the sweet camp counselor, Angel. She had written a card about how Kennedy confidently explored his surroundings, played with the other dogs, and exuded an unshakable calmness and confidence among others.  And he remained like that for his last heartbreaking breath in my arms last year. 

What made it even more special was that these reflections were made without my presence, proving that his gentle and loving nature spoke for itself.  

Good boy, my beloved  Kennedy. Best Dog Ever!

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