08/25/2026
***Kenzi was ADOPTED as of 09/04/26***
It breaks our hearts to make this post, but it appears our good friend, Eloise of Shingletown, CA, is in the final stages of losing her battle with cancer.
I first met Eloise in 2018, when we were looking to place our Czech import, Uma z Holykova, IPO2 into a retirement home. Now mind you, Uma was one of the most hard-core girls we've ever had. She could be sweet and she loved HER people but could also be quite intimidating with those she didn't know or trust. Eloise contacted me and we met her at a park in Palo Cedro so she could meet Uma. After leaving, I told John that I didn't think she could handle Uma. That Uma was "too much dog" for her. But Eloise was persistent and convinced me to give her a chance. She completely amazed me and formed an incredible bond with Uma, who she loved until her final days.
After Uma passed at eleven, she contacted me again and wanted to adopt Karma, Uma's daughter. Everything was set for Karma to go live with Eloise, but tragedy struck and we lost Karma to hemorrhaging within hours of her spay surgery. Eloise was devastated and we both mourned the loss of our sweet Karma.
Then when Kenzi, Karma's sister and another Uma daughter, became available for adoption, Eloise jumped at the chance and welcomed Kenzi into her home. Over the past few years, Kenzi and Eloise were joined at the hip and Kenzi was there with her as she received her cancer diagnosis until the very end, when there was no more fight left.
When speaking with Eloise's family, they described Kenzi as "special" and said she had done so much for Eloise. That she was basically a service dog to her. Kenzi is calm, quiet, comforting and completely focused on her one and only person. It's like no one else exists.
Now with Eloise's passing, Kenzi, who turned nine in April, will be looking for a place to spend her final years. She is always welcome at our home, but we are hoping that Kenzi will find a place where she can get all the attention for herself. Kenzi is now used to having that one-on-one relationship where she lives in the home and I'd hate to have her back in a kennel with multiple other dogs. It just doesn't seem fair to her.
Kenzi would do best in a home where she is made a member of the family. She's still very active and I would prefer a home with a fenced yard. She LOVES fetch, food, kongs and her people. She is spayed, has certified "a-normal" hips and elbows, is DM Clear, AKC registered, UTD on vaccinations and microchipped. Her dam was G Uma z Holykova, IPO2, imported from the Czech Republic and the sire was SG Winnetou vom Ritterland, IPO3 imported from Germany and of DDR lines. I suspect she'd do fine with kids and other dogs, especially males. She has not been tested with cats, but I suspect that if they ran, she would chase.
We are hoping to find the perfect match for Kenzi. We are not asking for a rehoming fee, but we will be VERY selective as she's going to need lots of love and comfort after losing her person.
Our prayers go out to Eloise's family and friends. If you feel you could offer her dog, Kenzi, a wonderful home, please reach out to me at:
[email protected]
