I adopted Kita in September 2013, and we spent 6 ½ years together until her death from congestive heart failure on March 27, 2020. Kita was a friend to all living beings. She adopted a stuffed beaver toy at her foster home and cared for him lovingly, carrying him from room to room and making sure he was never neglected or left out of the fun. She was patient and gentle, making her beloved among the children on my block who would abandon their games to pet her. If you were a car or truck, she would fiercely defend the neighborhood against your noisy behavior. Kita loved food and delighted in munching snow. She loved a good nap but was always game for adventure, from spotting her first buffalo in Custer National Park to visiting the folks at my mother’s care facility. She was fond of meeting friends on our walks, and of receiving their flattering comments and tasty treats. I was fortunate to have her friendship and was blessed by her presence in my life. Kita was my constant much-loved companion and I miss her more than words can tell.