Our beloved Koba was struck and killed by a car in a freak accident five weeks ago. It's taken me this long to really process and mourn. We have never had a family dog before and this has been our first experience ever with a beautifully bred German shepherd.

I can tell you, he had the very best temperament. He was every single thing Elizabeth promised me he would be, but he was even more. He was so patient with our five children pulling on him and being rambunctious around him. He was best friends with my oldest son, they loved romping around the farm together. He even used to pull the kids on sleds through the snow! He was the most beautiful animal I have ever seen truly, he was strong, he was loyal, and so incredibly loved. I enjoyed photographing him because he was just so gorgeous to me.

To be completely honest, I am totally devastated. It took time for the kids to understand he isn't coming back and it's been really hard for them too. The baby still asks for "Boba" daily.

I've never experienced something like this before, I'm not sure how you get over it, but I am so thankful for our time with him because he was the BEST.

I have no idea when we will ever be ready again but I can't imagine owning any other kind of dog again. It'll always have to be a Candle Hill Shepherd. Maybe one day again.

I'm not sure if dogs go to heaven but I sure hope so because I pray to see him again one day in paradise. Lord knows he deserves a perfect field for fetching his favorite ball in the sky.

Appreciate you all here, thank you Elizabeth.