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Memorials and Tributes

Kory

Kory's Final Story

By Kendell Youngs-Wentzel

This story is about letting go of someone I loved.

Sunday was a somber day at our house. With that day came the realization that I would never again see Kory dance at my feet as I entered the front door, or dash ahead of me after our stroll around the pond. Kory was dying of cancer. I can sense from the soft expression in his round eyes, that now he too knows something is wrong.

This death by cancer is slow and deliberate, and suddenly there is a new empathy for anyone who has lost a relative to cancer. Perhaps I should feel gratified that I can end Kory's suffering, and he won't linger in extended misery, as humans do. Each day I visualize the moment when I will make that final decision, and say my goodbyes to an adored pet, who for 11 years has brought me so much love. Lord, I dread that last day, and know it is near. "Self pity!" I tell myself in futile attempts to lift my inner strength. However, once again emotion overrules logic, as the tears flow and my heart breaks...

I believe the body is a housing for our soul, and ultimately I knew what needed to be done. Parting with his fur and flesh after he passed on was not a difficult concept to grasp, especially with the glimmer of hope that his body could further our understanding of cancer. God, I hope they find some answers for this devil called cancer.

Good-bye Kory, my sweet love... I hope you are there to dance at my feet, as I enter the door of my afterlife...

Kory James Wentzel died on November 11, 1998. His body was given to Purdue University in West Lafeyette, Indiana to further cancer research. An estimated 40% of dogs die from cancer.

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Pets Honored with Memorial Donations in the Summer Quarter 2010

Honoring these beloved pets who have touched our lives. The Veterinary Cancer Society is devoted to improving the treatment of cancer in small animals. (In group listings, the donor is the first name in the group.)


Donor: Betsy Hershey, DVM
Integrative Veterinary Oncology

In Memory of Hunter
Family: Barbara Lake

In Memory of Sam
Family: Joe Scarp

In Memory of Annie
Family: Natascha and Tom Payton

In Memory of Cleopatra
Family: Kelly Lough

In Memory of Snoopy
Family: Irene Renstrom

In Memory of Bailey
Family: Bridgette and Joe Werba

In Memory of Tucson
Family: Dee Kotinas

In Memory of Mackie
Family: Barbara and Hugh Gillespie

In Memory of Nina
Family: Tracy Churchill

In Memory of Calvin
Family: Brent Berge

In Memory of Daisy
Family: Candy and Terry Ziemer

In Memory of Peanut
Family: Sue and Jim Cannone

SierraSweetie
Family: Michelle Schneider

In Memory of Lucky
Family: Joseph Eeva

In Memory of Willie
Family: Crowley Family

In Memory of Mike
Family: Bob Sleeper and Deb Percival

In Memory of Tyke
Family: Tammy and Joe Bedard

In Memory of Noak
Family: Sidney Swank

In Memory of Rigby
Family: Al and Cathy Nava

In Memory of Allie
Family: Larry Hill

Donor: Dr. Cheryl L. Harris, DVM
Veterinary Oncology

In Memory of Otis
Family: Dawn Barkhurst

In Memory of Blizzi
Family: Pam Beals

In Memory of Charlie
Family: Chris Bock

In Memory of Lucy
Family: Jamie Carr

In Memory of Bach
Family: John Green

In Memory of Goldie
Family: Scott Lakey

In Memory of Penny
Family: Andrea and Todd Razor

In Memory of Cutter
Family: Sally Zeidler

In Memory of Sparky
Family: Scott Murschel

In Memory of Brody
Family: Brent and Kristen Wilson

In Memory of Jacob
Family: Peg Hofling

In Memory of Spirit
Family: Michelene Ellington

In Memory of Lucy
Family: Ellen Robinson

In Memory of Jack
Family: Lawrence Lindgren

In Memory of Pacey
Family: Jannie Shumaker

In Memory of Kira
Family: Sharon Dunham

In Memory of Luke
Family: Gary and Sue Franklin

In Memory of Sandy
Family: Gayle Howard

In Memory of Maia
Family: Steve Pawel

In Memory of Luke
Family: Ron Wolf
Donor: Dr. Karri Meleo
Animal Care Specialists

Donor and Family: Rose Helen Roberts
In appreciation to Dr. Meleo and her
staff for their outstanding treatment
of Tulio who is doing fine!

In Memory of Katie
Family: Chuck Davidson and Tim Waters

In Memory of Snippy Weaver
Family: Robert Weaver

In Memory of Fauna Williams
Family: Shannon Williams

Donor: Dr. Phil Bergman
Brightheart Veterinary Centers

In Memory of Chenango & Heidi
Family: Jeanne Wickes

Donor: Jean Loftus and Jim Griffin
Honoring their companion, Maddie
and Maddie's Veterinarian, Dr. Cheryl Harris

Donor: Dr. Victor Jose Caamano

Donor and Family: Caren Weingart
In Honor of Claude's life

Donors: David, Ramona & Anna Rose
In loving memory of Shayna, and
beloved companion to Nancy, Dennis
and her rooster

Donor: Dr. Heather Loenser
In Honor of Ice Stanford
Family: Dr. David Stanford

Donor: Dim Freeman, DVM

In Memory of Ricky
Family: Jule and Steve Dunning

In Memory of Frodo
Family: Allyson and Kevin Rice

Donor: Ms. Bridget Hinkebein
In Memory of Ringo
Family: Dr. Jen Isaacs

Donor: Robert Hergenrother
In Memory of Steamer
Family: Robert Hergenrother

Donor: Ms. Tina Mayo
In Memory of Cody

Donor: Hope Gentile
Honors the following hospitals
for their help in treating Elroy:
Bucks County VETS, Warrington, PA
The Animal Hospital of Warwich, Jamison, PS
VSEC-Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center,
Langhorne, PA

Donor: Derek Nestor, DVM
In Memory of Faust and Donovan Bik
Family: Cythia and Bob Bik