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October 15, 2006

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Kleina, the Dog of the Day
Name: Kleina
Age: Ten years old
Gender: Female Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
Home: Texas, USA
 
   Bern-Hearts Dream To Me "Kleina" is our ten-year-old Bernese. She is 80 pounds of fur and love. Our happy-go-lucky girl is the heart of our home. She's always within earshot of any snacks that might come her way. She has been affectionately nicknamed the "cookie monster" by the techs at our Vet Clinic, where we are told she runs the place. Her life is full of lots of treats and walks and grooming sessions, and butt rubs (her absolute favorite). She adores all of the attention, and enjoys rides in the car and even going to the doctor for regular check ups.

    Sadly, she was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia nineteen months ago. We were devastated getting this news. But, we have learned that there is hope. This is a treatable form of cancer. And she has responded to treatment well. It has allowed her to have a very good quality of life. You would never know she is sick.

    We are grateful for ever single day with her. She has blessed our lives with so much joy and companionship that we feel getting her the best medical care is the least we can do for her. She enjoys her life with us, and being the center of attention, and even gives her leg to the Vet to have her blood drawn. An amazing girl! You can do whatever you like as long as the cookies keep coming! There are lots of great dogs out there, but for us Kleina is the best. Her obvious stunning beauty, mellow personality, and friendly disposition make her a perfect ambassador for the breed. We are proud to have such a wonderful friend to share our lives with.

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