Caliya Keaveny Tributes

We just lost our Amstaf/Pitbull on 8/11. She was 11 yrs old. Your story, pics (especially the car ride - our Brandi used to do the same thing with the same look on her face) and candles brought tears to our eyes and such vivid and happy memories that are almost identical to our girl. What a loss. Everything you wrote about her is the way we feel about our baby too. So very similar - almost identical. We are so sorry for your pain, and we want you to know that you are not alone and know exactly how you feel. The pitbulls give love of an entirely different magnitude. No one can truly know unless they experience it themselves. Our hearts go out to you, and we hope that our girls have found each other in heaven and are happy, healthy, warm and cozy. Pls visit our baby on:

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Posted By Anonymous on 12/04/2007

It must have been one of the most six long months you probably had to endure with the lost of your dog. I just had to put mind down and it was also sudden.....I hope your heart is reminiscing the wonderful memories of your wonderful Pit...Enjoy the poem...

Weep not for me though I am gone
Into that gentle night
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul's sweet flight.
I am at peace, my soul's at rest
There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years.
There is no pain, I suffer not
The fear now all is gone.
Put now these things out of your thoughts,
In your memory I live on.
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death,
But celebrate my life.

Posted By skyla08 on 04/03/2008

1 Year without Caliya

I lost my 10 year old girl Caliya from an undiagnosed cancer per the emergency room vet. My vet looked at the report and to her best guess it was probably pancreatic cancer. She had surgery one month before she died to remove a tumor which came back benign. All the blood work was perfect b4 surgery and she had had complete bloodwork every 2-3 months with a physical for the last 2 years because she had had liver enzymes go up and up to the point she had a liver biopsy x-rays and ultra sound done by a specialist which all came back normal. She was taken off Rimadyl for severe arthritis from two ligament surgerys.When she had the surgery 1 month b4 she died i was shocked to hear she had 3 teeth removed and that 2 teeth were cracked.She had dental cleaning 1 year prior. .It was a sunday and she had just had lunch and climbed up on my lap at went to sleep.30 minutes later she got off my lap and layed on the bed in front of me after 20 minutes she started strange in and out breathing and i quickly took her to the er vet. From my house to the truck she went down hill fast and i had to help her get in. They took her immediately from me and she was barely walking. After they took x-rays and an ultra sound which found blood in her belly the er vet was telling me (Caliya was in the back er room) the results when a code blue was called. I was falling apart when the vet left and prayed it was not my Caliya. It was. The vet said she cried out in pain with the tech and was in terrible pain "she threw a blood clot " while the vet was telling me he was not able to stabilize her because he said this does not "just happen" and he needed to find the underlying problem he asked me what i wanted to do. In his 18 years has an er vet he had never seen a dog survive blood clots. I said do whatever you can to save her. He said "ok" and then came another code blue. he left and came back and said she's thrown several more clots to the lungs and i'am sorry i'am losing her. When her life ended mine changed forever. The blood work b4 and after proved she had thrown blood clots. the er vet said "no" this is not related to the month ago surgery. She was perfectly normal and showed no changes in her beautiful personality. I was in TOTAL shock. What happened? She had deep belly exams with blood work every 2-3 months. i though a few months back that when she was on my lap that she looked a little puffy in her belly. exam went well and my regular doctor consulted with her specialist and said that "cancer does not go away" now and again i thought her side looked a little swollen..My doctor watched her like a hawk. My mental agony still continues and on September 2nd 2008 it will be one year without my baby. I can't say it gets better but i've gone through every stage of grief several times.We both did the best we could in guarding our girls health .

Caliya's mom

Posted By Anonymous on 08/17/2008

Caliya,

When we brought you home to live with us that night when you were 8 weeks old, I was appalled to see the living conditions you and brothers were living in. No food, no water, no toys. Your brothers ribs could be seen and counted on their bodies except for you and your biggest brother who were very bloated and I knew this meant you had worms. I knew that when all your brothers (8 weeks old) started fighting and attacking each other, that it was the situation you poor babies were forced to live in for whatever food you were given. When Brook and Ryan and I watched the guy we bought you from pick up your brother and make this poor baby bite his own lip and then throw him down on the floor and claim This is what you do to them, we could hardly believe what we were seeing. The cruelty! I also did not want a Pitbull because of what I heard but Ryan managed to talk me into it. That night I knew that it was not the breed, it was the people. We left with Brook holding you in a warm towel and we could not wait to get you safely away from the Horror House. We did not feel safe until we drove off and we could not believe what we just saw. Thank God this cruel guys friend did not have the money to pay for you! You were very friendly and excited for the attention but you did have a poor habit of biting, but not in meanness. It was the only way you knew how to communicate. That night Mama taught you Kisses only. Kiss kiss. The family watched their faces and went with the plan, Kisses only. Kiss kiss. In time, Baby Girl, you gave the best KISSES. It worked. Food every day. Water and toys. You flourished. It was so sad when I saw you gobble your food like it was your last meal. We started slow, with small meals many times a day on Mamas lap and with Ryan and Brook holding you. You never once bit us or growled at us. You were shown another way. It was a way all Pitbulls deserve. I took you to the vet and told her of the conditions we took you out of and the Vet said Thats how they teach them to fight. I gave her the ad in the paper with the address you came from and left it up to her to help your biological family. You were given worming medicine and vaccines and Mama started a medical record for you. You thrived with good care and you astonished me with your trust. You and I had a lot in common. We could not control who we came from, but if given half a chance and shown tenderness we could recover. This is what you gave me, Caliya-HOPE. The way you loved your family. Im sorry that people during your life were afraid of your breed. We cant blame them because they did not see what we saw. You always showed what a Pitbull could be- gentle, friendly, happy-go-lucky and of course good with people and other dogs, although I must admit you did not like our horse, Chalk. I think you thought he was just too big to be near your Mama and you were protective, but eventually you walked on a leash with him and I beside each other. I never liked to look back at your sad beginning, but since I lost you a year ago, I am reflecting on why we bonded together so strongly, and why losing you has overwhelmed me with grief. For whatever shortcomings I had as a human mother to my human kids, God gave me a mental do over. It has been healing for my mind to understand what cruelty does to anyone. You taught me a lot, Sweetie Pie. You and Daddy have been my medicine. Your brother Cyrus has taken care of Mama for you. I am starting to remember your life now and not your death. In time it will be better and not as painful, but letting you go emotionally has been hard on me. I lost you physically and emotionally and thats tough to live with. Daddy had a dream today. He saw you and Cyrus on the bed together with him and he said when he woke up, They belong together, dont they? I said Yes. We are watching Cyrus go through changes and getting elderly and I know we will lose him, too, but Mama knows he will be with his Big Sister Caliya and that is a comfort to me, but I hope he stays with us a little longer. We need him. Hes so funny! Hes cracking us up. Daddy now knows hes smart and does not belong on the short bus. How could Daddy see that when you were here? You were a genius. I saw a show on National Geographic and they documented the ability of dogs to process thoughts and problem solve. I laughed! We already knew that and now they know. I love you, Honey Bunny Sleep well my Angel. Mama loves you, Caliya.

Posted By denisekeaveny on 08/22/2008

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	I remember when I first met Caliya Girl. She was so sweet and always wanted to come in Ryan's room and say hello. I remember hearing her "monster growl," it was funny. We always said she was Maximus' only girlfriend. She was the only one he allowed to play along with his toys without growling. We will always remember her and miss her!
Posted by Elizabeth on 09/30/2007

	Caliya, I have so many memories of you. The first was when we came to get you and you were chewing on the rest of your siblings. We knew you were sassy and that you were the girl for us. I didn't want to go see you that night because I didn't want a pit bull. But it wasn't long before I was begging to hold you. I held you tight all the way home, peeking in under the towel that you were wrapped in - snug as a bug. I remember the pillow fights we would have with you, and taking you to puppy class and earning our certificate - what a team we were! You would give me a monster growl every time I saw you and I would often wake up to you looking me in the eyes lovingly and giving me kisses. I remember your favorite snack, peanut butter and apples. I remember all the silly songs I would sing to you and you would get mad because you thought I was teasing you. I remember carrying you that day at the park when you hurt your knee. I would have carried you all day! You were there for me in my darkest hour, when I thought I had no one else. Thank you for that. You are my sister and I will always hold you close in my heart. Until we meet again, Sissy
Posted by Brook on 10/01/2007

	Dear Caliya Your Mama is getting after me about lighting this candle. I'm here and didn't forget about you! Maximus says Hi. I'll never forget you. Once a Keaveny, always a Keaveny. Life is short and we'll all see you soon. @-->-------- Love, Ryan
Posted by Ryan on 10/03/2007

	Caliya, You are probably playing with Hannibal and my Archie right about now. I remember your monster growl too. It was so cute. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Too bad you never met Rascal he would have loved to play with you. Love, Eric and Rascal
Posted by Eric on 10/04/2007

	Wishing you happy memories of your baby.......as we lost ours a couple of weeks ago...we know how it feels......love, Rebecca
Posted by Rebecca on 10/06/2007

	Caliya, You were so well loved!..I can always tell when there is so much love and happiness and caring between an owner and their pets. The way your mom always wanted the best for you, and worried about you so. When I first met you, I knew you were special, and so spoiled- which you deserved! There were so many times I saw your name on the appointment list and said, "Oh good, Caliya's coming in tomorrow" it always meant that I would get some special attention, and a greeting that would make my day. I hope that you have found Bounder up there, and that you two will be watching over the "new guy" as he attends his first "Pet Costume Contest". You were, and always will be, a very special girl. Love, rynie
Posted by rynie on 10/12/2007

	Caliya, I remember wondering why Mama and Ryan were getting a puppy, but when they brought you home and put you on the bed with me, all I could say was "PUPPY!" and you ran to me and gave me kisses. Well, it was love at first sight and I was so attached to you (and you to me) that I will never forget you. You always knew just how to cheer me up and you were always so happy when I came home, you'd give me your famous "monster growl" and demand that I paid attention to you. I know we'll see each other again someday. Love, Daddy
Posted by Daddy on 10/15/2007

	Caliya, My sweet Angel. Mama misses your sweet loving face.Your touch. This has been so painful to be without you.Everything about you was so special. At times i just barely hang on. You were such a comfort and you Blessed our home.Your brother Cyrus is not the same. It's hard to watch the change. He misses you so much! We are hanging on to each other, Daddy Cyrus and Mama. The nights are the worse.When i use to feel that we were all safe and now your gone forever and sometimes i hang on one hour at a time.You are my Angel Caliya. Mama loves you Caliya!
Posted by Denise Keaveny on 10/17/2007

	Your beloved dog is now in another place and you and her will be re-united in Heaven.
Posted by Lauren on 10/24/2007

	Caliya - you are such a sweet girl and will live forever in my heart and memories. You were the spokesmodel for all Pit Bulls and a charmer with a silly streak. I could always count on a special greating and a kiss when you came to see me... The pet costume contest will always hold a special memory - you in a pink tutu!!! You are missed and loved.... Dr. D
Posted by Dr. Paula DeCosta on 10/28/2007

	Caliya, 3 months today on a Sunday and it feels like a punishment. The time without you has been unbearable. Everything is a 1st time without you. Halloween and then Thanksgiving and now all the Christmas shows and songs. Last year was so burned in my memory you me and Daddy at your hospitals halloween party i knew somehow that you would not see another year and i cherished the time and i was so proud of you and your beauty and smiles with your pink toe nails and beautiful pretty princess outfit. I cried halfway to Ryan's house for Thanksgiving because you would not have turkey with us this year. Your not here on my lap to watch the Christmas shows and have me sing to you your version of "Caliya the red nose pit bull" and hear you wearing your jingle bells when you run to see Daddy get home from work. I felt like you have always been in my life and never knew life without you and now i don't have any more sunshine. The time you were physically with us can never be taken from me.How did you get in my heart and head? Because your my Angel Caliya and this i know.Your brother Cyrus is better and is very clingy but will be alright. Daddy misses everything about you and he knows you said "good-bye" in his dreams. Thank you for giving him all your love.Daddy made sure you had the best possible medical care and i remember hearing him tell you when your liver enzymes went up "don't worry you will get the best possible care" and you did.We are doing our best to go on and we will always miss your loving caretaker ways with all of us. I miss you baby girl now and forever. Mama loves you Caliya.
Posted by Denise Keaveny on 12/02/2007

	We just lost our Amstaf/Pitbull on 8/11. She was 11 yrs old. Your story, pics (especially the car ride - our Brandi used to do the same thing with the same look on her face) and candles brought tears to our eyes and such vivid and happy memories that are almost identical to our girl. What a loss. Everything you wrote about her is the way we feel about our baby too. So very similar - almost identical. We are so sorry for your pain, and we want you to know that you are not alone and know exactly how you feel. The pitbulls give love of an entirely different magnitude. No one can truly know unless they experience it themselves. Our hearts go out to you, and we hope that our girls have found each other in heaven and are happy, healthy, warm and cozy. We posted a message on your tribute/condolences pg as well...
Posted by Dori & Anthony on 12/04/2007

	Caliya, May is the month you were born. It's been 8 months without you.You are never out of my mind and heart. Mama is so sad without you. I miss you in the morning with your sunshining personality. I miss the way you would entertain us and make us laugh. I miss your sassy ways of chewing me out if you thought i was taking too long to let you out or put your jacket on. I miss you laying your head on my shoulder and giving me a kiss. I miss hearing Daddy talking to you. I miss watching you in the backyard enjoying the sunshine. I miss going bye-bye with you. I miss you and Cyrus tearing thru the house and getting a game going. You taught me so much Caliya. I am a better person because of you.Your so patient, kind, gentle, loving and protective. My Baby Girl is so loved and so very missed.I wish we could have had more birthdays together. Mama loves you Caliya
Posted by Denise Keaveny on 05/01/2008

	Caliya, It's Mother's Day and my Baby Girl is not with her Mama.I miss you! Mama loves you Caliya.
Posted by Denise Keaveny on 05/11/2008

	Denise, Caliya was simply beautiful. When you posted to Sammy's memorial and told me Caliya and Sammy could be brother and sister ... I had to come look .. and WOW .. how much they looked like brother and sister. Sammy and Caliya, the most beautiful pitbulls I have ever seen ... and I know they are happy and running wild and free ... no more pain .... I miss my son Sammy so very much and know that you miss Caliya also. May our memories bring us comfort. Please keep in touch.
Posted by Charles E. Padilla on 05/20/2008

	Caliya, Happy Birthday Sweetie-pie! When you look out into the ocean and as far as the eyes can see, that's how much i love you and that's how much i miss you. I love you with all my heart. Thank You for loving Mama that much too. Mama loves you Caliya.
Posted by Denise Keaveny on 05/23/2008

	Hi Caliya. Yesterday was Brandi's one-year anniversary. It was a very sad day. I hope that you and she have found each other and are having a great time together, running and smiling without any pain or worry. You are the Pitbull Princesses at the Bridge!!
Posted by Dori, Anthony & Brandi on 08/12/2008

	Denise, I saw your post to another person who lost their beloved do to cancer on critters.com. I'm so sorry for your loss and the way it came about. Please accept my deepest condolences, I do understand how much the loss hurts. Joy (Mom to angels Angel, Patches & Taffy)
Posted by Joy on 08/24/2008