CK Valdez

CK, named after Superman's alter ego Clark Kent, both protected his family and brought it closer together. As a family they filled their home with memories and love until a final and fatal desperate attempt to seek specialist emergency care in 21-78. One of his surviving human family members, Valerie, has taken the time to share who he was and what he means to those left behind.

CK was a beautiful kind being. He was family to me and he was very protective. CK and my other dog Dusty were two peas in a pod. They fit perfectly together as companions both male pups. I found CK in the summer of 2007 he was only a few months old. I was his advocate at that time because a family member had been gifted CK as a guard dog. CK was a good guard it came to be but he was a little less than 10 pound chihuahua terrier mix that wasn't going to be able to withstand being out in the hot and cold climates of Tucson, AZ. My relative had plans to leave him outside since he didn't want any dogs inside the house. I asked my relative to allow me to keep CK since he was too little to really guard his yard. Thankfully I was able to take care of CK and provide him the best life possible.

CK grew and lived to the age of thirteen. He brought many great things to my life. We had a routine to take walks in different areas of Tucson, trails, parks, desert sand washes and we drove in the car there was so many locations my memory goes so far back, I can't list it all. CK loved car rides and he loved exploring. We had many many peaceful walks I am forever grateful. Without CK presence I don't believe I would of walked as much as I did during those thirteen years. He kept us healthy and that routine of walking and running at times stayed with me till today.

CK and I would sit in the back yard and just relax. CK would enjoyed sunbathing and he would spend hours. CK would jump on my lap and just be there still. There was so much peace around us. Its unexplainable only those who have love for their dogs will understand. CK was great company. CK was a positive being he wagged his tail daily with joy. Returning from work he would run to greet me with so much love and excitement. CK and Dusty would howl and bark like crazy when they would hear the car drive up. It filled my heart with so much joy. That's the welcome you can never forget it was so lively and had so much love. Who shouts and screams for us with so much happiness, no humans just our loving pets. I still can hear CK's barks of joy and jubilation.

CK would also bark when he needed to warn me about leaving something cooking on the stove top. I never had anything fire emergencies thankfully and CK did more than just sit around he paid close attention to what was going on around us. He warned me when someone was at the door or any passing neighbors close to our area. He did provide us with a watchful eye and that was something CK did naturally. When my son was born in 2018 he kept a close eye on him too. I could see CK's concerns needing to know more about the new family member which was my son that was now with us. CK was super curious and he watched over him.

My son only had a few years with CK but my son speaks of him still and remembers how quick he was around the house and where he would sit and watch out the window to alert us. My son recalls CK's space by the window facing our neighborhood street and the big brown bear he loved to sleep on. My some remembers the walks down the desert we took all together. They were very special and I will always be so grateful that we spent a lot of time outdoors in Tucson's beautiful desert. These walks helped my son also be exposed to walks which have been super beneficial for us. You learn to appreciate nature and the the desert life that is around us. CK indirectly gave us this gift that we will have forever.

All my family and friends knew CK and they all expressed so much kindness and love when CK passed. They all know CK as a part of my family and they all know how much I cared and loved CK throughout the years he was with us.

CK was super special and I am glad to be able to share a little of who CK was with you all.

GOD Bless you, Valerie