On a very sad note, things have been on a fast track since  Jessalyn's graduation in May.   I am busy here trying to get things organized for winter, for holidays.  I am usually pretty good about getting a schedule and it helps me stay on track.
In the whirlwind  of getting things done, sometimes I still forget things I am suppose to do.  Usually it is no big deal, and only an inconvenience or irritation to me.  This time it was a terrible tragedy.  
Everyone had headed out to work  in the morning.  I had many things I wanted to do for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow so I wanted to jump on the morning chores.  I got the water ready,  the dogs had been ran and fed, and I am bundled up to head out to the barn.    Not thinking...  
I got done and came in and found 'Rita laying on the floor in front of the coal stove.   I don't know what happened, but I can guess.   I had forgot to put Brindy in cage.   The dogs had already eaten, so I didn't think about it.  Usually my routine includes locking them in the cages to eat while I am out at the barn so I have no worries.   I simply forgot.
It really didn't seem as though it was a vicious thing, but I think she thought 'Rita was a toy. Not hearing anything, she didn't have a chance.  

I am so sorry 'Rita.