More: Kacie was 8 months old when she joined our family as an emotional support animal. She is a blessing to my Mom who at the time suffered a life altering illness. Kacie is a sweetheart to loves everyone, still at 11 acts as if she were still a puppy, adores running free outside and loves a day at the beach with the family. When a pet dies you never believe another pet can possibly be better than the one you lost - but Kacie is the best yet.