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KOKO!! the Miracle Girl
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KOKO!!
12 x 12"
May 2008
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KOKO!! looking irresistible, as always!
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KOKO!! on the lookout
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KOKO!! and her doggie-mom, Karma
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Marna,
Our portrait was delivered this
morning. More beautiful than I
could have ever imagined. It's
perfect in every way and we are so
happy with it. So is K! You really
captured the essence of her being.
- Chris, Knoxville, TN
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KOKO!! with her custom watch, one of her cards, a print,
and her painting (framed in silver)...KOKO!! is a star!
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DoggonitArt and all images copyright 2009 Marna Schindler. All rights for reproduction remain with the artist.
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KOKO!! the miniature schnauzer
was delivered in a bathtub by
her mom, Chris, in Knoxville,
Tennessee in 1996. Four years
later, KOKO!! was diagnosed
with lymphoma. After
chemotherapy and four
surgeries, KOKO!! is in
remission and is the longest
survivor of lymphoma at the
University of Tennessee.
In January 2008, KOKO!!
started collapsing and was
diagnosed as having sick sinus
syndrome – a heart issue.
KOKO!!'s parents went back to
the University of Tennessee,
where KOKO!! ultimately
received a pacemaker on the
11th of June, 2008. During
surgery,she had gone into
cardiac arrest four times
(essentially dying four times).
As of today, I am happy to say
that Chris and KOKO!! have
become dear friends. KOKO!! is
doing amazingly well and
continues to brighten each and
every day of her family's life.