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How sad to lose your sweet Gracie after such a short time, especially when your hearts were still hurting from Geoff's loss. I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry you lost your precious lady.

What a horrible, devastating way to lose your precious Gallo. My heart just broke reading about how happy you both were, going to the drive-thru, being eager to have fun at the dog park. Such a sudden loss just adds to your grief---first there is the shock, and the questioning of why, as well as missing her so much and trying to deal with such a huge and unexpected absence from your home and heart. My vet said almost the same thing to me when I lost my heart cat Daphne very suddenly, probably to a stroke. She died in my arms on the way to the vets. Of course, I didn't want to hear then that I was spared making a decision about euthanasia, when I was absolutely destroyed. I too felt like my heart had been ripped out, and would have given anything for more time with my sweet girl, even if I had to eventually make a very sad decision. It was only after some time had passed, and the pain wasn't so sharp and deep, that I felt that she had probably left the way she would have wanted to---in the arms of the person she loved most, without the pain and fear and weariness of a long illness. I hope that in time, you are able to find some comfort in knowing that she felt happy and safe and loved right up until the very end.

Oh, Jan...much sadness and many heavy hearts today, reading your perfect tribute, smiling through tears. Everything feels a little less bright, and the space left by his absence seems as if it can never be filled. You were both so blessed---you to have found such an exceptional dog, and he to have found the perfect person to embrace his mayhem. Thank-you for realizing that his spirit was huge enough to spread out and share with people who may have needed a little laughter in their lives. I can't tell you how many people will miss that silly, effortless, innocent joy. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Paddy.

When the loss is sudden, it adds another layer to your grief. I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to your precious Patch. He sure was a beautiful cow dog!

What a lovely, silly, happy boy he was. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Wiki.

Aw, Holly, you loved your girl so. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Greta.

Oh, your T-shirt says it all! And your beautiful tattoo. Your world DID revolve around doing everything you possibly could to make your boy safe and happy and free of pain. He was so greatly loved, and he knew it. Filling that empty space will be like trying to fill the ocean. I hope that your many, many wonderful memories will help, along with the sympathy of all the people who shared your journey. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Taylor.

The world is crying for you, sweet Taylor.

You clearly loved her beyond words, yet found the most eloquent ones to write her tribute from your heart. Imagine how many people fell in love with Greyhounds because of her! I'm so sorry you lost your sweetest Princess.

I'm so glad she found such a wonderful family! How devastating to lose your precious lady so suddenly. I'm so sorry.

Thank-you for helping to bring her to where she was safe and loved. I'm so sorry she couldn't have stayed longer.

I don't really have much advice either, in that every dog, every owner, and unfortunately every form of the monster, is different. But I can certainly offer my sympathy. I guess depending on how far up it was, and how advanced it was, you might not even have the option to amputate. And if it's in her lungs, it has already progressed quickly. I would keep the appointment, and see what the vet says. Is your vet Grey savvy? They should be able to give you advice. When there is a good chance at buying more time, I know many people who have done the amp. And many who have chosen not to. With our Lacey, it wasn't an option, as it was more into the pelvic bone. But with Winnie, her lungs were clear, she was 8 1/2, and pretty strong and stubborn, so we did the amp. The main thing is pain control, though it's hard to know how well it is really working. The other thing is the possibility that the bone could shatter, and that would mean a life and death decision for you, as well as horrible pain for your Belle. As others have said, there is so much good info in the osteo thread, which shows you how you many people have had to deal with this terrible disease. And there is much support as well, so if you need it, please don't hesitate to come and ask, or vent, or cry. We know how you feel. It just breaks my heart that you adopted a lovely senior dog, and now your time together is being cut short. It is beyond unfair. But, that said, remember that they live in the moment. Your sweet girl is not thinking about the sadness to come, it's only us humans who worry about that. She only knows that she has a wonderful Mom right now, and she is safe and happy and loved. I think this time is almost as hard as when we finally have to let them go. You just don't know which way to turn, and it is on your mind all the time. Don't let those thoughts of the inevitable sadness steal this precious time away from you. Give her all the love and treats and kisses you have, and know that you've done your best.

I'm so sorry that you and your lovely old lady couldn't have had more time together.

You were always able to capture Charlie's beautiful spirit as well as his physical beauty. Twelve years together---what a wonderful life he had. But such a huge empty space. I'm so sorry you lost your precious boy.

I'm so glad you agreed with the hound world, knew there was no stigma in being a little different, and shared 7 wonderful years. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Darren.

It is a nightmare. I'm so very sorry, Nan.

Of 9 Greyhounds, 2 had osteo. But Lacey was an AKC Greyhound who was an abuse case, and she was about 13. Winnie had her leg amputated at age 8, and we lost her 3 1/2 years later when she was in kidney failure. She kicked osteo's butt too!

Jackie, tears come to my eyes every time I see a picture of your precious lady. She had the kindest eyes, and the loveliest silver face. And how you adored her! She will be missed so deeply by you, and her many smitten friends.

I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Lucky. So devastating to lose a heart dog.

Oh, how very sad that you didn't have more time together! Bless you for making him feel safe and happy and loved. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Geoff.

Your grief and emptiness and disbelief are overwhelming, and it's no wonder. That horrible, unthinkable suddenness adds another layer to the pain of your loss. Such a lovely tribute---you helped us to know what a wonderful dog your Cindy was, and it's clear that the love and understanding between you were very deep. I hope in the writing, it helped just a bit to share your sweet lady with us. We're sharing your sadness as well, and sending much sympathy.

Poor sweet boy. I'm so sorry he didn't have more time in your wonderful family.

What a unique, special, complex, funny, loving guy he was. Thank-you for letting us feel as though we knew him too, through your eloquent tribute. How blessed you both were to have shared each others lives. I'm so sorry you lost your best friend, but glad that he's let you know he is safe and with you still.

I posted this picture on my Facebook page, but thought for those of you who aren't on Facebook, you'd like to see it. This is Angie, wearing the collar and matching tassel that I won in the Miss Nellie auction. It is even more beautiful in person, and I liked it so much that I ordered tag collars for Kiva and Laila too. They are stunning! Laila has a black, white and pink collar, and Kiva's is black and gold. I'm a fan! Well, I really should post Kiva and Laila's pictures too. Paula worked with me on all the collars to get just what I wanted.