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Oh, no! I'm so sorry you lost your precious Kevin.

Steve and Lisa, my heart is breaking for you. This was way too sudden, and must leave such a huge empty space. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Nightmare. Run free, sweet little broodie.

It's always so bittersweet when you get the ashes back. Some closure in having them finally "home", but the finality makes the loss even greater. I think making his urn is such a lovely thing to do. The wood you have chosen is perfect, and the urn will be so special and meaningful to you. Tuffy's personality comes through so clearly in your pics---how beautiful he was. I'm so sorry you lost your precious boy.

Oh, Terry, I know how much you and Charlie miss him. He had a big ole heart to match his substantial physique. I miss him too. I wish I could find the pictures I took of him and Charlie at GIG. Such a lovely gentleman he was.

Ah, Ruby, you've gotta keep getting better and better, sweet girl. Melissa, I know this has to be exhausting, physically and emotionally. You're all in my prayers!

Adding my prayers and good thoughts too. Let us know how he's doing, Chris.

She was really gorgeous. I hope that you and Linny can help each other through this sad time. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Leigh.

Bacchus, we are glad you're feeling better. Yes, I think you are right to rest up. We are now going to GIG, and would love to meet you and your family.

Oh, no, Melissa! That must have scared you to death! I wish I had some advice, but I've never experienced anything like this. I was going to mention the acupuncturist in Beaver Co. too. I think it could certainly help. Keep us up to date on how she's doing. And when you gently hug Ruby for me, please give the Rascal girl a hug too. Almost 12---wow! Where does time go?

I must have missed this---just read all 6 pages. What a scary roller coaster it's been. Hoping Merlin keeps getting better and better, and sending lots of good thoughts out for more positive updates.

I love this: "He was the color in my world." Spencer's absence wil leave an enormous empty space in you heart and home. I hope that one day soon, it will be filled with your wonderful memories. I'm so sorry you lost your precious boy.

What a precious little angel. I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Sandy.

"In fact, he achieved perfection, and maybe that's why he had to go." I think that is one of the sweetest sentences I have ever seen in Remembrance. You both fought so hard, together, against the monster, but you knew it was time to set your brave boy free. My heart is aching for you. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Tiny.

What a lovely, heartfelt tribute. It made me cry, because your love and pain are so great. When you share such a deep love in so many ways, for so long, the empty space left by her absence is enormous. I hope that in time that huge hole in your heart and home is filled with your many wonderful memories. You were truly blessed to have shared your life with such an exceptional dog. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Bella Mia.

Oh, no! I'm so sorry for the devastating loss of your precious Monty.

Eye candy....that made me smile. It seems he was just as beautiful inside as he was outside. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Alex.

How blessed you were to have shared his joy. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Ziggy.

What a wonderful picture you picked to show her beauty and sense of humor. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Princess.

I'm so sorry you lost your precious Howard.

Yes, you are right---we all need to hug those precious hounds and celebrate each day we share. You've gotten such devastating news that so many of us understand, and are familiar with. Even those who have not been affected personally share the heartache of each new diagnosis. I think coming here or Circle Of Grey for advice, info, and just to have a place to vent, be sad or share a smile, is one of the best things you can do. In the osteo thread, you will find others traveling the same road, at different stages of the journey. Most of us would tell you that pain management and control is key. That, and just cherishing each moment together. Your brave girl will amaze and inspire you. I'm so sorry. It's a monster, and it stinks big time!

I'm so sorry. I hate that damn disease!

My heart went up in my throat when I saw the title of this thread. Knowing all he's been through---all you've been through together---and how much you love him, you are both in my prayers.

I've posted these incidents before---my heart dog Nick and my sweet Patsy have visited me. I think Nick's biggest continuing presence in our lives is that he sent us Tess and Calvin (who I fell in love with here on GT, and who looks very much like Nick), and the incident that really couldn't be explained any other way came last spring when we were deciding if Calvin was going to stay with us. We loved him, certainly, but there were factors to consider---a new, larger vehicle, just adding a fourth dog to an already perfect family of three, the extra expense, etc. But we truly knew it was meant to be when Nick sent us a sign. Some background---Nick had a quirky sense of humor, and a love for shredding paper. Kleenex and paper towels were his favorites, and he could find them, shred them, and disappear before we knew he'd done it. Often, he would walk into a room with a tiny piece of paper on his mouth, and we'd know to look in another room for his handiwork. We called it his "Greyhound Installation Art." It always made us smile. I've found some of this art around the house since he's been gone. We never see who has done it---likely it is Tess, since she is so much like Nick that it is eerie sometimes---but who knows? Anyway, Doug and I went back and forth about Calvin quite a bit. One evening, this was our main topic of conversation as we took all four of the dogs for a walk. We always leave from the back porch, and down the steps. When we came back from the walk, there on the back porch was a lovely "installation art", bits of what looked like shredded blue Kleenex all over the porch! It sure wasn't there when we'd left. Doug and I just looked at each other, thanked Nick for his input, and decided to look for a bigger car the next day.

Oh, my gosh, what a lovely little face. Thinking of her and hoping for positive updates.

Oh, I'm so sorry. Too many of us know how horrible that time of diagnosis is. So many emotions to deal with, and you are trying to decide what to do for your precious hound. It's overwhelming. But I think when you have made a decision and formed a plan, you are free to think about that time that you have left, and how you want to spend it. I say this a lot, but I think it's true. They live in the moment, knowing nothing of the sadness to come, and if you let the monster steal this precious time away, it has won again. I think that the location of the tumor and the fact there are lung mets does rule out amputation. Keeping her safe, as pain free as possible, trying the supplements and high protein diet are all good, and that's exactly what you are doing. Loving her with all your heart, cherishing each day, and listening to her when the time comes to say good-bye---those are the most precious gifts you can share.